Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Day 1 : Cusco - Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)

Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 miles

Starting Elevation – 3,350 m

Highest Elevation – 4,600 m

Campsite Elevation – 3,920 m

Day 2 : The Salkantay Pass

Walking Distance – 22 km / 13.7 miles

Starting Elevation – 3,800 m

Campsite Elevation – 2,750 m

Maximum Altitude: 4,650 m

Day 3 : Chaullay - La Playa - Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

Walking Distance – 26km / 16.1 Miles

Starting Elevation – 2,750 m

Campsite Elevation – 1,600 m

Day 4 : Machu Picchu

If you’re up bright and early, you’ll get to see the sun lighten up Machu Picchu. You’ll have a fully guided tour, and for those who have requested it, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain is on the list. Enjoy your time here. Explore the ruins, have a snack, take some photos, or take a nap on the terraces. At the end of your time exploring, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and wait for your return train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo where transport will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel.