How Long Is Salkantay Trek?

Salkantay Trek can be done in many ways, depending on the itinerary you follow or the operator you choose. The most popular tours are 4 and 5 days; shorter than four days can be too challenging, and longer schedules usually include city tours, Sacred Valley tours, and not the hike itself. Salkantay Trek 4 days and 3 nights .- The hike starts in the town of Soraypampa, visits the amazing Humantay Lake and Salkantay pass, and arrives at Machu Picchu after 3 days of the hike. On the last day, you will visit Machu Picchu and return to Cusco on the panoramic trains (Vistadome or 360°). The Total hiking distance is 44km/28 mi, and this doesn’t include the walking tour around Machu Picchu Salkantay Trek 5 days and 4 nights .- The ultimate Salkantay Trek starts in Soraypamapa Village, arrives at Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, and allows camp for 1 night in Llaqtapata, a unique archeological site located on a mountain top right in front of Machu Picchu. The Total Hiking distance is 60km/38mi, and this number is only for the 4 days hiking tour. On the 5th day, this is a walking tour in Machu Picchu.

How High Is Salkantay Trek?

It’s important to note the difference between the Salkantay Mountains: his 6,271m / 20574 ft and the highest pass used during the trek traverse from the Andes into the Amazon Cloud Forest, Salkantay Pass, Located at 4630m /15190ft.

When is the best time to hike the Salkantay and visit Machu Picchu?

The Best time to visit Machu Picchu is from April to November, when it is the Dry season, April and November are the Shoulders months, and a weather increase is expected. January and February are months to avoid this trek since the heavy rainy season and landslides risk. During these months, we recommend the Lares trek .

How difficult are the Salkantay Trek 5 Days?

For an average traveler or tourist, Salkantay is considered a challenging but certainly not impossible hike. Due to the physical demands, anyone who wishes to trek Salkantay should at least be moderately fit. Plus, all trekkers should spend at least 2 days in Cuzco before the trek, to get acclimatized. Being extremely fit does not grant any immunity from altitude sickness. The entire hike is approximately 72 kilometers (approximately 45 miles), and this hiking takes place for 4 days and 3 nights. The remaining 1 day of the trek is spent at Machu Picchu. In general, Salkantay is considered to be slightly harder than the Inca Trail. Other trails, such as Choquequirao, are considered to be slightly harder than Salkantay.

What’s the most challenging section of the 5-Day Salkantay Trek?

The Salkantay Pass, at 14,760123 feet above sea level, is the most difficult section on the trail. Expect wind and cold temperatures. Some hikers might experience symptoms of altitude sickness. Symptoms will disappear as soon as you start your descent. Oxygen will be provided if needed. The Salkantay Pass, at approximately 4,650 meters above sea level is the most difficult section in the trail. These challenges are a result of several factors: the challenge of uphill climbing, cold winds, low temperatures in general, and the fact that you are trekking at a low-oxygen altitude.

What is the weather on the Salkantay Trekking 5 Days?

Weather is very varied on this trek, due to the fact that it winds its way through wildly different terrain at different altitudes. The only place where the weather is a serious concern is the Salkantay Pass and the nearby areas. Temperatures here, and at the nearby Soraypampa campsite, can fall below freezing. The other camps are much warmer, due to their proximity to the cloud forest.

What is the difference between Salkantay 4 and 5 days?

On the 4 day Salkantay Trek, we will walk through the same beautiful and scenic landscapes as the 5 day Trek. The difference is that we will climb to the Salkantay Pass on the first day of the trek instead of the morning of the 2nd day . We will also stay in different campsites along the trail than the 5 days Trek.

How fit do I need to be for the Salkantay trek?

If you're young and fit and normally work out a few days a week, you are likely to find the Salkantay trek difficult. Those who are less fit or who are unaccustomed to hiking should most definitely train for the Salkantay trek. In general, we recommend beginning a fitness training program prior to departing

How difficult is the Salkantay Trek?

The difficulty of the Salkantay trek is rated by experts at a level of difficulty of 3-4 on a scale that reaches up to 7. Due to the high altitude and steep slopes, you will need a reasonable level of fitness to complete this hike.

How many days is the Salkantay trek?

The Salkantay trek is 46 miles in length and reaches a maximum elevation of 15,090 feet (4,600 meters) at the Salkantay Pass. The entire Salkantay trek is usually completed in four to six days , but there are extensions that can turn the adventure into a mega eight-day odyssey through the Peruvian Andes if you'd like.

Places to Visit: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE - CHAULLAY - LLAQTAPATA INCA SITE - AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days, It is one of the most picturesque and exciting routes to reach Machu Picchu. It has glaciers such as the Humantay (6000 masl – 18000 feet), and on the slopes of the snowy peak the Huamantay lagoon, Salkantay (6200 masl- 19000 feet) crossing microclimates from the Andes to the jungle eyebrow, this is one of the most beautiful and interesting treks in Peru.

This tour can be enjoyed with us, with the best services provided at reasonable prices. We offer exclusive campsites with newly built Mountain Sky Huts, glass igloos, expert professional guides, and support staff, we have all-inclusive itinerary options to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

We will pass by bright blue lakes, reach heights of up to 4,630 meters, and pass by waterfalls, rivers, and hot springs. We will also hike the original Inca Trail to the ruins of Llactapata, where you will have a fantastic view of Machu Picchu from a different angle, motivating you to finish the final stretch before reaching the famous lost city of the Incas. 5 Day Salkantay Trek is listed by National Geographic as 1 of the 25 “Best Treks in the World”. Choose Go Treks Peru, so you have one of the most unforgettable experiences on this trail called Salkantay which means (wild mountain).

Salkantay trek 5 days Highlights views

Enjoy the scenic views of Salkantay Mountain
Visit Humantay Lake and Salkantay Lake
Make a small ritual for the Andean gods and learn about the Inca religion
Enjoy our friendly customer service and experienced guides
Eat delicious meals and freshly prepared and vegan, vegetarian food or any dietary restrictions are available, without any extra charge
Hike through the different types of landscapes, such as cloud forests, highlands, grassy hills, and Andean valleys
Reach 4,700 meters (15,420 feet) in elevation along the Salkantay Pass
Explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area with an expert and knowledgeable tour guide
Visit the Inca ruins of Llactapata and hike on the original Inca Trail
Hike one of National Geographic’s 25 “World’s Best Treks”
Sleep in comfort under the stars in our Mountain Sky Huts located in private campsites.

Trip Itinerary

Customize this itinerary by adding extra days to any location. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for advice.

Day 1: Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA - HUMANTAY LAKE - SORAYPAMPA

The night before your tour, you will receive a short briefing on the hike from your trek leader.

After picking up everyone from their respective places or hotel, we left Cusco around 4:45 am to the town of Mollepata by car for 2 hours. Once in Mollepata, we stop to have a delicious breakfast and also pay 10 soles of the entrance fee to the local municipality.

Then we continue by car for 1 hour more to Soraypampa, where we will meet with the horse guys and horse who will take all the luggage, food, and the 7 kilos of each hiker’s belongings.

We start the uphill hike to Humantay Lake for 2 hours, When you arrive at the lagoon you will have enough time to explore and photograph the place and the guide will explain all the meaning of the Humantay lagoon.

After a couple of hours on the lake, we start going down for 2 hours to Quiswarniyoc camp which is an exclusive campsite, once you arrive at the camp you will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the cooks after lunch basically you have free time to explore the area to see the llamas or if you like you can go to rest.

If you are tired, you can rest in the MOUNTAIN SKY HUST which is the cabin with glass doors, there are pillows and a sleeping pad and it has illumination for the night.

First-day details of Salkantay 5 day

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 8 km
Highest Elevation: 3,800 m
Campsite Elevation: 3.800 m
Weather: Cold
Conditions: Rocky, dusty, and slippery (required: trekking shoes)

Day 1: Day 2: SORAYPAMPA - WAYRAQMACHAY - CHAULLAY

We’ll start the day off with hot tea. We will have enough time to pack and enjoy a delicious breakfast as we watch the sunrise. Afterward, you will begin the longest day of your trip to reach ”CHAULLAY ”.

immediately begin hiking up to the highest point of the Salkantay pass trail (4620 masl – 15,255 ft). The distance is 7 km we should complete it in 4 hours. During the ascent through the rocky valley, we can observe the magnificent Salkantay peak and may even see chinchillas on the trail (6217 masl – 20,341 ft). Once we reach the top of the trail, we will enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay, Humantay, and Pumasillo.

Salkantay is considered the second-highest mountain in the Cusco region and one of the main Inca Gods known as “Apu Salkantay”. Hiking to the top is the most difficult part of the entire trek. You will feel so accomplished! The next 3 hours are spent heading downhill on the serpent trail along gravel and rocky paths to reach Huayracmachay, our lunch spot. In the afternoon we will arrive at the upper part of the rain forest, also called a “cloud forest”. We will cover 9 km in 3 hours until to get to Challway Village (2900 masl – 9,514 ft) our base campsite. t.

DETAILS:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 21 km
Trail Condition: Rocky, dusty, and slippery
Weather: Warm to hot (mosquitoes)

Day 1: day 3 Chaullay - Playa - Lucmabamba

We wake you up around 6:00 am with a cup of coca tea, then we provide you with a delicious breakfast.

Around 7:00 am you start the hike to La Playa Sahuayaco for 6 hours approximately along the Santa Teresa Valley which is formed by the Salkantay River.

Along the valley, you have the chance to see plantations such as coffee, bananas, avocados, Coca, passion fruit, and much more.

After five hours of hiking, you will arrive at La Playa Sahuayaco, the guide will give you a coffee tour, where he will talk about the history of coffee and you will also be able to roast, grind, and taste it. If you like, you can buy it since this coffee is one of the most delicious and high quality. Afterward, we will head towards Lucmabamba, where we will have lunch and have a free afternoon. If you like, you can go to the Santa Teresa hot springs, located at the time of the camp (it is an extra activity and the cost is 50 soles per person, which includes round trip bus fare and the entrance to the hot springs).

DETAILS:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 16 km
Trail Condition: good condition
Weather: Warm to hot (mosquitoes)

Day 1: day 4 Lucmabamba - Hidroelectrica - Aguas calientes

The guide will wake up at 5 am, you will have 40 minutes time to pack your luggage and then have breakfast, and then ascend for 3 hours to the archaeological center of Llactapata, where you will have a view of Machu Picchu mountain, Huayna Picchu, and part of the archaeological center of Machu Picchu.
The guide will talk about the archaeological center of LLaqtapta and then descend for 3 hours to Hidroelectrica, where we will have lunch in a restaurant and continue for 3 hours to Machu Picchu town, once there you will check in at the hotel, take a hot bath and then have dinner at night in a restaurant.

DETAILS:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hiking Distance: 21 km
Trail Condition: good condition
Weather: Warm to hot (mosquitoes)

Day 1: Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

You will need to start off right: breakfast (5:00 a.m.) at the hotel. Then, you will board the bus that goes up to Machu Picchu, which will take approximately 25 minutes to arrive (the gate opens at 6:00 a.m.) Once there we will have to show our passports and depending on the circuit they will give us some necklaces (The best circuit is the 2nd, for this you have to book 3 months in advance).

We will go to the top, there are 4 platforms where you can take classic photos with the view of Huayna Picchu Mountain, once on the last platform the guide will give an introduction about Machu Picchu and then we will visit the most important places in Machu Picchu such as the Stone Quarry, the Temple of the Sun, the Main Square, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Inca Compass, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains, the Inca Terraces, Food Stores this is the second circuit and the best.

After touring Machu Picchu, you will have to board the bus to Aguas Calientes town and have lunch (not included) in the afternoon board the train to Ollantaytambo town and then take the bus to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.

What's Included

What is Included in Salkantay Trek 5 days?

We show you a list of what is included in a 5 day Salkantay trekking.

Bilingual English-speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
HIKING POOLS
BLANKET
Anden huts.
Chef
Excellent meals:
Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, and rice, foods that are rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. (Vegetarian, vegan or special diet meals upon request)
Tea time before dinner (tea, coffee, coca, biscuits, popcorn).
Boiled water provided from 2nd day (for drinking)
Wake up to coca tea in your tent
Buckets of hot water for washing in your tent every day
Biodegradable soap and hand cleansing gel
Oxygen Tank & First aid kit
Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
Horse to transport 8 kg of your gear
Duffle bag for your gear
Four breakfasts, four lunches, and four dinners
Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
One-night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double occupancy)
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

What is Not Included in Salkantay Trek 5 Days?

Tips: Guide, Cook, Horseman.
$ 75 Waynapicchu Mountain entrance ticket (walk to the top without a guide, the trail is well marked).
First breakfast-last lunch
Extra horse
Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
Entrance to Humantay lagoon

We show you a list of what is not included in a 5 day salkantay trekking.

Salkantay Trek Packing List for 5 days

Here is your packing list, and go over what is helpful, and what is a waste of money and backpack space. To help our trekkers on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Now we show you the packaging list you need for Salkantay Trek 5 days.

A backpack to carry water, some snacks, a camera, sunscreen, valuable things, Jacket, rain gear, etc. We recommend bringing a backpack of 25 – 30 liters, but if you like to can bring a daypack or any size of the backpack as long as you feel comfortable with it.
Sleeping bag at least minus 5 cº. If you don’t have one, you can rent one from us for US 10 dollars for the whole trek.
Trekking Poles – We recommend them for people with problems with knees, or ankles, or who are used to using hiking poles. If you do NOT have one, you can rent a pair of trekking poles for US 10 dollars from us.
Original Passports
Wool hat or beanie
Sun hat
Scarf
Gloves
3 – 4 t-shirt, if you have long sleeves better
layers (sweater, fleece)
2 – 3 pairs of long pants if you have leggings, you can do on leggings
Hiking shoes
2 – 3 pairs of wool socks
Rain gear (Pants, jacket, if you do not have you can buy a rain poncho) is crucial, especially for the wet season.
A small headlamp
A small towel
Shorts
Sunglasses
Toothbrush and other personal toiletries
Toilet paper
Sun cream
Insect repellent
Sandals / Flip flops
Waterbottle
Swimwear
If you have thermal clothing you can take them which is not that important, you will use them at least for the first night which is at 4000m
Some snacks such as chocolate, cereal bars, candies, nuts, energy bars, etc
Extra Cash in Soles

IMPORTANT: Remember that we will provide you with a duffle bag on the briefing day which you can use to pack 7 kilos of your personal belongings that you will take to the trek which are going to be carried by horse during the entire trek. It means that you will do the trek carrying your small backpack with things you need for the day hike and you will have access to the duffle bag at each camping place. Images for 5 day Salkantay trek

SALKANTAY TREK 5D-4N Group service – SEASON 2023

We have two prices For the Salkantay trek 5D-4N. The cost depends. How you like to return to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu.

Salkantay Trek 5 days:

Student: 420 US Dollars
Adult: 450 US Dollars

ADDITIONAL OPTION THAT YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR SALKANTAY TREK

HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN: US 20 Dollars (check availability) www.machupicchu.gob.pe/inicio
MACHU PICCHU MONTAÑA: US 20 Dollars (check availability) www.machupicchu.gob.pe/inicio
SLEEPING BAG FOR THE WHOLE TREK: US 10 Dollars
TREKKING POLES US 10 dollars, one pair for the whole trek
UPGRADE to Vistadome – Panoramic train. US 35 Dollars (If you decide to return by train you can upgrade to VISTA DOME TRAIN)

STUDENT PRICE:

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE STUDENT PRICE: The student price applies to all students from over the world. You just need to meet the requirements that the Peruvian government has for students since we get a discount when we buy Machu Picchu tickets from the Peruvian government. FOR STUDENT PRICE YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

The student card must be an original student ID given by your university in PVC material.
The student card must be printed (University Information, Student name, and Student Picture)
The student card must have printed a valid expiration date / valid only for one year if you visit Machu Picchu in 2022 the expiration date must be 2022 or 2023 or visiting Machu Picchu in 2023 the maximum expiration date is 2024.
Discount for students, not more than 25 years old
ISIC (international student identification card) is not valid for the discount even if they complete the requirements
The only valid document for the student price is the actual student card that meets the requirements of the Peruvian government. It is not valid any other documents, such as certifications, and virtual cards are not valid as proof of student
IF YOU MEET all the requirements, send us a photo of both sides of your student ID to gotreksperu@gmail.com by the time you book the tour. If you send us later does not work to apply for the student price

Tour Price

5 days/4 Nights

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Price USD

$ 500 ~~was $529~~ Per person twin share.

Group SizeMin 2 ppl

Activity Level Intense

Trip StylesHiking

Lodging TypeCAMPS AND HOTEL

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Salkantay Trek 5 Days

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Salkantay trek 5 days Highlights views

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA - HUMANTAY LAKE - SORAYPAMPA

Day 1: Day 2: SORAYPAMPA - WAYRAQMACHAY - CHAULLAY

Day 1: day 3 Chaullay - Playa - Lucmabamba

Day 1: day 4 Lucmabamba - Hidroelectrica - Aguas calientes

Day 1: Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

What's Included

What is Included in Salkantay Trek 5 days?

What is Not Included in Salkantay Trek 5 Days?

Salkantay Trek Packing List for 5 days

SALKANTAY TREK 5D-4N Group service – SEASON 2023

ADDITIONAL OPTION THAT YOU CAN ADD TO YOUR SALKANTAY TREK

STUDENT PRICE:

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