Embark on a 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, the cheapest way to reach this iconic destination. Hike through mountains, take a scenic minibus route, and soak in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
Embark on a 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, the cheapest way to reach this iconic destination. Hike through mountains, take a scenic minibus route, and soak in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
Day 1 Salkantay Hike: Cusco – Mollepata (Marcoccasa) – Salkantay Pampa
Mollepata - Day 1. We will leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. and go directly to Marcoccasa (3,400m), passing through the town of Mollepata (3,000m).
At Marcoccasa we will meet the muleteer and the rest of the group to begin our walk.
From Marcoccasa we start walking towards a beautiful…
Day 1 Salkantay Hike: Cusco – Mollepata (Marcoccasa) – Salkantay Pampa
Mollepata - Day 1. We will leave Cusco at 5:00 a.m. and go directly to Marcoccasa (3,400m), passing through the town of Mollepata (3,000m).
At Marcoccasa we will meet the muleteer and the rest of the group to begin our walk.
From Marcoccasa we start walking towards a beautiful valley, surrounded by breathtaking views of the snow capped mountains Huamantay (5,217m) and the snow covered Salkantay mountains (6,264m).
Our camp will be in Salkantaypampa (3900m)
Camp
Note:
Travel time: 3.5 hours
Climate: moderate and cold at night
Walking time: 6-7 hours
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Train service and guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrances to Machu Picchu
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Train service and guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrances to Machu Picchu
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
There exist multiple routes to Machu Picchu, with the most economical being a minibus path that traverses through spectacular mountainsides. This option provides opportunities for hiking or boarding the iconic blue train for the final stretch. Unwind in the thermal waters of Aguas Calientes and marvel as the first light of day illuminates one of the seven wonders of the contemporary world.
There exist multiple routes to Machu Picchu, with the most economical being a minibus path that traverses through spectacular mountainsides. This option provides opportunities for hiking or boarding the iconic blue train for the final stretch. Unwind in the thermal waters of Aguas Calientes and marvel as the first light of day illuminates one of the seven wonders of the contemporary world.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.