Departure from and return to Cusco
Salkantay – Machu Picchu: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Quick Details
Duration3 days and 2 nights
GroupMedium-sized group
LanguagesBilingual Guide · Confirm Languages
AccessMobile Ticket
Summary
Why Choose This Experience
Experience a three-day trek along the Salkantay Trail, culminating in a visit to Machu Picchu. The itinerary combines challenging hikes, camp support, and a return to Cusco by train and bus.
Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Cusco to Soraypampa, then on to Chaullay.
Day 2: Hike from Chaullay through La Playa and Santa Teresa to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Day 3: Visit to Machu Picchu and return by train to Ollantaytambo, followed by a transfer to Cusco.
Useful Information
Everything You Need to Know
Includes
- Bilingual guide, cook, and general camp staff
- Admission to Humantay and Machu Picchu; Consettur bus, train, and other specified transportation
- One breakfast, two lunches, and two dinners; transportation of up to 5 kg of luggage per person
Does not include
- Sleeping bag, hiking poles, personal gear, insurance, and optional mountains
- First breakfast, meals on the last day, and optional train ride from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
Highlights
- Hike along the Salkantay Trail
- Visit to Machu Picchu at the end of the trip
- Return by train and transportation to Cusco
We recommend
- This is a very demanding route: check the acclimatization requirements.
- Please confirm the accommodations for each night and the Machu Picchu tour.
- Let us know your food requirements and check equipment rental rates.