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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

4 days
Start and end in Cusco
4.9
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Soraypampa

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at Soraypampa amid panoramic views of snow-capped peaks), Dinner (Hearty dinner at Soraypampa Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa (3 hours, 3,920m)
    • Hike to Laguna de Humantay (1.5 hours each way)
    • Equipment checks and final preparation at Challacancha
    Landmarks
    Laguna de Humantay
    Salkantay Pass
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  2. Day 2

    Soraypampa to Challhuay or Colcapampa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before summit ascent), Lunch (Warm food at Huayracpampa amid Andean amphitheater scenery), Dinner (Dinner at Challhuay or Colcapampa Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Ascent to Salkantay Pass (4 hours, 4,650m)
    • Descent to Huayracpampa (2 hours)
    • Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa (3 hours, 2,900m)

    Optional Activities

    • Horse rental for Salkantay Pass ascent (100-120 soles)
    Landmarks
    Salkantay Pass
  3. Day 3

    Challhuay to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before jungle trek), Lunch (Delicious lunch at La Playa (2,200m) in upper Amazon basin)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through upper jungle with Santa Teresa River crossing
    • 3-hour hike along rail tracks to Aguas Calientes

    Optional Activities

    • Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (28 USD)
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa River
    Hydroelectric Station
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  4. Day 4

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise bus journey to Machu Picchu
    • Guided walking tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
    • Free time to explore Machu Picchu ruins
    • Tourist bus Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
    • Tourist train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
    • Bus transfer Ollantaytambo to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) - must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
    • Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) - must be booked at least 1 week in advance
    • Trek down to Aguas Calientes (energetic alternative to bus)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
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4.9
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  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.8
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.2

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  • Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N reviewer 1
    July 3rd, 2019
    Since my friend and I did the 4 (instead of 5) day Salkantay trek, Junior was our second guide as off the 3rd day. He...
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    Traveled in June 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Els, thank you very much for your valuable feedback! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Your comments help us to improve our service to future guests and our apologies for the experience that you had with our guide, Junior. We would love to host you on another experience. Please have a look at our tours in other countries! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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  • Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N reviewer 2
    May 31st, 2019
    5 stars from my side.I was little skeptical in my mind whether i would be able to pull off this trek but Bamba...
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    Traveled in April 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Tommy, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments so we can continually improve our service. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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  • S
    April 13th, 2019
    Beautiful is the word. We were travelling to this part of the world for the first time and we have experienced the...
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    Traveled in March 2019
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    Hello Lena, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! This gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team.
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  • L
    April 13th, 2019
    This ranks among the best treks i have ever had and i have had quite a few in my life. To start with Salkantay trek...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Luca, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! This gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team.
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  • E
    April 8th, 2019
    Great trip with great travel partners. Bamba experience made the tour far more comfortable and memorable than we...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Emill, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments this gives us the motivation to keep doing the good work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba team.
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  • I
    April 6th, 2019
    Our trip started in beautiful Cuzco and then we were on the adventurous trek of Salkantay to Machu Picchu. It was one...
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    Traveled in February 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Ida, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Katie & The Bamba Team
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  • J
    April 6th, 2019
    We were thinking for going for a trek for over a year. Upon surfing internet we chanced upon Bamba and reserved our...
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    Traveled in January 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Josh, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time learning about the Inca culture and to taste its flavors! We appreciate your comments This gives us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. Please think of us as your first option for your next adventure! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Experience.
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  • D
    April 5th, 2019
    Great trekking experience you are a trek love the beautiful sight will take your breath away and of course with that,...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Hello Dylan, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time learning about the Inca culture. We appreciate your comments This gives us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. Please think of us as your first option for your next adventure! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Experience.
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  • L
    April 4th, 2019
    One of the most memorable trip ever had. First time with this tour and have to say it didn't disappoint us. Worth...
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    Traveled in February 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Lucy, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Katie & The Bamba Team
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  • R
    April 3rd, 2019
    Trekking is always physically taxing, but when you are provided with most basic things that are required it becomes...
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    Traveled in February 2019
    Reply from: Bamba Travel
    Dear Richard, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Katie & The Bamba Team
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    I was just wondering what the deal with packs are?

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    • Bamba TravelOperatorWritten April 2017

      You can bring on the trek a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items) that the horseman and mules will carry. For your big backpack we can arrange it to stay in the Milhouse hostel.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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