4-Day Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Sky Camp Stay

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

1. Cusco
   2h 30m
   Begin your adventure with a pickup from your accommodation at 5:00 a.m. and enjoy a ride to Mollepata
2. Mollepata
   1h
   In Mollepata, you will enjoy an energizing breakfast before heading to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike.
3. 3h · Admission ticket included
   After about three hours of hiking along an ancient Inca canal, you will arrive at Soraypampa (3,900 m / 12,795 ft), home to our exclusive Sky Camp, where a delicious, freshly prepared lunch awaits you.
4. Humantay Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   In the afternoon, ascend to the stunning Humantay Lake, whose turquoise waters reflect the sacred glaciers.
5. 10h · Admission ticket included
   Enjoy the scenery before returning to camp for dinner and rest under a starry sky.

Day 2: Sky Camp - Abra Salkantay - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up with a cup of coca tea and enjoy an energy-packed breakfast before beginning the ascent to Abra Salkantay (4,630 m / 15,190 ft), the highest point of the trek.
2. 4h
   At the summit, take in the views of the imposing Salkantay, Humantay, and Pumasillo mountains, considered sacred apus by the ancient Incas.
   After enjoying the views, descend to Huayracmachay for a revitalizing lunch.
3. Colcapampa
   1h
   Then continue through the cloud forest, where the landscape transforms from snowy to tropical. Admire the lush vegetation before arriving at Collpapampa.
4. 10h · Admission ticket included
   In Collpapampa, a hearty dinner and a restful night await you at our exclusive Mountain Sky View Camp.

Day 3: Collpapampa - La Playa - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up at 6:00 a.m. and enjoy a nutritious breakfast before setting off on a five-hour hike through the Santa Teresa Valley. During the hike, you will enjoy lush scenery with rivers, waterfalls, wild orchids, and coffee, banana, and avocado plantations. If you are lucky, you may see the cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird.
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival in Granadilla, a private vehicle will be waiting to take you to La Playa to visit an organic coffee farm and learn about the entire process, from harvesting to export-ready beans.
   After this enriching experience, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and continue our journey to the train station in Hidroelectrica.
3. 3h
   From there, you will walk along a beautiful stretch surrounded by vegetation until you reach Aguas Calientes.
4. Aguas Calientes
   11h
   Once in Aguas Calientes, settle into your hotel, relax in your free time in the hot springs, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before resting.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

1. Aguas Calientes
   2h
   Today we wake up very early for a light breakfast and board the first buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to arrive before the crowds and enjoy the sunrise over the ancient Inca ruins.
2. Machupicchu
   2h · Admission ticket included
   During a two-hour guided tour, you will explore temples, terraces, and sacred enclosures. If you wish, you can take an additional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (advance reservation required).
3. Ollantaytambo
   3h
   Afterwards, you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch before boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
4. Cusco
   Pass by
   There, our private transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco.
We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 05:00 and 05:30 am.

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
• Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. If Circuit 2 is unavailable on your selected date, we’ll provide access to Circuit 1 or 3 at no additional cost (subject to availability)
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
• Participants must be at least 12 years old. Travelers under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the trek.
• Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
• Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required