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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU - CLASSIC ROUTE SINCE $725 USD Per Person

Trekking Through Highlands Of Cusco In 5 Days - 4 Nights

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, this new amazing trail runs from the high valley up to Salkantay mountain (20569ft/6271m) located on the Vilcabamba range on the northwest of Cusco, in the south central Peru. This fantastic Salkantay adventure!! you will cross one of the most astonishing Andean landscapes and see the most beautiful panoramic views of mountain chains and will be in the vicinity of the tropical rainforest. On the way up and down the ecosystem change rapidly and also are marvels flora and fauna a long the way. On our final hiking day we are rewarded with an incredible view of Machu Picchu. From the small village of Aguas Calientes where we finish our trek, the last day visit the “lost city of the Incas” with guided tour.
Trekkers Along The Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

Trekkers Along The Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

ITINERARY OF SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA

At 7AM pick up from your hotel and transfer from Cusco to Mollepata, We will initiate the long walk accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide (English & Spanish). Mules loaded our entire luggage, thus also we will have some horses of emergency, in case that it is needed later. After 4 to 5 hours arrival to our camp site in Soraypampa (Tee time - Dinner).

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYMAYU

After breakfast we ascend slowly towards the pass of Markokasa (3650M) continuing through beautiful landscapes until the viewpoint of Humantay (5917M) soon we continued towards the gorge of Salkantay where we will set up our tents (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).

DAY 3: SALKANTAYMAYU - PLAYA

Today we will initiate our long walk with exceptional views of the snow-covered of Salkantay (6271M) as we promote towards the pass of Incachiriasca (4880M) this beautiful mountain will astonish to us. Soon we descend to Sisaypampa, we will continue until the river/beach where we will camp on the foot of the majestic Salkantay Mountain (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
Lunch Time In The Andes

DAY 4: PLAYA - SANTA TERESA - HYDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES

After a healthful breakfast, we will initiate the long walk, towards the valley of Pampacahua where we will find rest of Inca channel, later we will descend till the archaeological site of Paucarcancha. Continue hiking along the Urubamba River until arriving finally at the hydroelectrica of Machu Picchu and then connect Aguas Calientes. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and if time permits you can visit the thermal baths and stay in a comfortable hotel 3* (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).

DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU TOUR - RETURN TO CUSCO

At 5AM breakfast and half hour later aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour includes walk through the different section such as the urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture.
According with the time and your feeling you can be coordinating with the tour guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing takes around 45min to get the summit from where you can have the best panoramic view for photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City.
At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town.
OPTIONAL Lunch can be in the town of Machu Picchu and around 4PM we will aboard the train to Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and from here we take a private van to your hotel in Cusco (Breakfast).

SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU INCLUDES

English-Speaking trekking guide
Private transfer (PS) or Shared transportation up to 19 people (GS)
Entrance to Salkantay trail
Entrance to Machu Picchu ruins (day 5)
Permit to climb the Wayna Picchu Mountain (day 5)
Horse to carry food and camping gear and backpacks up to 8 kilograms per participant
01 emergency horse to be ride in case you feel sick/tired or to carry all your backpacks (Private Service only)
Experienced cook
Cooking equipment
Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
4 people tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
Sleeping pad
All meals on the trail (4 breakfasts - 4 lunches - 4 dinners)
01 night of hotel in Aguas Calientes; private bath and hot shower (3* category - Day 4)
Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and to Aguas Calientes
Kitchen and dining tent with camp tables and chairs
Camping and meals for our camp staff
First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

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PRICE 5 DAYS SALKANTAY TREKKING TO MACHU PICHU
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (Except January to March)	SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU - CLASSIC ROUTE SINCE $725 USD Per Person Trekking Through Highlands Of Cusco In 5 Days - 4 Nights	Group Service (Join a group) 1 to more participants $725 USD each one Private Service (Private guide) 2 participants $1385 USD each one 3 participants $955 USD each one 4 participants $840 USD each one 5 to more participants $745 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card All prices stated above are subject to change.
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group Service Size: 8 Participants per tour guide Private Service Group Size: Just participants, tour guide and camp staff
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book this trek prior you arrive to Peru

IMPORTANT

Every night keep all your items locked up in your tents to prevent any problems with robberies.

EXCLUDED

Alcoholic drinks
Last day lunch is not included
Horse to carry your personal items (see below)
Sleeping Bag can be hired in our local office for $5 USD per day (-10ºC extreme)
Breakfast on the first day before to be collected from your hotel, if your hotel don't offer early breakfast service, we stop at Mollepata village to have breakfast for additional cost
Tips for guide and camp staff

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This site is operated by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS a legally constituted company to the Peruvian government, which operates from offices in Arequipa and Cusco in Peru. In accordance with the relevant statutory provisions referred in Peru Tourism law, its regulations, its decrees and other legislation applicable in both the country and abroad are issued these general conditions and responsibility as outlined below, which govern the provision of services on the one hand between the passenger or user of services "CLIENT", by other hand the "TRAVEL AGENCY" by the other hand the entities of the service providers such as airlines, hotels, restaurants, transport, guides and other tourism-related services and in connection with this contract.
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STAY AN EXTRA NIGHT AT AGUAS CALIENTES?

Yes, if you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes after Salkantay trek this can easily be arranged. We will purchase your train ticket to return to Cusco the following day. You need to let us know at the time of making the trek reservation so we can reserve your train tickets in advance. Obviously if you stay an extra night then you will have to pay for your accommodation.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 65lt and big enough rain cover or plastic bag to cover the backpack when the horse will be carrying
Sleeping bag can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco/Peru)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porter, see options below)
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
Flashlight and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs)
You also need to bring your original passport on the trail
Optional: walking sticks or poles

SALKANTAY WEATHER

Dry season (April & November)
Day temperature 20ºC/25ºC
Night temperature -1ºC/7ºC
Wet season (December & March)
Day temperature 17ºC/22ºC
Night temperature 4º;C/10ºC

HORSES AND HORSEMAN SERVICE

Will cost $75 USD per day to ride or carry your personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, bottle of water, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in dry season but as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as porters do not walk alongside you. Your bag will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.
Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18kgs so try to underpack rather than overpack.

NEW REGULATION FOR SALCANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICHU

Since July first of 2006 the INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE CULTURA and the UGM park control just anounced a new entrance for all the hikers (foreigner or peruvians).

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