Trekking Through Highlands 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.
Itinerary
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).
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 Pichu and then connect Aguas calientes (Breakfast - lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
Day 5: Machu Picchu Day - Returnto Cusco
This last day will start at 5am and after breakfast short hike up or travel by bus to Machu Picchu archaeological site, complete guided tour to this amazing complex, leisure time to explorer on you own.At 1pm time to return hiking down or by tourist bus to Agues Calientes, time to have your lunch (optional) and transfer by train to Cusco. After 4 hours arrival to Cusco, transfer to your hotel and end service. (Breakfast).
Included
- Official English speaking guide (two guides for groups over 8 persons)
- Private transfer by van from Cusco to Mollepata
- Entrance to Salkantay trail
- Entrance to Machu Picchu ruins (one day)
- Horses to carry food and camping gear and backpacks
- Experienced cook
- Cooking equipment
- Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
- 4 capacity tent (four season tent) - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
- Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
- All meals on the trail (4 breakfast - 4 lunches - 4 dinners)
- Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast
- Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker class)
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and then return to Aguas Calientes (Not all tour operators include this service)
- Kitchen and dining tent with camp tables and chairs
- Tents and food for our camp staff
- Trekking price include all local sales tax (19% as know IGV)
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
- PERU ADVENTURE TOURS
| 2008 TOUR SCHEDULE & COST | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day (Except January to March) |
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Trekking Through The Highlands |
Backpacker service (Join a group) 1 to more participants US$515 each Private VIP service (private guide) 2 participants US$885 each 3-4 participants US$755 each 5 to more participants US$715 each |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$65 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
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| Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure | ||
| Group size: 8-12 participants per guide | ||
| We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru | ||
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.
IMPORTANT:
Every night keep everything locked up in your tents to prevent any problems with robberies.Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Horse to carry your personal items (see bellow)
- Sleeping Bag can be hired in our local office in Cusco US$5 per day (-15ºC)
- Breakfast on the first day before to be collected from your hotel, if your hotel dont offer early breakfast service, we stop at Mollepata village to have breakfasta for additional cost
- Tips for guide and camp staff
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 enought rain cover or plastic bag to cover the backpack when the horse will be carrying
- Sleeping bag can be hired from our office for US$5 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 porters, 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 4ºC/10ºC
