Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N










Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Trip Type: Trekking
Place: Cusco
Journey Difficulty: Hard
- TOTAL DISTANCE: 51KM / 32 MILES
- GOOD FOR: THOSE WHO ENJOY HIKING AND HAVE A MODERATE LEVEL OF FITNESS
- CONSIDERATIONS: YOU WILL VISIT THE COFFEE CROP
- HIKING SEASON: BEST TIME TO HIKE DURING THE DRY SEASON APRIL TO OCTOBER
- TRAIL CLOSE: RAINY SEASON NOVEMBER TO MARCH
- ACCLIMATIZATION: PLEASE SPEND AT LEAST REST DAYS IN CUSCO BEFORE START YOUR HIKE
- GROUP SIZE: CAN BE 2 OR 8 HIKER
Overview
Salkantay trek to Machu picchu
Is one of the best alternative hikes after the Classic inca trail in Cusco, It is a hike of 47 km or 26 miles. Located northwest of the city of cusco Salkantay is the highest peak of the mountain range 6271 m./ 20569ft.
its name means (wild mountain) and in time of the Incas was one of the most important Apu. It is a hike oriented to those who like the challenges and push their limits to the edge and Hikers who like to experience and witness the diverse microclimates and landscapes that the track has to offer in one trip.
Cusco Andean Hike perform real adventures and camping , does not use or build cabins or domes that destroy nature, we take care of the environment around us.100% sustainable tourism.
We invite you to discover in enjoy these 5 days of the variety of climates, ranging from the very cold and icy weather to pass through the mountain pass Salkantay 4.600m.s.n.m. To a subtropical climate and to be able to see on the last day of the trip one of the wonders of the world: Machu Picchu. In Salkantay trek is guaranteed.
Itinerary
Includes
INCLUDED
Informative meeting, one day before the adventure. Once there, you will receive all the pertinent information for your walk and the guide will answer all your doubts.
Transport
- Private bus pick up from your hotel to the starting point of the trek
- Round trip bus. Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu / Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
- Return ticket by train EXPEDITION Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Return bus from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco
Accommodation
- Camps for 4 days and 3 nights (salkantay trek)
- One night in Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Field Staff
- Professional travel guide in Spanish and English with many years of experience in adventure tourism
- Professional chef
- Horsemen and Horses to carry the necessary equipment and the personal effects of the passengers of up to 7 kg
- Emergency horse, in case someone does not feel well
Water
- Cusco Andean Hike will provide you with boiled water (previously filtered and cooled) from your first lunch, last breakfast and for your bottles before each walk (you decide how many liters you need each day).
- Drinking enough water and hydrating is very important to be able to feel good in the mountains and thus avoid altitude sickness.
Food
- Breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners (breakfast on day 1 and lunch, dinner on the last day are not included)
DUFFEL BAG
- You have included 7 kg so you can carry your personal belongings (be careful with the fragile items, since it is the horse who will carry it on his back)
Tickets
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Entrance for the Salkantay trek
Camping equipment
- High mountain tent for 4 people, but we use it for 2 people (more comfort for you). If you want a personal tent we also have personal tents (you must inform us in advance)
- Single mattress
- Bathroom / Bath Chemical
NOT INCLUDED
- Salkantay trek 5D-4N: Breakfast not included first day, lunch and dinner of the last day.
- Sleeping bag
- Walking sticks
- Ticket HUAYNA PICCHU and MOUNTAIN MACHU PICCHU (if you want any of the tickets you must inform us in advance to be able to make the reservation – any of the tickets has an extra cost)
- Extra horse to carry personal belongings of customers more than those already included (for 7 kilos to 14 kilos)
- Personal chair horses
- Tips for staff
Price
HIGHLIGHTS
- Small Groups 2 to 8 pax
- 24/7 assistance by our Whatsapp ✆+51 944363112
- Extra porter 7Kg
- Sleeping pad included Therm a rest
- Professional tour guide English speaker from the beginning to end
- 100% Quality service
PRICE
Group service from 2 pax
- US$ 649 per person
Private service from 1 pax
- US$ 760 per person
EXTRAS
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain – US$ 70.00 per person
- Sleeping Bag – US$ 20 per person
- Walking Poles – US$ 15 a pair of walking poles
Huayna picchu and Machu picchu mountain both must be previously reserved more information: info@cuscoandeanhike.com
How to book
How to book
For any of our services, you must send your personal information and a deposit of US $ 200 per person, the rest may pay at our office in Cusco two days prior to your trip, to get the student discount you must send your ISIC card original by means of a photo to our mail info@cuscoandeanhike.com:
- Name and surname
- Passport number
- Gender
- Birthday date
- Student Card (ISIC if you are a student Yes or No)
- Nationality
- Email – Phone number
- Food preferences
PayPAl
You can make the deposit from our website by PayPal, please note that PayPal charges a 6% tax that automatically includes this option, once the deposit is made, send us the confirmation by email. To make your deposit by PayPal click on the “Pay Now” button below.
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Western Union and Money Gram
You can also use these means to make the deposit. On behalf of our administrator. Take into account that this deposit generates transfer costs, which our clients must assume.
- Name: Maria
- Last name: Catunta choque
- Identity number: 42265390
- Address: Urb. Progress Jr-spine L-15
- City: Cusco
- Country: Peru
Note:
Once the deposit is made, you will receive a receipt with the money transfer code, the client must send the receipt with a photograph to our email. info@cuscoandeanhike.com
Packing list
- Original passport
- Original student card
- Day Back pack
- Sleeping bag
- Flash light
- Plastic poncho
- Water proof jacket
- Personal medical kit
- Insect repellent
- Short pants
- Trekking boots, hiking boots
- Bathing suit
- Warm clothes
- Water bottle
- Camelbak
- Wool socks
- Toilet paper
- Sandals
- Sun block cream
- Sun glasses
- Snacks(candies, biscuits, chocolates)
- Hat, gloves, scarf
- T-shirt
- Personal towel
- Extra money ( soles) different domination.