SALKANTAY TREK

from US $---

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu is one of the famous treks in Cusco and the best alternative route to one of the Wonders of the Modern World. It is takes you through different types of climates from the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains and down to the tropical forests and finally gets you into the jungle, until you reach the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.

DURATION: 5 DAYS
LEVEL:
DESTINATION: MACHU PICCHU
ACTIVITIES:
CATEGORY: TREK

ALTITUDE: 4,600 m.s.n.m.
GROUP SIZE: 2 - 12 Pax

DEPARTURES: EVERYDAY

ITINERARY
INCLUDED
WHAT TO BRING
PRICE

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa

We start taking you to the hotel around 05:00 in the morning, the bus taking 4 hours to Anta - Mollepata through the bus is clearly seeing the mountain covered with white snow like Salkantay and Huamantay, the holy Gods of the Incas, the scenery spectacular In the upper and lower valleys with colorful landscape. Two hours driving in the head, the first stop in the town of Mollepata, there are sanitary facilities, souvenirs and optional breakfast, to then continue in Challacancha, the trail path. There we will meet with our support team. There we will organize all the equipment, horses and mules. At around 9:30 am we will go on our hike to Soraypampa (3900 msnm), the first section of the path is a paved rock. The old water channel is still supplied for new inhabitants, the start is 9 km in 3 hours to Soraypampa lunch Place also the base camp, after lunch and nap until the continuous hike to Lake Humantay (4200 msnm) 5 km in 3 hours round trip, at the bottom of the glacier the most spectacular views to the bottom valley and the sunset, Soraypampa is located in the middle Of the glacier valleys at night, enjoy the constellation in the sky.

Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayramachay - Chaullay

Wake up with the first light of day at 5:30 am to pack the team, breakfast and then start walking to the highest point of the Salkantay Pass trail (4650 masl - 15,255 ft) the distance is 7 km in 3 hours, in The ascent between the rocky valley floor, the magnificent Salkantay Mountay (6200 msnm - 20,341 feet). We reached the top of the hike. We will enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of Salkantay, humantay, Tucarhuay and Pumasillo, Salkantay is considered the second highest mountain in the Cusco region and one of the Incas God called "Apu". Get to the top is the oldest time on the hike, 2 hours downhill on the snake trail and rocky gravel path to get to the Huayracmachay lunch spot, in the afternoon entrance to the upper part of the Amazon jungle as well as the "forest of cloud" 9 km In 3 hours on the wide trail in the thick forest are decorate the hills with colorful scenery and the wildlife and native plant, mainly the climate of the year is warm and temperate to finally reach the village of Chaullay (2900 msnm - 9,514 feet ) the base Camp in the jungle.

Day 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa

Around 6:00 am, waking up with coca tea; Breakfast and walks straight to the beach crossing the thick jungle and following along the bank of the Santa Teresa river on the gradual trail, are stopping at several family villages to enjoy the local fruits and vegetables (passion fruit, banana, coffee, avocado, mango, orange and papaya) If we are lucky, we will be able to see the famous bird called "Rooster of the Rocks", the trail distance is 16 km, the walking time is 5 hours in the low valleys it is clearly to see the Cedar tree very useful for the local people in the economic plan, La playa is a small town with the basic facilities (bathroom, electricity, shopping and souvenirs) as well as the lunch point, following the plan Let's drive the collective bus to the city of Santa Teresa around 1 hour camping, so arrive early at this base camp in the afternoon, drive 15 minutes to the hot spring, highly recommended after the hard mountain trek, come back to camp for happy hours and dinner.

Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

At 7:00 am, to face a new day, across the entire distance, the walk is 18 km, in 6 hours straight to Aguas Calientes, crossing the hydroelectric station. We follow along the Vilcanota river, there is the second underground hydroelectric plant witch are supply to coastal cities in Peru and mining companies, the day time is warm and temperate at the beginning, the last 10 km is denser vegetation background Machupicchu City, we will walk along the train track near the bank of the Urubamba River from there, we will appreciate the sacred mountains such as Waynapicchu Mountains and Machupicchu, to finally reach the city of Machupicchu, city of Aguas Calientes, overnight at the hotel and dinner at the tourist restaurant. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner in the evening: in Aguas Calientes, at the hotel included in the package.

Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

The old day on the Trek, start at the hotel is best to visit Machupicchu, We suggest to start the Machupicchu visit early the checkpoint is open from (from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm) optional going by bus or foot, Na morning, turn the city with less tourist the first 2 hours of guide in the city, temples, palaces, priests, sundials, industrial sector and agricultural fields) after that it is start your free time to climb to Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain (book with advance to get your ticket) both mountains walking time taking approx 3 hours. Or trekking to the Sun Gate, the main entrance to the Inka Trail, so you will stay and enjoy the city for more than 7 hours in the afternoon. We organize the train (18:30 in the morning) back to Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then bus Driving to Cusco to arrive at 20:00 hours approx. The bus drops you off at your hotel in Cusco. Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the established itinerary, however it may change occasionally based on temporary park restrictions, camp availability, weather, road closures, skill/injury, and natural events such as fires and floods.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP

Profesional bilingual tour guide
First day andean ceremony, offering to the mother earth
Maximum number of paxs 10 paxs
Colection from your hotel (we pick you up from where you are staying)
Private transport to Mollepata Markocasa ( trailhead)
Tourist train back to ollantaytambo ( expedition service can be at ,18:35pm or 21:30 pm leaving from Aguas calientes).
Private transport back from Ollamtaytambo to Cusco
Entrance fee Machu Picchu
Food: *4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 4 dinners
Cook service (vegetarian food on request
3-people tents capacity jus for two paxs only to have more space to store your luggage ( 4season tent)
Camping equipment (tent, cooking and eating tent. Chairs and tables)
Thermarest(air mat) sleeping mat
Horseman , mules or porters (they just carry cooking stuff and camping equipment)
7 kilos of your personal belongins to be carry by the horses
1 night accommodation in a hostal Aguas Calientes(private room,cable tv, wi fi)
First Aid kit

NOT INCLUDED

Sleeping bags
Sticks
Breakfast on the first day
Last day lunch
Clothing and personal equipment.
Travel insurance.
Extra expenses, tips and gratitude

We suggest you bring

Hiking Shoes.
Bottled water.
Insect repellent.
Sunscreen.
Money in the form of Small Bill.
A backpack.
1 light backpack per person.
Thick sweater and coat, long and short pants, long-sleeved shirts.
Binoculars.
Personal hygiene items.
Sunscreen with a minimum of UV 40.
Hat or cap.
Raincoat.
Bottle of water.
Flashlight.
Sunglasses.
Camera with extra batteries and memory card.
Money (Soles).

PRICE OF TOUR

- PERSON -	- PRICE -
2	$ --.00
3 - 4	$ --.00
5 - 7	$ --.00
8 - More	$ --.00

“This tour is available everyday, since we have a minimum of 2 Pax”