SALKANTAY TREK & MACHU PICCHU

Trekking Salakantay 5 days 4 Nigths

The Salkantay Mountain (6,271 meters/20,471 feet above sea level), part of the Vilcanota mountain range, was called "Apu" by the Incas and was worshipped as a deity of guidance and protection. Salkantay dominates a great part of the Sacred Valley, and the spectacular Vilcanota Mountains which are the main starting point for this trekking program. The whole area is filled with fantastic natural landscapes and attractive Inca archaeological sites.

Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5days:

Begin from: Cusco / Mollepata
End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Duration: 05 Days/ 04 Nights
Physical Rating: Moderate/Challenging
Accommodation: Camping service & Mattresses
Difficulty degree of this hike: Moderate/Challenging due to the altitude: we recommend a period of at least 2 days for acclimatization in Cusco or over 3000m/9840ft.

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SCHEDULE: Trekking Salakantay 5 Days.

Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 1: CUSCO / MOLLEPATA / SORAYPAMPA.

We’ll leave Cusco at around 4:30am. To 5:00am. Heading to Mollepata village (9570 f.a.s.l.) in our private transportation, were we will arrive approximately at 9:00am for breakfast in a local restaurant. This day we’ll have a beautiful and panoramic trip to Limatambo, during the trip we’ll be able to view the majestic Salkantay Mountain and the Apurimac river valley. Once in Mollepata we will meet our support personnel which will load the camping equipment and food supplies on the horses to start with the hike towards Cruz Pata (10,560 f.a.s.l.), we’ll hike for a 3 hour period through the Andean communities of Cruz Pata and Challa Cancha were we will stop for lunch around 12pm. And after a short break we’ll continue to the Soraypampa village (12705 f.a.s.l.), arriving approximately at 5:30pm. For camping and dinner.

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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 2: SORAYPAMPA / CHALLWAY.

After a nice breakfast we’ll start the hardest stage of the trail leaving at 7:00am. We’ll hike through the place called Pampa Salkantay then head to the left side of the Umantay Mountain located near the Salkantay Mountain around 12:00pm. We’ll be at the highest point named Salkantay Umantay Pass (14850 f.a.s.l.), Appreciating spectacular views of the mountains and the impressive Salkantay white peak (20671 f.a.s.l.) just at hands reach, It’s known as the second highest peak in the Cusco region same as the Umantay and Huayanay mountains, after an hour resting we’ll have our lunch in the area known as Huayrac Punku continuing with our trek we’ll hike headed to the camps of Rayanniyoc (9537 f.a.s.l.), or the Chaullay campsite (9636 f.a.s.l.), where we will camp for the night and have dinner ending the second day.

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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 3: CHALLWAY / LA PLAYA.

At 7:00am. After breakfast, we’ll start our hike for 5 hours passing through villages such as Collpabamba also called the cloudy jungle edge where we can appreciate waterfalls, fruit trees, a variety of flora and fauna, coca plantations and birds Here we can appreciate the banana harvest, if we’re lucky we can see the “Rooster of the rocks” (gallito de las rocas), the national bird. Following we’ll have our lunch in Wiñaypoko plus an hour of rest and then continue the hike for approximately 3 hours to arrive to the community named Playa (7755 f.a.s.l.), appreciating a great variety of orchids and camping for the night, dinner.

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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 4: LA PLAYA / AGUAS CALIENTES.

After breakfast at 7:30am. We’ll start our hike heading to the archaeological site of Llactapata where we’ll hike through a pass at (9735 f.a.s.l.) here we’ll appreciate some Inca traces. From this place we’ll have a view over the Machupicchu mountains and other peaks of the area, we’ll enjoy free time to rest after which we’ll descend for 2 hours towards the hydroelectric train station (6171 f.a.s.l.), after lunch we’ll leave at 3:20pm. Boarding the train (optional), or continue hiking on the train tracks for another 2 hours to Aguas Calientes village (6600 f.a.s.l.), you can visit the thermal pools (optional) which are veru close to the village, we’ll check–in at the hotel and have dinner in a local restaurant.

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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 5:  AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO.

This last day after breakfast we’ll board the bus up to the Machu Picchu sanctuary where we’ll arrive in 30 minutes, the guided tour will last around 3 hours, after which we will have time to take pictures or climb to the Huaynapicchu or visit the moon temple or the sun gate. Lunch in Aguas Calientes (optional) and return to Cusco city in a combined transportation train/bus where we will arrive at 8:30pm.

Note A: for students with ISIC card and children up to 7 years old the entrance fee to Machu Picchu will be 50% discount.
Note B: Fares are subject to change due to any readjustment made by (inc) Instituto Nacional de Cultura or Perurail.

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SALAKANTAY TREK INCLUDED:

• Pick up from your hotel transfer to the head of the trail in Mollepata
• Return ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Ollantaytambo and connectiong bus Ollantaytambo/Cusco
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Transfer train station to Hotel.
• Professional guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, or Portuguese (according to the group participants request.)
• Meals: 4 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 Dinner.
• Camping equipment (tents, kitchen, dinning tent, chairs, tables, mattresses)
• First aid kit
• Emergency oxygen tank
• Cook and assistant cook/waitress
• Horseman and horses in charge of loading and transportation of the camping equipment
• One night lodge in Aguas Calientes.
* All our tour packages are tailor-made according to your needs and specific requirements so, for price information please contact us at any of the following email addresses or booking form.

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SALAKANTAY TREK NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast the first day (usually hotels have this service, or you can have breakfast in Mollepata). Lunch & dinner the last day after Machu Picchu tour
• Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (entrance fee S/. 15.00, clean towels and swimsuits can be rented in the entrance office)
• Sleeping bag (can be rented in our offices).
• Bus up or down from Machu Picchu unless required.
• Extra horse for carrying personal equipment from the first to the 4th day.

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YOU MUST BRING:

• Backpack
• Original passport
• Extra clothing
• Warm clothes
• Well fitted trekking shoes
• Small towel
• Swimsuit
• Plastic poncho
• Canteen or bottle
• Snacks: cookies, sweets, chocolates, energizing bars (optional)
• Camera and extra batteries
• Bug Repellent, Sun screen and hat
• Purifying water pills
• Walking sticks with rubbers endings
• Flashlight

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OPTIONAL SERVICES TO BE HIRED:

 An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost depending on the hotel you choose.
• If you wish to visit Machu Picchu again the following day, the additional cost of the entrance fee.
• An extra horse to carry your additional personal items (above the included 9kg) days 1 to 3: A horse can carry up to 20 kg.
• An extra porter to carry your additional personal items (above the included 9kg) days 3 to 5: A porter can carry up to 18 kg, which should be enough for 2 people.
• Vistadome Service train (First Class) instead of the Backpacker one (Tourist train), at an additional cost
• Sleeping Bag rent
* Available discounts: Students: (students require a valid International Student Identity Card and must be below 26 years of age)

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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL 4DAYS TREK
Inca Trail 4 days 2 Nigths

This is the most popular route trekked by hundreds of visitors each day. This beautiful trail starts at kilometre 82. (so called because it is 82 km along the railroad from Cusco) and takes in many of the Inca ruins including Runcuracay, Sayacmarca.

The classical inca trail to Machu Picchu 4days:

Meet and follow the traces of the Incas that headed to the Machu Picchu city. This is a great alternative for those who are interested in hiking through the complete Inca trail. Stages at the trail are from 7 to 8 hours hikes through an Inca trail full of impressive history. Arriving to the last mountain we’ll be able to see the Machu Picchu city with enough time to visit the most important archaeological site of the Incas after which we’ll return back to Cusco city on train.

Begin from: Cusco / Km 82
End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Duration: 04 Days/ 03 Nights
Physical Rating: Moderate/Challenging.
Accommodation: Camping service & Mattresses.

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IMPORTANT:Concern about overuse leading to erosion has led the Peruvian government to place a limit on the number of people who may hike this trail per season, and to sharply limit the companies that can provide guides. As a result, advance booking is mandatory.

A maximum of 500 people per day, including guides and porters, are permitted to begin the Trail every day. As a result, the high season books out very quickly.

NOTE: that the Trail is closed every February for cleaning.

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SCHEDULE: The Classical inca trail 4 Days.

Classical Inca trail Day 1: CUSCO - PISCACUCHO – WAYLLABAMBA.

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven on a scenic two-hour drive through the Sacred Valley towards Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy an optional breakfast. Once in Ollantaytambo, you will pick up equipment, food and porters for your adventure. We recommend that you buy coca leaves for altitude sickness relieving tea and wooden walking sticks to help you climb the trail. Trekking poles with metal tips are not permitted as they can ruin the trail. Afterwards, you will continue on to Piskacucho (2700 meters above sea level) by bus.
Once you cross the Piskacucho bridge over the Urubamba river, you will commence that day’s 12 km (7.5 mile) hike. You will walk on flat terrain along the shore of the river, until you take a break at the small community of Miskay (2800 m.a.s.l.). Continuing on a steeper path towards a high plateau, your efforts will be rewarded by the spectacular view of the Inca Ruins of Patallacta (2750 m.a.s.l.). At the junction of three valleys, this utilitarian station of farming terraces will be one of many Incan ruins you will encounter on the trail. After you have heard about this collective agricultural compound, you will continue to hike for two hours where you will be met by lunch your cook has prepared. Continuing the trek for another two hours, you will reach the first campsite of Wayllabamba (3000 m.a.s.l). The highlights of this path include the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota ridge on the other side of the Urumbamba River and the snow-covered Mount Veronica.

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Classical Inca trail Day 2: WAYLLABAMA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA - PACAYMAYU.

The second day is the most rigorous part of the hike. You will wake up early for breakfast and then set out to climb up 9 km (5.6 miles) of a narrow valley, surrounded by plush vegetation and crisp streams. As this is by far the most challenging part of the trails, it is encouraged that you take your time by taking breaks whenever you desire before reaching the village of Llulluchapampa.

Leaving the village of Llulluchapampa, you will climb the highest and most famous mountain pass, the Abra Warmihuaña or “Dead Woman’s Pass.” This hike will take about two hours, but you are again encouraged to take your time, in order to enjoy the scenery and avoid over exerting yourself. Once you have reached the Dead Woman’s Pass (4200 m.a.s.l.), you will descend a winding 2.5 km (1.6 miles) path of steps that crosses a natural valley, the habitat of a plethora of natural wildlife. Keep your eyes open, as here a variety of birds, like sparrows and humming birds, as well as the Andean Bear can be seen. Known as the Spectacled Bear for its golden circular fur around its eyes, this solitary creature calls the Andean cloud forest home. You will have lunch along the way and continue to the campsite at the Pacaymayo Valley (3600 m.a.s.l.). Here you will have dinner and take a well deserved rest after such a strenuous day.

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Classical Inca trail Day 3: PACAYMAYU – CHAQUICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAY WAYNA.

After breakfast, you will start a 15 km (9.3 miles) trek along an impressive and archeologically rich path. A steep hike will lead you to the Runkurakay Pass (3970 m.a.s.l.). Halfway through the pass, you will encounter the ruins of Runkurakay, an Incan tambo or watch-house. Another steep climb up Incan steps leads to the next pass, which offers insurmountable views to the mountain ranges of Vilcabamba and Pumasillo. On this third day, the path becomes an intricately Incan engineered structure of stones that hugs the steep sides of the cloud forest’s mountains and serves as a gallery for the ecosystem’s varied flora.

You will continue on to Yanacocha with Sayacmarca (3624 m.a.s.l.) as your destination goal. Aptly dubbed the “Inaccessible Town,” the ruins of Sayacmarca are sheltered by daunting protective cliffs. 98 steep Incan stone steps will allow you to get a spectacular view of the ruins and the landscape. Once you descend, you will be able to enter this fortress. Divided into two halves, you will be able to see Sayacmarca’s solar observation point and residences.

Leaving this magnificent archaeological wonder, you will trek through the cloud-forest to the last climb that will lead you to the third pass, the Abra de Phuyupatamarca (3700 m.a.s.l.). Afterwards, most of the trail is downhill and leads to the archeological site of Phuyupatamarca. Called the “Town above the Clouds,” this ruin surrounded by Incan terraces consists of a sophisticated irrigation and fountain system. As the sun sets, you will head towards the ruins of Wiñaywayna or “Forever Young,” which consists of Incan agricultural terraces. Believed to have been a center where water was worshipped, flower enthusiasts will be pleased to see the area’s pink orchids in addition to learning about the ruin. Here there is a camping site, a simple restaurant and hot showers. Cold beers and a party in the evening will allow you to say good bye to your cook and porters who will leave early the next morning on the train to go back to Cuzco.

At this point your guide will ask all hikers to make a tip pool, which will then be distributed to the team (guide, cook and porters). A good tip amount ranges $10-$40 per hiker. Remember that these tips are voluntary, so feel free to tip according to the service you have received.

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Classical Inca trail Day 4: WIÑAY WAYNA – MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO

After waking at 4:00 am, you will have breakfast at 4:30 am and be on the trail by 5:00 am in order to reach Inti Punko or the “Sun Gate,” the entrance to Machu Picchu by 6:00 am. The hour long trek will take you through a narrow trail of cloud forest. As you reach the Sun Gate, just before sunrise, the fog will lift and Machu Picchu will be lit with sunlight. The view is awe-inspiring and you can only imagine what the Incas must have felt after their grueling journey to this sprawling temple. After taking advantage of this pristine photo opportunity, you will descend to the citadel and receive a full explanation about the temple from your guide. The tour lasts two hours and afterwards you several options of how you can spend your time at this daunting world wonder.

Your guide will take you around the citadel, a beacon of the civilization’s ability to build a fortress in one of the world’s most formidable locations. The human element of Machu Picchu is evident in its intricate building structure, especially when contrasted with the wild, verdant mountains and steep gorges that fully surround the citadel. These magnificent Incan ruins have contoured walls that fit to the curves of the natural rock. They are an amazing architectural jigsaw puzzle of individual blocks that - even though built without supportive mortar - have withstood earthquakes, fires and duress of centuries of neglect. It is even more incredible, when you realize that these stone blocks were raised above the Inca’s valleys, irrigation systems and terraced fields in order to build this wonder. The Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and the Principal Bath are only a few of the impressive sights that your tour will cover.

After your tour, you have the option explore more of the site and capture any forgotten photos. Some take advantage of Machu Picchu’s spiritual setting to meditate and relax. However, if the trek through the Inca Trail got you yearning for more and you do not suffer from vertigo, you can take a 90 minute climb up the lush peak of Wayna Picchu. Lasting about four hours, the excursion to Wayna Picchu’s temple of the moon is not for the faint of heart and must be done exercising extreme caution. However, the opportunity to tour another temple and see Machu Picchu from another angle, often beckons the more adventurous of visitor.

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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL INCLUDED:

• Pick up at your hotel.
• Private transportation to Km. 82 (Piscacucho).
• Entrance ticket to Inca trail and Machu Picchu.
• Professional guide .
• Meals according to your itinerary (vegetarian optional)
• 3B, 3L, 3S, 3D.
• Tents quadruple size, double occupation, dinning tent, cooking tent, bathroom tent, mattress, chairs, table, table menagerie.
• Cook and assistant cook.
• Porters only to carry camping equipment and food supplies.
• First aid kit.
• Oxygen.
• Return train ticket to Cusco.

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CLASSICAL INCA TRAIL NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping bag.
• First breakfast.
• Last lunch in Machu Picchu.
• Extra porter to carry personal items, available for US$90.00 porter can carry only 18 lbs. According to local law.
• Tips for the guide, porters or cook.
• Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.

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YOU MUST BRING:

• Small backpack or daypack well fitted trekking shoes or boots.
• Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun glasses, bug spray, sun screen.
• Warm Light clothing for trekking.
• Sleeping bag.
• Original passport.
• Chocolates, cookies, dry fruits, snacks.
• Camera, film camera, extra batteries.
• Binocular.
• Extra Money in local currency and lots of coins.

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Lares Valley to Machu Picchu

Valle de Lares Trek 4 days 3 Nigths

This less-known hike departs from the Sacred Valley of the Incas to enter a route where amazing mountain scenery, glacier lagoons, valley cloud-forest and authentic textile Quechua communities are combined to finally reach the village of Lares, where you can end the trek by relaxing in its famous hot springs. From Lares we drive to Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu on day 4 of the program. A unique hike to get in touch with Andean people and learn about their traditions and life-style. Social help is appreciated.

LARES TREK AN INCA TRAIL ALTERNATIVE (4 Days /3 Nights)

An Inca Trail Alternative: For those who do not book far enough in advance (usually several months), there are other hikes that can be just as challenging and rewarding as the Inca Trail. Most notable among these is the Lares Trek. Unlike the Inca Trail, there is no limit on the number of those who can hike the Lares route. Despite this, though, it is always significantly less crowded than the Inca Trail. However, it ends prior to the entrance of Machu Picchu and Lares trekkers must take the touristed bus up to the site.

Private or Group services
Begin from: Cusco / Sacred Valley CALCA
End in: Machu Picchu / Cusco
Duration: 04 Days/ 03 Nights
Physical Rating: Moderate/Challenging.
Accommodation: Camping service & Mattresses
Vistadôme or Backpacker train

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SCHEDULE: The Lares Valley Trek 4 Days.

Lares Valley trek Day 1: Cusco to Cancha Cancha

We leave Cusco at 7.00am in a private transport and drive for 2h towards Huarán, the starting point of our trek. On this first day, we walk for approximately 5h following an uphill path that starts in a valley with lush vegetation and that will take us to our first campsite in Cancha Cancha, a small farming community in the middle of a spectacular mountain scenery. We will stop for lunch along the way. Once we get to Cancha Cancha, we set our camp and get to know the local people and their way of living.
Meals: L, D

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Lares Valley trek Day 2: Cancha Cancha to Queuñaqocha Lagoon

We leave our camp after breakfast to start walking along an ascending path that will lead us to the first mountain pass of the trek, the Abra Pachacutec (4400m/14432ft/3h), from which we can enjoy awesome views of glacier lagoons and the surrounding valleys. Along the hike, we may also have spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains in the area, such as Colquecruz, Minas and Sirijuani. We will have lunch after the pass, to then descend to Quiswarani, a small peasant and textile community, from where we continue following an uphill path until we reach the beautiful lagoon of Queuñaqocha, where we set up our second camp.
Meals: B, L, D

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Lares Valley trek Day 3: Queuñaqocha Lagoon to Lares and Aguas Calientes

Today we continue our hike towards the second mountain pass, the Abra Willkiccasa (4100m/13448ft/2h), offering impressive views of both sides of the pass, especially of the Colquecruz and Pitusiray mountains. The trail continues along changing puna, lakes and agricultural areas with roaming deer until we arrive in Cuncani 3h later, another small peasant community from where we follow our hike down a fertile valley with more vegetation, crops and agricultural communities. Along the trail we may see native flowers such as begonias and wild orchids. After an approximated 2h walk we arrive in Lares, capital of the district with the same name, a large village whose principal attraction are its pleasant hot springs, where we can enjoy a dip. After lunch, our private transport will drive us to Ollantaytambo, where we board an afternoon train that will take us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we are accommodated at the selected hotel/hostel.
Meals: B, L

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Lares Valley trek Day 4: Machu Picchu to Cusco

After an early breakfast, we board a bus to go up to Machu Picchu and then immediately begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. We then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can appreciate spectacular views of all of Machu Picchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of the Moon or the fabulous Inca Bridge.  In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to the city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall.
Meals: -

Departure and arrival times are approximated
** Campsites are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the group progress


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LARES VALLEY TREK NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast the first day (usually hotels have this service, or you can have breakfast in CaLca). Lunch & dinner the last day after Machu Picchu tour
• Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (entrance fee S/. 15.00, clean towels and swimsuits can be rented in the entrance office)
• Sleeping bag (can be rented in our offices).
• Bus up or down from Machu Picchu unless required.
• Extra horse for carrying personal equipment from the first to the 3th day.

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YOU MUST BRING:

• Backpack
• Original passport
• Extra clothing
• Warm clothes
• Well fitted trekking shoes
• Small towel
• Swimsuit
• Plastic poncho
• Canteen or bottle
• Snacks: cookies, sweets, chocolates, energizing bars (optional)
• Camera and extra batteries
• Bug Repellent, Sun screen and hat
• Purifying water pills
• Walking sticks with rubbers endings
• Flashlight

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OPTIONAL SERVICES TO BE HIRED:

An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost depending on the hotel you choose.
• If you wish to visit Machu Picchu again the following day, the additional cost of the entrance fee.
• An extra horse to carry your additional personal items (above the included 8kg) days 1 to 3: A horse can carry up to 20 kg.
• An extra porter to carry your additional personal items (above the included 8kg) days 3 to 4: A porter can carry up to 18 kg, which should be enough for 2 people.
• Vistadome Service train (First Class) instead of the Backpacker one (Tourist train), at an additional cost
• Sleeping Bag rent

† Vistadome train upgrade : USD 60.00
† Additional horse : USD 95.00

* Available discounts: Students: (students require a valid International Student Identity Card and must be below 26 years of age)

STUDENT DISCOUNT : USD 30.00 off of group service price
To qualify for STUDENT Discount, you MUST email us a scanned copy of your ISIC STUDENT card immediately to .

(B)=Breakfast ; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner

NOTE: We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.

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APU SALKANTAY TREK & MACHU PICCHU

Trekking Apu Salakantay 4 days 3 Nigths

This express version of the Salcantay Trek is available for trekkers short on time. You will arrive to Machu Picchu via train from Hidroelectrica. The hardest part is on Day 2 due to our ascending at 4600 m/15090 ft to the Salcantay Pass to Machu Picchu.

Apu Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5days:

Starting point : Cusco

Ending point : Cusco

Duration : 4 days 

Trip style : Active

Activities : Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Hiking and Camping

SCHEDULE: Trekking Salakantay 4 Days.

Apu Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA (L)(D)

We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. and 5:00a.m. A local bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:00 in the morning, we will stop for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the restrooms, before starting the Salcantay tour. During the trip we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. We will meet with our support staff, and they will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Sayllapata (3200 meters above sea level). About 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch. After lunch, we will continue hiking toward the Soraypampa villages (3850 meters above sea level). Around 5:30 in the afternoon we will arrive to our camp where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner.

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Apu Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 2: SORAYPAMPA - CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D).

Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning. We will hike to a place called Pampas Salkantay, then go toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point ( 4600 meters above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.

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Apu Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 3: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA - AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D).

Around 5:00a.m., we will start our trek and we will enjoy the beautiful sunrise. We will walk for about 5 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks'. Once at Playa Sahuayaco, we will take a local bus to drive us to the hydroelectric train station. At around 1:30p.m., we will have our lunch at the hydroelectric. We will take a train from the hydroelectric to the town of Aguas Calientes (2000 meters above sea level). Here, you have the option of going to the thermal hot springs. We will have dinner at 7:00p.m. and accommodation at the hotel or hostel of your choice.

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Apu Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (B)

Today, you will start early at around 4:30a.m. and walk up to Machu Picchu and to the Sun Gate. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 2:26p.m. or 6:03p.m. (depending on availability), you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will drive you to your hotel in Cusco.

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APU SALAKANTAY TREK INCLUDED:

• Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes
• Weight Allowance: 8 Kilograms per trekker (weights to be carried by horses)
• Transportation to head of Salkantay trail.
• English/Spanish speaker professional guide
• Personal pad (double foam)
• Tents
• Cook and cooking equipment
• Horses (to carry the tents, toilet and cooking equipment)
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Guided visit to Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Backpacker train ticket hidroelectrica/aguas calientes/ollantaytambo (you can upgrade to Vistadome)
• Transfer Ollantaytambo train station to hotel
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
• First Aid equipment
• Complimentary transfer Airport/Hotel upon arrival in Cusco (please specify arrival time and flight number)
• Personal Travel Advisor assigend for you to customize the rest of your Peru Trip.

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APU SALAKANTAY TREK NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast the first day (usually hotels have this service, or you can have breakfast in Mollepata). Lunch & dinner the last day after Machu Picchu tour
• Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (entrance fee S/. 15.00, clean towels and swimsuits can be rented in the entrance office)
• Sleeping bag (can be rented in our offices).
• Bus up or down from Machu Picchu unless required.
• Extra horse for carrying personal equipment from the first to the 3th day.

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YOU MUST BRING:

• Backpack
• Original passport
• Extra clothing
• Warm clothes
• Well fitted trekking shoes
• Small towel
• Swimsuit
• Plastic poncho
• Canteen or bottle
• Snacks: cookies, sweets, chocolates, energizing bars (optional)
• Camera and extra batteries
• Bug Repellent, Sun screen and hat
• Purifying water pills
• Walking sticks with rubbers endings
• Flashlight

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OPTIONAL SERVICES TO BE HIRED:

An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for you at an additional cost depending on the hotel you choose.
• If you wish to visit Machu Picchu again the following day, the additional cost of the entrance fee.
• An extra horse to carry your additional personal items (above the included 8kg) days 1 to 3: A horse can carry up to 20 kg.
• An extra porter to carry your additional personal items (above the included 8kg) days 3 to 4: A porter can carry up to 18 kg, which should be enough for 2 people.
• Vistadome Service train (First Class) instead of the Backpacker one (Tourist train), at an additional cost
• Sleeping Bag rent

† Vistadome train upgrade : USD 60.00
† Additional horse : USD 95.00

* Available discounts: Students: (students require a valid International Student Identity Card and must be below 26 years of age)

STUDENT DISCOUNT : USD 30.00 off of group service price
To qualify for STUDENT Discount, you MUST email us a scanned copy of your ISIC STUDENT card immediately to .

(B)=Breakfast ; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner

NOTE: We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.

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