Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

Duration

5 days/ 4 days

Tour Type

City Tour

Group Size

10 People

Tour Guide

2 People

Cusco, Paquetes

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Distance of hike: 60.5 km / 37.6 miles

Difficulty: difficult

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights.

Highest point: step Salkantay 4600 meters / 14991 feet

Elevation gained: 1738 meters, 5700 feet.

Stations: Throughout the year.

Driving time from Cusco to the starting point: 3 h 20 min

Walk nearest city: Village of Mollepata

Beauty: Paramo, Puna, glacial lakes, views of the cordillera Vilcabamba, trail, scenic, area of grassland, local villages,

wildlife: horses , andean and andean foxes, spectacled bear, deer dwarf. Birds, Condor, eagle-hawk, black-chested, hummingbirds.

Activities: hiking route, visits to archaeological sites, visits to nature and the andean community, experiential tourism.

Includes

Professional bilingual guide
Pickup from the hotel
Return transport (bus at the start of the trail and the tourist train back to Ollanta)
Entrance to Machu Picchu
3 bus tickets for travel to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes.
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks and 3 dinners (Breakfast on day 1 and lunch – Dinner in the town of Aguas Calientes are not included).
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
Cook
Tents for 2 people
Sleeping mattress
Horseman and mules (to carry cooking and camping equipment)
1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Oxygen
First aid kit first aid
Options of vegetarian diet / special available upon request

Need to bring

Original passport (international student card (ISIC) )
Travel insurance is essential
Sleeping bag (Not included – can be purchased for us)
Boots made for walking
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
A Thick jacket.
Hat and gloves.
T-shirts.
Comfortable pants.
Hat for the sun.
Sunscreen (factor 35 recommended)
Insect repellent.
Water (For the first 4 Hours)
Hand sanitizer.
Personal medication.
Camera
Headlamp (which Are useful)
Shorts
Cane (with rubber tip)
Plasters and bandages
Sandals
Extra money
Bathing suit (Hot Waters)

Inscription

Make the deposit to our account:🏦 Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP)
- Cta. Saving Soles: 194-2279895-0-40
- Name: Corporation Mapi S. A. C
🏦 Bank Interbank.
- Cta. Saving Soles: 413-3098283-6-75
🏦 Continental Bank.
- Cta. Saving Soles: 001 0048 0200078278 65
Important once the deposit, send an email to mapitrekkingperuu@gmail.com or WhatsAPP, issue “sALKANTAY TREK” attaching a photo of the voucher and the number of operation and indicating
- Selected date
- Full name
- ID
- Phone number

MORE INFORMATION

NEXTEL: 956 772 493 RPC: 959194711

mapitrekkingperu@gmail.com

✔ YOU CAN PAY WITH CREDIT CARD FROM OUR PAYMENT LINK VISA:

NOT INCLUDED

Rent a sleeping bag (5 seasons) $ 50
Trekking poles (pair) – $ 20
Inflatable mattress – $ 40
Pillow camping $ 20
Rent our packages (all items above) for only $ 100 USD
Carrier complete (you can share up to 14 kg or 30 lb between 2 people) $ 230
Medium goalkeeper (up to 7 kg or 15 lbs) – $ 120
If you need a goalkeeper extra or half a goalkeeper, please let us know when you complete the booking form.
Individual tent (Tent)- $ 60

Price per person:

2 hikers: $ 755
3 hikers: $ 730
4 hikers: $ 680
5 or more hikers: $ 655

Conditions

The Salkantay Trek begins from march to December. Do not do this hike in January or February, being in maintenance, the inca trail and rainy season in the sierra.
Our tours are based on the number of people in a group.
Student discount: $ 25 off per person
Student discounts apply to students who possess a card Green ISIC. Children under the age of 16 years are eligible for student discount. Please send all information or details to the email mapitrekkingperu@gmail.com
Your guide will give you their train tickets. The train usually leaves at around 2:55 p. m. and you arrive to Cusco at 7:45 p. m. although this may be subject to changes. You can choose to have an extra night in Aguas Calientes to explore Machu Picchu and visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
The train included in all tours is the backpacker Bolt ( Ollanta). The schedules of the trains will only be confirmed once you have paid the full amount of the tour. The first train that you can take is 13:37 p. m. and the 9:20 p. m. it's the last train. Mapi Trekking Peru will arrange transportation back to Cusco (taxi or bus).

Available date

📅 Saturday & Sunday 2023 (Full Day)
If you have a group larger than 12 persons, you choose the date. Do not stay without knowing a piece of Peru !!

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DAY 1

Start time:

Between 4:30.m – 5:00.m.

Travel:

Bus to Mollepata (local bus if you are less then 5 people)

The highlight of the day:

A 3-hour hike up to Cruzpata. Panoramic view of beautiful snowy mountains (Nevado Humantay; 4120 m / 13500 feet and Salkantay; 6271 m / 20575 feet. More ascent to Soraypamapa with beautiful scenery on the way.

Level of difficulty:

Difficult

Meals:

Lunch in Cruzpata. Dinner at the camp.

Accommodation:

Camping with tents in Soraypamapa 4200m / 13750ft. This place is the camp's highest and cold of our hike.

DAY 2

Start time:

5:00 am

Travel:

Hike all day

The highlight of the day:

Ascend to the highest pass of the trek 4650m / 13500 ft between the Salkantay mountain to the right and Tucarhuay to the left with a breathtaking view. The mountains are covered with snow all year round and there is the possibility of snow at this altitude. It descends through the spectacular landscape of the cloud forest to Huayracpunku and the beginning of the high forest.

Level of difficulty:

Very hard

Meals:

Breakfast at the camp, lunch in Huayracpunku and dinner at the camp in the night.

Accommodation:

Camping in tents in Colcapampa 3000m / 9800ft.

Other information:

The horses and mules for rent are available this day. Take you in the event that this day is too difficult for you.

DAY 3

Start time:

6:30 pm.m.

The highlight of the day:

We will walk through the forest top were crossing the river Lluskamayo and many other streams to The Beach. The landscape is varied as we passed waterfalls, and we see many fruits and tropical plants. After arriving to Santa Teresa, we will visit the hot springs for a relaxing afternoon (Colpamayo).

Level of difficulty:

Moderate

Meals:

Breakfast at the camp, lunch on The Beach and dinner at the camp in the night.

Accommodation:

Camping in tents in Santa Teresa 1500m / 4905ft.

Other information:

Hotels are available in Santa Teresa at an additional cost of $ 35.

DAY 4

Start time:

08 am.

Travel:

Walk to the village of Machu Pichu. You can also take the Train (optional) from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes.

The highlight of the day:

After crossing the bridge of Santa Teresa and follow the Urubamba river and up the river, we passed many plantations of coca leaves, bananas and coffee, until you get to the hydroelectric station. From here we can see the mountains Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu to arrive at Aguas Calientes.

Level of difficulty:

Moderate

Meals:

Breakfast at the camp, lunch at the walk and dinner at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Accommodation:

Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Other information:

There are hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles) that you can visit at night, is located 5 minutes from the village.

DAY 5

Start time:

5:00 am.

Travel:

Bus to Machu Picchu

The highlight of the day:

A walking tour (2 hours) of Machu Picchu with your guide. Ascent optional Huayna Picchu 2720m / 8923ft. Takes 45 minutes to get to the top.

Level of difficulty:

Moderate

Meals:

Breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. Lunch in Aguas Calientes (not included)

Accommodation:

You will return to Cusco at your own accommodation for this night.

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Cusco

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Cusco, Paquetes