SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 nigths
DEPARTURES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
TAKE THE BEST SNOW MOUNTAIN SCENIC TOUR TO MACHUPICCHU! AVOID THE CROWDS AND EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY OF THE ANDES, LAKES, AND CLOUD FOREST.
PRICES PER PERSON IN 2010 US$ 400 – MINIMUM 2 PERSONS TO LEAVE
INTRODUCTION
This trek is an fantastic option after the classic Inca Trails, this an ancient trail to Machupicchu unused for long time ago, and now is an great option for people who enjoy very much the nature; natural hot springs on the way, great views of snow mountains, jungle trek and end at Machupicchu city.
This trek is rated a moderate to difficult hike considering the high altitudes and length of walking especially on the 2nd Day. You need to acclimatize in Cusco for at least 3 days before trekking; the highs peak is about 4500 m.a.s.l. 300 meters higher than the “dead woman pass” in the Inca Trail.
ALTERNATIVE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU- TREK ITINERARY
DISTANCE: 50km
DURATION: 5 days
WHEN TO GO: Best from April to December although can be done year round.
ALTITUDE: 2400m to 4600m
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to difficult
FEES: 127 Peruvian Soles for the trek from Soraypampa to Lucmabamba and 122 Peruvian Soles to enter Machu Picchu on the final day of the trek. Total 249 Peruvian Soles (about US$90) which makes it even more expensive than the Classic 4 day Inca Trail trek.
For a detailed day-by-day itinerary, click here
WHAT IS INCLUDED
FREE TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT TO YOUR HOTEL IN CUSCO: COLLECTION FROM YOUR HOTEL IN THE MORNING BY YOUR TOUR GUIDE: BUS TO THE STARTING POINT OF THE TREK (MOLLEPATA): MACHUPICCHU ENTRANCE FEES (US$ 5): ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFESSIONAL GUIDE (TWO GUIDES FOR GROUPS OVER 8 PERSONS): A 4 PERSON IGLOO TENT FOR ONLY 2 PERSON TENT FOR HIGHER COMFORT & SAFE KEEPING OF BACKPACKS, 3 NIGHTS IN TENTS AND 1 NIGHT IN A HOSTEL PRIVATE ROOMS: DOUBLE THICKNESS FOAM MATTRESS: COOK & COOKING EQUIPMENT: MEALS (04B, 04L, 04D) RICH IN CARBOHYDRATES SO SUITABLE FOR TREKKING, INCLUDING PANCAKES, OMELETTES, SOUPS, AVOCADO, PASTA, CHICKEN, FISH, MEAT, RICE, LOCAL HOT CHILI SALAD + DAILY MORNING SNACKS INCLUDED FRESH FRUIT.
AFTERNOON TEA EVERY DAY (TEA, COFFEE, MILK, CHOCOLATE, BISCUIT, AND POPCORN): HORSES TO CARRY TENTS, FOOD, AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT: FIRST AID KIT INCLUDING EMERGENCY OXYGEN BOTTLE: BUS FROM AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN UP TO THE MACHUPICCHU ARQUEOLOGICAL SITE: TRAIN TICKET (BACKPACKERS SERVICE) FROM AGUAS CALIENTES TO CUSCO: THE PRICE OF THE TREK INCLUDES ALL LOCAL SALES TAXES.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
BREAKFAST ON THE FIRST MORNING: SOME HOTELS OFFER EARLY BREAKFAST SERVICE. IF NOT WE STOP AT THE TOWN OF MOLLEPATA TO START THE TREK THERE YOU CAN HAVE BREAKFAST
LUNCH & DINNER ON THE FINAL DAY AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO ESTIMATED AROUND 9PM: ENTRANCE TO THE THERMAL SPRING IN AGUAS CALIENTES (OPTIONAL) $3: TRANSFER FROM TRAIN STATION IN CUSCO TO YOUR HOTEL AFTER THE TREK (TAXI FROM THE TRAIN STATION IN CUSCO TO YOUR HOTEL IS US$ 2 & WORKS OUT A LOT QUICKER THAN IF WE WERE TO PICK UP ALL THE GROUP: 4 SEASON SLEEPING BAG CAN BE HIRED IN OUR OFFICE FOR THE 4 DAY TREK (EVERY SLEEPING IS WASHED BEFORE TO EACH USE & IT’S BIG ENOUGH FOR A TALL PERSON. US$15): TIPS FOR THE GUIDE, COOK & PORTERS
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- $ 15 DOWN SLEEPING BAG 1.8 kg minus 10 degress celcius
- Mattress included weigh 1Kg.
The bag and Mattress will be returned to Cusco for you on day 4 as you have hostal accommodation with bed provided in Aguas Calientes.
6 kg of your wait will go on the horse for free, if you have extra luggage. You will have to carry or hire a horse.
Horse to carry up to 18 kg $80 9 kg $40
Regarding horses who carry personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, water bottle, snacks, cold weather clothing and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in Dry season - May to October)- but as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as horses do not walk alongside you. You will meet up with your bag at lunch and then it will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.
We can provide you with a big rice sack for extra luggage to be carried by porters but you might prefer to put everything up to 20kgs in one backpack so that you don’t have 2 large backpacks in your tent and it is easier for you to bring your stuff back on the train etc from Aguas Calientes.
Take EXTRA MONEY for The bus down from MachuPicchu to Aguas Calientes $6, if you don’t want to walk down the trail so it is optional, tips for horsemen / crew, porters´, drinks snacks etc. You need to take at least 400 peruvian soles in small denomination bills, emergency money that you hope to come back to Cusco with!!!
Note: there are no ATM¨s in Aguas Calientes and higher commission on Travellers Checks.
RETURN OPTIONS FROM MACHUPICCHU (AGUAS CALIENTES) THE PACKAGE INCLUDES: RETURN BY BACKPACKERS TRAIN (approx 4 PM) TO CUSCO or TO OLLANTAYTAMBO WITH PRIVATE BUS CONNECTION TO CUSCO FROM OLLANTAYTAMBO, BOTH ARRIVING ABOUT 9PM TO THE CUZCO PLAZA.
This trek is rated a moderate to difficult hike considering the high altitudes and length of walking especially on the 2nd Day. You need to acclimatize in Cusco for at least 3 days before trekking.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING / CARRY
BACKPACK WITH (5 KG WILL GO ON THE HORSE) & DAYPACK (FOR YOURSELF):
8 C SLEEPING BAG: (Can be rented at Peru Expedition office)
HIKING BOOTS (Runners shoes are not recommended)
WALKING POLES
WARM CLOTHES: LAYERS for variable temperatures especially at night.
FLASH LIGHT: (ONE POR PERSON)
CAMERA AND EXTRA FILM & Batteries
SUNPROTECTION: SUNSCREEN: SUN HAT: DARK SUNGLASSES
THERMALS: WOOL SOCKS: AND WOOLEN HAT FOR COLD NIGHTS:
INSECT REPELLENT:
RAIN PONCHO: A GOOD RAIN JACKET:
TOILETRIES / TOILET PAPER / SMALL TOWEL
BATHING CLOTHES for the hot springs.
GLOVES / SCARF: Trekking Pants or similar.
WATER BOTTLE: WATER PURIFYING TABLETS:
PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT
ORIGINAL PASSPORT AND ORIGINAL ISIC STUDENT CARD IF APPLICABLE:
EXTRA MONEY FOR SOUVENIRS, DRINKS & TIPS
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