Salkantay Trek is an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail for reaching Machu Picchu. The trek crosses the Salkantay Pass at 4600m, descends into the cloud forest and passes the Inca ruins Llactapata, with a view of Machu Picchu.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Cusco Hotel Transfer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of US$100 and you are ready to go. Please, (Click here to see method of payments)
Please, Prices are Based On Group size you want us to place you./Please, note: We will Never pass you onto another operator or share service with other companies as most agencies do here.
PRICES AND AVAILABILITY
GROUP SERVICE:
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 4/Days (Return by Tourist Expedition Train)
Small Group Service:(Group Size: 02 Minimum – 06ppl Average – 08ppl Maximum)
Fixed Price per person Adult US$450 & Students US$430 / 7 Kilos Pottering Service included /Duffel Bag provided by S.T.P
Please,Note: If you are 02 we can open a New group and Leave any day you suit.
JANUARY 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
FEBRUARY 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
MARCH 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
APRIIL 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
MAY 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
JUNE 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
JULY 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
AUGUST 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
SEPTEMBER 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
OCTOBER 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
NOVEMBER 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
DECEMBER 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 4/Days (5 Kilos Pottering Service included)
Large Group Service:(Group Size: 04 Minimum – 12ppl Average – 16ppl Maximum)
Fixed Price per person Adult US$340 & Students US$320 / (Return by Tourist Expedition Train)
Fixed Price per person Adult US$280 & Students US$270 / (Return by Bus 6 hours’ drive from Hydroelectric Plant Station)
Please,Note: If you are 02 we can open a New group and Leave any day you suit.(Available all year around)
JANUARY 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
FEBRUARY 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
MARCH 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
APRIL 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
MAY 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
JUNE 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
JULY 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
AUGUST 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
SEPTEMBER 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
OCTOBER 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
NOVEMBER 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
DECEMBER 2019: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22, 23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30
1ST DAY: Total distance: 15 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (aprox.)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (aprox.)
2ND DAY:Total distance: 19 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 8 – 9 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,650 m (aprox.)
Campsite altitude: 2,750 m (aprox.)
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start walking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa walking between 5 to 6 hours. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits ,plants and as soon as we are at la playa we will have our lunch and then we take a local transportation from la playa to Hidroelectrica which takes 2 hours and then we will start walking from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes fro 2 and half hours.
3RD DAY:Total distance: 16 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,750 m (aprox.)
Campsite altitude: 1,900 m (aprox.)
Salkantay trek important day ,We wake up early morning about 4 am to then to 4:30 to have the breakfast and leave to walk up to Machu Picchu which takes one and half hours up to Machu Picchu but there is another option to catch the first bus which leaves 5:30 to Machu Picchu (25-minutes long) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.and after enjoying Machu Picchu you have to go down to aguas calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then bus back Cusco.
and those who return by bus they will have to walk back from Machu Picchu to Hidroelectrica to take the bus back(you must be between 2:30pm to 3:00pm)
4TH DAY:Total distance: 4 km (aprox.)
Estimated walking time: 1 – 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (aprox.)
Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) green card if you are student ). Note ( you have to bring your student card to Machu Picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machu Picchu control point.
Travel Insurance card is essential
Sleeping bag (not included)
Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Sun hat and gloves
T-shirts / shirts
Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
Rain pants
Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Sun protection cream ( factor 25 recommended )
Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
Water bottle.
Water purifying tablets (Micropur recommended)
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights
Extra contribution suggested in soles money for tipping porters, cook and guide. and for any emergency.
Previous acclimatisation in Cuzco city, for at least 2 days and general good health. Salkantay Trekkers Peru offers easy one day and half day routes which can be completed before the main trek
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