Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

After going to pick you up at your hotel, we will leave Cusco in the morning and after about 4 hours on the road we will arrive at Mollepata. Once in Mollepata, we will take our delicious breakfast for then start the hiking route to Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu through valleys and snowy mountains, such as Humantay and Salkantay. We will ascend until we reach Soraypampa, where we will spend the night in a camp. Remember that in this day  you will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the Humantay Lagoon!!

With the loaded forces, we will resume our journey through the Andean puna. During the second day, we will reach the highest point of the route: the Salkantay Pass, located at 4,600 meters above sea level. From here we will descend through tropical forests, admiring the great biodiversity of the area. We will arrive to the Challway camp, where we will spend the night.

We will start the third day leaving behind Challway and crossing paths of tropical forests. During the tour, we will feel the heat and the mosquitoes typical of the area, but we will also see the variety of orchids and bromeliads that turn this route into a delight for the senses. We will visit the town of Wiñaypoco and we will arrive at "La Playa", where we will spend a cold night typical of this area of the Peruvian Andes.

During the fourth day, we will make a trekking route to the archaeological complex of Llactapata (optional), a traditional Inca village located 2,840 meters above sea level, at the confluence of the Cusichaca and Urubamba rivers. From here, you can see the mystical mountain of Machu Picchu in the distance. or We have a second option, enjoy the hot springs of Santa Teresa. Finally we will descend following the Urubamba river bank until we reach the Hidroeléctrica station, where we will take a train to Aguas Calientes.

On the last day we will get up very early to cross the mountain towards one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. We will make a guided tour of the citadel of Machu Picchu. We will enter its passageways, alleys and terraces to see up close the architectural grandeur and the cultural legacy of the Incas. You will enjoy free time to explore the area and discover some of the secrets of Machu Picchu, such as the Inca bridge or the temple of the moon in Huayna Picchu (not included). The stamp of this mythical citadel will be hard to forget.  The we will  return to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Town, from where the train that will take us back to Cusco will depart. The tour ends back at the pick-up hotels.

• Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing);
• Early morning transfer by private bus to Challacancha - the initial point of the trek;
• Accommodation: Campsites (3 nights) and a Hotel in Machu Picchu (1 night);
• Entrance fee to the red of Salkantay and Machu Picchu;
• Meals: 4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner and 4x afternoon hot beverages (please advise us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for NO extra additional cost);
• Snack every morning;
• Professional bilingual Tour Guide (a group of up to 8 participants receives 1 Guide, a group over 8 persons receives 2 Guides);
• Professional Cook;
• Horseman;
• Horses to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 7 kg of each passenger's stuff; 
• An emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower;
• Water every day (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own);
• Camping equipment: Personal double tents (4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks);
• Inflatable mattress (Term-a-Rest Mattress); 
• A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C);
• A pair Hiking poles
• A blanket per person
• A pillow
• Day Pack Rain Covers;
• Tables and chairs, a cooking tent with cooking equipment, dining and toilet tents and bottled gas;
• Rain Ponchos;
• Duffel bag (for your personal belongings);
• A T-shirt of the Salkantay Trek Map;
• A shuttle bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes Town;
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo;
• Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco;
• First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.

• Breakfast on the day 1 and lunch on the last day;
• Travel insurance;
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu (U$25);
• A shuttle bus between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes Town ($12 - one way);
• Tips to local staff (please note: it is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory);
• Other extras not mentioned.

Single room & Tent: Please note that if you have booked the "Single room & tent" option for this trek, you receive your own single tent for all nights.

Optional Services to be hired

• You need to take 7 kg of personal belonging included in the tour price carried by horses. .
• Maybe you have to doubt to walk in this trek, you can hire the extra emergency horses, the price is USD 80.

Many people include Peru in their “List of places to travel” list before they depart the planet, the main reason being to Trek the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, although what most people don’t know is that there are various Inca Trails Trips to Machu Picchu to pick from in the Cusco region. The difference can be observed in what kind of an experience you want, hiking the Inca trail and how challenging you like your treks.If you want to say that you’ve hiked the famous hike to Machu Picchu, then the Classic Inca Trail is for you. But usually you will need to book in advance, in case it is fully booked, we recommend the Inca Trail alternatives:

• Choquequirao Trek
• Cachicata Trek to Machu picchu
• Inca Jungle to Machu picchu
• Lares trek to Machu picchu
• Llactapata trek to Machu picchu
• Ausangate trek Peru

Salkantay Trek Machu Tour Operator is an experienced, established and dynamic travel company. We are a tour operator of Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. We have been providing tours for more than 8 years and our reliable, friendly and personal service is why our travellers come back year after year. We count on personnel who are highly prepared and always available to offer you a personalized service in Peru. Salkantay Trek Machu Operator offers adventure trips with a wide-range of different styles to suit any person's requirements.Welcome to the Salkantay family, we will make your dream trip an unforgettable reality.

OPTIONAL SERVICES TO BE HIRED

• Walking sticks or trekking poles USD 20 for both
• You need to take 5 kilos of personal belonging included in the tour price carried by horses ...If you would like to request more porterage for personal items each extra 3 kilos requested is USD 20 additional charge but you can just request this in the office at your checking.
• Maybe you have to doubt to walk in this trek, you can hire the extra emergency horses, the price is USD 80.

• Original passport (+ copies for a case of lost),
• Original ISIC (an international student card if applicable)
• Travel insurance (+ copies for a case of lost),
• Pocket money in Nuevos Soles,
• A backpack
• A small rucksack,
• Rain gear (a rain-jacket and a waterproof trousers or a rain poncho - this can be purchased in Cusco),
• Resistible footwear, waterproof trekking shoes are recommended,
• Sandals (for a higher comfort while at a campsite),
• Warm clothes such as a jacket, a fleece (thermal clothing is also recommended for cold nights during camping),
• Hat or a cap (to protect you against the Sun, rain as well as cold),
• Sun cream or sun block,
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body,
• Insect repellent – recommended minimum is 20% DEET (please note that no malaria cases have been reported during this trip!),
• Camera and its charger/batteries (please note that batteries are consumed quickly under cold conditions),
• Flashlight/headlamp + batteries,
• Handkerchiefs and toilet paper,
• Small towel and toiletries,
• Sufficient reserve of underwear,
• Swimsuit (to visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes),
• Snacks (biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc.)
  Please note: we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. The recommendation of taken own snack applies only for customers who like a specific snack that might not be in our menu.
• Bottled water for the first morning and a water bottle to be refill.
• Optional: walking sticks; you can also rent it from us,
• Please note: we provide with filtered boiled water during the entire trek, but if you like to use water from streams along the trail, you need to take some water-purifying tablets with you.