4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Description
Forget the Inca Trail and hike to Machu Picchu along the higher and more beautiful Salkantay Trail! Embark on a challenging 4-day trek along the alternative Salkantay route, crossing over a 4,650 meters high pass where you can marvel at the Salkantay and Humantay peaks standing over 6,000 meters high. Hike along this unspoiled trail, passing through the villages of Soraypampa and Santa Teresa, to discover indigenous mountain communities. See the 'Lost City of the Incas' in the early morning light after having spent time in the town of Aguas Calientes.
Highlights:
-Hike among 6,000m Andean peaks
-Cross snowy high passes with incredible views
-Reach the comfort of Aguas Calientes town
-See the Machu Picchu site as it opens with a guide
Highlights:
-Hike among 6,000m Andean peaks
-Cross snowy high passes with incredible views
-Reach the comfort of Aguas Calientes town
-See the Machu Picchu site as it opens with a guide
Included
Breakfast
Pre-departure briefing
Dinner
Lunch
Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
Van Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha (starting point of trek)
Car Transfer La Playa to Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Camping Accommodation during trek (including Basic Sleeping Pad & tent for 2 people)
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
Meals: 3B/3L/3D/2 snacks with typical menus
Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 3 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4 kilos of personal items.
Foam Sleeping Mat
First Aid kit
Emergency oxygen bottle
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 4
Pre-departure briefing
Dinner
Lunch
Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
Van Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha (starting point of trek)
Car Transfer La Playa to Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station
Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Tourist Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
Camping Accommodation during trek (including Basic Sleeping Pad & tent for 2 people)
1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
Meals: 3B/3L/3D/2 snacks with typical menus
Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 3 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4 kilos of personal items.
Foam Sleeping Mat
First Aid kit
Emergency oxygen bottle
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 4
Excluded
Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off(please make your own way)
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch and Dinner, Bottled Water
Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Services
Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (30 usd)
Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Accommodation in Cuzco
Trekking Permit
The Peruvian government may require a trekking permit for Salkantay. If this is approved, the rates will be around:
133 Soles Adult
67 Soles Student
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
Assistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch and Dinner, Bottled Water
Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Optional Services
Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (30 usd)
Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Accommodation in Cuzco
Trekking Permit
The Peruvian government may require a trekking permit for Salkantay. If this is approved, the rates will be around:
133 Soles Adult
67 Soles Student
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
Assistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
Location:
Supplier:
Bamba Travel