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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR BOOKING

SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 6 days/5 nights –
private and group services

An acclimatization period of at least 2 days in Cusco or at elevations above 3000m/9840ft is recommended. Route Closed in February. Altitude: (6.271m/20569ft). High-season: April - November. Duration: 6 days - 5 nights Level: Hard.*A minimum of 2 persons are required for this trek.

This challenging trek combines the Salkantay-trek with the Inca Trail during the last days following the same route than the Classic Inca Trail. Therefore, for this trek it is necessary to book far in advance.

The river that slithers through the landscape, known by the Incas as Wilkamayu, will lead us throughout a enormous garden in the midst of an astonishing variety of orchids in anticipation of our arrival at the magnificent Inca ruins of Machu Picchu (2400m)

We will also meet with the local farmer and his ancestral grounds, being an event of Andean life and its´ customs, traditions and clothes. After arriving in Huayllabamba, we will continue towards the famous Inca Trail which leads through forests and mountains with an incredible variety of flowers there.

day 2 

  day 3   

Early we will enjoy the fresh morning hiking through small tropical forests climbing the Warmiwañusca pass (4200m / 13780f), accompanied by a professional guide. After a short moment at the summit we will continue our walk down to our camping place Pacaymayu (3500m / 11483f). Hiking time: 7 hours. Cold climate. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  day 4

 

During this day we will enjoy the different levels of the mountain and tropical forests of the high jungle ‘Yunga'. The Runkurakay pass (3900m / 12795f) is the place to observe the depth of the valley where the vegetation starts to beautify this section of the Inca Trail. Great attractive archeological sites where we will come are Sayacmarca (3600m / 11811f), Phuyupatamarca (3580m / 11745f) and finally Wiñayhuayna (2650m / 8694f), the place to camp. Hiking time: 7 hours. Moderate cold climate and warm with mosquito's. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

day 5

Early in the morning we will have the greatest moment of satisfaction at Inti Punku (2730m / 8957f); here observing the phenomenal attraction of the sunrise over Machu Picchu. This is an unforgettable and favorable moment to take advantage of the time you will have to be informed about the secret that the lost city of Machu Picchu offers us... The town of Aguas Calientes (2050m / 6726f), is the place where we will gather before taking the train back to Cusco. Hiking time: 3 hours. Warm climate with mosquito's. Breakfast included.

day 6

Backpack, sleeping bag, clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket, sweater, trekking shoes and trousers, polo's/ t-shirts, rain poncho, hat, sun block cream, insect repellent and disinfecting alcohol and gel, bottle of water and sterilizing tablet, camera (wrapped in plastic bag), flash light and batteries, some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit, original passport, ´ISIC´-student card and extra money in soles.

Practical information

Private service to Salkantay, Wayllabamba & Machupicchu 6 days & 5 nights Includes:

• Private transport from the hotel to Mollepata (Cruzpata)
• High quality equipment (We use professional tents, Doite, Model Kailas 3, extra light / 4.5kgs and Doite, Model Himalaya, extra light / 4.5kgs, both are for 2 persons. Air beds, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / Option vegetarian).
• Professional guide (English or Spanish)
• Cook and assistant
• Carriers and mules, for all our camping and personal equipment
• Emergency horse (for every 3 persons)
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Train from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
• Truck and porters from la Playa or Lucmabamba (last campsite) for the camping and personal equipment.
• Bus up and down between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu)
• Hotel*** in Aguas Calientes (Hotel Machu Picchu or Presidente)
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes
• First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope

Private service does not include:

•  Sleeping bag (If you don't have one, we can provide)

NOTE: Any price increase on the part of the governmental authorities, or by the entrance of the National Park of Machu Picchu, we are committed to inform our clients.

Group service to Salkantay, Wayllabamba & Machupicchu 6 days / 5 nights includes:

• Transport to Mollepata
• High quality camping equipment (We use professional tents, Doite, Model Kailas 3, extra light / 4.5kgs or Doite, Model Cima 4, extra light / 4.5kgs, both are for 2 persons. Air beds, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks / Option vegetarian).
• Professional guide (English or Spanish)
• Cook and assistant
• Carriers and mules, for all our camping and personal equipment (7 kilos per person)
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Train from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
• Truck and porters from la Playa or Lucmabamba (last campsite) for the camping and personal equipment.
• Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Hostel in Aguas Calientes (Continental)
• Dinner in Aguas Calientes
• First-aid kit, oxygen bottle and safety rope

Group service does not include:

• Sleeping bag (If you don't have one, we can provide)

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