The Salkantay (6264m/20551f) is the most representative mountain of the Inca, situated in the mountain range of Vilcabamba. The daylight in this region is particularly beautiful and offers a wonderful view of the diverse landscape and the tropical forest. During our journey, we will also visit local farmers and get to know their Adean life, customs and traditions. Therefore, Salakantay trek, this trek perfectly combines cultural and natural beauty. Salkantay Trekking

Salkantay Trek Itinerary:

Altitude: 2050 - 5200m. / 17060 f.
High Season: April - November
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Level of Difficulty: Moderate / Challenge
Route: Closed in February
*A minimum of 2 persons is needed for this trek

1st Day: Cusco – Mollepata (Cruz Pata) – Soraypampa – Salkantay pampa
We will leave Cusco at 5:45 am. After having passed the town Mollepata (3000m/9843f), we will head for Cruz Pata (3400m/11155f), where we will meet the rest of the group. From Cruz Pata we start hiking into a magnificent valley surrounded by impressive snow-capped mountains, such as the Humantay (5217m/17116f) and the Salkantay (6264m/20551f). Our campsite will be at Salkantay pampa (3900m/12795f).

Transporting time: 4 hours
Climate: moderate and cold during the night
Hiking time: 6 hours

2nd Day: Salkantay pampa – Salkantay pass – Sisay pampa
After breakfast, we will continue our journey around midmorning and head for the highest mountain pass in the park of Machu Picchu: the Salkantay pass (5200m/17060f). From there, we will have an exceptional view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m/20551). Thereafter, we will descend to the next camping place, called Sisay pampa (3700m/12139f).

Climate: moderate and cold during the night
Hiking time: 7 hours

3rd Day: Sisay pampa – Canal of the Inca – Wayllabamba
At dawn our trek leads us to the Secret Valley of the Incas. We will pass little creeks and visit several small archeological sites. Our last station for this day will be Wayllabamba (3000m/9843f), both our camping site and the starting point for the Classic Inca Trail on the next morning.

Climate: moderate and cold during the night

Hiking time: 5 hours.

4th Day: Wayllabamba – Warmiwañusca – Pacaymayu
To enjoy the beautiful panorama and the cosy and mystical atmosphere, our day starts early in the morning. Our trek takes us to the valleys of Yuncachimpa (3300m/10827f) and Lulluchapampa (3850/12631f) and finally leads us to the Warmiwañusca pass (4200m/13780f), which offers an impressive view of the snow-capped Verónica.  After a short moment at the summit, we will continue walking down to our camping place named Pacaymayu (3500m/11483f).

Climate: cold
Hiking time: 7 hours

5th Day: Pacaymayu – Runkurakay – Chaquicocha – Wiñayhuayna

We begin with energy, after a delicious breakfast, this day is coming as the prettiest of the trek. The fir st place where we are going to arrive is the archaeological site of Runkurakay (3050 meters). Perched on a rocky outcrop, this site was supposed to be a Tambo.
We continue the rise to a pass, at an altitude of 3950 meters, before coming down to the ruins of Sayacmarca (3600 m), a small city composed of a maze of narrow streets, plots, houses, terraces, fountains, etc.
The path continues quietly amount, and we go by an Inca tunnel and then walk throughout a forest, before reaching the last pass, at an altitude of 3700 meters.
Below, the ruin of Phuyupatamarca: "City above the clouds", Inca relay, impresses by its circular walls and his ingenious system of aqueducts that still supplies the baths.
We enjoy a superb view on the snowcapped peaks and the Urubamba Valley. The descent of the other side is done under a thick canopy of bamboo.
On the merits, appear the extraordinary ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2650m) on a rocky spur at the heart of the forest and overlooking t he Urubamba Valley. Dominated by a vast array of Inca terraces, the urban complex is separated in two by a grand staircase leading to a ceremonial area.
This is where we will spend our last night in tents.

Climate: moderate cold, warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 7 hours

6th Day: Wiñayhuayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes - Cusco
After our breakfast around 5:00 am, we will head - equipped with our flashlights - to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to watch the sun rise over Machu Picchu and WaynaPicchu. Around 8:00 am we will visit the citadel of Machu Picchu (2400m//7874f) and enjoy its spiritual charm during a guided tour of about two hours. Thereafter, you will have enough time to explore the archeological site on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes in the afternoon.

Climate: warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 02 hours

Salkantay Trek  to Machu Picchu 6 Days (Private)

Included:

• Transport
• Private transport from the hotel to Mollepata (Cruz Pata)
• Bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco/to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
• Entrance to the National park of Salkantay
• Entrance to the Inca Trail & Machu Picchu
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• Camping equipment (professional two-persons tents: Doite, model Cima 4, extra light/4kg, Doite, model Kailas 3, extra light/4.5kg and Doite, model   Himalaya, extra light/4.5kg; sleeping mats, dining tent equipped with a table and chairs, a sanitary tent)
• Meals during the excursion (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/option vegetarian)
• Cook and assistant
• Horseman, mules and porters for up to 10kg of a customer's personal equipment
• Emergency horse during the hike from Salkantay to Wayllabamba
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle

Not included:

• Sleeping bag (If you don’t have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of lending one)
• Last lunch in Aguas Calientes

Note: From the first to the third day (from Cruz Pata to Wayllabamba) we are accompanied by horsemen and mules that will carry all camping equipment and the personal luggage of the customer (up to 10 kg). From the fourth to the sixth day (from Wayllabamba to Aguas Calientes) all equipment including the customer’s personal luggage will be carried by porters.

Important: The combination of the Salkantay trek and the classic Inca trail is important to book far in advance, especially for the months May, June, July, August and September. This is due to the limit of 500 people permitted per day to start the Inca Trail, including guides, cooks and porters.

What do I need to bring?

•  Backpack with rain shelter.
•  Sleeping back.
•  Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
•  Rain pants and lightweight pants.
•  Trekking shoes.
•  Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
•  Woolen or synthetic socksand a sweater.
•  Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
•  Rainponcho and a hat.
•  Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
•  Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets,     toiletries and toilet paper.
•  Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flash light and batteries.
•  Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
•  Original passport, original ISIC student card and extra money in soles.
•  Since the weather can be very cold and moistly, your clothes - once gotten wet - won’t dry at night.     So take some  clothes to change.

Notes:

(1) Visit to Huayna Picchu: For Huayna Picchu mountain requires to be booked long time in advance however we charge additional $ 58.00 USD and then we’ll guarantee your entrance for Huayna Picchu as well (This new State law  began since the 18th of July, 2011).

(2) Tips for porters, cooks and guides are always welcome. The porters are also very grateful for a small donation, for example clothes or school equipment for their children.

Conditions & Terms:

• Please note that the program deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is used to purchase the  ticket entrance to the Inca Trail, Machupicchu and also the entrance for the porters and once a space is purchased it cannot be resold.
• XTreme Tourbulencia will not give any refunds if a participant decides to cancel the trip prior to departure or during the trip (except from the entrances to the archaeological sites and the bus/train tickets)
• If XTreme Tourbulencia doesn’t confirm the reservation, your payment will be refunded totally.
• All participants have to carry their own back packs, including sleeping bag and mattresses unless they booked an extra porter or the service includes porters, horsemen or mules.
• A participant must declare if he/she has any sickness or medical disorder and must bring his/her own medicines.
• All participants must bring their original passport and, if available, their original student card ´ISIC´.
• It is compulsory that all clients have personal travel insurance. This insurance must cover personal accident, medical expenses, loss of effects and all other expenses which might arise as a result of loss, damage or injury occurring to the client. XTreme Tourbulencia cannot be accounted for any accident or loss of personal belongings the customer caused by his/her own.
• In case force majeure occurs, like impossibility to operate the program or trek due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances outside XTreme Tourbulencia's control like: extreme weather conditions, landslides, strikes not allowing operation or putting it at risk, sudden inaccessibility of route, etc. XTreme Tourbulencia will propose viable solutions to operate the program within the available dates, or if impossible, will then propose an alternative program. If the alternative program chosen by the client is of lower value than that originally booked then the client is entitled to a refund of the price difference. All costs derived will be at the expense of the client. In case none of these would be feasible, XTreme Tourbulencia would refund all the money paid except all the incurred expenses so far.

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