Salkantay trek,This trek perfectly combines cultural and natural beauty. We will enjoy the challenge of the ecosystem and the magnificent view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m/20551f), considered as the most representative mountain of the mountain range of Vilcabamba. Salkantay trekking; The trek takes us back to the time of the Incas

and makes us aware of the spirits of mountains such as the Tucarhuay or the Humantay which peak higher than 5000 meters (16404 feet).

Salkantay Trek  to Machu Picchu  Itinerary:

Altitude: 1950 - 4600m. / 6398 - 15092 f.
High Season: April - November
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Level of Difficulty: Moderate / Challenge
Route: Closed in February

*A minimum of 2 persons is needed for this trek

1st Day: Cusco - Mollepata (Marcoccasa) - Soraypampa
We will leave Cusco at 5:30 am and head torwards Marcoccasa (3400m/11154f), passing the village Mollepata (3000m/9843f). In Marcoccasa we will meet the horsemen and the rest of the group and start our trek. We start hiking within a magnificent valley, surrounded by the most important snow-capped mountains such as the Humantay (5217m/17116f) and the Salkantay (6264m/20551f). Our campsite will be at Soraypampa (3700m/12139f).

Climate: cold
Transport time: 4 hours
Hiking time: 6 hours 

2nd Day: Sorayapampa – Salkantay pass - Challway
After breakfast, we will set off towards the Salkantay Pass (4600m/15092f) which offers an exceptional view of the snow-capped Salkantay (6264m). Thereafter, we will descend again and will have time to enjoy the increasing vegetation of the ecosystem. Our camp site will be in Challway (3000m/9842f), amidst the tropical forest.

Climate: warm with mosquitoes

Hiking time: 8-9 hours

3rd Day: Challway – Wiñaypoco – La Playa
The third day is dedicated to the region’s flora and its plantations. After descending to a dimmed forest and enjoying the diversity of species of orchids, bromelains and many other plants, we will see coffee-, cacao- and fruit-plantations. Moreover, we will have the pleasure to meet local families of Wiñaypoco (2650m/8694f) and La Playa (2100m/6890f). Our camping site will be in La Playa.

Climate: warm during the day with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 6 hours

4th Day: La Playa – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes town
Early in the morning, our trail leads us to the archeological complex of Llactapata (2650m/8694f) located amidst an eclectic array of vegetation. From here, we will have a beautiful view of the mountain Machu Picchu. Afterwards, we will continue down to the hydroelectric station (1950m/6398f). Here we will take the train towards Aguas Calientes (2050m/6726f), where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Climate: warm with some insects
Hiking time: 6 hours

5th Day: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will leave our hotel after breakfast at 5:30 am and head for Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f) by tourist bus. We will arrive at the citadel around 6:00 am. After a guided tour around the archeological site, including information about life and culture of the Incas, you will have enough time to enjoy Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu (2750m/9022f) on your own. We will leave Aguas Calientes by train either at 2:55 pm or at 6:10 pm. Until then, you will have time to have lunch in one of the nice restaurants. Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes to relax a bit.

Hiking time: 02 hours

Salkantay Trek  to Machu Picchu 5 Days (Group Departure)

Included:

• Transport
• Private transport from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata
• Transport from La Playa to the hydroelectric station (just for the equipment and everyone’s bags)
• Tourist Train from the hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
• Tourist Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco or tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco
• Hostel with Private Room and Bathroom in Aguas Calientes town (Machupicchu, Continental or similar)
• Entrance to the National park of Salkantay & Machu Picchu
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
• High quality camping equipment (Professional tent, Doite Cima 4, for 2 persons) Mattresses, eating tent with table and chairs, bathroom tent).
• Meals during the excursion (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time/Optional vegetarian)
• Cook and assistant
• Horseman and mules for up to 8kg of a customer's personal equipment (1)
• Emergency horse
• First-aid kit and oxygen bottle

Not included:

• Breakfast at the 1st day and lunch on the 5th day in Aguas Calientes
• Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (Optional: 10 Soles)
• Bus going downhill from the Machu Picchu ruins to Aguas Calientes where the train station is situated; you can either pay the cost of $8.00 for the bus-Service or walk back to Aguas Calientes which will take about an hour.
• Sleeping bag (If you don't have a sleeping bag, there is the possiblity of renting one)

Notes:

(1) From the first to the third day (from Marcocasa to La Playa) we are accompanied by horsemen and mules that will carry all camping equipment and the customer’s private luggage (up to 8 kg). On the fourth day all luggage will be transferred to the hydroelectiric station by car.

(2) Visit to Huayna Picchu: For Huayna Picchu mountain requires to be booked long time in advance however we charge additional $ 10.00 USD and then we’ll guarantee your entrance for Huayna Picchu as well (This new State law  began since the 18th of July, 2011).

(3) 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.

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.

Conditions & Terms:

• Please note that the program deposit is non-refundable. The deposit is used to purchase the  ticket entrance to  Machupicchu and also for booking the train ticket and hostels. 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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