Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Private Service
05 Day Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu – Private Service
- Soraypampa
- Humantay
- Salkantay
- Machu Picchu
The chances for ethnic and cultural exchange are ever-present with local natives who still remain closely attached to their heritage and are very willing to share it with open minds
Duration 05D / 04N
MAX. ALTITUDE 15,190ft.
ACCOMMODATION Carpas & Hotel
LEVEL Moderate
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SALKANTAY TO MACHU PICCHU
- Enjoy with the Humantay lake tour, recently promoted as a new attraction in Cusco nowadays is one of the most popular destinations among visitors.
- Salkantay Trekking allows you to explore the Inca’s land between 3,900m/12,800ft to 2,100m/6,900ft, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, and enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks.
- Explore more than 15 different ecosystems that we have in this area from the beginning to the end of the Salkantay route, an amazing experience shared with our staff through the Peruvian Andes.
- Taste delicious food prepared by our highly recommended chefs for this kind of expedition to Machu Picchu. This is a unique opportunity to travel to Perú and enjoy with one of the best treks to Machu Picchu.
Highlights
5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Private Service
Salkantay Trek is highly recommended for those travelers who love to spend time in the nature, considered with a moderate level of difficulty, it is ideal to travel to Perú and start an adventure to Machu Picchu.
Overview 5 day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu:
DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE (L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 miles
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 4200 m, / 13779 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 3900 m. / 12795 feet.
- Difficulty: Challenging
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 22 km / 13.7 miles
- Starting Elevation – 3900 m. / 12795 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Salkantay Elevation – 4630 m. / 15190 feet.
- Difficulty: Formidable
DAY 3: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 18km / 11.19 miles
- Starting Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 2000 m. / 6561 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 4: LUCMABAMBA – LLAPTAPATA -HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (17KM , HOURS 9)
- Walking Distance – 17 km / 10.6 miles
- Starting Elevation – 2000 meters ASL / 6561 feet ASL
- Campsite Elevation – 2050 meters ASL / 6571 feet ASL (Aguas Calientes hotel)
- Highest Elevation – 2702 m. / 8858 feet.
- Difficulty: Mild
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
- Activity Overview: Private Tour in Machu Picchu with optional hike “Huayna Picchu” or “Machu Picchu Mountain”
- Activity Level: easy
Itinerary
What's Included?
SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAY INCLUDED:
BRIEFING
- 1 or 2 days prior to the trek you will have a briefing, where you will meet your guide to receive key details about the 5-day Salkantay trek.
PROFESSIONAL AND TRAINED STAFF
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
- Professional Cook.
- Muleteers (Will carry cooking and camping equipment, and your personal luggage)
EQUIPMENT
- EUREKA and DOITE camping equipment (4-man tent for every 2 trekkers).
- The dining tent is well equipped.
- Duffle bag (duffle bag for your belongings).
- Double-thickness foam sleeping mattress.
- Inflatable pillow (you need to carry).
EMERGENCY KIT
- First aid kit
- Oxygen bottles
PERMITS AND ENTRANCE
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2)
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights in comfortable and spacious tents
- 1 night in a hotel of 3 stars in Aguas Calientes
FOOD AND WATER
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks, and 4 Dinners.
- If you have a dietary request (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, etc) or allergy please advise us upon booking and reconfirm the day of our briefing.
- Wake-up tea: Every morning our staff will bring tea to your tent.
- Boiled water for the trekking (day 1 is on your own) – bring a camelback or a bottle to refill with water.
TRANSPORT
- Door-to-door service. Pick-up from your hotel located around the historic center of Cusco.
- Return train Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo (Expedition (Peru Rail) or Voyager (Inca Rail))
- Consettur Bus (Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes – round trip)
- Return transport to Cusco
OTHER
- A mule will carry your personal items up to 7 kilos (including the sleeping bag + mattress: 2kgs and a half)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us). US$ 25.00
- Trekking poles (Can be hired from us). US$ 15.00
- Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$ 85.00
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance (We highly recommend insurance for your entire trip).
Packing List
PACKING LIST FOR THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU:
ESSENTIALS
- Original Passport
- Valid Student Card (if you booked as a student)
- Water storage: Water bottles or Camelbaks are recommended.
- Money in cash (Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Sun hat
- Snacks
CLOTHES
Horses will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring/rent one). From us these two items weigh 2.5 kg.
- 2-3 wicking t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants
- 4 sets of undergarments & hiking socks
- Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
- Wool hat
- 1 Fleece
- Waterproof gloves
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Quickdry towel.
EQUIPMENT
- Sleeping bag (rent from us)
- Trekking poles (rent from us)
- Battery Charger (power bank)
- Plastic bags (to keep clean)
- Duffle bag (we will provide you)
- Good daypack (smaller is great)
RECOMMENDED
- Face moisturizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
- Camara
- Earplugs
- Rain gear
- Flashlight
Prices
5 DAY SALKANTAY TREK RUNS AS A PRIVATE SERVICE |
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NUMBER OF PAXSPAXS | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
*02 people | $ 780.00 | Book Now |
*03 people | $ 750.00 | Book Now |
*04 people | $ 720.00 | Book Now |
*06- 08 people | $ 620.00 | Book Now |
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****
Discounts for Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu:
- Under 18 years old: US$ 25.00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com. More Information about STUDENT CARD.
Departure Dates
DEPARTURE DATE FOR SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU:
Above all, we offer daily departures with at least 02 people. Our tour can leave any day of the week, 12 months a year.
DEPARTURE TIME:
Certainly, we depart from Cusco around 05:00 am or 05:30 am to start the salcantay trek. Moreover, it will depend on the location of your hotel in Cusco.
FAQS?
Extra Services?
SERVICE |
PRICE |
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Hire of sleeping bag – 5 season | $ 25 |
Walking stick highly recommended! | $ 15 |
Single supplement | $ 70 |
Additional night at 3 star hotel | $ 85 |
Why Inkayni?
Why book with Inkayni?
Inkayni Peru Tours is a local tour operator exceptionally recommended by its clients, guidebooks, forums, and others. Our principal objective is to provide the best service, achieve the maximum satisfaction of our customers, and assume the responsibility as guardians of Nature in all our undertakings.
- Experienced and Professional Team: Get assistance and support from our team, a group of specialists highly qualified to organize your trek to Machu Picchu.
- Eco-friendly Local Tour Operator: We respect and protect the environment and the local communities that we visit. We use biodegradable products, recycle waste, support local businesses, and donate to social projects.
- Door-To-Door Service: Pick-up and drop-off are included at no additional cost from your hotel or Airbnb located mainly in the surrounding area of the Historic Center of Cusco.
- Delicious Andean Fusion Food: During your expedition to Machu Picchu, taste delicious foods prepared by our highly recommended chefs for this kind of experience to Machu Picchu. If you have any dietary request or allergy let us know.
- High-Quality Camping Equipment: Included kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs, portable private toilet, and comfortable 4 people Eureka Tent (2 people per tent).
- Comfortable Sleeping Pads: Included double thickness foam sleeping mattress, and inflatable pillow.
- Labor Welfare: We take care of all our staff, and fully comply with the salary and insurance of our porters, cooks, horsemen, and additional staff.
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