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Salkantay Trek 5 day/4 night

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Backpacker Trip: Salkantay Trek
5 day / 4 night trek to Machu Picchu.

Fast becoming the most popular backpacker alternative to the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, the Salkantay is definitely something different. Named after one of the magnificent giant peaks you will see during the trek, the 5 days of Salkantay will get you away from the crowds the Inca Trail will expose you. You will also visit little known Inca sites and ascend to an altitude of 4,600 meters. Some are calling this one of the greatest treks on the continent with the added feature of Machu Picchu awaiting you at the end of the trail.

Start: Cuzco
Finish: Cuzco
Frequency: Daily Departures
Minimum No. of People: 1
Duration: 5 days
Age Range: 18-55 years
Suitability: for anyone with an average - good level of fitness and mobility. This tour takes place at altitude and does require you to carry your own belongings.

BOOKING NOTES

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2) Make your booking below by selecting how many people will travel, and your start date!
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US$ 468,00

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Salkantay Trek Details - 5 days / 4 nights

Includes

Pre-departure briefing
Cuzco Hotel Pick-Up
Professional English/Spanish/Quechua Speaking Guide
Tourist bus Cuzco - Mollepata (starting point of trek)
Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
Cuzco Hostel Drop-Off
Machu Picchu Entrance Fee
1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Sleeping mattress
Meals: 4B/4L/4D/snacks with typical menus
4-man tent for 2 people
Porters and cook to carry shared camping and cooking equipment
First Aid kit
Emergency oxygen bottle.

Doesn't Include

Sleeping bag
Inflatable sleeping mattress
Day 1 Breakfast
Day 5 Lunch
Round trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes ($14 USD round trip)
Tips for guides, cooks, horsemen.
Bottled water (NOTE: you need to bring your own bottled water on the first day. You will have access to boiled water during the trek. We recommend bringing water purification tablets and an aluminum water bottle so you can drink water at any time during the trek).

Possible to rent in Cusco: hiking poles, rain pants, rain poncho, trekking boots, flashlight/torch, waterproof bags for your camera, personal first aid kit.

Salkantay Trek Itinerary

Day 1: After pick-up at your hostel you drive to the beginning point of the trek which starts at 2,900 meters. After your first 3 hours walking, you reach a beautiful spot for lunch in an area with views of the Humantay and Salkantay peaks. A further 4 hours ascent takes you to the highest camping spot of the trek where you spend your first night.

Day 2: This morning you make it to the highest pass on the trek (altitude: 4,650 meters) flanked on both sides by two great peaks: the Salkantay and the Tucarhuay. 9 hours of trekking today will bring you to the start of the high jungle region and tonights campsite.

Day 3: Descending through the upper jungle region and crossing the Lluskamayo River you will pass waterfalls and streams set amongst a tropical landscape. Tonight you will camp near the town of Santa Teresa and have an opportunity to soak tired muscles in hot springs.

Day 4: An easy 3 hour hike from the town of Santa Teresa today will take you to the hydroelectric station before lunch. From here the town of Aguas Caliente lies 3 hours away where you can once again soak in thermal pools. Tonight you area accommodated in a hostel.

Day 5: Your last day takes you to the climax at the end of the trek; Machu Picchu lies in wait at sunrise. After a tour around one of the most famous archeological sites in the world you will have free time to explore on your own, and if you have energy left you can make the ascent to Wayna Picchu for a great panoramic veiw of the surroundings. This afternoon you take the train to Ollantaytambo and then onto Cusco by bus.

Please Note:

During the trek you must have a valid passport and the passport number must coincide with the number you booked with and entered the country on!
We assume no responsibility for any social, health, or climatic conditions during the trek.
It is your responsibility to inform us of where you will be staying in Cusco at least 3 days before the start date.
All trekkers must be present in Cusco the day before the trek starts for a pre-departure breifing with your guide.
Please remember this trek takes place at altitude and it is advised to be in Cusco a few days earlier to help your body aclimatise to the altitude if you are coming from sea-level.