Salkantay Trek

Day 1: Cusco – Challacancha – Humantay – Soraypampa

We will start at 4:30 in the morning, passing by your hotel to recover and start a trip in our van for approximately 2 hours until we reach the town of Mollepata where we will take the opportunity to take a break and use our bathrooms if necessary, then we will continue traveling for approximately 1 hour until we reach Challacancha where it will be Start of our walk crossing an original Inca canal that was formerly used for agricultural purposes during the Inca era.

After walking for approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at the Soraypampa campsite where the kitchen equipment will be waiting for us to welcome us with a refreshing drink and we will have time to enjoy some lunch with a privileged view of the mountains.

After a brief rest at the lake, together with our guide we will ascend to the famous Humantay lagoon, it will be a walk of approximately 1 hour and half way up the mountain, where we can enjoy the calm and silence that surrounds this place and we are sure that we will be amazed by the beauty and purity of its crystalline waters, finally we will return to our own place camp in Soraypampa to scene with the group and go to rest in our cabins overlooking the starry Andean sky.

Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Soraypampa – Cusco

After an energetic workout, we will leave our camp very early and start the hike now El Paso Salkantay, we will start at 3800 meters above sea level and reach the highest point 4600 meters above sea level to appreciate in all its magnitude this imposing mountain and how the geography of the jungle zone of the Cusco region is taking place.

After achieving the objective, we will descend to our base camp in Soraypampa to board the bus that will take us back to Mollepata where we will have time to eat and finally return to the city of Cusco.

WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THIS TREK?

• Pick up from your hotel to start the hike
• Information meeting at your hotel the night before leaving your trip
• Transfer to the start of the hike / Challacancha / Soraypampa / Cusco
• Spanish/English professional guide
• 1 night in cabins
• 2 Breakfast + 2 lunches + 1 Dinner

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THIS TREK?

• Sleeping bag
• Walking sticks
• Drinks
• Tips

EXTRAS

• Walking Poles – +$15 USD per pair per trek
• Sleeping bag - +$15 USD per trek
• Personal tent - +$80 USD

BENEFITS OF TRAVELING WITH TERRA PERU AVENTURAS

• Assistance 24/7 a week in English.
• Qualified professionals on all tours
• Professional Guides in English on all tours
• Free transfer from the airport to the hotel

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please read the following information carefully. This will help you resolve your doubts and/or questions about our services

ARRIVAL IN CUSCO

All our services start at the airport of the city of Cusco where our driver will be waiting for the arrival of your flight to be able to drive you to the hotel of your choice, this service has no additional cost.
For which it is necessary that you provide us with your flight details and confirmation 1 or 2 days before your arrival in the city, our staff will be waiting with the Terra Peru Aventuras sign which you have to locate.

THE BRIEFING

The briefing is the information that is provided to our clients prior to a trip, this will be done one night before the selected activity at the hotel of their stay. In general, the schedule will depend on the other activities that you have planned to carry out, but many times it usually takes place between 6 and 7 at night.

HOW CAN I BOOK THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS PREMIUM TOUR?

To start a reservation, the first thing we request is your personal data along with the details of the date you would like to do the walk, then we will request an advance payment of 40% of the total value of the walk in order to generate the purchase of the necessary tickets for the tour.
After the deposit, our reservation staff will send you the confirmation of the reservation of the Tour which will include the DATE, NAME OF THE TOUR, PERSONAL DATA OF THE CLIENT, AMOUNT DEPOSITED AND AMOUNT PENDING PAYABLE UPON ARRIVAL IN THE CITY.
Terra Peru Aventuras offers you different payment methods depending on your needs, from bank deposits, transfers via Wester Union, as well as PayPal (consider +8% to the deposit to be made for reasons of bank commissions)

WHEN DO I MAKE THE FINAL PAYMENT OF THE TOUR?

In general, the total payment must be made upon arrival, we recommend making the payment in cash, due to commission issues from international banks that may be unfavorable to you in case you want to make a payment with your credit card. Our staff gives you more details about it.

CAN I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER I HAVE PURCHASED THE TICKETS?

For all our tours with the exception of Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Salkantay, yes! is possible to modify the date without any cost, this must be communicated to our staff as soon as possible in order to carry out the procedures for the modification with a new date.

WHAT HAPPENS WITH ALTITUDE SICKNESS?

Any good experience will depend on a good physical condition, if you practice any physical activity regularly you should not worry about a possible altitude sickness, however as an additional recommendation we suggest acclimatizing, in this sense you should consider spending at least 3 days to do some walk and 1 day to be able to carry out some activity or cultural tour.
There are medications that could achieve better acclimatization, but since we are not doctors, we suggest you drink plenty of water and coca infusions to achieve better acclimatization.

WHEN THE TOUR ENDS, DO YOU TAKE US TO THE HOTEL?

Everything will depend on the style of travel that you chose. Our clients who travel in a private service have the option of ending the tours at their hotel. However, those who opt for a group tour, our tour ends in the Plaza Regocijo or close to it so that you can walk without any worries to your hotel.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

• Original passport
• Small backpack
• Water storage: 2-3 litre reusable bottles
• Hiking shoes
• Headlamp
• Toilet paper
• 2 t-shirts
• 1 hiking pants at least
• 2 sets of undergarments
• 2 sets of hiking socks
• Bathing suit for the thermal waters
• Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite its the higher and temperture drop to 2 Celius
• Rain jacket
• Waterproof gloves
• Quickdry towel
• Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash
• Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
• Hand sanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Personal medications
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc
• Sun hat ; Sunscreen
• Wool hat
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
• Rain plastic poncho
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips