Salkantay Trek

Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA

We will rise around 4:30 and drive approximately 4 hours from Cusco to Mollepata. We will stop for 40 minutes to have a breakfast in a local restaurant and provide you with an opportunity to purchase any last minute supplies. From Mollepata we will continue for 1 more hour until we arrive at Challacancha where we will meet with our support staff who will organize and package all the duffel bags on horses and mules.

From there we’ll hike to Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l) for 4 hours, the first section of the path is a paved rock trail which is the old water channel that still supplies water to new habitants. We reach our campsite, where we have lunch. After lunch we’ll climb up the Humantay Mountain for 2 hours to visit the Humantay Lake, an impressive lake in the mountains. We then descend back to camp at Soraypampa. There you will have a cup of tea, mate de coca, coffee, chocolate, etc. and you can rest until dinner is served.

Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY

We rise for an early breakfast and as soon as possible we’ll hike to the high pass of Salkantay mountain(4750 m.a.s.l) , the total distance is 7 kilometers in approximately 3 or 4 hours. Here we will enjoy the stunning landscape where you will also see heaps of stones called Apachetas that was an offering to the Pachamama (mother earth).

From here we descend for 1 hour to Wayracmachay (3,800m) where we have lunch and a rest. Then we will enjoy a 3 hour hike to our campsite in Chaullay.

Day 3: CHAULLAY – COCALMAYO (HOT SPRINGS) – SANTA TERESA

We have one more early breakfast to start our hiking day where we will go straight to la playa and visit some local families in the Santa Teresa valley.

WHere we will have the option to taste all the organic fruits and products that we want, like oranges, papayas, passion fruit, coffee, chocolate, etc.

After walking 16 kilometers in 5 hours we will arrive at La Playa village (if you need to buy some snacks, or drinks, here is the moment to do so) from here we will catch a bus and ride for 45 minutes to Santa Teresa to our base camping site. We recommend visiting the hot springs in Santa Teresa town to have a relaxing moment after the hard journey. We will then journey back to the basecamp for dinner.

Day 4: SANTA TERESA – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES

At 7:00 am. We will have breakfast and start our day with the fast action-packed activity of zip lining. You will cross the valleys using 6 different cables which are more than 700 meters in length. This is exciting and relaxing after long days of walking. We will continue our journey from here on a bus for 30 minutes to the Hydroelectric where we have lunch and then walk for 3 hours more stopping near the Urubamba river.

From this point you will have the first views of Machu Picchu city from the bottom of the mountain. This is a relaxing and easy walk where the ground is 90% flat. We will then arrive at Aguas Calientes to have a dinner and spend the night in the Hotel.

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Let’s take the first bus to Machu Picchu leaving at 5:30 am. After 30 minutes, the bus will stop at the check point and we will show our tickets to the park admissions staff. Later we will explore the most important zones of the city with our guide. After the tour you will be given the opportunity to walk around the city on your own.

When the day is almost over we will return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train to Cusco.

WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THIS TREK?

• Pick up from your hotel to start the walk
• Briefing at your hotel the night before the departure of the trip
• Transfer to the start of the walk / Soraypampa
• Professional Spanish / English guide
• DOITE andina tents / 3 seasons / professional line
• Inflatable thermal insulation / sea to Summit
• Cook during the expedition
• Team of muleteers
• Horses for transporting equipment
• Duffel bag so you can leave 4 kilos of your personal equipment
• Meals during the walk (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners) vegetarian option upon request at no cost
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu
• Return transportation Ollantaytambo / Cusco
• Basic Hostel in Aguas Calientes
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THIS TREK?

• Sleeping bag
• Bus ticket Aguas calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas calientes
• Ticket to Huayna Picchu –$75 USD
• Walking poles
• First breakfast and last lunch
• VistaDome Train - $67 USD
• Drinks
• Tips for your guide

EXTRAS

• Walking Poles – +$15 USD per pair per trek
• Sleeping bag - +$25 USD per trek
• Personal tent - +$30 USD

**Huayna Picchu is an optional walk inside the Citadel of Machu Picchu that does not include a guide. The ascent is usually done on your own after your tour of the Citadel of Machu Picchu. If you would like the additional walk to be guided, please request it in advance. There is an additional cost for this additional guided tour.

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 BASIC 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
• 4 t-shirts
• 3 hiking pants at least
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 4 sets of hiking socks
• Bathing suit for the thermal waters
• Fleece/ Thermals
• 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
• Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold
• Boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens
• Sun hat ; Sunscreen
• Wool hat
• Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
• Rain plastic poncho
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips