Trekking & Expeditions Specialists

SalkantayTREKKING

"The experience of a lifetime awaits you”

“The Best Salkantay Trek Tour Operator in Peru”

Salkantay Trekking is a reputable and professional trekking company based in Cusco.Our focus is entirely on the Salkantay route. We have been conducting this trek with precision and passion for many years and would like to share the experience with you.Discovery. Exploration. Adventure. This is why we were created. We are here to facilitate the discovery, exploration and adventure of our country and its culture. With us, you will be able to dive right into the country and explore its archaeological sites as though you were the leader of the expedition.Our treks are done in smaller groups to minimize our impact on the environment and ensure the greatest degree of quality and attention to each and every passenger. Every tour is operated by our highly accredited and experienced guides who take you along the world famous Salkantay route to Machu Picchu..

"The experience of a lifetime awaits you”

The 7 Day Inca Trail offers tourists the chance to enjoy a mix of both the Salkantay Trek and the Inca Trail combined. Starting on the Salkantay Trek the route diverges just before Salkantay Pass and instead goes over the Incachiriaska Pass (Frozen Inca Pass) which leads you down to the village of Wayllabamba where you join the Inca Trail and continue on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate.

DESCRIPTION

Ÿ The adventure r at ing ! The Salkantay Trek I definitely one of the best hiking adventures you will have in Peru. Not only can you experience the ancient Inca paths, but you will also see breathtaking views and hike through the dense jungle.

Ÿ The sight of the Andean mountain r a n g e f r o m V i l c ab a m b a t o Salkantay is truly breathtaking.

Ÿ The trek is ideal for adventure seekers, couples, friends, nature lovers and intrepid people.

Ÿ See natural bridges, snowcapped mountains, cascades, wildlife and cloud forests.

Ÿ The Salkantay trek is listed among the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.

Ÿ Inca Trail is listed among the top 5 treks in the world.

Ÿ Camping with less people to make your own trip and have the best look on these incredible mountains.

HIGHLIGHTS

Day to day Itinerary

Total Duration: 8 days / 7 nightsDestination: Machu PicchuDeparture Dates: Daily departuresDifficulty Level: Moderate to ChallengingMax. Altitude: 4,650 m at Salkantay PassGroup Size: 2-12Trip Category: Trekking and Cultural

CUSCO – MOLLEPATA - CHALLACANCHASORAYPAMPA(HUMANTAY LAKE)

DAY 1:

We start the day with picking you up at your hotel or hostel at 05:00 am. We’ll drive for around 4 hours, crossing Anta, Mollepata and end up at Challancha. Through the windows of the bus you can clearly see the white snowcapped mountains of Salkantay and Huamantay: the holy Gods of the Incas. But also the spectacular scenery of the higher situated areas and the lower valleys with colorful landscapes. After two hours driving there will be a quick stop in Mollepata town. At Mollepata there are toilet facilities, souvenirs shops and an optional short breakfast. When this short break is over we will soon continue to Challacancha, which is the start of our trail. There we will meet with our support staff. The staff will organize all the equipment, horses and mules. Around 9:30 am. we will start our trek to Soraypampa (3850 MASL – 12631 ft). The first section of the path is a hike over a few deep valleys. At some parts of the trail the old water channel can

still be seen. The channel still supplies water to the farmers in the lower valleys. The beginning of the trek is 7km (4.35miles) hiking in 3 hours to Soraypampa, where we will have our lunch at the basecamp. After the lunch and a quick nap we continue hiking up to the Humantay Lake (4200 MASL – 13779 ft). This is a 5km (3.1miles) round trip which we will walk in a total of 3 hours. At the Humantay Lake the bottom of the glacier can be seen, and also the most spectacular views of the background with the valley at sunset. Soraypampa is located in the middle of the glacier valleys and at night the sky is so immensely clear that we can really appreciate the stars, constellations and even shooting stars.

Walking Distance – 12km / 7.45 milesStarting Elevation – 3350 meters / 12477 feetHighest Elevation – 4600 meters / 15090 feetCampsite Elevation – 3850 meters / 12477 feetDifficulty: ModerateMeals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)Accommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYPAMPAPAMPA JAPONESA

Early wake up today, we start a gently uphill to Salkantaypampa, as we enjoy the views of the second highest mountain in Cusco. As we ascend we make stops on the way to enjoy the outstanding mountain scenery of the Vilcabamba range. After lunch we gradually ascend to our campsite (Pampa Japonesa) with more incredible views of Salkantay.

Walking Distance – 13kmHighest Elevation – 4000 metersDifficulty: ModerateMeals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)Accommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

DAY 2:

PAMPA JAPONESA - SISAYPAMPACANAL INCA

DAY 3:

Today we ascend the last stretch to the pass (Inca chiriasca, 5,338mt). Be amazed about the incredible forthcoming views of Salkantay. From the pass, we make our way down to Lunch (Sisaypampa), where the highest Andean rodent (Chinchilla) come into sight. After lunch we keep heading down, and as we are nearly the campsite, the valley narrows, and the river becomes a canal. Campsite at Inca canal

Walking Distance – 14kmHighest Elevation – 5000 metersCampsite Elevation – 3750 metersDifficulty: ModerateMeals: Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)Accommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely, completely satisfactory

DAY 4:

CANAL INCA - HUAYLLABAMBAAYAPATA

We start for a 3-hour steep downhill to the Inca r e m a i n s o f I n k a r a c ay ( a l s o k n o w n a s Paucarcancha). It is a well-worth exploring Inca remains. Afterwards, we continue heading down to the small village of Huayllabamba, where we join the traditional Inca Trail, and make a lunch stop, where we subsequently head up to our campsite, through an abrupt ascent, but scenic route. Campsite at Ayapata.

Walking Distance – 14 km / 8.6 milesCampsite Elevation – 3000 metersMaximum Altitude: 3750 meters Difficulty: Moderate.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Snack and afternoon tea)Accommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely

DAY 5:

AYAPATA - LLULLUCHAPAMPAPACAYMAYO - CHAQUICOCHA

Today we reach the highest point on the Inca Trail ( d e a d w o m a n p a s s ) ( Wa r m i h u a ñ u s c a ) (4200m/13776ft). A two-hour descent gets us to Pacaymayo valley (3600m/11808ft) where we lunch, and then we continue up to the second pass (Runkurakay (3970m/13022ft), stopping halfway to visit the impressively-located archaeological site of Runkurakay. Going over the pass, we descend towards Lake Yanacocha, and enter the cloud forest t o a r r i ve a t S ay a c m a r c a I n c a r e m a i n s (3624m/11887ft). Campsite at Chaquicocha (3400mt). Maximum Altitude: 4200 meters / 13776 feetCampsite Elevation – 3600 metersDistance: 16 km / 9.9 miles

Considered: Difficult Weather: You will experience the 4 seasons all in just one day Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely

DAY 6:

CHAQUICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA

Today we start out with an easy climb to the last pass, and Inca remains of the same name (Phuyupatamarca, 3700m/12136ft) with impressive views of the Urubamba River valley. Afterwards we descend to Wiñaywayna campsite (2650m/8692ft, which remains we visit after lunch.

Campsite Elevation – 2600 metersDifficulty: EasyMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation: CampingAdventure: Absolutely

DAY 7:

THE MOST IMPORTANT DAY – MACHU PICCHU!

Early start down to the last campsite exit gate, where we wait in line until 5am, and subsequently, we start for an hour hike to the Sun Gate (Intipuncu). Arriving at the sun gate we feel jubilant, enjoying the views of Machupicchu. From the sun gate we head down to Machupicchu, with impressive views on the way down. After we register in Machupicchu, we sightsee, and explore the site. Afterwards, you can further explore the remains by yourself. If you signed up for Machupicchu, or Huaynapicchu Mountain, enjoy the outstanding views from the top looking down on Machupicchu. After lunch, and a well-deserved rest, we get back to Cusco.

Ÿ Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office, for an orientation trek and provide you the duffle bags which will be carried by our horses. meeting at 7:00 PM the evening before the trip begins.

Ÿ Transport: Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transportation to Challacancha (starting point of the trek).

Ÿ Experienced Guide: English speaking professional and official tour guide.

Ÿ Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.Ÿ Entrance fee to Inca Trail.Ÿ Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity

tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field. Kailas, Pro aconcagua and Rei 4 Outfitter tents are employed when double accommodation is requested.

Ÿ Camping equipment: Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs.

Ÿ Foam mats or sleeping pads: to put under your sleeping bag (carried by horses)

Ÿ Accommodation: 6 nights in tentŸ 1 Duffle Bag: Where you can put your personal

belongings (7 kilograms = 15 lbs) which includes your sleeping bag.

Ÿ Porters: We include your personal porter who is responsible for carrying your duffel with your personal items. There is no additional fee for this. We will give you your duffel bag at your briefing the night before and this should be filled with the things you need for night and the next day. You will not have access to your duffel until your evening campsite.

Ÿ Trekking Cook: In charge to prepared all the meals along the journey, over 6 people cook assistant

Ÿ Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 dinners and

Snacks (Vegetarian, vegan or special menus are available at no extra cost)

Ÿ Wake up tea: Every morning at the campsite we will wake you up with a cup of coca tea our support staff will bring the coca tea to your tent in order to wake you up.

Ÿ Tea time = Happy Hour: Every afternoon 1 hour before dinner the cooks will let on the dining table pop-corn, biscuits, coffee, chocolate, different type of teas, hot water, etc. this is because after a day of hiking many are hungry and it is a bit annoying to wait till dinner that why we provide tea time.

Ÿ Daily snacks - Days 1, 2 and 3: Our Snacks consist of local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, Caramels we will give this snack at the beginning of each day trek in a cloth bag to avoid environmental contamination.

Ÿ One textile snack bag per person: to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment

Ÿ Water grooming: Each morning warm water with towel

Ÿ 1 Blanket or LinerŸ 1 Pillow per personŸ Medical kit: Our crew bring the First-aid kit

including emergency oxygen bottleŸ Train t ickets : From Aguas Cal ientes to

Ollantaytambo (expedition service)Ÿ Transport: Transfer from Ollantaytambo Train

Station to hotel in Cusco(Day 4)Ÿ Salkantay Trekking’s appreciation of certificate

after over the successfully trek.Ÿ 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency

number available during your time of visitŸ Rain Ponchos (Made in Cusco by Salkantay

Trekking)Ÿ We will create a the trip of a Memorable Lifetime

Experience for you.Ÿ We are Direct operators & local owners with the

best trekking team on the hike.

DETAILS

What is Included?

Not Included:

Ÿ Sleeping Bags: (you can hire from our company), our sleeping bags are -18ºC-comfort (0ºF), mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips.

Ÿ Walking Sticks: you can hire from our companyŸ Last Day: Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes.Ÿ Personal clothing and gear.Ÿ Travel insurance.Ÿ Tips for our staff: please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.Ÿ Additional costs or delays caused by management out of control like landscape, bad weather condition,

in case of itinerary modification with a view to safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability raises strike, moment etc.

Thank you for choosing Salkantay Trekking! We will do everything within our means to take care of you

and ensure an enjoyable trip of a lifetime in Peru!

EXLUSIVE CAMPSITES: This year our company has implemented several types of services that really make us stand out with the Salkantay route. Among these services we offer private campsites that are just for our customers. Like our ancestors we are very considerate about Pachamama (mother earth). Therefore our campsites (Chozas) are adjusted to the environment without generating visual impacts or pollution.Our campsites consist of several huts which are made of wood and isolated with ichu (long grass) that will guarantee protection during cold nights and give a pleasant rest. Our company has been founded on the policy of responsible and sustainable tourism.This is what leads us to our slogan:

“We believe Responsible Tourism is a BETTER Way to See the WORLD."“We believe Responsible Tourism is a BETTER Way to See the WORLD."“We believe Responsible Tourism is a BETTER Way to See the WORLD."

This is what leads us to our slogan:

OUR HIKING TEAM

Your tour will be led by a trained and highly experienced professional with a very solid guiding background, years of hiking and wilderness experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into unforgettable adventures.They never stop learning so that they can be the best possible guides. They all speak English and of course they also speak Spanish and even Quechua, the Incan Language. They are all able to communicate with natives from around the area and will have lots of history to share with you. Check out the Meet Our Team page for staff bios.

Our Tour Guides

Our Cooks

After a challenging trek we know how important a good hot meal can be to prepare your body and warm you up. That’s why on every trek with Salkantay Trekking we employ chefs with years of experience cooking on the trails so that they provide filling and nutritious meals using fresh ingredients and a variety of flavors.Salkantay trekking has annual course to trained and getting better work and developed the cooking skill to create a new dished and caring the entire ingredient, let’s remember the menu is make by the expert Andean nutritionist, the local dishes are very nutritive and have a lot carbohydrate good for trek.

Every chef prepares different meals depending on what food is available as well using the families recipe to make more tasted and delicious each meal.

Our Meals

The food is one of the most important things on the trek, we bring balance and nutritive food along the trail, more than of our meals are buffet with a lot varieties of the local dishes to make special and unforgettable trips, who are the responsible on the food preparing are expert mountaineers cooks, some of our customers rates the meals provide on the mountain is much better meals of the traditionalist restaurants, the snacks for all our treks until the last dinner.

The food quality provided by Salkantay Trekking during the treks – are prepared by the Andean professionals chefs in a small tent on a small stove adapting to the area and trip conditions? Check out our reviews and you will see that our trekkers say it is excellent! The entire cook staffs are trained on the chef school as well by the travel agency to make tasted and delicious food, the best consistent breakfasts because are the base meal of the day to start a good journey on the day, lunches, dinners and snacks – all served with a smile! delicious buffet dinner that will undoubtedly exceed all your expectations.

"BEST MEALS IN THE ANDES”

Our Horseman & HorsesAll the Horseman are from Mollepata town the starting point to the trek, we employed to the responsible and serious people to do a great job in transporting all the crew items along the trail using the mules are in charge of all our gear and will always await us within the safe and comfortable camp sites. Our horsemen are happy working on the company with reasonable salaries and received benefice of the company on the end of the season, horseman can be very helpful on the emergency case because they know well the area and trail condition. Besides trekking and camping gear every horse carries a total of 40 kg of guest's belongings, Salkantay trekking provide all the mountain gear like horseman uniform and cargo staff for horses.You will have a personal allowance of 7kg/165lb for your gear.

TRIP MAP

OPTIONAL & RENTAL

HUAYNA PICCHUHuaynapicchu is one of the mountains that stands next to Machu Picchu ruins and has amazing views from above. This hike is done after your tour with your us and takes 45 minutes to the top and 45 minutes back down. Allow for time to take lots of photos, because the views are incredible. Your guide will direct you to where this hike begins and is done on your own.This is an additional entrance ticket that we will secure for you, but we need to have advanced notice as it sells out.Remember just 400 people can climb Huayna Picchu.Times:

7:00-8:00 am - 200 people10:00-11:00am - 200 PeoplePrice: $15.00

MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAINMachu Picchu mountain is the other mountain that stands above Machu Picchu ruins. It offers even more stunning views than the top of Huaynapicchu, but takes double the time to get to the top. It will be about 1.5 hours until you reach the lookout point and another 1.5 hours back down.This is an additional entrance ticket that we will secure for you, and is typically available whenever you decide to book. Remember just 400 people can climb Huayna Picchu.

Time:

7:00am to 11:00am 400 peoplePrice: $10.00

SLEEPING BAG RENTYou can hire from our company Our sleeping bags are -20ºC-comfort (0ºF), mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips.

Price: USD $25.00 - 5 Days Hike.Price: USD $20.00 - 4 Days Hike.

WALKING POLESYou can hire from our company.Price: USD $20.00 - All the hike

EXTRA HORSEPersonal horse and hor

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENT SCHEDULE BOOKING FORMThe booking system work with a deposit of 50% of the price trip that is $200 per person deposit is required to secure your spot and covert extra train and Machupicchu tickets. The balance is when do you arrive to Cusco city few days before or a night before the trek. Final acceptance of any participant is subject to receipt and review of all required forms, documents, and payment.

TRIP ITINERARIESAll Salkantay Trekking hikes are subject to itinerary changes based on a variety of circumstances, including, Salkantay Trekking reserves the right to cancel or change any trip due to river, road, weather conditions, or political climate. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip due to client unsuitability because of age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication etc.Any missed tours due to the above listed incidences (eg weather conditions or political climate) cannot be refunded or recuperated.The price and duration of a hiking trip will never change once you’re registered. Payments are not refundable for itinerary changes or public land closures. If a trip is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control a trip credit equal to the full amount paid will be issued.

CHANGE POLICY:If you wish to change the date of departure/ and or route of your trek after making the reservation/deposit, there will be a $50 per person fee to make the change, except if the change is made in the 48 hours prior to the trek, when the change will cost $100 per person..

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICYThe Salkantay Trekking reserves the right to cancel trips. If this is the case a full refund of the amount paid will be given, including the deposit. The Salkantay Trekking Company is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by preparing for the trip (for example: non-refundable advance purchase air tickets, clothing, equipment, visa fees, medical expenses, etc.).

If you cancel or leave a multi-day trip for any reason:Your Deposit of $200 is non-refundable deposit on booking for salkantay treks.Full payment is required 48 hrs prior to departure failure to do so or organise an alternative payment system can result in CANCELLATION of your tour.Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure, 10% refund of the total tour price.Cancellation in the 24 hours prior to departure, no refund.

MEDICAL RELEASESWe require medical releases for prospective guests over 70 years of age and for various circumstances such as history of cardiovascular disease, chronic illness, and other conditions and factors.Let know to the guides if you consume any medical tab, pill or chronic illness to prevent the any accident or emergency case, if you have the first aid kit bring for the trail will be very useful for member’s hikers.

TRAVEL INSURANCEFor your protection, we strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Travel insurance provides you with trip cancellation or interruption, travel delay, medical expenses, emergency assistance, baggage and baggage delay coverage to protect your financial investment. Medical coverage purchased with your policy will also satisfy our requirement for health insurance..

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMPANY

We are a professional agency, and take care for our environment when we are working with groups and we provide a complete catered and guided service of the highest quality.Salkantay Trekking has many years of experience organizing tours & treks and only employ quality & responsible staff who you can trust.

Our administration base is in Cusco.

Our tour service and client support in Cusco is managed by our agency, we are TOUR OPERATORS,Ÿ We are committed to departing with 02 of you on our Tours we will never pass you onto another

operator!Ÿ We depart even if you are 02 people.Ÿ We are the sole operators of all our tours!

Our Staff:Ÿ All the guides we use are certified and issued licenses by the Cuzco Tour Guides Association and ourguides are trained every year.Ÿ We do not employ unlicensed or unaccredited guides and staff.

Sincerely.Edgar Catunta

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