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SALKANTAY TREKT O M A C H U P I C C H U 5 D A Y S | 4 N I G H T S
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an alterna�ve to the Inca Trail. It is considered by most to be the best
alterna�ve route. We think it’s the best route! Not only because of the rampant beauty you will encounter, but also
because of the lack of people. Because it is more rugged and remote, the Salkantay Trek is significantly less populated
than the Inca Trail. With formidable views and awe-inspiring vistas, this path less traveled has an unquan�fiable value.
It is truly, as deemed by the Inca, sacred.
Our five day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is perfect for adventurers who are looking to experience Peru’s ever-
changing landscapes. Day by day you will travel through changing ecosystems and scenery: from sweeping, magical
landscapes and snowy mountains to a tropical jungle paradise. Along the way, you will see a wide variety of wildlife,
medicinal plants, and flower varie�es. Witness, with your own eyes, a living, and ancient, culture in remote villages
hardly ever visited by foreigners!
We will be hiking through the Cordillera Vilcabamba. This is an impressive mountain range that runs for over 260 km.
The snow-capped mountain, Salkantay (or Salcantay), rises to 6271 MASL (20574 FASL) in height. Salkantay’s
prominent peak is located less than fi�y miles northwest of the city of Cusco in south-central Peru. It is viewed as a
sacred mountain by many locals and has been climbed by professional mountaineers since 1952.
Due to her high al�tude and steep slopes, you will need a reasonable level of fitness to complete the Salkantay Trek.
But age shouldn't be a barrier! The most important thing is to be well-acclima�zed to the al�tude. The highest point
you will reach on the trek is (4, 650 MASL – 15092 FASL). We recommend at least two days of acclima�za�on before
your journey. This is an ideal �me for visi�ng the city of Cusco, its nearby Inca ruins, and the Sacred Valley of the
Incas.
DESCRIPTION
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DAY
1
Cusco
Mollepata
Challacancha
Humantay Lake
Soraypampa
DAY
2
Soraypampa
Salkantay Pass
Huayracmachay
Chaullay
DAY
3
Chaullay
Collpapampa
La Playa
Lucmabamba
DAY
4
Lucmabamba
Llactapata
Hidroelectrica
Aguas Calientes
DAY
5
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
DAYBYDAY
Hike to the Jewel in the Mountains The Stunning Salkantay Pass and Descent to the Jungle
Jungle Adventure and Coffee Experience
The Day of Incan Ruins and Your First Glance of Machu Picchu
Tour of the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu
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FULL ITINERARYSalkantay Trek Classic 5 Days
Visit to the Humantay Lake nestled at the base of Apu Humantay mountain.
Take in your first views of the enigma�c Apu Salkantay.
Spend the night in our exclusive glass-topped Sky Camp while gazing at the stars from the comfort of your bed.
Lake
HUMANTAYDAY1 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
e start the day by picking you up Wfrom your hotel at approximately
04:00 AM. A�er the first two
hours of driving, we will stop in a small town
called Mollepata for a quick op�onal breakfast.
Then, we will con�nue for another hour to
Challacancha, the star�ng point of our trek. As
we drive, and as the sun begins to peek over the
mountains, the white, snow-capped peaks of
Apus Salkantay and Humantay, two colossal gods
of the Incas, will start to materialize.
A�er arriving at Challacancha we will meet our
support staff. The support staff consists of a head
chef, a sous chef, and horseback riders. Day to
day, they will strap all the luggage and
equipment to mules and ride ahead of us to set
up camp and prepare the food. At around 09:30
AM, we will begin trekking to Soraypampa (3850
MASL – 12631 FASL), the first campsite on our
journey at the base of the Humantay and
Salkantay Mountain.
Besides, at the very beginning, the first sec�on of
the path is rela�vely flat and snakes through a
deep glacial valley. Much of the trail follows a
restored Incan aqueduct, which s�ll supplies
water to farmers in the lower valleys. For the
next three hours, we will travel 7 km (4.35 miles)
to Soraypampa, where we will have our lunch at
the base camp of Salkantay. A�er lunch and a
short rest, we do the climb up to the
unforge�able Humantay Lake (4200 MASL –
13779 �). This is a 5 km (3.1miles) round-trip
hike, which will take a total of 3 hours. Humantay
Lake is one of the most beau�ful loca�ons in all
the Andes with unbelievably blue-green water,
which reflects the mountain glacier of Apu
Humantay. It’s truly like something out of a fairy
tale! A�er we enjoy dinner back at camp, the
background of the valley at sunset creates the
most peaceful scene with an energy that can
only be felt and not described!, Because
Soraypampa, is located far from the hustle and
bustle of any city lights, at night the pitch-black
sky lights up with thousands of stars,
constella�ons, and comets. As you lay in bed,
gazing at the expanse that is unfolding before
you, you will be overcome by feelings of peace
and tranquility as you are humbled by the glory
of all the beauty that has been created for us to
enjoy.
Hike to the Jewel in the Mountains Cusco Mollepata Challacancha Soraypampa Humantay Lake
THE CLASSIC SALKANTAYT R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U
5 DAYS4 N I G H T S
Meals:Lunch and Dinner
Accommoda�on: Sky Camp
Difficulty:Moderate
Walking Distance:7.45 miles
Highest Eleva�on: 4600 m / 15091 �
Campsite Eleva�on: 3920 m / 12861 �
DAY1
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Hike along the winding Salkantay trail with the mountain’s tallest peak in front of your eyes all morning!
Around midday, you will be standing in the middle of the Andes mountain range!
We make our way into the incredible cloud forest and tropical jungle around Chaullay.
Spend the night in our exclusive Andean Huts.
Pass
SALKANTAYDAY2 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
�er an early wake-up with the first Adaylight at 05:30 AM and a quick but
energizing breakfast, we will start
trekking up to the highest point of the trail: the
Salkantay Pass (4650 MASL – 15255 FASL). The
distance is a 7 km (4.34 miles) of difficult ascent
in 3 hours between the rocky valley base and the
magnificent Salkantay Mountain (6271 MASL–
20574 FASL). When we reach the top of the pass,
we will appreciate the spectacular views of the
surrounding valleys and the imposing snowy
peaks of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay and
Pumasillo mountains. Salkantay Mountain is the
second highest mountain in the Cusco region and
one of the Inca gods called “Apu”. Con�nuing
from this climax of today’s trek, there is a 5 km
(3.1 mile) downhill walk to the site for lunch.
The walk downwards is on a serpent-shaped,
rocky, gravel path which leads to the
Huayracmachay lunch campsite. To rest on the
way down, there is a perfect valley outlook that
is absolutely stunning! In the a�ernoon a�er our
meal, we will enter the upper part of the Amazon
jungle, which is also called “the cloud forest”.
This is a 10 km (6.2 mile) hike completed in 3
hours on a wide trail in the thick and magical
tropical forest. During this part of the trek, you
will no�ce a drama�c change in landscape and
the earth’s energy as we move from Andes to
Amazon! This hike is truly beau�ful; the hills are
decorated with colorful scenery, wildlife, and
na�ve plants. The forests are warm and tropical
most of the year with temperate climates. At the
end of this outstanding hike, we arrive at
Chaullay Village (2900 MASL – 9514 FASL) for a
much-deserved reward of rest from our long day
of trekking! This is our base camp in the jungle as
we con�nue to make our way to Machu Picchu.
The Stunning Salkantay Pass and Descent to the Jungle Soraypampa Salkantaypampa Salkantay Pass Huayracmachay Chaullay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Accommoda�on: Andean Huts
Difficulty:Challenging
Walking Distance:13.7 miles
Highest Eleva�on: 4650 m / 15255 �
Campsite Eleva�on: 2750 m / 9022 �
DAY2 THE CLASSIC SALKANTAY
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Enjoy a serene and empty trail and appreciate landscape, scenery, and wildlife, including the roaring river below us in the valley
us for much of the day.
While trekking through the luscious jungle, you will find countless wild fruits such as banana, avocado, passion fruit, and
granadilla.
Have a comfortable night in our private camp - Jungle Domes in Lucmabamba.
Experience
COFFEEDAY3 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
t 06:00 am, we will start our trek to the Asmall town of La Playa through the
Santa Teresa valley. You will be able to
soak up this new, lush landscape during our 6
hours of hiking today! During the hike we will see
rivers, waterfalls, wild orchids, and planta�ons of
coffee, banana, and avocado. You can taste the
famous passion fruit and granadilla fruit along
the way! We will see a village called Colpapampa,
also called the “brow of the cloud forest,” where
waterfalls, birds, hot springs, fruit-bearing trees,
and flora and fauna can be observed. If we are
lucky, we will even be able to see the beau�ful
bird called “The Cock of the Rocks,” the na�onal
bird of Peru! A�er a hearty lunch at La Playa, we
will hike for approximately 1 hour to our base
camp called Lucmabamba (2400 MASL – 7874
FASL).
We will explore the tropical forest for a li�le
while and visit at an organic coffee farm. If you
are a coffee lover, this will be especially heavenly
for you – you can taste coffee freshly prepared by
the local people! If not, you can s�ll enjoy the
decadent aroma of freshly roasted and ground
coffee wa�ing through the air! Coffee is the main
farming industry of the local people here in the
jungle, and they farm many acres of coffee to
export to the USA, Asia, and Europe. Coffee was
first discovered in Ethiopia, but it wasn’t un�l the
Spanish invaded Cusco that it was brought to this
region. We will also explore an orange planta�on
and an avocado planta�on this a�ernoon.
Jungle Adventure and Coffee Experience Chaullay Collpapampa La Playa Lucmabamba
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Accommoda�on: Jungle Domes
Difficulty:Easy
Walking Distance:11.8 miles
Highest Eleva�on: 2750 m / 9022 �
Campsite Eleva�on: 2400 m / 7874 �
DAY3 THE CLASSIC SALKANTAY
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We get to travel along part of the famous Inca Trail! On this path, we will come to the impressive archeological site of
Llactapata right in front of its more well-known big brother, Machu Picchu.
You will meet some of the na�ve people who live their day-to-day lives in the area.
Don’t forget to turn around and see Apu Salkantay again in the background before you look forward to have your first glance
at the glorious Machu Picchu!.
Archaeological Site
LLACTAPATADAY4 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
ike previous mornings, the chef of the Ltrek will wake you up early with a hot cup
of coca tea served in your bed. You will
get ready for today’s ac�vi�es while enjoying
your last prepared breakfast by the talented trek
chef. We will begin the hike early, and you will
have the opportunity to enjoy a small part of the
famous and highly-acclaimed Inca trail! A�er a
climb of 2 hours with amazing views of the Santa
Teresa valley we will arrive at the Llactapata Inca
site right in front of Machu Picchu. This will be
the first archaeological site we will see of the
mysterious Lost City of the Incas! It is a very
special place to enjoy together and spend �me
learning a bit more about this land’s roots and
history. We will be able to see not only the ruins
of Machu Picchu from this spot, but also Huayna
Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. We will
explore this Inca site with the guide, and he will
con�nue telling the history of the Incas who used
and worshipped this land. Of course, you will
have plenty of �me to take as many photos as
you want to capture these memories and share
with your friends back home!
A�er the Llactapata ruins, we will con�nue our
trek with a 2-hour downhill hike. On this part of
the trail, you are always able to view Machu
Picchu un�l we arrive at the Hidroelectrica train
sta�on to have lunch. One of the most
impressive sites in this area is the 300-meter-tall
natural waterfall which generates electricity for
the en�re region of Cusco! A�er lunch, we will
arrive at In�watana, a famous ancient rock used
as a sundial in the Incan era. According to history,
In�watana worked together with the famous
sundial stone in the Machu Picchu site.
The people used these two stones to measure
and read the winter sols�ce, which was the
beginning of the new farming season for the
Incas. A�er passing this interes�ng Inca site, we
will reach train tracks which lead to the town of
Aguas Calientes. Here you will have two op�ons:
1) If you are exhausted, you may take the train to
Aguas Calientes ($34.00 extra). 2) If you are s�ll
eager to hike, you may walk from Hidroelectrica
to Aguas Calientes for about 3 hours along the
train track. Next to the tracks, there is a nice path
we will through the warm paradise of the cloud
forest. This is the same trail used by the
American professor Hiram Bingham who
rediscovered Machu Picchu a�er centuries of it
being lost to the outside world!
Note: During the rainy season, the hike up the
Llactapata Trail is not 100% guaranteed due to
safety concerns. When heavy rains are frequent,
this trail becomes very dangerous.
The Day of Incan Ruins and Your First Glance of Machu Picchu Lucmabamba Llactapata Hidroelectrica Aguas Calientes
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner
Accommoda�on: Comfortable Hostel
Difficulty: Challenging
Walking Distance:13.7 miles
Highest Eleva�on: 2700 m / 8858 �
Campsite Eleva�on: 2000 m / 6561 �
DAY4 THE CLASSIC SALKANTAY
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You will have plenty of �me to explore this truly magnificent World Wonder while you enjoy the beau�ful sunrise from this
once-in-a-life�me viewpoint.
You can opt to climb Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu Mountain (if you have pre-booked �ckets) or walk to the Sun Gate.
Archaeological Site
MACHU PICCHUDAY5 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
oday we arrive at the long-awaited finale Tof our trek, one of the New 7 Wonders
of the World and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site – Machu Picchu! We will wake up
early a�er a refreshing night at our hostel to beat
the crowds to the top of Machu Picchu and enjoy
its serenity in the so� morning light. The Machu
Picchu entrance check point is open from 06:00
AM un�l 17:00 PM. We will hike up to
Machupicchu (a bus ride is op�onal for $12.00)
and enter the hidden Royal Citadel of the Incas.
Here we will have a 2-hour guided tour through
this incredible ancient city to visit temples,
terraces, palaces, priest’s houses, the sundial,
the industrial sector, and the farming fields. Be
amazed at the engineering ingenuity of the Incas
which was so far ahead of their �me and s�ll
par�ally a mystery today! Without having
modern tools or even steel and iron to work
with, the people who built this city were genius
in organizing this community in a sustainable and
beau�ful way on the side of a mountain, even
bringing water in canals through its streets for
the people to use. When a Peruvian guide
showed this site to Hiram Bingham, it was almost
unrecognizable, covered in thick vegeta�on and
in a state of disrepair. It has since been cleaned
and restored and is now protected and treasured
by the world at large!
A�er this tour, you are free to climb up to
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (Be
sure to book in advance to get �ckets for these!).
Each mountain takes approximately 3 hours to
hike up and down. Another lower-impact op�on
for which you do not need an extra �cket is to
trek to the Sun Gate, the main entrance from the
Inca Trail (this takes about 2 or 2.5 hours round-
trip). Another op�on is walking to see the Incan
Bridge. You will be able to stay and enjoy this
magical city for more than 7 hours before hiking
back down to Aguas Calientes for the train ride
between 01:37 PM and 06:20 PM (subject to
availability) to Ollantaytambo. A private bus will
pick up our group and drop you off at your hotel
in Cusco at about 20:00 hrs. Rest your feet and
your body now, but we can assure you your heart
will s�ll be soaring for weeks and years to come!
Tour of the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu Machu Picchu
Meals:Breakfast
Touring Level: Easy
Hike Level:Strenuous
Machu Picchu Eleva�on: 2430 m / 7972 �
DAY5 THE CLASSIC SALKANTAY
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INCLUSIONSIncluded / Not Included
WHAT IS INCLUDED?Pre-departure briefing
You will meet your trekking guide and group in our office for an orienta�on before your trek. At this
�me, we will provide you with the duffle bags which will be carried by our horses. The mee�ng will
be at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins.
Experienced Guide
All our guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism of the Na�onal University San
Antonio Abad of Cusco. Our guides are chosen for their professionalism, experience, responsibility,
seriousness, unbridled passion for exploring, and a desire to share in the experience. They’ll make
sure you are safe and happy.
Camping Equipment
Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment (all carried by the horses).
Medical Kit
All Salkantay Trekking guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory
training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face
basic emergencies (al�tude sickness, traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If
necessary, we’ll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a
clinic for treatment.
Customer Service 24/7
We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease of communica�on and prepara�on with
the agency leading up to your trek.
High Quality Service & Safety
Accommoda�on
Personal Accommoda�on in Private Campsites
Like our ancestors, we are very considerate of the Pachamama (Mother Earth). Therefore, our
campsites and lodges are adapted to the environment to avoid genera�ng nega�ve impacts.
Hostel in Aguas Calientes
The last night of this trek is spent in a hostel in Aguas Calientes with a double or triple room, private
bathroom, hot shower, wifi, breakfast, and luggage storage while you visit Machu Picchu.
Sky Camp Andean Huts Jungle Domes
Meals
Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Our chef prepares the best dishes in the middle of the mountain. Our passengers love our food! We
respect all diets(Vegetarian, vegan, or special menus are available at no extra cost ), so let us know if
you have any par�cular restric�ons on your reserva�on form and remind your guide during the
briefing. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addi�on to hot drinks and snacks.
Wake up tea
Every morning at the campsite, you will wake up with a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to
your tent so that you will be warmed from inside out before you start your day.
Tea �me daily
Every a�ernoon before dinner, the cooks will provide popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, teas,
hot water, etc. A�er a long day of hiking, you will not have to wait un�l dinner to relax, warm-up, and
enjoy a bite to eat!
Snacks on the trail daily
Every morning we’ll give you your snack to enjoy it during the walk; our tour leader will provide you
a Cloth bag with local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the
beginning of each day in your cloth bag.
One cloth snack bag per person
To avoid the usage of plas�c bags that contaminate our environment, we will give you a cloth bag for
your snacks.
Products for hygiene
You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to clean your hands.
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Entrance Ticket for Salkantay Trek
Entrance �cket to Machu Picchu Archeological Site.
Permits & Entrance Tickets
Transport
• Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will travel by private
transporta�on to Challacancha, the star�ng point of the trek.
• Day 5: Private transport from Ollantaytambo train sta�on to your hotel in Cusco.
Train Ticket
Day 5: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Cargo Mules
On days 1, 2, and 3, cargo mules carry all the camping equipment and your allowance of personal
baggage (7 kgs/15.4 lbs).
We believe that a�en�on to small details is what sets us apart from other local companies. You’ll
receive a cover to protect your backpack on the road, and a rain poncho.
Satellite phones
Our main priority will always be the tranquillity of our clients. While all of our guides are prepared
for emergencies in the mountains, being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital, or friend helps
you feel more secure. Each Salkantay Trekking guides has a satellite phone that can be used
anywhere on the mountain to call anywhere in the world. You can also use it even if it’s not an
emergency.
EXTRAS included in our service.
Transporta�on & Tickets
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?Rental
All our travellers need a sleeping bag to camp and walking s�cks (with rubber �ps) are op�onal, but
highly recommended. If you do not have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with Salkantay
Trekking:
• Sleeping bag: US $ 25.00
• Walking poles (pair): US $ 25.00
Huayna Picchu
You can climb the famous mountain that’s always seen in the photos, behind the archaeological site
of Machu Picchu. It’s 45 minutes uphill. Going down can be scary if you fear heights. You can take
this excursion once your guided tour to Machu Picchu ends. The addi�onal cost is US $ 30.00. The
permit must be issued at least 1 month in advance due to high demand. To protect your integrity,
there may be changes due to weather condi�ons.
Day 5: Last Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes
Personal clothing and gear
Travel Insurance
Tips for our staff
Tips are usual on any excursion to Machu Picchu. Although we pay good salaries to our en�re team,
something extra is always welcome, especially considering the hard work they do. Typically, group
par�cipants collect their �ps to hand out to the porters and chefs together.
Addi�onal costs or delays out of control of the management
Landscape, bad weather condi�on, i�nerary modifica�on due to a safety concern, illness, change of
government policy, poli�cal instability/strike, etc.
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BEFORE YOU GOIs it for me?
We want to make your trip to Peru as amazing and as easy as possible. On this sec�on you will find
speedy answers to all those ques�ons you had about trekking Salkantay in one place.
Please read carefully the following informa�on – it will help you with any ques�ons you may have
about our services.
Have another ques�on that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line and we will get back to you
asap!
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a great alterna�ve for the Inca Trail trek and be�er suited for
more adventurous trekkers who are able to handle higher al�tude and longer distances. Ascending
to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at 4650 MASL - 15088 FASL is not too strenuous since it is at the
beginning of the trek, neither is it very steep, but it does require stamina and a li�le �me in Cusco to
acclima�ze to the al�tude before beginning the trek.
It is very important to be well acclimated to the al�tude before exer�ng yourself on a trek. We do
recommend that you arrive to Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek starts to help you become
acclima�zed and avoid possible problems with al�tude sickness while on the trek.
If you have already been in another area of Peru at high al�tude before arriving in Cusco, we s�ll
recommend you have a complete day in Cusco to rest, recover from your travel, and enjoy the sights
and sounds of Cusco before depar�ng for the trek.
Here some sugges�ons for ac�vi�es to do in the Cusco vicinity before star�ng your adventure trek:
BEFORE YOU GO
Is it for me?
How many days do I need to acclimate in Cusco before the Trek?
City Tour Sacred Valley Rainbow Mountain
This mee�ng will take place the night before the trek’s departure at 5 PM at our office which is
located at Triunfo Street 392, Office 212 (second floor). We are 1 block from the Main Square (Plaza
de Armas) of Cusco.
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in
Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by
VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To
pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address
of ventas@salkantaytrekking.com
The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes
for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7 kg/15.4 lbs. Our horseman will carry your
duffle bag for you together with the food and camping gear. It is important to be aware that you will
not have access to your items in the duffel bag un�l the end of each day as the horsemen and horses
will always be ahead of the group. During the travel, you need a day backpack big enough to carry
your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc.
Usually, a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient.
Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free
of charge.
The Briefing
What about the balance?
Daffle Bag for Salkantay Trek Classic 5 Days
Can I store my luggage at your office?
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ACCOMMODATIONPrivate & Exclusive Campsites
Our incredible Sky Camp is located in front of the
impressive mountains Humantay and Salkantay.
This campsite allows for the perfect union of sky
and earth. It allows you to sleep calmly under a
deep, blue sky starred with an excep�onal view of
the constella�ons. At the same �me, you can enjoy
all the comforts of a first-class vaca�on home.
PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE CAMPSITES Loca�on: Soraypampa
Al�tude: 3900 mts.
Igloos: 26
Capacity: 2 people per Igloo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Like in the �mes of our ancestors, our commitment
is to our Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus
(Mountains). Our campsite ANDEAN HUTS is adapted
to the natural environment without genera�ng any
audiovisual impact, constructed of the elements,
surrounded by the mountains and rivers, and under
the shine of the stars.
Loca�on: Chaullay
Al�tude: 2900 mts.
Andean Huts: 20
Capacity: 2 people per Igloo
Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
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From the comfort of our domes, you can be in
in�mate contact with the surrounding nature,
hearing the wind or the rain or gazing at the stars
through the central dome from your comfortable
bed. The conceptual design of our domes invites
you to see one of the most beau�ful landscapes
in the world from your window.
Loca�on: Lucmabamba
Al�tude: 2000 mts.
Igloos: 16
Capacity: 2 people per Igloo
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TERMS &CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms and condi�ons set out below in this document are mandatory and binding. They apply to
all reserva�ons and ac�vi�es made through our website, via email or face-to-face. The use of any of
these channels implies the knowledge and acceptance of them.
Acceptance and Knowledge of our Terms and Condi�ons
Modifica�on of the terms of use
Salkantay Trekking reserves the right to make modifica�ons or updates to our terms of use at any
�me. It's the responsibility of the customers to review them.
Reserva�on confirma�on
Once the client sends his reserva�on request, the confirma�on to this will be subject to the payment
support according to the request, detailing all the services included and not included. If no response
from the client is received, the acceptance of our terms and condi�ons will be assumed. In this
sense, Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for any extraordinary situa�on.
Obliga�ons of passengers established according to Policies of SALKANTAY TREKKING.
Respond clearly and precisely to responses and requests, such as forms to be filled out by your
assigned Experience Designer.
Follow the instruc�ons of the team en route.
Compulsory a�endance at the informa�ve mee�ngs, which are held prior to your tour, are essen�al
to begin the experience en route.
Comply with all the obliga�ons set forth in these Terms and Condi�ons.
Payment Policies
We use PayPal so that you can make your deposit, which makes it easier to use a credit card. There's
an 8% fee for using PayPal for interna�onal transfers.
We also use Western Union which have different rates. The amount of the deposit will depend on
the type of i�nerary that the client reserves, as shown below:
Inca Trail: For Inca Trail packages we need a deposit of US $ 350.00 per person. Remember that
these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep�ons.
For the treks: Salkantay, Lares, Huchuy Qosqo, Choquequirao, Inca Jungle, Ancascocha and
Cachicata, and the tours that take more than 3 days, a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person will be
made. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no
excep�ons.
Rainbow Mountain: For Rainbow Mountain packages we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per person.
Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep�ons.
Humantay Lagoon: For the day tour to Humantay Lagoon we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per
person. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no
excep�ons.
Sacred Valley: For Sacred Valley packages we need a deposit of US $ 50.00 per person. Remember
that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep�ons.
City Tour: For the half day tour in Cusco we need a deposit of US $ 25.00 per person. Remember that
these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep�ons.
For groups greater than 08 people we accept bank transfers. If you want more informa�on about
this possibility, send us an email to info@salkantaytrekking.com
Policies for payment methods in person
Cash, Credit Card, Western Union, and PayPal will be accepted for final payments. No passenger can
start their tour un�l payment has been completed.
Cash payments are due the day before your tour and can be made during the pre-briefing. We accept
US dollars and soles (Peruvian currency) for cash payments.
Ripped or torn bills, no ma�er how small, will not be accepted.
PayPal payments are due one week before the tour or trek departure.
If the balance is not paid 2 days before the departure of the trip, the commission will be 10%. And
not 8%
All bank commissions will be covered by the client.
For more informa�on you can contact your assigned Experience Designer.
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Cancella�on Policies
Cancella�on request
The cancella�on request must be made via email by the person who made the reserva�on and paid
the deposit to sales@salkantaytrekking.com
Cancella�on fees:
Cancella�ons made 30 days in advance have no addi�onal charges except for excursions on the Inca Trail.
If the client cancels between 10 and 30 days before their trip, they must pay 50% of the total cost of the
trip.
If the client cancels between 10 and 3 days before their trip, they must pay 80% of the total cost.
If the client cancels 2 days or less before their trip, they must pay 100% of the total cost.
In the rare event that a client decides to leave once the trek has started, no refund will be given. The
client must also pay for the addi�onal expenses incurred by her own decision such as food,
accommoda�on, and transporta�on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par�cipate in the
Machu Picchu tour on the last day if they wish.
If the client is unable to par�cipate in the trek due to illness or physical problems, no refund will be
given. The client must also pay for the addi�onal expenses incurred such as food, accommoda�on, and
transporta�on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par�cipate in the Machu Picchu tour on the
last day if they wish.
In the event that a natural disaster or an act of God prevents a service from being completed, the client
will receive a 50% refund, considering administra�ve expenses.
In the event that a natural disaster or act of God causes the change in the route of the walk, there'll be
no refund.
In considera�on of the last pandemic that was experienced globally, we include that, in case the service
is not performed due to a pandemic or act of God, no refund will be made, but an open �cket will be
given so that you can receive the service on another date subject to availability. For more informa�on,
check the following: Safe Experience Policies and Our Responsibility with Health and Safety.
Failure to appear at the informa�onal mee�ngs will be considered a no show.
Failure to appear on the assigned tour will be considered a no show.
In no case will there be a refund op�on.
There'll be no refund in case of no show.
Permits for the Inca Trail are processed with the name and passport number, in no case may they be
transferable to another person. The change of dates is also not possible once the permit has been
acquired. These are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a Peruvian government
regula�on and not Salkantay Trekking.
In the extreme case that the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, or causes it to escape
our responsibility, Salkantay Trekking will replace your excursion with an alterna�ve route.
If you book the Inca Trail tour with a Student Card. During the walk the original must be carried along
with the passport. The personnel of the Ministry of Culture will prohibit entrance if the student card
is not shown, a situa�on that will escape our responsibili�es.
Inca Trail Tour
Modifica�on policies
To modify the date of the excursion, other than the Inca Trail, there's a fee of US $ 50.00 per person,
if the modifica�on occurs more than 30 days in advance.
If the modifica�on occurs between 21 and 30 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 75.00 per
person.
If the modifica�on occurs between 10 and 20 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 100.00 per
person.
For modifica�ons made with less than 10 days in advance, different rates will be applied that will be
calculated at the �me of making the change, according to availability and date.
Modifica�ons must be made for another group excursion with a minimum of 2 people. If a single
traveler needs to change dates and there's no op�on on the required date, the change will not be
possible.
Travel insurance
We recommend travel insurance for all our clients.
Coverage must include lost luggage, accidents, emergency air rescue, and trip cancella�on. The trip
cancella�on insurance must reimburse non-recoverable air or land expenses if you cancel your trip
due to a personal or family illness, as well as cover the expenses of medical evacua�on if the
situa�on requires it.
In the event of illness or injury in one of our circuits, we are trained to provide emergency first aid
and organize transporta�on to a suitable medical facility. However, we are not responsible for the
cost of transporta�on services or medical care.
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About the PASSPORT IN MACHU PICCHU, HUAYNA PICCHU, AND INCA TRAIL
Once the tour reserva�on is confirmed, we will send the informa�on immediately to the Inca Trail
reserva�on office and the LLaqta Machu Picchu reserva�on office so that the permits are issued and
we guarantee the tour.
The original passport must be carried for all services. Photocopies will not be accepted.
The informa�on that we will send to the reserva�on office of the Llaqta Machu Picchu includes full
name, passport number, na�onality, gender, and age. This informa�on cannot be modified.
The only excep�on is in the case of passport numbers that could be changed due to renewal.
To renew passport it is suggested to also carry the old one.
If the passport number changes between the reserva�on and the start of the tour, both the old and
new passports must be carried.
If the passport informa�on does not match the informa�on provided to us above, you will not be
able to start the tour.
If the client does not report the existence of a new passport upon arriving in Cusco, it will not be the
responsibility of Salkantay Trekking. Therefore:
Salkantay Trekking should be informed of any medical problems or allergies that you may have. Good
physical health is essen�al. Otherwise, the client should consult a doctor. If you are over 70 years
old, you must present a valid medical cer�ficate that a�ests to your health in condi�ons of being
able to travel.
Policies for adventure travel
It will be the complete responsibility of the client to assume the addi�onal expenses that are
generated such as transporta�on, food, lodging, and other expenses when returning to the city
of Cusco, or to the place of origin of the Tour.
In none of the cases men�oned, Salkantay Trekking will assume any responsibility for
reimbursement or modifica�on of the tour, considering that everything is organized and subject
to government policies.
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Force Majeure or Causes of God
This includes any event that is outside the scope of Salkantay Trekking, such as threat of war,
pandemic such as the Coronavirus, riots, civil strikes, terrorist ac�vi�es, industrial disputes, diseases,
natural disasters, adverse weather condi�ons, fires, or the like. In any of these cases, Salkantay
Trekking will limit itself to the use of responsibili�es and will not assume what does not correspond.
Risks
By booking any of our adventure trips (Salkantay, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lares, Ausangate,
Choquequirao, Rainbow Mountain, and more) the client assumes the risks associated with personal
accidents, medical emergencies, problems with air travel, etc. Before any of these disagreements
Salkantay Trekking is not responsible.
The guide must be informed if you want to leave the group or the camping area to go hiking or
sightseeing on your own. If you have any problems during the tour, you must no�fy the guide
immediately.
All balances must be paid by cash, credit card, or PayPal.
To receive a discount for being a student, the valid student card must be sent to Salkantay Trekking at
the �me of booking. This document must have a name, photo and valid expira�on date. No card
without expira�on date will be accepted. You must carry the original student card for the excursion.
Remember that you will not be allowed to go through the checkpoint without the original card.
At the entrance control point to the Inca Trail, you will be asked to show the original passport (not a
copy) with which the reserva�on was made. If the reserva�on was made with an expired passport
that was later renewed, both must be carried, in this way the iden�fica�on will not be rejected.
Cancella�on Policies Adventure Travel
The deposit is 100% NON-refundable (CHECK CANCELLATION POLICIES)
Permits for the Inca Trail are issued with a name and cannot be transferred to anyone under any
circumstances. Changing dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. The permits
are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a regula�on of the Government of Peru
and not of Salkantay Trekking.
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All adventure treks include transporta�on to Cusco. The return train will depend on availability.
If the walk cannot con�nue, due to illness or injury, one of our representa�ves will accompany the
affected person to a place where they can receive immediate assistance. Air transport by helicopter
and medical assistance are the responsibility of the trekker. If you cannot complete the walk, you can
join the group for the visit to Machu Picchu, only if you wish.
Salkantay Trekking will take all possible precau�ons to avoid accidents, illnesses and loss of personal
property. For this reason, it only hires trained and qualified personnel.
Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for unfavorable weather condi�ons, natural catastrophes,
pandemics, strikes, accidents, illnesses, injuries, loss of personal items, etc. It is the client's
responsibility to carry insurance that covers this type of event. We reserve the right to modify or
cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen condi�ons men�oned above.
In extreme cases when the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, Salkantay Trekking may
replace the excursion with an alterna�ve excursion subject to availability.
Right to use images
The client accepts and grants Salkantay Trekking the right to use images, photos, and videos during
the par�cipa�on in any of our packages for any type of adver�sing, at no cost.
W W W . S A L K A N T A Y T R E K K I N G . C O M
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+51 958191179
[Opening hours – 9 am to 8 pm]
Phone: +51 958191179
Email: sales@salkantaytrekking.com
Skype: salkantay.trekking
Mailing Address: Triunfo Street 392, office
212, 2nd floor - Main Square of Cusco
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