T H E S H O R T SALKANTAY TREK...The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in Cusco and it is undoubtedly the best alternave route to experience the original

T H E S H O R T

SALKANTAY TREKT O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 D A Y S | 3 N I G H T S

This shorter alterna�ve to the Salkantay Classic is sure to ‘peak’ your interest as you walk between the towering peaks

of Humantay and Salkantay mountain as you make your way to Machu Picchu. This is truly the experience of a

life�me! Did you know that the Salkantay Trek is listed as one of the 25 best treks in the world by Na�onal Geographic

Adventure Travel Magazine? Join us, and discover what it means to walk the sacred paths of the Inca.

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in Cusco and it is undoubtedly the best

alterna�ve route to experience the original Inca paths. This trek takes you through many different types of

landscapes. You will have the best opportunity to see the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains,

down to the tropical forests and finally even venture into the dense jungle. If you are thinking to do a hiking trip to

Machu Picchu and you want to be off the beaten path, close to the Andean communi�es and appreciate the beau�ful

and diverse nature of Peru, the Salkantay Trek is highly recommended.

DESCRIPTION

HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO ACCOMMODATION TERMS & CONDITIONS

DAY

1

Cusco

Mollepata

Challacancha

Humantay Lake

Soraypampa

DAY

2

Soraypampa

Salkantay Pass

Huayracmachay

Chaullay

DAY

3

Chaullay

Collpapampa

La Playa

Hidroelectrica

Aguas Calientes

DAY

4

Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu

DAYBYDAY

Hike to the Jewel in the Mountains The Stunning Salkantay Pass and Descent to the Jungle

The Adventure Con�nues to Aguas Calientes Tour of the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu



FULL ITINERARYSalkantay Trek Short 4 Days

Today’s Highlights: Walk from Challacancha to Soraypampa with very few tourists. Relish in an a�ernoon visit to the absolutely

whimsical 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 glass-topped Sky Camp, and stargaze from your bed in our exclusive campsite!

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 approx 04:00

AM. We will drive for around 4

hours, crossing Anta and Mollepata and ending

up at Challancha. Through the windows of the

bus you can clearly see the white, snowcapped

mountains of Apus Salkantay and Humantay: two

colossal gods of the Incas. You will also see

spectacular scenery of high peaks and low valleys

in a colorful and contras�ng panorama filling

every direc�on you turn your eyes! A�er the first

two hours of driving, we will stop quickly in

Mollepata to take advantage of the toilet

facili�es, souvenir shops, and an op�onal, short

breakfast. We will then con�nue to Challacancha,

the star�ng point for our trek. We will meet our

support staff, and they will organize all of the

equipment and cargo mules. Around 09:30 AM,

we will begin trekking to Soraypampa (3850

MASL – 12631 FASL), the first campsite on our

journey.

The first sec�on of the path takes us over a few

deep valleys along the side of a mountain. At

some parts of the trail, an old aqueduct can s�ll

be seen which s�ll supplies water to farmers in

the lower valleys. We will travel 7 km (4.35 miles)

in 3 hours to Soraypampa where we will have our

lunch at the base camp of Salkantay. A�er lunch

and a short rest, we hike up to the unforge�able

Humantay Lake (4200 MASL – 13779 �). This is a

5 km (3.1miles) round-trip which we will walk in

a total of 3 hours. This place one of the most

beau�ful sights in all the Andes with

unbelievable blue-green water reflec�ng the

mountain glaciers of Apu Humantay. It seems like

something out of a dream or fairy tale! Back at

our 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 (our camp) is located in the middle

of the glacier valleys, the sky is so immensely

clear at night that you can truly appreciate the

stars, constella�ons, and even comets shoo�ng

across the pitch blackness, uninterrupted by the

hustle, bustle, or lights of the city. Take a

moment this night to re-center your spirit and

consider all the deep things of life in the

profound silence and tranquility of Soraypampa!

Hike to the Jewel in the Mountains Cusco Mollepata Challacancha Soraypampa Humantay Lake

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 THE SHORT SALKANTAY

T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 DAYS3 N I G H T S


Today’s Highlights: Hike along the winding Salkantay trail with the mountain’s tallest peak in front of your eyes all morning!

Challenge yourself as we make our way up some steep slopes while looking out on the valley far below un�l we reach the base

of Apu Salkantay. Around midday, you will be standing in the middle of the Andes mountain range! In the a�ernoon, we make

our way into the incredible cloud forest and tropical jungle around Chaullay. This is your most challenging day but also your

most rewarding!

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







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!

Experience

NATUREDAY3 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 take local

transporta�on to the Hidroelectrica train sta�on.

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. There is a

nice path next to the tracks 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!

Once in Aguas Calientes, you can rest a bit before

dinner or walk around this alluring place that has

the feel of a California Gold Rush town. There are

no cars in Aguas Calientes, so it is an especially

peaceful place to be. At 7:00 PM, we will have

dinner at a local restaurant. All the expenses in

Aguas Calientes are covered by the company,

including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the

overnight stay at our hostel. In your luxury room,

you will have a private bathroom, hot shower,

wifi, breakfast in the morning, and luggage

storage while you visit Machu Picchu.

The Adventure Con�nues to Aguas Calientes Chaullay Collpapampa La Playa Hidroelectrica Aguas Calinetes

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,

Dinner

Accommoda�on: Hostel

Difficulty:Easy







Today’s Highlights: Your excitement for our rendezvous at Machu Picchu will rise as we are hiking early in the morning

through the forest to reach the site before most other tourists – even the Inca Trail trekkers!! 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. Your

group will learn about this mys�cal place in a two-hour guided tour of the ruins. A�erwards, you can opt to climb Huayna

Picchu or Machupicchu Mountain (if you have pre-booked �ckets) or walk to the Sun Gate (without extra �ckets).

Archaeological Site

MACHU PICCHUDAY4 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 �




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

Meals

Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 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.


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 4: Private transport from Ollantaytambo train sta�on to your hotel in Cusco.

Train Ticket

Day 4: 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


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 $ 20.00

• Walking poles (pair): US $ 20.00

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 4: 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.


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 [email protected]

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 Short 4 Days

Can I store my luggage at your office?


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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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 [email protected]

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.


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 [email protected]

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.


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.


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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Mailing Address: Triunfo Street 392, office

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