5 Day Trekking Salkantay Snow Peak Route to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Description
Wlalk through imposing glaciers, lush tropical valleys and high mountain jungle terrain, taking in spectacular views of the natural landscape at every turn. You’ll camp under the gaze of Salkantay Mountain, climb to Huayracpampa Pass, hike past stunning waterfalls on the way to Llucmabamba and board the train for Aguas Calientes before touring Machu Picchu!
Included
*3 nights accommodation
*Breakfast
*Lunch
*Dinner
*Hotel pickup & drop-off.Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted.
*Professional bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
*Assistant guide for every nine clients.
*Transfer Cusco – Soraypampa.
*Warm meals during the trip: 03 breakfasts, 04 lunches, 03 dinners, 03 teas, 04 snacks.
*Bipersonal tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, cooks and kitchen personnel, tables, benches.
*Sleeping bag
*Hot water in lavatories, for personal hygiene
*Cook and assistant cook.
*Horses to carry personal luggage (10 kg)
*Shortwave radios.
*First-aid kit,
*Oxygen
*Mattress air thermarest
*Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
*Train from Hydroelectric Station – Aguas Calientes Station.
*Bus up / down the citadel
*Return to Cusco:
*Train from Aguas Calientes Station to Ollantaytambo Station /
*Ollantayatmbo Station – Hotel in Cusco (by bus)
Excluded
*Gratuities
*Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
*Walking sticks (available for rent)
*Dinner (4thday)
*Breakfast and lunch (5thday)
*Extra services not mentioned in the itinerary
*Tips and extra expenses.
Know before you go
*Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco).
*A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
*Sun block.
*Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
*Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp.
*Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
*Flashlight/headlamp and batteries.
*Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions).
*Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold.
*After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body.
*Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
*Handkerchiefs.
*Toilet paper.
*Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
*Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended.
*Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Small towel
*Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
*Medicines for personal use.