Duration:
5 Days 4 Nights
Difficulty:
Advanced
Altitude:
4600 masl
Tour Type:
Hiking
Max. people:
06 Min - 15 Max
Price per person in group service
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days, this impressive trekking passes under the magnificent Salkantay Mountain, so we recommend you to enjoy this great experience with us.
Our five-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is perfect for adventurers looking to experience visiting beautiful ever-changing landscapes of Peru. Day by day you will travel through ecosystems: from magical landscapes and snowy mountains to a tropical paradise. Along the way, you will see a wide variety of wildlife, medicinal plants, and a variety of flower varieties. Witness, with your own eyes, a living and ancient culture, in remote villages rarely visited by foreigners. We are hiking through the Cordillera Vilcabamba. This is an impressive mountain range that spreads for more than 260 km.
The snowy Salkantay rises to 6271 meters (20574 fasl) high. The prominent Salkantay peak is located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco, in south-central Peru. It is considered a Sacred Mountain by many locals and has been climbed by professional mountaineers since 1952.
Due to its high altitude 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 acclimatized to the altitude. The highest point to be reached on the hike is (4,650 masl – 15092 FASL). We recommend at least two days of acclimatization before your trip. This is an ideal time to visit the city of Cusco, its nearby Inca ruins, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
This legendary hike has been voted one of the 25 best in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel magazine. It is an easily accessible hike for everyone, with no limitations or necessary permits (at least for now).
The Salkantay Trek is an ancient and secluded trail located in the same area as the Inca Trail, where huge frost-covered mountains infringe upon the abundant rainforest. It is one of the most interesting and important alternatives of the Inca Trail due to its wide diversity of flora, various ecosystems, remote Andean villages, view of the Salkantay snow-capped mountain, as well as the LLactapata site located on top of a mountain, just behind Machu Pichu mountain.
Cusco has an airport for local or national flights. In order to get to Cusco, all travelers must disembark in Lima and go through migration, even if their flight to Cusco is on the same day and with the same airline.
The best travel option to Cusco is by air. Currently, there are several airlines that provide the Lima-Cusco air transportation service, among which we can mention: LATAM, VIVA AIR, SKY AIRLINE, and STAR PERU. Of all of them, LATAM is the most recommended, due to the variety of schedules it handles.
The land travel option is also a good option, but you always have to look for the best options that offer adequate comfort for the trip. The trip by bus is 22 hours. If your trip is from Puno or Arequipa, you can take this option since the trip is usually cheaper and it is only about 12 hours of travel.
That is why people who travel at a lower level suffer from altitude sickness, “Soroche”. This is because at higher altitudes, less oxygen is contained than those who are at sea level, so the body works harder to get the oxygen it needs. That is why for long walks it is recommended to stay at least two days in Cusco.
Symptoms of altitude sickness are headache, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, sleep problems, loss of appetite, trouble breathing. Most of the time, the symptoms will be mild, but if they get worse, consult a doctor or contact our offices.
Coca tea is a recommended infusion for this disease, so within the accommodation it is always offered to counteract altitude sickness.
You must remember that you come to enjoy a trip through wonderful trails with people who will always be willing to help you, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
One of the big questions is how the weather is in Cusco. It is easy to get this information on the internet, but you also have to take into account that each season and during these times the climates are changing. The dry season in Cusco is from April to October, but there will always be a sudden rain with lightning and thunder.
It is always advisable to have the appropriate rain gear, such as rain ponchos or waterproof jackets, waterproof gloves, and suitable shoes that do not slip in the rain.
Firt Aid.
Each member of the Andino Tours Peru staff has received first aid training from a specialist doctor. Every year we carry out this mandatory training, and on each of our excursions you will have a first-aid kit for basic medical problems (Traveler’s Diarrhea, scrapes, cuts, etc.) and, in fact, oxygen should not be lacking.
To protect your trip, the purchase of travel insurance is recommended. Having insurance before the trip is highly recommended. I have agreements with companies that provide this service that will make your trip more pleasant and peaceful in Peru.
For all our excursions, we have biodegradable soap, and all our garbage is returned to Cusco. Our staff is trained to take care of the environment. We use environmentally friendly chemical portable toilets.
We launched a program where for each traveler who reserves with us, we donate 10 trees that will be delivered to the communities of Mikaypata, Ninamarca, Huatoqto, and others, committing them to caring for the environment.
The Salkantay trek is one of the many treks found in the Cusco region of Peru. At about 75 km (46 miles) long and about 4600 m. in altitude, it is considered a difficult route compared to other trekking options in the region. A typical Salkantay trek starts in Cusco, where you will be picked up at your hotel and head to Mollepata or Soraypampa. The great attraction of the Salkantay Trek is that you can see not only Machu Picchu but also Llaqtapata, pronounced “Yahtapata”, is an archaeological site about 5 km from Machu Picchu. During Inca times, it is believed to have been the last plaza on the road to Machu Picchu.
The pass or Salkantay pass is the biggest obstacle during the Salkantay trek days. The pass is 4,600 meters (15,100 feet) above sea level. A typical Salkantay trek 5 days, will cross the pass on the second day. It is important to do everything calmly if you are prone to altitude sickness, you may encounter it at the Salkantay pass. Luckily, after crossing it, it descends again quickly. This should help with acclimatization and eliminate the worst symptoms of altitude sickness.
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