Forget the Inca Trail and hike to Machu Picchu along the higher, more beautiful and less touristy Salkantay Trail! Discover a different side of the great Andes mountain range and get the most amazing views of the mountains by taking this alternative route to Machu Picchu. Inclusions: Professional bilingual guide, Cuzco hotel pick-up, Machu Picchu entrance Fee
Today we will gather in Cuzco, CUS, Peru. After making their way to the Milhouse Backpackers & Hotel and checking in, guests may spend the day however they choose. There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing today (please see in Stop Note).
Standard Hotel: Dorm, Single, Double Accommodation
Day 2 Cuzco - Mollepata - Sayallapata (142 km)
In the very early morning, we will be bussed to Mollepata, CUS for breakfast. After making final preparations and double checking our equipment, we will make the 4-hour hike us to Sayllapata, where we will get to view Salkantay. We will then begin the climb to our first campsite, Soraypampa, the harshest we will experience. We will spend the night there.
Standard Hotel: Single travelers will share a tent with 1 other traveler, couples will have a tent to themselves
Lunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 3 Sayallapata - Challhuay - Colcapampa (102 km)
We will have breakfast at around 6:00 am and begin our 4-hour walk to the highest pass on this trek (4,650m) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Humantay on the left. (Optional horse rental available to reach high pass for approx. 100 - 120 soles). From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible with a possibility of snow here. After a 2-hour downhill hike, a well-deserved lunch will be served at Huayracpampa, followed by another 3-hour trek to our campsite at Challhuay or Colcapampa as we near the beginning of the high jungle region at 2,900 meters.
Standard Hotel: Single travelers will share a tent with 1 other traveler, couples will have a tent to themselves
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 4 Colcapampa - Santa Teresa (20 km)
After breakfast at 6:30 am, we will make our way across the Urubamba River. We will have lunch in the village of La Playa and spend some time in Santa Teresa. Guests will have the chance to visit the Cocalmayo Hot Springs at their own expense.
Standard Hotel: Single travelers will share a tent with 1 other traveler, couples will have a tent to themselves
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 5 Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes (12 km)
After having breakfast at 8:00 am, our last day on the trail will take us from Santa Teresa along a relaxing path for 3 hours to reach the hydroelectric station where a box lunch will be served. From here Aguas Calientes is another 3 hour slight uphill walk where we will finally have time to relax, recharge our batteries and get ready for our visit to Machu Picchu. Dinner at a local traditional restaurant.
Standard Hotel: Single travelers will share a room with 1 other traveler, couples will have a private room
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 6 Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cuzco (76 km)
From Aguas Calientes, we will catch a dawn bus to Machu Picchu. After a two-hour guided tour of the ruins, guests will have time to explore at their leisure. There is an optional climb of the Huayna Picchu Peak for those who wish to push themselves even further. In the afternoon we will travel by train to Ollantaytambo, CUS and from there return to Cuzco by bus.
The famous citadel of the Inca sits atop a scraggy mountain peak overlooking the valley that was sacred to those people. These ruins feature many temples and the famous terraced-gardens the Inca developed for agriculture in the Andes.
This small town north of Cuzco is built around an archaeological site. At the height off the Inca Empire, Ollantaytambo was the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. It is one of the starting points of the Inca Trail.
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm depending on your trek. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK-IN:
Please make sure to check-in with your passport before your pre-departure briefing. We encourage our travellers to check-in at our offices a couple of hours before or any day prior to the briefing , that way we can give everybody personal attention and information regarding booking extras, rental equipment or questions in general.
Time schedule for meetings will be:
- Inca Trail and Lares 6pm
- Salkantay, Inca Quarry, Machu Picchu Jungle, Ausangate, Choquequirao 7pm
- Inca Trail Express, Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu by Train, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Full Day 5pm
On Day 2, You will be picked up between 5:00 - 6:00 am.
Camping equipment during trek includes basic sleeping pad, 4-man tent for 2 people, first aid kit, and emergency oxygen bottle
Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. This includes 2.5 kilos for sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.
Professional bilingual guide
Cuzco hotel pick-up
Transportation during the trip
Machu Picchu entrance Fee
Exclusions
Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Hot Springs Santa Teresa (20 soles)
Bus transfer from Santa Teresa to the Hydroelectric Station (10 soles)
Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (30 USD)
achu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
Airport Pick-Up/Drop-Off (please make your own way)
Sleeping Bag
Meals not specified above
Bottled Water
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.)
Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
Assistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Parking Information
Additional Notes
Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Spanish). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.
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Confirmation
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Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of
booking by email. Within 36 hours of submitting your reservation you will
receive a confirmation email confirming the booking status.
Redemption
Complete operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your e-ticket. You must print and bring e-ticket(s) on your trip, as they serve as proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
Booking changes: A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply.
Cancellations and Cancellation Fees: Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
Itinerary Variations: We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation: We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations
Customer reviews(1)
I recommend this tour!
Posted by: Leshawn on 2018-10-06
We recommend this tour. It was well organised and enjoyable - the staff set such a wonderful mood for the whole trek. If you are not very familiar with the region, it is a good idea to join a group tour.
I recommend this tour!
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Standard Hotel: Dorm, Single, Double Accommodation
