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Salkantay 5-day guided hike to Machu Picchu
The Salkantay trek is an amazing and different way to get to Machu Picchu. If you enjoy wilderness and nature, join Juventino, a local IFMGA mountain guide in this 5-day hiking adventure.
Description
There is no one in this world who has not heard of Machu Picchu at least once. However, few people know they can reach there by an alternative trail.
That’s why I come to invite you to enjoy with me the Salkantay trek. It’s a really amazing and wild trek far from the crowds that leads us to the foot of the ruins of Machu Picchu.
The Salkantay trail runs beneath the Salkantay mountain. With its 6271 meters of altitude, it is one of the highest peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Furthermore, it is really special since it is considered a sacred trail as well as the famous Inca Trail. It was recently included among the 25 best treks in the world by the National Geographic.
As for the itinerary, the first days will be dedicated to pass through a high puna landscape. On our fourth day, we will start descending into the forest to finally reach Aguas Calientes, the village of Machu Picchu.
The perfect season to do the Salkantay trek without rains is from May to December. I can lead groups between 6 and 15 participants. All members must have a good fitness level since we have to walk several hours per day.
So, if you want to discover Machu Picchu in a different way, don’t miss the chance! Contact me as soon as you can so we can discuss and plan this amazing 5-day hike through the Salkantay mountain.
Details
More info Not included in the price: - Rental of sleeping bags, walking sticks or any other camping element. They can be rented in the city (Sleeping Bag: USD 25 / Inflatable Air Matt: USD 20 / Pair of walking sticks: USD 20); - Entrance fee to Huaynapicchu; - Travel insurance - Flights |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa (Humantay Lake)
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Chaullay
Day 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba
Day 4: Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
Day 5: The Most Important Day - Machu Picchu!
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Peru.
He was born in 1960 in Huaraz / Peru. With his 15th Age he learned the world of trekking and mountaineering know by he accompanied his father on trips with his clients.
To this day he is still working as a mountain guide and tour operator. For many years he was able to acquire a lot of knowledge about the mountains, making it one of the most experienced certified mountain guides.
He runs a family travel agency based in Huaraz, which was founded by his father, and is now managed by Juventino and his son, Eric.
What people are saying about this trip
Koseth Saenz
5.00
May 2020
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 1609 each |
Group of 2 | USD 805 each |
Group of 3 | USD 805 each |
Group of 4 | USD 722 each |
Group of 5 | USD 722 each |
Group of 6 | USD 671 each |
Group of 7 | USD 671 each |
Group of 8 | USD 568 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Accommodation
- Transport during the trip
- Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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He was very kind, patient and helped me to reach my goal the citadel of Machupicchu. One day I wanted to quit but he encouraged me to continue and waited for my step.