Salkantay-Santa Teresa-Machu Picchu 5 day trek 'From snow to jungles!'

Trek Salkantay Trail to Machupicchu 5D/4N Cusco Peru
Itinerary

Day 1

We will pick up early morning from your hotel, you will drive by bus to mollepata town the beginning of the trip. along the way we will visit the first Inca site killarumiyoq after that we will drive to the next inca site tarawasi, and we will go to mollepata there we will pick up the horses and the horse man this day we will go to soraypampa camp site Camp (L/D).

Day 2

After breakfast we will start to ascend to salkantay pass .there you will make offering to the Andean gods like to salkantay snow capped mountain. The views will be will be spectaculars, unique at this pass you will move from the dry ecology6 to the forest. The way will be down hill hike to chaullay camp site Camp (B/L/D).

Day 3

After breakfast we entered to the valley of sawayaco along the way we will pass by different local communities, the way will go by river side on our way we will find beautiful waterfall and we will arrive to the land of the passion fruit after to taste the passion fruit we will arrive to sawayaco or la playa camp site Camp (B/L/D).

Day 4

The day start by looking coffee beam plant a banana trees and we will start to ascend to the next pass, this pass will be amazing, jungle Humid, hire our hike will be down hill hike. a long the way w e will arrive to patallacta Inca site and the spectacular view to the forgotten city of Machupicchu few more steps down hill you will see it the Urubamba river and Urubamba canyon. You will appreciate the big waterfall from the hydroelectric plant. In this town we will take the local train to Machupicchu down town Camp (B/L/D).

Day 5

After breakfast we will take the bus to Machupicchu Inca citadel, your guide will explain you the history and the myths that surround this archaeological wonder , you will have tour then free time and of course your guide will gift you deferent options . In the afternoon we will take the train for4m Machupicchu down town back Cusco.
Salkantay-Santa Teresa-Machu Picchu 5 day trek 'From snow to jungles!'
Salkantay-Santa Teresa to Machu Picchu (5 days)
Salkantay - Santa Teresa - Machu Picchu Trek (5 days) (Alternative Inca Trail)
Distance: 50km
Duration: 5 days
When to go: Best from April to December although can be done year round.
Altitude: 2400m to 4600m
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
The mountains of the Cordillera Vilcabamba rise to form a ragged chain between the regions' two great rivers; the Urubamba and the Apurimac. Along the cordillera's northern side, massive snow peaks collide with lush tropical rain forests. Located northwest of Cusco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera's tallest peak, is at the eastern end of the chain and rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The name Salkantay means 'Savage Mountain' which may refer to the swirling clouds that rise up from the jungle lowlands and engulf the peak.
The Salkantay - Santa Teresa - Machu Picchu is often referred to as the "alternative Inca Trail". In recent years it has become popular due to restrictions and price increases on the Classic 4 day Inca Trail. Trek permits are not required for this alternative route so reservations can easily be made upon arrival in Cusco even as late as just one day before departure! More adventurous independent trekkers can do this trek without either a guide or using the services of a trekking agency but a guided tour is recommended. Although many guide books and travel agencies often describe this route as "the-road-less-travelled" or a great trek to "get away from the crowds" this can be misleading. There is currently no control over the maximum number of trekkers so during the peak season (June - September) there can sometimes be more trekkers than the Classic Inca Trail and each year it is becoming more popular especially with Latin American visitors.
Trek Dificulty level:
If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)
Includes:
• Round trip transfer airport hotel airport
• Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
• Collection from hotel
• Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollanta)**
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• *4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Cook
• 2-people tents
• Sleeping mattresses
• Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 08 kilos of tourist’s belongings)
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Extra oxygen
• First Aid kit
• *Vegetarian/special diet options available

**Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 13:37pm and being the 9:20pm the last train. Incas Journey Adventure will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).
Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail timestable and availability.If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Visatadome (larger windows than the backpaker cerrojo train) for an increased price.
What you need to take:
• Original passport and Student card
• Insurance card is esential
• Sleeping bag (not included)
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun protection cream
• Insect Repellent
• Water
• Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries
Optional items to take:
• Shorts
• Walking stick
• Plasters and bandages
• Sandals
• Extra money
• Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa teresa or/and in Aguas Calientes town -not included in price-
Optional services (not included):
• Hire of sleeping bag – 5 season ($20)
• Walking sticks ($10)
• Day packs ($10)
• Single suplement $25


Salkantay-toMachu Picchu 'From snow to jungles 2 up to 16 people shared service
prices
5 Day/4 Night $ 470.00 usd
Prices For a Person in US Dollars

(Includes horses and porters to carry your personal belongings - up to to 10 kilos).
Price already INCLUDES up to 8 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules, also INCLUDES a horse for emergencies if you are too tired or not feeling well