SALKANTAY 4 DAYS

What includes:

  • Transfers

  • Bus Cusco - Soraypampa.

  • Professional tour guide. Spanish English

  • mule drivers

  • mules to transport the equipment (tents, mats, chairs and table) and your luggage.

  • 1 duffel bag: you can put your personal luggage, up to 7 kg (15.4 lbs),

  • A cook during the walk.

  • Excursions detailed in the program.

  • All income.

  • Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • vegetarian, vegan or special menus available at no additional cost.

  • wake up tea

  • Accommodation as indicated in the program.

  • first aid kit, including an emergency oxygen bottle

  • Bus Aguas Calientes- Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes.

  • Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.

  • Transportation Ollantaytambo - hotel.

What does not include:

  • Day 1: breakfast.

  • Last day: lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes.

  • Travel by train from the Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes.

  • Entrance to the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes: 6 USD per person.

  • Sleeping bag Canes

  • Personal clothing and equipment

  • Travel insurance.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • You must bring your original passport (International Student Card (ISIC) if applicable)

  • Boots/walking shoes

  • Waterproof jacket / rain jacket

  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves

  • Tshirts

  • comfortable pants

  • Sun hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 is recommended)

  • Reusable plastic or metal water container or camel bags

  • Insect repellent

  • Toiletries

  • personal medication

  • Camera and camcorder

Additional Information:

On the first day the distance to walk is:

  • Total distance: 22 km (13.7 miles)

  • Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours

  • Maximum altitude: 4650 meters above sea level. (15255 cakes)

  • Initial height: 3800 meters above sea level. (12467 cakes)

  • Final height: 2750 meters above sea level. (9022 cakes)

  • Very difficult day.

On the second day the distance to walk is:

  • Total distance: 18 km (11.2 miles)

  • Estimated walking time: 5 to 6 hours

  • Maximum altitude: 2750 meters above sea level. (9022 cakes)

  • Initial height: 2750 meters above sea level. (9022 cakes)

  • Final height: 2400 meters above sea level. (7874 cakes)

  • Easy day hike.

On the third day the distance to walk is:

  • Total distance: 26 km (16.1 miles)

  • Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours

  • Maximum altitude: 2750 meters above sea level. (9022 cakes)

  • Initial height: 2750 meters above sea level. (9022 cakes)

  • Final height: 1600 meters above sea level. (5249 cakes)

  • Easy day hike.

On the fourth day the distance to walk is:

  • Total distance: 18 km (11.2 miles)

  • Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours.

  • Maximum altitude: 2,700 meters above sea level. (8,829 cakes)

  • Initial height: 2450 meters above sea level. (8038 cakes)

  • Final height: 2000 meters above sea level. (6561 cakes)

  • Regular effort day on the hike.