
SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N
The Salkantay (6,264 m/20,551 ft) is the most representative mountain of the Incan civilization, situated in the mountain range of Vilcabamba. This trek shows spectacular views of snow- capped mountains, glaciers, turquoise lagoons, Andean plateaus, waterfalls and high jungle and even an original Inca trail to Llactapata ruin from where you will have distant view of Mchupicchu. The daylight in this region is particularly beautiful and offers a wonderful view of the diverse landscape and the tropical forest. During this beautiful hike you will also have the opportunity to visit local farmers and know and understand a little about their local life, customs and traditions. Therefore, this trekking option perfectly combines cultural and natural beauty. and this spectacular trek gives you the opportunity to end in the amazing and mystical site of Machupicchu.
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeAdventure, Discovery
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Activity Level Moderate
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Group Size Small Group
The Salkantay (6,264 m/20,551 ft) is the most representative mountain of the Incan civilization, situated in the mountain range of Vilcabamba. This trek shows spectacular views of snow- capped mountains, glaciers, turquoise lagoons, Andean plateaus, waterfalls and high jungle and even an original Inca trail to Llactapata ruin from where you will have distant view of Mchupicchu. The daylight in this region is particularly beautiful and offers a wonderful view of the diverse landscape and the tropical forest. During this beautiful hike you will also have the opportunity to visit local farmers and know and understand a little about their local life, customs and traditions. Therefore, this trekking option perfectly combines cultural and natural beauty. and this spectacular trek gives you the opportunity to end in the amazing and mystical site of Machupicchu.
- Difficulty: Moderate/ Challenge
- Group size: 2-10 persons
- Season: March- November
- Price: $ 450 per person
- -Professional bilingual tour guide
- -High quality camping equipment
- -Cook and assistant
- -Meals during the excursion
- -Private transport fromCusco to Challacancha
- -Horseman and mules for up to 7kg of a customer’s personal equipment.
- -Emergency horse
- -First-aid kit and oxygen bottle
- -Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- -Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- -Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- -Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Piccu (round trip)
What do you need to take
- -Original passport
- -Sleeping bag
- -Rain jacket
- -Warm clothes
- -Trekking shoes
- -Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts
- -Bathing suit, sandals and towel for the hot springs
- -Sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle
- -Extra Peruvian money in soles
- -Lunch on the last day
- -Snacks
- -Sleeping bags
- -Entrance fee to the hotspring
- -Gratuities
Peru Sensations is a local travel agency based in Cusco, Peru, founded by two local tour guides (Jaime and Elias), together with over 30 years of experiences. We offer personalized and high quality one-stop shop service focusing on treks and adventure tours from Inka trail to Amazon jungle. The company is established with clear visions – to support the sustainability of local communities and the preservation of the nature.