Difficulty:
Moderate/Difficult
Duration:
7d/6n
Highlights:
- Enjoy the off-the-beaten-path Salkantay Trek before meeting up with the famous Inca Trail
- Visit 6 Incan archeological sites in 7 days
- Look down from Warmiwañusca (Dead Woman Pass), located at 17779F/4200M
- Visit Machu Picchu twice and take a guided tour, climb Wayna Picchu
Included:
- Pre-departure briefing with our crew
- Private bus to starting point of Cruzpata
- Permit to the Inca Trail
- Entrance fee for Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary
- Our experienced bilingual trekking guides
- Oxygen assistance and first aid kit en route
- 2 person per tent
- Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress (Pillows by request)
- Dining tent with camping tables, stools and gas lamps, Kitchen tent
- Nutritious, delicious buffet meals with fresh, high quality ingredients
- Boiled and purified water to refill your bottles
- Arrieros and porters carry the equipment, tents, food, cooking gear and dining tents
- 2 days to explore Machu Picchu and a guided tour
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes after Machu Picchu
- 6 Kg personal porter per person
Not Included:
- Bottled Water (although we supply you with boiled water to fill your personal bottles)
- Sleeping bag (-Minus 8ºC)
- Trekking poles
- Hot shower on 3rd camp (10 soles)
- Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
- Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, energy bars etc.
- Tips for the trekking crew, guides, cooks, and porters (optional)
- Bottled Water
- Dinner the last day in Aguas Calientes
Packing List:
- Original passport
- A Backpack
- Warm sleeping bag Minus 8ºC
- Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
- Trekking poles (metal tips are not allowed on the trail)
- Warm clothes, layers for variable temperature (cold at night)
- Thermal underwear
- Gloves or mittens, scarf, wool socks, woolen hat
- T-shirts
- Flash light/head lamp and batteries
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hat
- Sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Good rain jacket, rain poncho
- Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
- 2 liter water bottle (disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in the Machu Picchu area)
- Bathing suit (for Aguas Calientes Hot Springs)
- Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs, etc. (In Peruvian Soles)
- Emergency money at least 200-300 extra soles
Possible Extensions/Upgrades:
- Train upgrade: Upgrade to the classy Vistadome train with better views, live entertainment and a complementary meal for the return trip!
- 1-Night extension: Want to spend an extra night in Aguas Calientes? Just let us know!
- Vegetarian Meals: We provide vegetarian meals and cater to other special diets at no extra cost. Just let us know prior to departure (at least one week)
- Sleeping bags: Can be rented for $5 a day
Available Discounts:
- Students (Requires a valid International Student Identity Card)