Are you still thinking of taking a trip to the Salkantay mountain? Do the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu in Peru is a part of an extensive Inca system of trails of more than 23,000 km that integrated the Tahuantinsuyo Inca Empire that included its extension in South America with the countries of Colombia, western Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, central Chile and northern Argentina.
These Inca trails tended to be mainly on the coast or in the mountains, but in some cases, they reached the tropical edge of the Amazon jungle in Peru.
On foot from the snowy Salkantay to Machu Picchu: one of the things you have to do before you die is to visit the wonders of the mountains in Peru.
Walking chronicle of an alternative to the traditional and saturated Inca Trail to Machu Piccho.
This magical Salkantay Trekking route has the plus that one can fully observe Machu Picchu from the West, that is, the opposite of how a common and wild tourist sees it.
We will pick you up from your hotel between 4:20a.m. to 4:50 a.m. then we will drive to the town of Mollepata which is located at a height of 2900 mt- 9514 ft which is at a distance of 2hours approximately from Cusco where We will take a rest for about 20 minutes (We have a breakfast included and where you have to pay an entrance ticket not included to the community and Huamntay lagoon of 20 soles). Then we will continue our journey towards the place of Challacancha which is the beginning of the walk that has as a height 3600 mt – 11500 ft. Then we will have approximately 3 hours of travel until arriving at the base of the camp called Soraypampa (Sky Lodge okidoki) that has as height 3912 mt – 12834 ft, where we will have a lunch enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains and its geography as -the snowy of humantay 4200 mt – 13779 ft and also the snowfall of the Salkantay 6271 mt – 20575 ft after a rest we will make an acenso for one hour 30 minutes towards the lagoon of humantay and then we will return to the base of the camp where we will have the time of the tea and also the dinner.
Salkantay Sky Lodge Okidoki Travel
This is the most difficult day, for this reason we wake up at 5:00 a.m. and breakfast will be 5:30 am our walk will start at 6:00 am, to make an acenso for about 3 to 4 hours to reach the passage of Salkantay 4630 mt – 15190 ft, where we will have a traditional Andean ceremony with the whole group, then we will make a descent to the place of huayramachay 3912 mt – 12834 ft where we will have a lunch and then we will continue for 3 more hours towards the second camp Chaullay -2900 mt – 9514 feet
We will start the day at 6:00a.m. and have breakfast at 6:30a.m., then we will start the walk in a high jungle with a very beautiful geography of rivers, waterfalls where we can appreciate the flora and fauna of this place such as orchids, coffee and coca plantations. , fruit trees, bananas, papaya, avocado, passion fruit, and birds such as hummingbirds, parrots, and cock-of-the-rock, etc. To get to Sahuayo beach 2064mt–6771ft – where we will have lunch and then we will have the demonstration of the coffee process by the local people and then free time and activities not included. zip line and Hot Sprint distance 1 hour 20 minutes one way and the same time return price 50 soles approximately and then we will have dinner and rest
This day we start early at 5 am breakfast at 5:30 am to then start our walk for about 30 minutes to the community of lucmabamba and from there we start our walk uphill for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes until we reach the inca place of llactapata which has an impressive view of the aobamba valley and the vilcanota valley and also in the distance we can see 15% or a part of machupicchu and also visit this inca archaeological site then we will make a descent of approximately 3 hours until we reach hydroelectric where we will have our lunch and then continue walking for 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours approximately to the town of agua calientes or also known as the town of machupicchu where we will have our accommodation in a hostel and we will also have our dinner in a restaurant then we will rest because the next day will be the special day of the visit to machupicchu
We start very early at 4:30am with a walk of 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Machu Picchu and have our exploration with our guide in the circuit provided by the government for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours in machupicchu.
This day we will start very early 4:00am the first part of the trip is flat for ½ hour and for 1 hour is ascent toward the machupicchu where we will arrive at approximately 6am to be able to see the sunrise and have the exploration of the machupicchu with Our guide for an average of 2 to 3 hours approximately, it is the new government regulation due to the pandemic that occurred, but you will have a guide who will be informing you and giving you good Options for your visit to the inka citadel of Machu Picchu.
Then from 10:30 am we have to leave the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu to start our walk for 3 more hours towards the hydroelectric where we will board our bus to return to Cusco. It includes the return by bus from the hydroelectric at 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and arriving in Cusco between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (approximately 7 hours).
Transportation to return to Cusco on the last day of the tour.
This day we will start very early 4:00 am the first part of the trip is flat for ½ hour and for 1 hour is ascent toward the machupicchu where we will arrive at approximately 6 am to be able to see the sunrise and have the exploration of the machupicchu with Our guide for an average of 2 to 3 hours approximately, it is the new government regulation due to the pandemic that occurred, but you will have a guide who will be informing you and giving you good options for your visit to MachuPicchu and after your visit to Machu Picchu, you have to go down for the town of Aguas Calientes and to go down you have 2 options depending on your physical condition after the trek….. first option…a walk of 1 hour and 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes……. second option ..bus x 30 minutes to the town of Aguas Calientes price 12 dollars per person not included. Then you have time to have a lunch not included with some free time,
After your visit to the Inka citadel of MachuPicchu, you have to descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to board your return train at the time you choose.
MACHUPICCHU TICKETS ARE INCLUDED:
How many circuits are there now in Machu Picchu for your visit ???
For the visit to Machu Picchu there are now 3 different circuits and now it is really complicated for the guides because it is impossible for the guides to be at the same time in all the circuits…
Which circuit does the guided tour in Machu Picchu include???
The guided tour is only included for the classic circuit or circuit 2. Entry time to Machu Picchu for the guided tour is from 6 am or 7 am. To be able to do this circuit you must book it in advance.
If you want to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, does it have an extra cost?
But if you want to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, it has an extra cost of 20 dollars per person, but you lose your guide service in Machu Picchu… Because the guide service includes the normal circuit, which is circuit 2 in Machu Picchu, and the guide cannot be on 10 circuits at the same time.
If I do the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu for 4 days and 3 nights, returning by bus on the last day to Cusco from the hydroelectric plant, do I have enough time to climb Huayna Picchu… ???
With the new government regulation you have time to return by bus that same day, but you will lose your guide service in Machu Picchu because the guide cannot be in 10 different circuits at the same time (but I recommend you return by train so you have enough time to enjoy the mountain or you can also stay one more night in the hostel in Aguas Calientes not included and the next day return to Cusco by bus from the hydroelectric plant included… but it is only a recommendation – okidoki travel peru operator)
How much time do I have to visit Machu Picchu with the normal circuit 2 if I return to Cusco by bus on the last day after my visit to Machu Picchu…???
you have time to return to cusco by bus after your visit to machupicchu if we book the first entry times to machupicchu which can be 6am, 7am or 8am…..because with the new government regulation for the visit to machupicchu you have approximately 2 hours and you can only visit once…
but if we book check-in times to machupicchu after 8am like 9am or 10am you have to return by train or you can also stay one more night at the aguas calientes hostel not included and the next day return to cusco by bus from hidroeléctrica included… …but it is only a recommendation from the okidoki operator.
Of course you can do the Salkantay trek but you have to inform us before the trek so that the cook can take precautions before preparing the food. That is why before your trek we have an informative meeting at the Okidoki office.
SALKANTAY TREK 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS GROUP SERVICE:
The prices for the salkantay vary according to the option how you want to return to Cusco after your guided tour in Machupicchu.
CONDITIONS FOR MAKING A RESERVATION AND CANCELLATIONS
to make your reservation you need the exact date of your salkantay trek departure because there are no changes or cancellations
MONEY DEPOSIT
To confirm your reservation and your participation in the trek, you need to make a deposit. This deposit is to reserve all your trek services and, most importantly, the purchase of the Machu Picchu ticket (the Machu Picchu ticket is personal, it cannot be canceled or change date)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations and date changes are not accepted, you simply lose your deposit, there is no refund.
your deposit is not for our pocket, it is for the organization of a good trek in okidoki and to have this good organization you have to make advance reservations of all the services that you are going to have during the 4 or 5 days of your trek and these reservations are made with deposits so as not to have inconveniences or last minute cancellations from our suppliers and if we cancel these reservations we lose our deposits because this is not a game and by making a reservation with our service providers for the trek we are blocking spaces that they can simply give to other tour operators who also need it.
¿Which circuit is included in the guided tour to machupicchu ???
For the visit of machupicchu now there are different circuits for example circuit 1 and 2 is the normal circuit for tours in machupicchu and mountain huaynapicchu is circuit 4 and mountain machupicchu is circuit 3 and are totally different circuits.
But if you want to climb huaynapicchuo mountain machupicchu mountain has an extra cost of 20 dollars per person but you lose your guide service in machupicchu…Because the guide service includes the normal circuit which is the circuit 1 And 2 in machupicchu and the guide cannot be on 2 OR 3 circuits at the same time.
¿if I do the salkantay trek tour to machu picchu of 4 days and 3 nights returning by bus the last day to cusco from the hydroelectric power plant I have enough time to go up to huaynapicchu …?
With the new government regulation you have time to return by bus that same day , because your option or circuit is to climb the mountain huaynapicchu and you will lose your guide service in machupicchu ( but I recommend you to return by the train option so you have enough time to enjoy the mountain or you can also stay one more night in Aguas Calientes hostel not included and the next day return to Cusco by bus from the hydroelectric plant included …… but it is only a recommendations – okidoki travel peru operator )
¿how long do i have to visit machu picchu with the normal circuit 1 or 2 if i go back to cusco by bus on the last day after my visit to machupicchu…?
you have time to return to cusco by bus after your visit to machupicchu if we book the first entry times to machupicchu which can be 6am, 7 am or 8am ….. because with the new government regulation for the view of machupicchu you have of 2 hours 30 minutes approximately and you can only watch it for 1 time.
but if we book check-in times to machupicchu after 8am like 9am or 10am you have to return by train or you can also stay one more night in Aguas Calientes hostel not included and the next day return to Cusco by bus from the hydroelectric included … … but it’s just a recommendations okidoki operator.
¿how much information time do I have with the guide in machu picchu…?
You have 2 hours of information with the guide in Machu Picchu.
¿How long do I have to walk to get to hydropower after visiting machu picchu..?
From Machu Picchu you have 1 hour of descent and 2 hours and 30 more minutes of plain walking to reach the hydroelectric power plant; In total they are 3 hours and 30 minutes walking hours approximately
¿what is the difference between mountain huaynapicchu and mountain machu picchu and how hard is its climb and descent…?
They are two mountain summits that are strategically located already different heights in the citadel of Machu Picchu and with totally different views.
The mountain HuaynaPicchu:
The mountain HuaynaPicchu features some Inca constructions and is located at a height of 2,720 msnm and has a time duration of 1. hour 1/2 average ascent and descent 1 hour approximately and is the one that appears behind Machu Picchu in its classic photo postcard ; Its Inca paths built into one side of the mountain can be intimidating for people who are afraid of heights because they are steep and narrow;
The mountain Machu Picchu:
The mountain Machu Picchu does not have any Inca construction but has a panoramic view of the whole valley and is located at a height of 3,100msnm and has a duration of 2 hours 1/2 average ascent and descent 1hour and 30 minutes, offers paths less steep, broader.
¿Should I acclimatize before in Cusco to be able to do the Salkantay trek?
In general, for any walk in Cusco it is suggested to acclimatize to the surroundings of the city of Cusco; For this you must arrive in Cusco between 1 to 2 days before doing the Salkantay trek or any other tour of your choice. Remember to take into consideration the season in which you will carry out your excursion since the climate is temperate and the temperature varies at any time; However, it is important to take a rain poncho with you among your necessary accessories that you will carry in your lightweight travel backpack if it is for the Salkantay trek.
¿What is the best time to do the Salkantay trek?
The best date and time to be able to do the Salkantay trek, with good weather, is between the months of April – October in Cusco – Peru, since we have the presence of clear skies and less chance of rain for the Salkantay trek. Mainly the driest months are between June – August, which is winter in the Andes of Peru. The rainy season is from December to March in Cusco-Peru.
¿If I have health allergies, can I do the Salkantay trek?
To some extent you can do the Salkantay trek. For this okidoki operator, we ask that you communicate with us in a recommended time detailing your allergic condition at the time of making your reservation for the salkantay trek. In this way we can give you an optimal solution and we will be aware of your situation, because our goal is that you can enjoy your trip without any problem on the Salkantay trek. In the case of having a very severe and serious allergy, we ask that you be accompanied by a friend or person who is aware and fully responsible for your physical situation and ready with any medication during the salkantay trek.