Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu
Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu
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- Trek in a high Andean realm. Stay in a mountain 4 season roomy tents (Black Diamond tents, North Face Summit Series tents).
- Make a genuine camping experience in proper natural areas far away from crowds.
- Your own private guide, muleteers, horses, delicious camp cuisine prepared by your personal cook.
- Spend the last day at Incomparable Machu Picchu, “Lost City of the Incas” with a private guide.
- View ice-clad Salkantay, Huamantay, and the diverse ecosystems of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.
- Visit small Incan Ruins along the route and learn about the Incan history through them.
- Small groups, Big Adventures (min 2 – max 8 / average 4).
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Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu by Camping & Staying Away from Crowds!
Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu–Dramatic towering peaks, breathtaking vistas, Incan ruins, ancient trails crowning the mountains, and three nights camping under a starry night sky make this 5 day Salkantay Trek one of the most treasured for hikers the world over to reach the iconic Machu Picchu.
Live and enjoy our hike differently than the conventional Salkantay Trek tour operators, with Peru Summit Adventures, you will camp in wilderness areas away from crowds to savor nature and a genuine adventure towards Machu Picchu.
Marvel at the great Salkantay Mountain whose summit is located at 20,595 feet above sea level or 6,278 meters, Salkantay is a Quechua word that means Untamed due to its extremely rugged geography and extreme mountain to climb up, that’s why just very few climbers had the chance to touch its summit so far, this 5 day trek to Machu Picchu is rated as one of the most scenic hikes in the world by National Geographic and that’s what you will enjoy embracing its majestic sceneries as you make your way to the sacred Inca city of Machu Picchu through the picturesque routes that go from the highlands to the Amazon jungle.
Besides, on this trip, you will trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, and you will be right beside the rugged Salkantay snow-capped mountain, getting until 15,193 feet (the highest pass on the trail), then to immerse into the cloud forest to admire their unique beauty on landscape dominated by snow-capped peaks, crossed by mighty rivers.
For centuries, Andean people have worshiped the mountains as gods, which they called Apus, and Salkantay Mountainin particular one of the highest peaks in Peru, and the second highest peak in the Cusco region has been venerated by locals over the centuries. Therefore, mountains have played a central role in the astrology and spirituality of the Andean Civilizations past and present, and you’ll live this fascinating experience on this Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu.
Unlike other tour companies, Peru Summit Adventures is the only or one of the very few tour companies that organizes this trek with tents (camping), which means that you will stay for a couple of nights away from crowds and in proper nature.
We strive to maintain the spirit of a true adventure on this trek to Machu Picchu as used to be decades ago, as well as we are very committed to reducing the negative impact as much as we can on this trek by not littering the trail or ruining the views by setting up concrete constructions, unfortunately, that’s what most of the companies did 🙁 we want to keep this trail as authentic as possible and inspire other companies to start these initiatives.
Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu is tailored to make the most out of every moment, which means you’ll be totally satisfied. And if you are not, it is probably just because you haven’t eaten enough guinea pig.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
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Traveling with us you are making a big difference in favor of the environment, our Salkantay Trek 5 days is rated as eco-friendly trips to ensure that fragile ecosystems are protected and maintained for future human generations, also maintain ecosystem and environment integrity through considering a sustainable and ethical business model. Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translates to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices.
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Upgraded Comfort
UPGRADED COMFORT: Premium or Comfort trips are led by Peru Summit Adventures experts, an experienced crew at your side, or top trip leaders/guides, and tap into private local experts' resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to unique sites that only the local leaders/guides know. Itineraries are carefully crafted and fully planned, with plenty of free time to roam. Camping gears are high-end and accommodations are high-end or best available. Ground transportation and most meals (especially in hikes) and activities are included in the trip price.
Physical Grading
STRENUOUS: Designed for experienced active travelers in excellent physical condition. Full-day hikes (6-9 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 ft) on many hikes. 4-day to 6-day trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 14,500 ft are in this category with some exposed sections.
Activities
Hiking, Archaeology & Cultural Adventures
Important Note
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Accomodation
Pro 4-season tents in Black Diamond and North Face with Pro Sleeping pads in Therma-Rest and pillows, tents are roomy and cozy designed for 3 people but used only for 2 guests. Our hotel in Machu Picchu town is the Inti Punku Suites & Hotels (or a similar hotel) a lovely hotel for pleasant rest.
Group Size
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
Minimum of 02 people is needed to depart. Family groups, couple travelers, friends, or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our trips. Price is per person, which is based on two people who might share a room/tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services as well as semi-private service; however, if you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.
Limited Spaces
Yes, to protect MACHU PICCHU, the number of people allowed a day is limited to 4500 (spaces may vary depending on new regulations). That is why you should reserve your space as soon as possible. Spaces can be filled up three to four months in advance. Spaces fill more quickly in the high tourist season, from May to September.
Acclimatization
Please allow a minimum of 2 days in Cusco before your hike begins to Salkantay Trek 5 days.
Why experience the Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu
- Trek in a high Andean realm. Stay in a mountain 4 season roomy tents (Black Diamond tents, North Face Summit Series tents).
- Make a genuine camping experience in proper natural areas far away from crowds.
- Taste our innovative cuisine made by our professional cook like “Peru Summit Quinoa Salad®”
- Your own private guide, muleteers, horses, delicious camp cuisine prepared by your personal cook.
- Spend the last day at Incomparable Machu Picchu, “Lost City of the Incas” with a private guide.
- View ice-clad Salkantay, Huamantay, and the diverse ecosystems of the Cordillera Vilcabamba.
- Visit small Incan Ruins along the trail and learn about the Incan history through them.
- Small group, Big Adventures (min 2ppl – max ppl/ average 4ppl).
- Travel & Trek with someone who hiked the Inca Trail for over 300 times, Salkantay Trek for over 200 times, Choquequirao Trek for over 150 times, Ausangate Trek for over 100 times, Lares Trek for over 50 times, being at Machu Picchu for over 600 times.
- Learn about the highest coffee in the world, and visit the local fruit orchards.
- Hike a short section of Inca Trail and admire the beauty of Machu Picchu from further Inca ruins.
- Salkantay Trek 5 days direct & official local tour operator with headquarters in Cusco, accredited by the Peruvian Ministry of Tourism.
Trip Itinerary
Hike to Humantay Lake, witness its gorgeous waters, and camp right next to Salkantay Mountain.
Our Trek Guide will come to your hotel to pick you up at 4 AM, we’ll then drive for about 2 hours to Mollepata village (a main town before the trailhead), en route, we’ll pass by highland little villages and we’ll see Salkantay Mountain in a further distance.
Upon arrival in Mollepata village, we’ll stop for about 45 minutes to have breakfast at one of the local restaurants (this breakfast is not included) and use restrooms. After breakfast, we’ll keep driving for 1 more hour to the place called Soraypampa at 3,880 m/ 12,726 ft, from which we’ll start hiking up for about 2 hours to see the Humantay Lake located at 4,200 m/ 13,780 ft. It’s a beautiful lake located right at the skirt of the snow-capped mountain of Tukarway also called Humantay.
After enjoying amazing views, we’ll come back on the same trail to Soraypampa where we’ll have our first nutritious lunch. We’ll then hike up to our first campsite following a highland valley by a trail that goes up gradually for 3 hours, the first campsite is called Soyroqocha located at an altitude of 4,450m/ 14,596 ft and is located really close to the Salkantay Mountain, the arrival to the campsite comes together with the happiness and relief because you will have overcome the toughest section of the trail, later on, we’ll have our tea time, which comes with biscuits, popcorn, hot chocolate, milk, coffee, variety of teas, and right shortly after we’ll have our dinner, after dinner, you will have a refreshing briefing for the second day by your Trek Guide and we’ll go to our tents for a nice dream. All meals included, except breakfast.
- Pick-up time from the hotel: 4:00 AM.
- Accommodation type: Tents (roomy 4-season tents, 4 people tents are used for 2 people) come with inflatable mattresses and a pillow.
- Hiking time: 6 hours.
- Hiking distance: 11 km/ 6.83 miles.
- Altitude gain: 650 m / 2,132 ft.
- Lowest elevation: 3,800 m / 12,464 ft.
- Highest elevation: 4,450 m / 14,596 ft.
- Highlights: Humantay Lake, afternoon hike to the first campsite, and the campsite right next to the Salkantay mountain (away from crowds).
Physical Level
Easiest
A day to reach the highest point (15,193 ft) located at Salkantay Pass, superb vistas, and a hike through the lush cloud forest.
The second day in the morning you will be waked up with a hot coca tea or hot coffee still in your tent and will have a stunning view of sunrise at Salkantay Mountain; next, we’ll have breakfast while enjoying the awesome views around us, and we’ll begin to walk uphill for 1 one hour and 30 minutes to reach the highest point on this trek, which is the Salkantay Pass located at an elevation of 4,632 m/ 15,193 ft.
Once we arrive at this point we’ll have the Salkantay mountain right next to us and will have a meditation and spiritual time led by our trek guide. After that, we’ll walk downhill for 5 hours until we reach the second campsite, on this section we’ll have our lunch at about mid-day at a place known as Wayraqmachay at 3800 m/ 12,467 ft, after lunch, walking about 30 minutes we’ll be getting the lush high jungle or cloud forest, from where we’ll be entering in a different ecological niche, alongside the trail we’ll see orchids and native flowers, birds, and the landscape will change to more tropical.
We’ll eventually arrive at the second campsite called Collpapampa, which is located at an altitude of 2,750 m/ 9,020 ft where we’ll have our tea time, dinner, and rest. All meals included.
- Accommodation type: Tents (roomy 4-season tents, 4 people tents are used for 2 people) come with inflatable mattresses and a pillow.
- Hiking time: 8 – 9 hours.
- Hiking distance: 18 km/ 11.18 miles.
- Altitude gain: 180 m / 590 ft.
- Altitude loss: 1,980 m / 6,494 ft.
- Lowest elevation: 2,750 m / 9,020 ft.
- Highest elevation: 4,632 m / 15,193 ft.
- Highlights: Wake up to amazing morning views of Salkantay Mountain, conquer the highest point, snow capped mountains, and hike through cloud forest.
Physical Level
Easiest
An easier hiking day to reach the next campsite, a hike through the lush cloud forest, try local fruits, and learn about the highland coffee.
Wake up tea in the morning in our tents as usual, which is nice to start the day, when we finish having our breakfast we’ll continue hiking along the bank of the river and generally through the lush forest, the path will be easier than the other days because it is mostly flat, and we’ll have the chance to enjoy one of the local native fruits, that is “granadilla” a type of passion fruit.
After 6 hours of walking through the forest, we will arrive at lunch and campsite called Lucmabamba, which is located at an elevation of 2,050m/ 6,724 ft, in the afternoon we’ll have a little exploration of the coffee and fruit crops, which are located right next to the campsite, during this visit to the crops you will be able to know about the production of organic coffee in a high altitude and the development of sorts of coffee, you own your own will be able to harvest the coffee beans then to make the process of peeling and roasting, in the evening you will grab some coffee beans to roast them then to grind them and finally you will enjoy in a just made coffee espresso. Later on, we will enjoy our dinner, and we will go to our tents. All meals included.
- Accommodation type: Tents (roomy 4-season tents, 4 people tents are used for 2 people) come with inflatable mattresses and a pillow.
- Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours.
- Hiking distance: 15 km/ 9.32 miles.
- Altitude loss: 700 m / 2,296 ft.
- Lowest elevation: 2,050 m / 6,724 ft.
- Highest elevation: 2,750 m / 9,020 ft.
- Highlights: Hike through the cloud forest, coffee crops, and local fruit orchards, and learn of the highest coffee in the world since the hands of a local farmer.
Note: You can also go to the hot springs of Cocalmayo after lunch, it is about 1 hour by car to reach this place from this campsite, the cost of the transportation is not included in the trek cost, so you can plan with your trek guide and hire local transportation, the cost ranges 150 soles – 200 soles. The coffee experience will be skipped if opt to go to the hot springs.
Physical Level
Easiest
A hike by a short section of the Inca Trail, reach an unknown Inca ruins, see Machu Picchu from a far location, and take a cozy train. What a day!
A delicious breakfast will make us ready for today’s hike, after enjoying it, we’ll hike up for 3 hours on a section of the Inca Trail that comes from the deep jungle side of Cusco and connects to Machu Picchu, this ancient path was used in the past times as a trading route between the jungle and the highlands of the Incan empire.
After 3 hours hiking, we’ll arrive at the small Incan site called “Llaqtapata”, which will be a great reward for us because, from this Incan site, we’ll have the first glances of Machu Picchu at about 3 km/ 1.86 miles away, here your guide will deliver a great history of the Incas as you will be closer to Machu Picchu and at one of the ancient Inca sites.
After enjoying the gorgeous sceneries around and the history lesson, we’ll begin to descend for 3 hours to Hidroelectrica Village where we’ll have our last lunch made by our cook, we’ll then take a cozy train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes Town) for about 45 minutes, upon our arrival in the town, we will head out to our hotel and take a deserved rest and shower.
At night by 7:00 PM, we’ll have dinner at one of the restaurants (this dinner is not included), after dinner, you will have a detailed briefing and recommendations for the next day by your Trek Guide, and eventually, we will go back to our hotel to rest. All meals included, except the last supper.
- Hotel to stay: Hotel IntiPunku Machu Picchu or a similar hotel.
- Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours.
- Hiking distance: 11 km/ 6.83 miles.
- Altitude gain: 800 m / 2,624 ft.
- Altitude loss: 1,045 m / 3,428 ft.
- Lowest elevation: 1,850 m / 6,068 ft.
- Highest elevation: 2,850 m / 9,348 ft.
- Highlights: Short Inca trail section hike, Incan ruins of Llactapata, first views of Machu Picchu from Llactapata Incan ruins, journey to Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu town) on a panoramic train, cozy hotel in Aguas Calientes town (Machu Picchu town).
Physical Level
Easiest
The most important day! the reason we have hiked for — Machu Picchu. Bucket list is done!
Probably the most important day!, so we’ll wake up very early to have breakfast provided at the hotel, regarding our personal items, we’ll drop them off at the hotel’s storage, so when we come back from Machu Picchu we’ll pick them up.
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll go to the bus station to take the bus and drive for 25 minutes to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We’ll eventually have conquered the lost city of the Incas, we will seal our feat with an epic picture with Machu Picchu at the background.
After the time for pictures, the tour will start where our tour guide will show and teach us about the history, archeology, and ancient architecture of this iconic Incan citadel. This tour will be for 2 – 3 hours.
Whether you have booked a climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will climb up the mountain after or before the tour, it depends on the space availability for that date, For more info see the Huayna Picchu option. Anyway, after the guided tour or mountain hike, we have to take the bus from Machu Picchu Inca Citadel back to Aguas Calientes Town (Machu Picchu Town), once in Aguas Calientes Town, you will have time for lunch (not included), after lunch, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo train station where our transportation will be waiting for you to get you back to your hotel in Cusco City. Meals not included, except breakfast which is included at the hotel.
Physical Level
Easiest
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu
- Private transportation from your hotel to the trailhead.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to the Salkantay Trail and Humantay Lake.
- Round trip bus ticket in Machu Picchu town.
- Train ticket back to Cusco at the end of our hike.
- Train ticket from Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu town on day 3.
- Camping Equipment 4 season tent (03 people tent for 02 people).
- Inflatable sleeping pad (Therma rest) comes with pillows.
- Other camping equipment, a dining tent with table and chairs, and a kitchen tent, manned by a professional cooking staff.
- One night hotel in Machu Picchu town (at a 3-star hotel).
- Private transportation from the train station to your hotel in Cusco on the last day.
- Professional Trek Leader.
- Meals: Breakfast (4), lunch (4), dinner (3), and snacks with options for vegetarians.
- A professional cook.
- Horse and muleteer; horses carry 8 kg / 16 pounds your personal ítems.
- Duffel bag, to put in your personal gears, which will be carried by pack horses.
- Oxygen tank.
Not Included on the Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu
- Sleeping bags (available for rent).
- Hiking poles (available for rent).
- First breakfast and last dinner on day 4.
- Extra expenditure during the trek or things of personal nature – laundry and telephone calls, personal taxis, souvenirs etc.such as soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks, tickets for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
- Gratuities for the guides, porters or muleteers, and other staff (expected but not compulsory).
- Travel insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.
Prices & Dates
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| Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
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| 1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
| 2 Participants | $ 1,200.00 | $ 2 400.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 Participants | $ 1,150.00 | $ 3 450.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 Participants | $ 1,100.00 | $ 4 400.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 Participants | $ 1,050.00 | $ 5 250.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
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| 1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
| 2 people $ 1,200.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 people $ 1,150.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 people $ 1,100.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 people $ 1,050.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) | Enquire Now |
- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
- A personal porter included to carry your 8kg / 16 pounds personal items.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group. This trek is also based on double occupancy for tents in the trail and a double twin-bed (matrimonial if requested) or triple occupancy in case of families or friends for hotel rooms, single rooms are subject to a single supplement fee.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 40% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 60% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (hike permit fee): $90 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
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Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.
Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!
1. We Focus on Details
2. Our Safety Record is Flawless
3. Knowledge and Expertise
4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Salkantay Trek 5 Days” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
Besides, Machu Picchu offers one of the world’s most spellbinding travel experiences. But it’s also a world-renowned destination, and touring the site in a big group with multitudes of tourists shoving for photos, and competing to hear the guide, your once in a lifetime visit to this World Heritage Site may lose its magic. Our Machu Picchu Trips are scheduled with an average of just four travelers, allowing for a deeper exploration of the lost city of the Incas, with our Local Experts / Tour Leaders.
5. We Deliver on Our Promises
We are very confident the quality of our Salkantay Trek 5 Days will get your expectations and that you will savor the best possible of cultural travel experience, nature travel experience, and adventure travel experience if you are dissatisfied, we’ll happily give you credit for an extra trip or for a future journey. It’s, to our knowledge, the best guarantee in the travel business.
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7. You Book, You Go…Don’t Worry… We Won’t Cancel
8. We are Local Entrepreneurs, A Family Enterprise (we are not a gringo company)
Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.
In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
9. Responsible Travel
Be a responsible traveller! Let’s make this world a better place for everyone and for everyone that lives in it! The natural environments that we travel to are fragile and abundant with beautiful culture and traditions that are often reliant on tourism. We have a responsibility as travelers to minimize the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate, and leave a positive influence everywhere we can.
As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
10. Top Notch Gear
With Peru Summit Adventures, you will receive our exclusive high-end equipment for camping for the Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu, which will guarantee a comfortable stay every night. We use proper gear for this type of terrain, our gear is thought to resist harsh weather at extreme elevations. Our gear is the best on the trail.
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No hidden fees or middlemen, as a local tour operator to 5 Day Salkantay Trek, at Peru Summit Adventures we ensure you an exclusive guarantee that clearly says that we will meet the high expectations we set forth on our website or promotional materials because this tour is operated exclusively by us.
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- Original passport and some copies.
- Travel insurance and some copies.
- Sleeping bag (available for rent).
- Sleeping bag liner.
- Backpack to carry your things.
- Camera and its charger and adapter.
- Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
- Torch or headlamps.
- Deet or mosquito repellent ( recommendable 30% deet).
- Hands sanitizer.
- Hiking poles ( or you can rent one pair from us).
- Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March).
- Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime.
- Good hiking boots with protector ankle or similar, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals.
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Hiking long sleeve T-shirts.
- Hiking trousers.
- Thermal underwear.
- Hiking socks.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash.
- Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime.
- Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
- Credit or debit card.
- Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen).
- Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Diamox (acetazolamide), Aspirin, Band Aids, Anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may take).
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Altitude Acclimation
Although you’ll be excited to try the trails once you arrive in Cusco City, plan a few days to get acclimated and rest from travel before your Salkantay Trek begins. There’s plenty to do roaming the city while you get acclimated or you can even take one of our acclimatization programs.
If you start having problems with the altitude, the best recourse is to immediately go down in elevation or ask for oxygen therapy at your hotel. Regardless of where you decide to stay, keep hydrated and skip alcohol. Altitude sickness (hypoxia) medication can be purchased over the counter, and locals recommend drinking muña tea (Andean mint) and coca tea (mate de coca) to relieve symptoms.
Getting in Shape
Train on basic aerobic fitness when preparing for your hike and keep in mind that because of the high altitudes, you should not plan on walking as far in one day as you normally would; Before the trek, at home, go walking, running, and hill/stair work will all work, with these activities, you’ll build cardiovascular endurance and aerobic capacity.
Although most travelers are mentally prepared for the uphill climbs, the Salkantay Trek has steep uphill and downhill sections, and very long hiking days. Here, you’ll take your time to fulfill every hiking day. Machu Picchu is situated at a much lower elevation than the Salkantay Trek, which means, you’ll be already acclimated for your arrival to this iconic site.
Trip Leaders
Trek Leaders or Guides Are Part of the Core of Peru Summit Adventures and Your Perfect Local Companion
The perfect custom-made private tours, adventure tours, or expeditions don’t just happen. It takes a team of talented, knowledgeable, passionate, and experienced professionals to bring it all together and possible. Our team of Peru Summit Adventures Leaders is comprised of local trip veterans, seasoned tour veterans with rich backgrounds on history, archaeology, culture, cuisine, geology, biology, and more.
With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.
Extend your Experience
Lodging
Camping Equipment: Great gear is a key part of every great journey, so we’ve made our gear warehouse featuring top-performing brands like Black Diamond, Patagonia, North Face Summit Series, Therma Rest, Marmot, Leki, this is a fantastic collection of our outdoor gear, accessories, which are offered in all trekking adventures, expeditions, and Peru Summit Adventures Logo items.
In all hikes, you’ll enjoy Pro 4-season tents in Black Diamond and North Face with Pro Sleeping pads in Therma-Rest and pillows, tents are roomy and cozy designed for 3 people but used only for 2 guests.
Hotels: We select carefully our hotels in each destination all over the country. And we select our accommodations for how well they represent the distinctive character of the destination you’re in. Some of these rooms and cabanas draw their inspiration from history and others from the views they offer. What’s consistent, however, is that we stand by each and every one of these for what they’ll add to your experience.
Suggested Reading List
We have created a custom comprehensive listing of Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu and Peru, Machu Picchu, and Peru travel books for this trip. Our reading list Peru is custom-designed to complement specific Peru Summit destinations. We feature a handpicked selection of travel guides, maps, literature, books on art, cuisine, nature, and culture, designed to help you get more out of your travels to Machu Picchu & Peru.
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