Salkantay & Short Inca Trail

**DAY 01**
**Cusco | Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Sky Camp**

Departing Cusco early in the morning, we journey to Mollepata for a hearty breakfast. From there, we continue to Challacancha, the starting point of our trek. The day unfolds with an exploration of the enchanting Humantay Lake. In the evening, a delicious dinner awaits, and we settle in for the night at our Sky Camp in Soraypampa.

**DAY 02**
**Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayracmachay – Chaullay – Collpapampa**

An early breakfast precedes our ascent to the Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek. Descending to Huayracmachay, we enjoy lunch before journeying through the cloud forest to reach Collpapampa. Here, we rest in the comfort of our Mountain Sky View camp.

**DAY 03**
**Collpapampa – La Playa – Lucmabamba (Jungle Domes)**

Starting our hike to Collpapampa, we reach this destination by morning. After lunch in La Playa, we visit a coffee farm to discover the coffee-making process. In the evening, we head to Lucmabamba, where a delightful dinner awaits in our exclusive Jungle Domes.

**DAY 04**
**Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes**

Ascending to the Llactapata archaeological site, we proceed to Aobamba and enjoy lunch. The journey continues to Hidroeléctrica, where you can choose to take a train or continue on foot to Aguas Calientes. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel await.

**DAY 05**
**Aguas Calientes – KM 104 – Chachabamba – Sun Gate / Inti Punku – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes**

Embarking on a walk to KM 104, the Inca Trail’s starting point, we visit Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. The adventure leads to the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu unveils its splendor. Afterward, we return to Aguas Calientes for a hotel stay.

**DAY 06**
**Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco**

The highly anticipated day has arrived. We take a bus to Machu Picchu, explore the ancient citadel with our guide, and then return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train to Ollantaytambo. Private transportation completes our journey back to Cusco.

**WHAT IS INCLUDED?**

**Permits & Entrance Tickets**
– Entrance to the Salkantay Sanctuary
– Permits and Ticket for Inca Trail
– Entry to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site

**High-Quality Service & Safety**
– Pre-departure Briefing: Orientation at our office, providing duffle bags for horses, held at 5:00 pm the day before the trek.
– Experienced Tour Guide: English and Spanish speaking guides, graduates of the Tourism career, ensuring professionalism, experience, and passion.
– Private Camping Equipment: Spacious dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment carried by our horses.
– One Duffle Bag: Personal belongings allowed up to 7 kg / 15.4 lb (includes sleeping bag).
– Sleeping Bag: Effective mummy-form bags, cleaned after each use, with a maximum usage of 30 trips.
– Trekking Poles with rubber tips
– Medical Kit or First Aid Kit: Specialized training for guides in first aid with mandatory sessions every February.
– Extras Included in our Service: Backpack cover and rain poncho.

**24/7 Customer Service**
– Telephone service available 24/7 for ease of communication leading up to the trek.

**Satellite Phone**
– Each guide equipped with a satellite phone for emergencies, ensuring quick communication anywhere on the mountain.

**Accommodation**
– Accommodation in Private Campsites: Adapting campsites and lodges to the environment to minimize negative impacts.
– Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Days 4 and 5): Two-night stay in a comfortable hotel with double or triple rooms, including luggage storage during the Machu Picchu visit.

**Meals**
– 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, and 5 Dinners: Chef-prepared meals respecting all diets, including vegetarian and vegan options.
– Water on the Trail: Boiled, filtered, and cooled water provided throughout the hike, from the first lunch to the last breakfast.
– Wake-up tea: Morning coca tea delivered to your tent.
– Tea Time or Happy Hour: Afternoon snacks before dinner.
– Snacks on the Trail Daily: Daily provision of cloth bags with local fruits, cookies, chocolate, etc.
– One Cloth Snack Bag per Person: Provided to avoid plastic bag usage.
– Hygiene Products: Small towel and soap before each meal.

**Transportation**
– Day 1: Transport from your hotel to Challacancha, the trek’s starting point.
– Day 5: One-Way Bus Ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
– Day 6: Round Trip Bus Tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
– Day 6: Transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
– Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Day 6): Peru Rail Expedition Service.

**Cargo Mules**
– Days 1, 2, and 3: Cargo mules carry camping equipment and baggage allowance (7 kg / 15.4 lb). Muleteers handle duffle bags and personal items.

**WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?**
– Huayna Picchu Mountain: Optional climb with an extra cost of US$ 60.00 per person.
– Machu Picchu Mountain: Optional climb with an extra cost of US$ 60.00 per person.
– Day 1 Breakfast
– Lunch in Aguas Calientes and Dinner in Cusco (Day 6)
– Personal Hiking Clothing and Gear
– Travel Insurance
– Tips for our staff
– Additional costs or delays beyond our control: Landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications, illness, pandemic, policy changes, political instability, strikes, acts of God, etc.