Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

No, there is no age limit, but if you are older, you should have a medical check-up before traveling and try to acclimate at altitude (see altitude sickness). Don’t worry; we are here to help you do it when there is a will. We have assisted people as young as seven and as old as 74 on numerous occasions.

Yes, you can change the departure but not the date of entry to the Citadel of Machu Picchu tickets are purchased well in advance; if you change the tour departure, your tour could become one of four or three days, depending on the program book. To avoid issues, please plan your trip to Peru and stay in Cusco for three or four days before departure. Please be aware that you will encounter people on this trip who are not your gender or nationality; as an agency, we cannot guarantee the gender and ethnicity of our visitors.

Our fantastic kitchen offers a wide selection of dishes in various flavors.

The type of breakfast depends on how complex the journey will be. Oatmeal, eggs, pancakes, bread, and jam are typical examples of the wide range of products available. Hot chocolate, coffee, English tea, and herbal teas (chamomile, lemongrass, tea, or conventional coca tea) are all options.

At lunch and dinner, always start with a bowl of soup before moving on to the main course (chicken, meat, fish, etc.). , with pasta or rice). Dessert and an herbal beverage round out the meal.

Refreshments (Happy Hour): After the hike, every day, there will be hot drinks, popcorn, cookies, bread and jam, chocolate, milo, etc.)

Before beginning the day’s hike, you will receive a piece of fruit, a chocolate bar, a packet of cookies, and some candy.

Options for vegetarian or unusual diets are available upon request.

Yes, we offer vegetarian food. Please specify your dietary needs when making your reservation.

We offer water that has been boiled for at least five minutes; water purification tablets are not required. Therefore, you only need a bottle of water for the first part, for Lunch, the first day, and then, from there, refill your bottles to Machu Picchu.

As a result of the modern man’s extreme height, only two people can fit in each of the four-person tents we use for our tours, giving each one more room and comfort. Unless a private tent is requested (additional payment for a single tent is $25), travelers traveling alone must share a tent with another person.

Whether or not to tip depends on how well each travel companion performed their job.

All hostels and hotels in Cusco have a storage room to keep the tourists’ belongings; to make this trip, you must leave it in place.

We have a shallow rate of people returning once the 5 Day Salkantay Trek has started. Our guides are well-trained, equipped with a first aid kit, and equipped with emergency oxygen because we want to successfully see you through the journey. You are in good hands.

In Cusco, we only have two seasons rainy for six months and dry for 06 months; the dry season starts in April and October; the days are usually sunny and warm, but keep in mind that the weather is very variable in the high and mountain towns, from November to March rainy days and many unstable months, where the rains can be heavy.

Note: Temperatures are for the Cusco Valley 3400m. And temperatures change depending on altitude (higher altitude = cold or vice versa).

The train included in all tours is the (Expedition Service); the schedules are the available spaces in the wagons once the agencies make the full payment. Salkantay Expeditions offers two trains with departure times of 14:55 and 15:20. Set up a taxi or bus ride to return to Cusco from Ollantaytambo.

Note: Trains are sometimes subject to change depending on Peru Rail train operators. If preferred, the train can be upgraded for better service at a premium cost.

You must arrive before Peru the Cusco City, where you will need a guide to show you the way as you complete your Salkantay trek adventure tours.

You’ll find the Salkantay trek one hundred twenty-eight kilometers northwest of Cusco. Trekking around Salkantay is an alternative to taking the Inca Trail because of its proximity to Machu Picchu.

You should bring a series of accessories for the trail. As a backpack that will be your companion during the five days of the tour, carry the following.

• Light and warm clothes
• Hiking shoes.
• Hat
• Plastic poncho.
• Bathing suit for the hot springs
• Towel.
• Water bottle.
• Gloves for the cold.
• Walking sticks
• Flashlight.
• Binoculars.
• Personal toiletries
• Camera.
• Personal documents
• Insect repellent and sunblock
• Hand sanitizer.
• Toilet paper.
• Disposable tissues.
• Cash.
• Personal medications.
• Snacks.
• How many kilometers must you travel on tour to reach Machu Picchu?

The Salkantay trek is approximately 72 kilometers distributed over five days and four nights through beautiful Cusco to reach Machu Picchu.

A five-day Salkantay trek is available for all adventurers visiting Cusco in 2023.

The best season for the Salkantay trek is during the dry season in Cusco, April and October.

No, the route is well-marked, and the experienced team you’ll be traveling with will make sure everything goes smoothly.

This is a five-day trek, where we will be going up and down trails for more than 53 kilometers in the known altitude of Salkantay Trail; for this reason, it is advisable to be prepared for the trek.

Training hard will not be necessary, but it does help to do cardiovascular exercises, such as walking three times a week for at least three months before the tour.

Additionally, getting used to Cusco’s altitude before the five days of the Salkantay Tour will be very beneficial.

You should know that the Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu ranges from moderate to challenging. Therefore, it is advised to be in good physical shape. Additionally, wearing sturdy hiking boots that are ideally already broken into your feet is recommended because it will make walking easier and trouble-free.

The best time to do the Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu with good weather is between April – October, as we have the presence of clear skies and smaller-scale rainfall. June and August, which is Andean winter, are typically the driest months. However, it is suggested to foresee the type of clothing to use during these months, because during the day you can enjoy the sun, while at night you can feel intense cold.

The environment you are in was the primary motivation behind our Salkantay trek. Five days of hiking are spent in a variety of hiking settings. On other trekking tours, the walk to Machu Picchu, the environment often remains the same, becoming monotonous. With the Salkantay trek, this is different.

With each step, the scenery shifts, and the mountains reveal something fresh: the billowing clouds, the breathtaking scenery, the towering mountains, and the friendly locals.

The Salkantay trail offers a unique opportunity for walking that is almost magical. All you need to do is stroll and take it all in. During your hike, you don’t need to consider many things and are not under any stress. Just relinquish yourself to the stroll.

You can book the Salkantay Trek by contacting us through the following website: KONDOR PATH TOURS or emailing info@kondorpathtours.com. All we need from you is your full name, birthdate, passport, or identity card number exactly as it appears on your document and the precise date of the excursion when filling out the reservation form. If you need help, please e-mail us at info@kondorpathtours.com with your questions.

Unfortunately, the best conditions are unavailable for the Salkantay trek, so it is not advised. All hikers can complete the Salkantay Majestic hike, but it is recommended to have knowledgeable, certified guides with you.

No, We refer to security in terms of being robbed, assaulted, or similar during the route. We heard before doing this route that it could be, but it is false. The most significant danger you face is the altitude, so I recommend you look at this altitude sickness guide.

Yes and no. You can complete the Salkantay trek after acclimatization and in reasonably good physical condition. It is a route that many people take, which can give you a clue that it is not about climbing the Himalayas. Still, it would be best to be realistic with your physical condition and, above all, with your acclimatization level.

Positively, yes. We strongly suggest you spend at least two or three days in Cusco. As much as it pains us all, beer is not water. Drink plenty of water, get plenty of rest, and go for some walks to gauge your progress. You are prepared for the adventure if you sense that your body responds more or less consistently, given that you are above 3500 meters above sea level.