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Saturday 10 August 2019

SALKANTAY ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU

The snowy Salkantay: complete information



What does Salkantay mean?
The Salkantay is a snowy whose name translated from Quechua would mean ‘Wild Mountain’. This summit is known as ‘Apu’ (‘Lord’) for its majesty and elevation.
Where is it located?
The pu Apu ’Salkantay is located in the Vilcanota Mountain Range in the Andes of southern Peru. This snow is the second largest in Cusco, after Ausangate (Mountain of the 7 Colors).
How high is the snowy Salkantay?
The snowy Salkantay reaches 6,271 meters above sea level (m.s.n.m.). The trek route that leads to Machu Picchu has its highest point at ‘Abra Salcantay’, at 4,650 m.a.s.l. From there you can see the snowy peak.
How's the weather?
The snow itself has an extremely cold climate (several degrees Celsius below 0º).
The weather during the Salkantay trek, however, is varied. The intense sun and the cold night in the first days change for the tropical atmosphere of the last.
How is the flora and fauna?
The 5 days and 4 nights that the Salkantay trek lasts runs landscapes with a great variety of flora and fauna. Among the species of flowers and plants, the orchid and ichu (Andean grass) stand out. Among the species of birds and animals, it is worth mentioning the llama, alpaca, vizcacha, condor, spectacled bear and the cock of the rocks (national bird of Peru)
Salkantay trek: everything you need to know
What is the Salkantay trek?
The Salkantay trek is a hiking route that takes the visitor to the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The total walking distance is approximately 70 kilometers (5 days of route).
The Salkantay trek is considered among the 25 best excursions in the world by the National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.
How is the tour to Machu Picchu with the Salkantay trek?
The most common way to do the Salkantay trek is with an organized tour. On the internet (and in the Historic Center of Cusco) there are many tourism agencies that offer this adventure.

This is the Salkantay trek with tour:

Day 1 (16 kilometers of walk):
The tour starts in the city of Cusco. The agency picks you up by car from your hotel along with the other hikers to the town of Mollepata. Then you ascend for approximately 7 hours to the Soraypampa camp through the Huamantay lagoon. There the tours organize food and tent for tourists to rest.
Day 2 (22 kilometers of walking):
The walk starts after breakfast. The highest point of the trip is traveled in the ‘Abra Salcantay’. Then continue downhill to the town of Chaullay, where the cold weather begins to change to tropical. That day is considered the most difficult.
Day 3 (16 kilometers of walk):
The trek that day is easy. It begins with a descent to the so-called ‘Sahuayaco Beach’. After lunch, the walk begins again to the town of Santa Teresa. In this tourist town you can enjoy the Thermal Baths of Cocalmayo. He spends the night there.
Day 4 (16 kilometers of walk):
That day is one of the funniest of the trek. It begins with a walk of a few kilometers to the Hydroelectric station. After lunch, the journey continues parallel to the Vilcanota River (and the train rail) until reaching the town of Aguas Calientes, at the foot of the Machu Picchu mountain.
Day 5 (ascent by bus to Machu Picchu)
That day starts very early with a bus trip to the entrance door to Machu Picchu. Another option is to walk the 9 kilometers of ascent to the mountain. The rest of the day is dedicated to enjoying the Wonder of the World. The return to the city of Cusco is with a train and bus trip.
View of Salkantay mountain with a tourist
View of Salkantay mountain on the trek to Machu Picchu
How to do the Salkantay trek without a tour and on your own?
Unlike the Inca Trail, the Salkantay trek can be done without a tour, on your own and without a tour guide. To make this walk you must take all necessary precautions.
Follow these recommendations to make the Salkantay trek on your own:
Book the Machu Picchu tickets in advance before making the Salkantay trek. Otherwise, you can return without knowing the Wonder of the World.
The route to follow is the same as the Salkantay trek with tour. The journey on your own may take more or less days, depending on the visitor's ability.
The first step is to reach the town of Mollepata from the city of Cusco. Cars are taken at the ‘Arcopata’ bus terminal, in the city of Cusco.
From Mollepata the ascent begins. It is advisable to carry what is strictly necessary (food for 5 days and sleeping equipment) to avoid carrying excessive luggage.
What to wear for the Salkantay trek?
  • Sleeping bags.
  • Cap or hat
  • Trekking shoes
  • Trekking backpack
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Trekking pants
  • Poncho for the rain.
  • Canteen with water.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Personal toiletries.
  • Snacks
  • Cash.
What does a tour to Salkantay trek include?
In general, tours to Salkantay trek include the following:
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Sleeping tents
  • Tour guides
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
  • Transportation from Cusco to Mollepata.
  • Transportation by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
  • Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
  • Horses to transport luggage (5 kilos).
When is the best time to do the Salkantay trek?
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is in the dry season (from April to October). During those months, there is less chance of rain so the roads are in better condition.
In the dry season, however, the days are sunnier and the nights colder. According to mountaineering experts, June, July and August; It is the best time to do the Salkantay trek.
Tips for the Salkantay trek
Acclimatize one or two days in the city of Cusco before performing the Salkantay trek.
Avoid alcoholic beverages or high fat meals. The altitude sickness or soroche in Salkantay and Machu Picchu is one of the greatest difficulties.
Perform some exercise prior to Salkantay trek. You don't need to be in excellent physical shape but a little exercise will help.
No matter what part of the year, he wears warm clothes during the Salkantay trek. The nights are especially cold in the first two days.
Plan up to the smallest detail the Salkantay trek on your own.
Salkantay trek: prices, difficulty and more
How much does a tour to Machu Picchu cost with the Salkantay trek?
The Salkantay trek of 5 days and 4 nights has an approximate cost of US $ 350 per person. There are more complete services (better camps, food and train service) that can cost US $ 500 per person.
Most tourism agencies offer a discount of between US $ 20 and US $ 50 for minors (between 3 and 17 years old) and university students.
Tourists doing the Salkantay trek
Tourists doing the Salkantay trek
How much does it cost to do the Salkantay trek on your own?
Doing the Salkantay trek on your own costs nothing. The only important expenses are the entrance to Machu Picchu, the train services from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
How much does the Salkantay trek cost on its own? Price in dollars
Machu Picchu Ticket 48 U $ D
Train service (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo) 70 U $ D
Bus from Ollantaytambo - Cusco 5 U $ D
Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu (round trip) 24 U $ D
Food, accessories and other expenses 50 U $ D
TOTAL PRICE 197 U $ D
Is it difficult to do the Salkantay trek?
The Salkantay trek has a medium-moderate difficulty. In the opinion of some tourists, this adventure is more demanding than the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Who can do the Salkantay trek?
There is no age limit to perform the Salkantay trek. Many tourism agencies do not allow this adventure accompanied by children. Older adults should check with their doctor before taking the walk.
Salkantay trek summary
Salkantay trek Destination Walk Duration
Day 1 From Cusco to Soraypampa 16 kilometers 7 hours
Day 2 From Soraypampa to Chaullay 22 kilometers 10 hours
Day 3 From Chaullay to Santa Teresa 16 kilometers 5 hours
Day 4 From Santa Teresa to Machu Picchu town 16 kilometers 6 hours
Day 5 From Machu Picchu to Cusco Bus trip 0 hours

Thursday 8 August 2019

SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN INFORMATION

Salcantay located in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, department of Cusco, rises to 6271 meters above sea level.


The Salkantay is the Apu and tutelary snow of Cusco.
To get to it, you will cross beautiful Andean landscapes, open 5,000 meters. and the possibility of observing Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. You can take baths in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, different fruit plants and a variety of orchids. More Information Salkantay Trek.
The Cordillera de Vilcabamba, where the Salcantay massif is located, is a beautiful and lonely area. Dominated by the same Apu Salcantay has numerous high-elevation snowfalls, such as Tucarhuay (5,910 m.a.s.l.), Veronica (5,682 m.a.s.l.) and Huacayhuilca (5,361 m.a.s.l.), among others.
All of them are visible from the Puyupatamarca area during the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Geography is difficult and capricious around the contour of this attractive mountain complex. The Salkantay is surrounded by deep valleys and gorges, which makes its tour interesting but at the same time exhausting.
Although the difficulty of this Trek is slightly higher than that of the Inca Trail, it is not a high level Trek. Indeed, it is longer (5 days instead of 4), taller, more wild but there is also your interest.
This Trek does not disappoint the most demanding or lovers of nature, hiking, emotions; those same emotions that make him feel invulnerable, only in the world, on the roof of the world, in a nutshell ... feel alive!
To make the excursion you must contact a specialized tourism agency. Cusco Destination

Monday 24 September 2018

Salkantay Trek Express 4 Days





Our Salkantay trek 4 days is considered by most to be the best alternative route, This walk allows you to enjoy the options that there is in the salkantay route, you will go up to humantay lake, you will pass for the highets point of the salkantay route to be to see salkantay mountain up close, you hike through the santa teresa valley that is full of vegetation is the begining of the peruvian amazon, you have the chance to see, plantations of coffe, coca, avocados, bananas and much more, this valley is full of fresh wáter with many waterfalls. If you are an adventures person you got the chance to do the biggest and longest zipline of southamerica. choose this one and get a perfect adventures vacation to machu Picchu.

Useful Information 

- Starting Altitude - 3350 meters / 10990 feet . 
- Highest Altitude - 4600 meters / 15091 ft
- Walking Distance - 12km / 7.45 miles
- Campsite Elevation - 3920 meters / 12861 ft
- Meals - 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinner, 2 tea times, 2 wake up tea
- Overall Difficulty - Moderate - Changing
- STARTING POINT: - Cusco at your hotel 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

 The snow-capped Salkantay is one of the highest mountains in Cusco, along with the Ausangate mountain in the Vilcanota mountain range which is located further south. 
 The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is listed as one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. 
 The Salkantay Trek is definitely one of the very best trekking adventures that you will find in Cusco and in Peru. After the Inca Trail classic or Inca Trail short, the Salkantay route is the 2nd most popular to Machu Picchu (and a lot less crowded). 
 Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, Heritage of Humanity, Historical Sanctuary of Peru and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America. 
 Machu Picchu is majestic architecture comprises 140 structures throughout the citadel. 
 Machu Picchu is was built by the Inca Pachacutec around the year 1460 
 After being forgotten, it was only in 1911 that the American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread the site worldwide.

Brief Itinerary

- DAY 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lake – Soraypampa
- DAY 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass- Huayracmachay - Chaullay
- DAY 3: Chaullay - La Playa - Aguas Calientes
- DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO