The Salkantay Trek Challenge

At Pacha Peru Explorers, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

The Salkantay Trek Challenge 3 Days Includes:

• Private Tourist Transportation to Mollepata for 2 hours and 1 hour extra to Soraypampa to get better views and skip the dusty road. (We never share Bus service with other companies as most agencies do here to minimize costs).
• English – Spanish speaking guide for 3 days of the Inca Trail and Machupicchu.(All our Guides work for us only) All of them speak Fluent English.
• 1 Night in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome at LORETA LA PLAYA ( Twin bed room, Matrimonial bed room, 3 beds room, 4 beds room Accomodation).
• Day 1: Loreta la Playa Glamping Sky Lodge Dome.
• Day 2: Aguas Calientes Hostel Accomodation.
• 1 Night Accomodation Overnight in Aguas Calientes(Twin bed room with Private bathroom and shower).
• Cook and assistance of the Cook.(We have chosen the best cook/cheffs and all are trained by Pacha Peru Explorers every month).
• Cooking equipment (We use New cooking equipment and change all every 3 months).
• Snacks (Fruits, energy bars).
• Daily tea service (Wake up Coca tea and afternoon tea time(Happy hour) with full of popcorn and special snacks made by our cooks).
• Dining equipment including portable chairs and tables.
• Food service in the campsites (2 breakfast, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu: Buffet style Plenty of food you will never be hungry with us! as well as Guinea Pig for free because we want you to taste all from Peru.
• Vegetarian and free Gluten menu at no extra cost (Please let us know at the time of booking).
• Transportation La Playa or Lucmabamba to Hydroelectrica Day 2 (For our Staff).
• Horseman and Horses.(To carry our camping equipment, food and 7 kilos of your personal stuff like: sleeping bag and mat as well as cothes) We Never overload our Horses(well Animal Welfare). And we will Provide you a Duffel bag(at The Briefing Time) for all your personal stuff to be carried by horses.
• Salkantay Trek and Machupicchu entrance fees, valid for 3 days.
• Insurance policy of life for porters and cooks.
• Visit to Machu Picchu on the 3rd day (2 hours guide tour to explore the whole incan site).
• Return Tourist Expeditions train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.(2 hours ride)Train time is Between 6:20pm to 9:30pm. And if you upgrade to Vistadome the train will be at 3:48pm.
• Private Transportation from the train station of Ollantaytambo to Cusco(2 hours drive) and drop off at the hotel.(we only use our Private Transportation. so you will never wait at the train station till the bus of 30 ppl gets full).
• First-aid kit (Our Guide will carry while on the Inca Trail) Please, note all our Guides are trained every year in first-aid).
• Emergency oxygen bottle (Our guide will carry while on the Trail).
• Rain waterproof cover for your day backpacks.
• Pre trek Orientation – briefing A day before we do the Trek. (Hotel or Office) Let us know once you are at the office or by email.
• Water for Driking: we will supply with filtered and boiled water and your bottles will be filled at each meal time. Please, bring enough water for the 1st day.

The Salkantay Trek Challenge 3 Days Does Not Include:

• Meals: Breakfast on Day 1 and Lunch on Day 3.
• Salkantay Entrance Fee (20 soles).
• Return bus ticket consettur from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (Day 3).
• Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Day 2): in case you feel exhausted or in bad condition after the trek from La Playa, you can opt to take the train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips for our staff: While our team receives fair salaries, any additional gesture is always appreciated in recognition of their hard work and dedication. Participants often choose to pool their tips and present them directly to the hiking team or through their guide.
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control: Landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to a safety concern, illness, pandemia, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, act of God, etc.

The Salkantay Trek Challenge 3 Days – Packing List:

This 3-day hike takes place at high altitude, Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

Essentials for the trail:

• Backpack (25-30 liters). Light and comfortable.
• Passport (required for checkpoints).
• Hiking boots (already broken in).
• Warm, windproof jacket. Soft-shell or insulated jackets help you stay warm at high altitude.
• Trekking poles (optional).
• Extra cash for tips and small purchases.

What to carry in your daypack:

• Passport.
• Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.
• Rain poncho.
• Snacks.
• Extra cash for souvenirs.
• At least 2 liters of water in a reusable bottle.

What to pack in the Duffle Bag:

• Sandals or comfy shoes for the campsite.
• Your main hiking shoes (if not wearing them). Hiking boots are not strictly necessary, but preferred.
• Warm clothing for early mornings and nights. It’s really cold in Cusco and the mountains, especially at the campsite.
• Light hiking clothing: Including hiking pants and, if possible, long-sleeved shirts.
• Underwear and personal items.