Salcantay

SALCANTAY

Salcantay or Salkantay is the highest peak of the Willkapampa mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco Region, about 60 km (40 mi) west-northwest of the city of Cusco. It is the 38th highest peak in the Andes, and the twelfth highest in Peru.

However, as a range highpoint in deeply incised terrain, it is the second most topographically prominent peak in the country, after Huascaran.

The name Salkantay is from sallqa, a Quechua word meaning wild, uncivilized, savage, or invincible, and was recorded as early as 1583. The name is thus often translated as “Savage Mountain”.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Difficulty Level

Salkantay Trek Difficulty Level to Machu Picchu

All of the treks are fairly difficult and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting the trek. You have to be moderately fit to complete this hike.

Try walking 10km in a day or go to the gym a month before the trek because we will cover a lot of distance in the first 2 days. The good news is that everyone in the last few years who started a trek has finished it! If you are really struggling, we have emergency horses that you can ride if you are not fit for the trek.

The second day of the trek will be the longest and hardest. After an early breakfast, we will start hiking up a moderate climb for three and half hours until we reach the Salkantay Pass (4,600m/15,092ft). From this point, we can soak in spectacular views of Cusco’s second highest peak.

At the pass, you can leave a piece of rock carried from the bottom as a present for the mountain spirit.


The Salkantay Trek Clasicc to Machu Picchu

Difficulty Level: By day

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5
moderate	challenge	moderate	moderate	easy

The Salkantay Trek Short to Machu Picchu

Difficulty Level: By day

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4
moderate	challenge	moderate	easy

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days by Llactapata

Salkantay + Inca Path "Classic" to Machu Picchu 5 days

Our Salkantay Hiking trail is an alternative to the Inca Trail.

The Sacred path is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity.

This tour is combined with Llactapata which is a part of the Inca trail is a little light this route and still maintains the spectacular views that have Inca Trail.

With more spectacular views, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offer a quiet and rich contemplation of Nature.

INCLUDES

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners. ” Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Inka trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

NOT INCLUDES

• 1st Breakfast, Last Lunch
• Extra Porters or Horses for carry persona staff (Optional US$ 80.00 per 4 days)
• Other not mentioned

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Salkantay Trek Summary new 2017

Salkantay Trek

The Salkantay Trek is a famous trekking in Cuso - Peru, you will have the oportunity to explore all different types of micro-climates on this beautiful Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Camp in the midle of the mountain.

Summary

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days

SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Salcantay trekking package is suitable for those trekkers who wish to see Mt Salcantay from near but they do not have sufficient time to go all the way or restricted to go there by other reasons.

This short Salkantay trekking package offers you to face breathtaking view of Salcantay glacier and other mountain peaks. Not only mountain views, you will get great opportunity to explore Machu Picchu inca city and have a close look at their fascinating Andean culture”...

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Weather on Salkantay Trek

Weather on Salkantay Trek

Weather on Salkantay trek is very varied, due to the fact that it winds its way through wildly different terrain at different altitudes. The only place where weather is a serious concern is the Salkantay Pass, and the nearby areas. Temperatures here, and at the nearby Soraypampacampsite, can fall below freezing. The other camps are much warmer, due to their proximity to the cloud forest.

AVERAGE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN CUSCO

The months September, October, November and December have a nice average temperature.
On average, the warmest month is September.
On average, the coolest month is January.
The monthly mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year in Cusco, Peru (FAHRENHEIT)

Weather on Salkantay trek monthly mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year in Cusco, Peru (Celsius)

Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in December – March .

AVERAGE HUMIDITY OVER THE YEAR

This is the mean monthly relative humidity

AVERAGE WIND SPEED OVER THE YEAR

This is the mean monthly wind speed (meters per second)

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Salkantay trekking is a great alternative to the Inca Trail. Going this route, you’ll be able to visit some of the most beautiful places in the Andean jungle and see the snow covered Salkantay Mountain (altitude is 6372 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna and stop by part of the Inca trail, Llactapata, which is an enclosure built on the mountain facing Machu Picchu.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days

Salkantay Trek "Classic" to Machu Picchu 5 days

Salkantay is really exceptional, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cuzco in south central Peru. It is the highest mountain of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible and is climbed frequently. Join us on this incredible Hiking Tour to Machu Picchu. Book early.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 : Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa.

Day 2 : Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayrac Machay - Challway

Day 3 : Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba.

Day 4 : Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Day 5 : Tour to Machu Picchu

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