Salcantay Premium 7 days and 6 nights
Price per person $1200
(min. 2 participants, max 10 participants)
Private services available upon request

First class train supplement $90 (Vistadome class or similar) Departures Daily departures Activities Inca trail walking adventure up to Machu Picchu Airfares Not included, available upon request Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services

This is a remote and ancient footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail. Though located in the same region, it is less traveled than its counterpart. Likewise, it offers more spectacular views, that provide a magnificent wilderness alternative for those who wish to escape the more popular trekking routes is the Salcantay Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We pass through an amazing progression of ecological zones, from sparsely vegetated alpine meadows flanking two spectacular 20,000' glaciated peaks, down through subtropical forest into the Inca Trail to arrive later to the "Lost city of the Incas", Machu Picchu. The suggested dates for this tour are from May through October, dry season.

Day 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - MARKOKASA:  You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning. We will cross little and picturesque villages such as Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi, and then the ruins of Tarawasi. We will arrive at Mollepata, from here the trek will begin. We will camp at the head of the trail, Markokasa (L+D)  Day 2: MARKOKASA - CHOQUEKICLLA - SORAYPAMPA: We start our trek escorted by a bilingual guide and crew. Mules will carry all the luggage and a couple of saddle horses will be available in case someone needs them. We will camp at Soraypampa which is famous for its spectacular views of two glaciers, Humantay and the giant Salcantay which are 6,250 meters. (B+L+D)  Day 3: INCACHIRIASKA:  Today, we will slowly hike up to Salcantay pass 5,000 meters and then trek down to Incachiriaska which is a beautiful meadow where we will camp. It has wonderful overviews. (B+L+D)  Day 4 : PAUCARCANCHA:  After a healthy breakfast, we will start hiking. We will proceed down to Sisaypampa where we will  bypas the Inca hamlet of Huayabamba. We will then go through an Andean cloud forest to camp above the tree line at Paucarcancha. (B+L+D)  Day 5 :PHUYUPATAMARCA: We will wake up early in the morning today. We will visit the ruins of Inkarakay.  Then, we will start our hike to the Warmiwanusca pass 4,100 mts (known as "Death of the women pass")  and then we will continue on to a clear Inca Trail. This is one of the best days on the Inca Trail. Later, we will visit  the ruins of Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and later camp near Phuyupatamarca (City Above the Clouds). This area has magnificent views of the Veronica and SalcantaY ranges.(B+L+D) Day 6: MACHU PICCHU:  After an early start, we will proceed down through a set of stairs to visit the Ruins of Winay Wayna (Forever Young) and then through the "Gate of the Sun" (Inti Punku), into MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Later, we will camp by the river. (B+L+D)  Day 7: MACHU PICCHU:  We will spend the day visiting this ancient Incan Sanctuary. Late afternoon train back to Cusco. (B) INCLUDES:  Transportation to the head of the trail. For the first portion of the trek, we will have mules and horses, then later we will have porters. All the meals during the trek, professional Bilingual guide, Cook, assistant cook, Llamas, double occupancy tents, dinning tent, kitchen tent, bathroom tent. Entrance to the Inca Trail and MachuPicchu. YOU SHOULD BRING: -Personal sleeping bag -Warm Jacket or Sweater -RainGear (from nov to april) -T-shirt, short, long pants. -Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals -Sun hat, wool hat, sun glasses -Water bottle,flash light, hat -Personal clothing for trek -Insect repellent, Suncream -Personal medication -Water purification tablets. OPTIONAL: Extra nights in Machupicchu, Aguas Calientes or Cusco, domestic airfares, trip extensions. IMPORTANT NOTE We suggest to book one month in advance at least. Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we also suggest to book your trip as soon as possible. Also note that all the below information are mandatory. Name and Surname (as in your passport) Age Date of Birth Passport Number Citizenship *Hotel in Cusco (address - phone number) * You can send this information to us as soon as you get it but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up service. ISIC CARD (25.-USD of discount) Note: In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via email the scanned copy of your ISIC (International Student Identity Card) within two days. Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discount.	Click to enlarge Salcantay (6271m), taken from the Inca trail south of the mountain
	Mollepata
	Soraypampa
	Huayabamba
	Machu Picchu