Salkantay – Lares 8D/ 7N (Unique)

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extraordinary adventure through the captivating landscapes of the Salkantay-Lares circuit, an 8-day, 7-night trek that promises a unique and immersive experience. This remarkable journey begins with the first day’s trek from Mollepata to Soraypampa, where breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains, Humantay and Salkantay, set the stage for an unforgettable expedition. As you ascend to the highest point of the Salkantay Trek, explore the diverse terrain, including a dramatic cloud forest, and discover hidden gems like Llactapata and the hydroelectric train station.

The expedition unfolds with each day offering new challenges and awe-inspiring vistas, culminating in the grandeur of Machu Picchu on the fifth day. After soaking in the wonders of Machu Picchu, the journey continues with a scenic train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, leading to the cultural immersion in the Quechua community of Patakancha. The trek concludes with a visit to the traditional village of Huacahuasi and a rejuvenating soak in the Lares hot springs before returning to Cusco. This unparalleled trek promises an adventure filled with natural wonders, cultural encounters, and the exploration of ancient Inca trails.

Duration of the trip:

8 Days 7 Nights

Total Distance
Physical Level:

Easy

Altitude:
Type of Tour:
Group SIze:

DAY 1
IRST SALKANTAY TREK DAY : MOLLEPATA TREK – SORAYPAMPA+

DAY 2
SECOND SALKANTAY TREK DAY: SORAYPAMPA -CHAULLAY OR COLLPAPAMPA (MIGHTY SALKANTAY)+

DAY 3
THIRD SALKANTAY TREK DAY: CHAULLAY – LA PLAYA – SAHUAYACO (CLOUD FOREST)+

DAY 4
FOURTH SALKANTAY TREK DAY: LLACTAPATA – HYDROELECTRIC TRAIN STATION – AGUAS CALIENTES+

DAY 5
FIFTH SALKANTAY TREK DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY !!!+

DAY 6
SIXTH DAY: AGUAS CALIENTES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – PATACANCHA – IPSAYCOCHA.+

DAY 7
SEVENTH DAY: IPSAYCOCHA – HUACAHUASI+

DAY 8
EIGHTH DAY: HUACAHUASI – LARES HOT SPRING – CUSCO.+

SALKANTAY TREK INCLUDES:

  • Private Tourist Transportation To Mollepata and Extra 1hour minutes 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.
  • Second Guide Over 08 people Group(Large Group Service)
  • Thermarest air-inflate Confortable sleeping Mattress (While others agencies are using foam mat) Thats why many of them run away from us. Because they dont want their passengers to see the Quality of our Camping equipment)
  • Cook and assistance of the Cook.(We have chosen the best cook/cheffs and all are trained by Quechuas Expeditions 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)
  • Two person tents (3-people capacity tent used as doubles – Kayla Doite) 4 season tent Aluminium poles Tents
  • Transportation La Playa to Hydroelectrica Day 4th(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 Breifing Time) for all your personal stuff to be carried by horses.
  • Salkantay 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)
  • Camping equipment and basic field equipment for our porters as well as adecuate clothing like: (Sleeping bag, Mat, Jacket, T-shirt, pant, rain poncho, shoes, hat, belts, proper backpack to carry the equipment and all of them are limited to carry 20kg only)
  • Return Tourist Expeditions train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Train time is at 6:20pm and this time will allow you to stay in machupicchu almost all day without rushing your Exploration. 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 Inca 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.
  • Single Tents upon request with no extra cost.
  • 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.
  • Free “I survived ” T-shirt and certificate (only for PEOPLE who successfully complete the trek!!!)
  •  Accomodation Overnight in Aguas Calientes(Twin bed room with Private bathroom and shower) 01 Night

Quechuas Expeditions Additional Things which are Included

  • Portables Tent & Biodegradable Toilet (toilet waste bags) Quechuas Expeditions allows you to bring the comforts of home along for an enjoyable trip.Having a toilet in your home away from home may be convenience at its finest. Camping. so you don’t have to go out into the woods in the middle of the night to do your business.
    – Quechuas Expeditions Detailed Page of Camping Equipment, Food and other imporntant things:
  • Responsible Tourism and Well-paid and well-treated porters(HOW YOU CAN HELP ENSURE PROPER TREATMENT)(Click here to see a detailed page)
  • We have Our Medical Emergency Equipped Rescue Mountain Car(This car will be available for all our passenger) and this will ready for any Emergency you need.

Quechuas Expeditions Bottle for free. Get one for free at the office.

Please help us to reduce or eliminate the generation of plastic waste by refilling this bottle in any of the water stations located throughout on the treks. This is part of our efforts towards a cleaner and healthier environment. Sponsored by Quechuas Expeditions (The Best Local Tour Operator)

Get one of this Bottle for Fee at our Office!!!
Quechuas Expeditions Water Bottles (Get one for Free)

SALKANTAY TREK DOESNT INCLUDE: (Please, No hidden costs or surprises)

  • Extra expenses
  • Breakfast – Day 1
  • Lunch and dinner – Day 3
  • Pillows
  • Not detailed meals
  • Tips (optional)
  • Travel and health insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.

ADDITIONAL THINGS AND UPGRADES:

  • Extra Horse to Carry extra things/12kg- US$100
  • Extra Horse To Ride /90kg-Weight Limit US$200  Day 1 & 2 and Includes an Horseman to control the horse.
  • Upgrade to first class Vistadome Train US$60
  • Upgrade to 3 stars Hotel US$40 per person.(Based on twin bed room)
  • Huaynapicchu Mountain Entrance ticket US$20(2 hours round trip) based on availability and book in advance
  • Extra Night Hotel in Aguas Calientes US$30 per person based on twin bed room with private bathroom (This is in case you need to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes town)
  • Walking sticks: it can be rented from us. (02 poles US$20 for the entire trip)
  • Sleeping bags: it can be rented from us.(US$30 for the entire trip)
  • Sleeping liners: it can be bought from us.(US$15)

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of US$100 and you are ready to go. Please, (Click here to see method of payments)

Please, Prices are Based On Group size you want us to place you./Please, note: We will Never pass you onto another operator or share service with other companies as most agencies do here.

SALKANTAY TREK (FAQs)Frequently Asked Questions

SALKANTAY & LARE TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 8/Days – 
Small Group Service:(Group Size: 02 Minimum – 06ppl Average – 08ppl Maximum)
Price per person Adult US$1040 & Students US$1020 / 7 Kilos Portering Service included /Duffel Bag provided by QE
Please,Note: If you are 02 we can open a New group and Leave any day you suit.

MAY 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
JUNE 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
JULY 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
AUGUST 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
SEPTEMBER 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
OCTOBER 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
NOVEMBER 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
DECEMBER 2018: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30
JANUARY 2019: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,3030

SALKANTAY & LARES TREK PRIVATE SERVICE: (GROUP SIZE UPON REQUEST) 8/Days – 2016 – 2017 and Includes: Special trek program just for you, and you can depart any day you wish and choose the group size, we don´t add any people, is arranged just for you. All private groups include additional services, such as:

02 persons group / US$1400 per person
03 persons group / US$1350 per person
04 persons group / US$1300 per person
05 persons group / US$1250 per person
06-8 persons group / US$1200 per person

  • Extra Horse to Ride(1, 2, 3 day only)
  • Hotel 3 stars (At Aguas Calientes Town)
  • North face 4 season tents
  • Entrance to climb Huaynapicchu Mountain or Machupicchu Mountain
  • Vistadome Train(First Class train back From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
  •  Private Van back to cusco from ollantaytambo
  • Train Ticket( From Hydroelectric Plant to Aguas Calientes 40 Minutes ride)
  • Bus Round Trip ( Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes)
  • Bus Down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
  • Lunch in Machupicchu or Aguas Calientes
  • Sleeping bag / Silk Liner included.
  • 02 walking poles per person / Rubber tips included.
  • 01 Duffel Bags to carry all your sleeping bag, Self-inflating pad as well as your Clothes.
  • Tour Guide to explore Machupicchu and Huaynapicchu all day. and of course we pay a little bit more to our staff and guide

WHAT WE RECOMMEND TO BRING:

  • • Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) green card if you are student ). Note ( you have to bring your student card to machu picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machupicchu control point
  • Travel Insurance card is essential
  • Sleeping bag (not included)
  • hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors )
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
  • Sun hat and gloves
  • T-shirts / shirts
  • Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
  • Rain pants
  • Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
  • Sun protection cream ( factor 25 recommended )
  • Insect Repellent ( for mosquitos )15 % of deet at least
  • Water bottle.
  • Water purifying tablets (Micropur recommended)
  • Toilet paper and wet wipes
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and films
  • Torch with spare batteries (flashlight) we recommend headlights
  • Extra contribution suggested in soles money for tipping porters, cook and guide. and for any emergency.
  • Previous acclimatization in Cuzco city, for at least 2 days and general good health. Quechuas Expeditions offers easy one day and half day routes which can be completed before the main trek.

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