4 Day Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

Included:

• Pick up from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
• Private bus transfer from your hotel to the beginning of trek point
• Entrance fee Machu Picchu
• Horses (to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and 6kgs personal belongings)
• One emergency horse
• Cooks for: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 4 Lunches (food includes: pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking. Hot drinks: Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, including coca leaf tea which is excellent for altitude!)
• Tea time/ Snacks: coffee/ tea, popcorn and biscuits
• Bilingual & professional tour guide
• Tents for 2 people (but has capacity for 3), so there is plenty of space for your backpacks
• Accommodation for crew
• Sleeping mats, table(s) & chairs, kitchen tent
• Short bus from Machu Picchu to AguasCalientes (return)
• First Aid including spare Oxygen
• 3 nights in a tent, 1 night in a Hotel (private room)
• Backpacker train to Cusco – Ollantaytambo (Vistadometrain available upon request

Not Included:

• Sleeping bags (we have for rent at $4 per day and they are good for -15)
• Flashlight
• Lunch on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu
• Entrance to the Hot Springs in AguasCalientes
• Tips for guide, cook and porters

What to bring:

• Original Passport (same one you made the reservation with)
• Waterproof hiking shoes or boots recommended
• Backpack and/or Daypack (You may need one for the horse and one to carry. We do have duffel bags available for hire if need)
• Sleeping bag for up to -8 degrees Celsius (available for rent at $4 per day)
• Warm clothing (layers recommended)
• Thermals (woolen hat, socks and scarf are recommended)
• Flashlight Camera and film
• Batteries
• Sun protection (hat, sun screen, sun glasses)
• Insect repellent -minimum recommended 20% DEET (no malaria has been reported
• Rain jacket or Poncho
• Water proof back pack cover
• Water bottle
• Water purifying tablets (in case you want to pick up water from the rivers)
• Personal medical kit
• Passport and ISIC card if you are a student (originals required)
• Money for souvenirs, drinks and tips (easier in smaller change)
• Toilet paper
• Snacks such as chocolate, muesli, energy bars, dried fruit etc.
• Travel towel
• Swim suit
• Walking poles if you think you will want them

Options and Rentals:

• Single tent supplement $10 per day
• Extra night in AguasCalientes $35 (or email us for alternate options). We will just need to arrange your train back to Cusco for the following day. Please tell us before final booking process.
• Sleeping bag rental ($4 per day)
• Vegetarian meals
• Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek. Extra cost is $50 for the 4 days
• Daypack $3 per day
• Walking poles $2 per day

Students:
Take advantage of our $20US discount for students if you hold a valid International Student Identity card (ISIC). You must send us a scanned copy of this when making your reservation and present the original to the entrance control office. Failure to do so will result in a loss of permit and denied entrance to the Machu Picchu.

Single Travelers:
If you are traveling single we will pair you up for sleeping arrangements with someone of the same sex. If you prefer to have your own tent the surcharge is $10 per day.

Accommodation:
Is nice, clean and friendly with private rooms (Twin with 2 beds or Matrimonial with one bigger bed). Generally we have our clients stay in Machu Picchu Inn or Hotel Presidente. Please note however that alternate accommodation options may be used.

Luggage Storage:
When you go on a trek it is best that you leave your unwanted trek items with your accommodation prior to the trek. All hostels/ hotels are equipped to hold extra luggage. Abroad Trekkers will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items. Luggage could also be left with Abroad Trekkers if need. Please do not leave anything value in your bags that you will leave behind in storage.