Inca Trail Peru

The Inca Trail is the most famous hike in South America. Although the total distance is only about 39km, the ancient trail laid by the Incas from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu winds its way up and down, and around the mountains, snaking over three high Andean passes en route, which has collectively led to the route being dubbed the Inca Trail. The views of snowy mountain peaks, distant rivers, and ranges, and cloud forests flush with orchids are stupendous – and walking from one cliff-hugging pre-Columbian ruin to the next is a mystical and unforgettable experience.

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1. T H E C L A S S I C INCA TRAIL T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 D A Y S | 3 N I G H T S
2. Hike the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the best trekking route in all of South America The Inca Trail is one of the most famous routes in the world. Dare to discover this astounding experience and receive the greatest reward of all: visi ng the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail is where the most daring travellers choose to reach Machu Picchu, Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Follow the Inca Nobility steps that used the same path that thousands of tourists from worldwide travel today and discover archaeological sites that can only be accessed on foot. Our 4-day tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the best alterna ve for small groups who want to experience a real adventure. Join travelers from all over the world who are looking for the same as you! Our package is perfect if you travel alone, with your partner, or with a small group of friends. We invite you to dream of the wonderful, join Salkantay Trekking, and live this unique and exci ng experience. We'll start in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in the community of Piscacucho, which is 2 hours from the city of Cusco. A er a few hours, we'll visit some archaeological sites such as Patallaqta. We'll ascend to the Dead Woman's pass that sits at 4,200 masl / 13,779 fasl, and then we'll descend to the tropical jungle where the Machu Picchu Nature Reserve is located, home to more than 250 types of orchids, 450 types of birds, and the charming spectacled bear. We will also visit other impressive archaeological sites such as Pacaymayu, Runkuracay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, In pata, Wiñayhuayna, In punku, and, finally, Machu Picchu, which is considered one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. DESCRIPTION HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
3. DAY 1 Km 82 Llactapata Huayllabamaba Ayapata DAY 2 Ayapata Dead Woman’s Pass Runcuraccay Pass Chaquiccocha DAY 3 Chaquiccocha Phuyupatamarca Wiñaywayna DAY 4 SUNGATE (In Punku) Machu Picchu DAY BY DAY The Adventure Begins on the Ancient Paths The Amazing Views of the Andean Mountain Range Travel Back in Time at Incan Ruins Enter the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
4. CUSCO 3370 mt. | 11021 ft. OLLANTAYTAMBO 2750 mt. | 8950 ft. PISCACUCHO “KM 82" CHECKPOINT 2900 mt. | 9514 ft. LLACTAPATA 2750 mt. | 9022 ft. PATALLACTA 2650 mt. | 8694 ft. CUSICHACA RIVER HUAYLLABAMBA CHECKPOINT 3000 mt. | 9842 ft. LLULLUCHAPAMPA 3800 mt. | 12467 ft. WARMI WAÑUSCA PASS 4215 mt. | 13829 ft. PACAYMAYO CHECKPOINT 3600 mt. | 11811 ft. PACAYMAYO RIVER RUNKURAQAY PASS 3900 mt. | 12795 ft. SAYACMARCA 3670 mt. | 12041 ft. PUYUPATAMARCA 3640 mt. | 11942 ft. WIÑAYWAYNA CHECKPOINT 2650 mt. | 8694 ft. INTIPATA 2660 mt. | 8727 ft. MACHU PICCHU 2400 mt. | 7872 ft. “PARADISE ON THE EARTH” INTIPUNKU 2700 mt. | 8858 ft. KM. 104 CHECKPOINT CHACHABAMBA 2170 mt. | 7119 ft. H AGUAS CALIENTES (Standard hostel) 1900 mt. | 6232 ft. URUBAMBA RIVER TREK TO MACHU PICCHU INCA TRAIL CLASSIC Treks & Expeditions Specialists TREKKING N Salkantay Sky Camp LIMA LIMA LIMA CUSCO CUSCO CUSCO Lake Pass Railroad Vehicle Transportation Bus Lunch & rest area Standard Hostel Train Archaeological site LEGEND Electric power Shower H Campsite TARAYUC Toilet AYAPATA 3000 mt. | 9842 ft. CHAQUICOCHA 3650 mt. | 11975 ft. HIGH AMAZON JUNGLE HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
5. FULL ITINERARY The Classic Inca Trail 4 Days
6. On your first day, you will be collected from your hotel in Cusco at around 4:30 am for private transporta on to Piskacucho located along the Machu Picchu railroad and the Inca Trail's star ng point. During the first few hours of walking, we follow the famous Urubamba River's course before stopping to admire the archaeological site of Patallacta. The hike on the first day takes around 7-hours along meandering streams, ancient Inca sites, and the Andes' stunning views un l Ayapata, the first campsite at 3300 m. Archaeological Site LLACTAPATA DAY 1 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
7. ur tour leader and Hiking Team will Opick you up from wherever you are in Cusco, Urubamba, or Ollantaytambo. If you’re in Cusco, we will stop by you between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m .; if you’re in Urubamba, between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and if you’re in Ollantaytambo you can sleep a li le more because we’ll pick you up between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. A er enjoying a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef, you’ll meet the en re team that will accompany you on this exci ng adventure and will guarantee you some unforge able memories in the middle of the sacred mountains of Cusco. You’ll board private transporta on that will take you to the place known as Km 82, which is the first control point of the route. Please be sure to take your original passport with you to enter the Inca Trail. The first 2 hours of walking are rela vely easy. Our first stop will be at the magical Patallacta archaeological site that shows its stone walls amid the vegeta on. We will con nue for 2 more hours un l we get to our lunch spot. You’ll be surprised by the delicacies we’ve prepared for you. We only have 2.5 hours more of walking to arrive at our first camp located in Ayapata (3,300 masl / 10,826 fasl). If you need to buy something to eat or drink, or maybe you forgot your camera ba eries, don't worry. In this last part we’ll go through 2 small communi es where you can make your purchases. We’ll arrive at the camp at approximately 5:00 p.m. Now just relax while sipping a snack or a hot drink. Dinner will be ready at 7:30 p.m. and then a deserved night of rest awaits you. The Adventure Begins on the Ancient Paths Km 82 Llactapata Huayllabamaba Ayapata THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Accommoda on: Camps Difficulty: Moderate Walking Distance: 8.7 miles Highest Eleva on: 3300 m / 10926 Campsite Eleva on: 3300 m / 10926 DAY 1 HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
8. A er a nutri ous breakfast, climb a challenging ascending trail with increasingly fantas c views and an evident change of vegeta on as you gain al tude. This day we will be hiking towards the Inca Trail's highest point, Dead Women's Pass (4,215 meters). Once you reach the summit, your porters will be wai ng with a hot glass of tea, and you will have some me to enjoy it. In the a ernoon, as you descend to your campsite at Chaquiccocha. Enjoy spectacular views and different microclimates, with amazing views of the mountains. Pass DEAD WOMAN’S DAY 2 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
9. e’ll wake you up very early with a Whot cup of coca tea that will help you start the day in the best way possible. Today the longest and most exhaus ng day on the route awaits us. We’ll go uphill for 4 hours to the highest point of the trek to the Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 masl / 13,829 fasl). Open all your senses and connect with those immense mountains that you see all around. Feel the spirit of those thousands of ancient Peruvians who walked these roads in complete harmony with nature. Then we’ll descend for 1.5 hours to the other side of the valley where our lunch place is located. Remember that here you can refill your water bo les. A er having eaten, we’ll ascend for 2 hours to the Abra Runcuraccay. We’ll visit a spectacular Inca site and will observe 2 immense waterfalls. Later we’ll descend for 1 hour to the archaeological site of Sayacmarca located in an almost inaccessible place. We’ll stop here to discover the secrets of this ancient place in the company of our guide. The mysteries of the Incas will be revealed, li le by li le, as the sun descends and reddens the Vilcabamba mountain range. It’s only 20 more minutes un l we reach our second camp in Chaquicocha (3,600 masl / 11,811 fasl). A er dinner, if you s ll have strength, we’ll be able to observe the stars and learn a li le more about the fascina ng dark constella ons of the Incas. The night skies in the Andes, far from the ar ficial ligh ng of the ci es, deserve to be seen. The Amazing Views of the Andean Mountain Range Ayapata Dead Woman’s Pass Runcuraccay Pass Chaquiccocha Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommoda on: Camps Difficulty: Challenging Walking Distance: 9.9 miles Highest Eleva on: 4215 m / 13829 Campsite Eleva on: 3600 m / 11829 DAY 2 THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
10. Today is the most impressive and exci ng because of the number of archaeological complexes and cloud forest we will find as we walk. We walk down along an incredibly well-preserved sec on of the Inca Trail with great white granite slab walls and staircases all impressively set in the high jungle to our final campsite at Wiñay Wayna Explore the Magic site of Wiñaywayna, an impressive Inca complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector, and an urban sector, and all close to where camp will set up that evening. Archaeological Site WIÑAYWAYNA DAY 3 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
11. ell done, you have overcome the Wmost difficult day! Today a beau ful reward awaits you. A er having rested in our comfortable tents, we’ll begin our day at 6:30 a.m. You’ll walk for 2 hours while receiving the immense green embrace of the earth. From here the jungle begins to thicken. In addi on, you’ll have the privilege of observing the impressive perpetual snows of the Apu Salkantay in the distance, the second most important glacier in the Cusco region. Let yourself be surprised by the panoramic view of the extensive Vilcabamba mountain range. Later, you’ll begin to ascend towards the last summit of the path in Phuyupatamarka (3,600 masl / 11,811 fasl) from where you’ll be able to appreciate the waters of the Urubamba, a sacred river that runs through this territory as if it were an immense cosmic snake. Then you will descend for 3 hours to our last camp near the Wiñay Wayna archaeological site. This complex, whose name means "eternal youth", is considered the most impressive of the en re route, not coun ng Machu Picchu of course. You are now very close to the lost city of the Incas! We’ll arrive at the camp at approximately 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Relax and become aware of where you are and the great effort you’ve made. Tomorrow you will visit Machu Picchu! At approximately 4:30 p.m. You’ll make a guided visit to the Wiñay Wayna archaeological site for 1.5 hours. The words from our guide will make this remote place come alive once again. Then, we’ll spoil you with a small celebra on together with all the team that has accompanied you: guides, porters, and cooks. Remember that they have worked very hard to make you feel comfortable and calm during these hard days of walking. By doing this, we thank them for all their care and affec on. Obviously, you can also thank them with some ps. We recommend that you rest early as we’ll wake up together with the sun the next day. The idea is to see how Machu Picchu begins to light up at dawn, a magical spectacle that will cap vate your heart. Travel Back in Time at Incan Ruins Chaquiccocha Phuyupatamarca Wiñaywayna Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommoda on: Camps Difficulty: Easy Walking Distance: 6.2 miles Highest Eleva on: 3600 m / 11811 Campsite Eleva on: 2600 m / 8530 DAY 3 THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
12. Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. It takes around an hour of hiking along a trail of flat stones that traverse these cliffs of the highland jungle, In Punku, or Sun Gate. From this point, you will get your first glimpse of the spectacular city of Machu Picchu below you. Uncover the mys cal secrets of Machu Picchu. Here, you will have a complete guided tour around the site, taking approximately two hours, a er which you can enjoy some free me to rest and stroll around the citadel. Archaeological Site MACHU PICCHU DAY 4 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y
13. very effort has its rewards. We’ll wake Eup at 3:30 a.m. and immediately will enjoy our delicious and healthy breakfast. At 4:00 a.m. we’ll go to the entry control point to be one of the first groups to enter. Here we’ll say goodbye to our team of cooks and porters. We’ll walk approximately 1 hour to Puerta del Sol. Get ready because from there you’ll see this marvel of Inca architecture and engineering for the first me. Bow down to this holy place that has quietly waited for your visit to change something that’s hidden deep within you. We have 1 more hour of walking to enter the Lost City of the Incas. At approximately 7:40 a.m. we’ll arrive at the last control point and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour. The in mate connec on between human beings and nature is revealed in a powerful way in Machu Picchu. Immense stones harmoniously linked together form temples, alleys, houses, and aqueducts that are s ll working a er 5 centuries. Machu Picchu was built in an inaccessible place to resist the fierce a ack of oppression and oblivion, and to remind modern men that only in true communion with Pacha Mama or Mother Earth can we fully exist. A er the tour, we’ll give you the bus ckets so you can go to Aguas Calientes. In this way, you’ll have all the me available to explore this mythical citadel on your own. You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes where you’ll enjoy your last lunch at the local restaurant of your choice. Remember that this food is not included in the package. Your guide will then deliver your train ckets to you. Generally, the Expedi on class train departure me is 3:20 p.m. or 4:22 p.m. You’ll arrive in Ollantaytambo or Poroy depending on the type of train you choose. There, a representa ve of Peru Treks will be wai ng to take you to the door of your hotel in our private mobility. Please make sure you are present on the pla orm at least 30 minutes before the departure of your train. Enter the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu SUNGATE (In Punku) Machu Picchu Meals: Breakfast Touring Level: Easy Hike Level: Strenuous Machu Picchu Eleva on: 2430 m / 7972 DAY 4 THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
14. INCLUSIONS Included / Not Included
15. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Pre-departure briefing You will meet your trekking guide and group in our office for an orienta on before your trek. At this me, we will provide you with the duffle bags which will be carried by our porters. The mee ng will be at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. Experienced Guide All our guides are graduates of the professional career of Tourism of the Na onal University San Antonio Abad of Cusco. Our guides are chosen for their professionalism, experience, responsibility, seriousness, unbridled passion for exploring, and a desire to share in the experience. They’ll make sure you are safe and happy. Camping Equipment Salkantay Trekking uses the best equipment to ensure your safety and comfort. Every 2 people will share Eureka Timberline tents or Mountain Hard Wear with capacity for 4 people. In addi on, you’ll have a spacious dining tent where you can enjoy your food without problems. Medical Kit or First AID Kit All Salkantay Trekking guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face basic emergencies (al tude sickness, traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If necessary, we’ll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment. Customer Service 24/7 We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease of communica on and prepara on with the agency leading up to your trek. High Quality Service & Safety Water From the first lunch to the last breakfast, Salkantay Trekking will provide you with all the water you need. We will provide boiled water, filtered, and cooled. You need to bring a camel bag or an empty bo le. We recommend a capacity of 2 liters. You’ll be able to fill your bo les during each meal. Wake up tea Every morning at the campsite, you will woken up with a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent so that you will be warmed from inside out before you start your day. Tea me or Happy Hour Every a ernoon before dinner, the cooks will provide popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, teas, hot water, etc. A er a long day of hiking, you will not have to wait un l dinner to relax, warm-up, and enjoy a bite to eat! Snacks on the trail daily Before star ng your trekking, our tour leader will provide you a Cloth bag with local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in your cloth bag. One cloth snack bag per person To avoid the usage of plas c bags that contaminate our environment, we will give you a cloth bag for your snacks. Products for hygiene You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to clean your hands. Meals Transporta on Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners Our chef prepares the best dishes in the middle of the mountain. Our passengers love our food! We respect all diets, so let us know if you have any par cular restric ons on your reserva on form and remind your guide during the briefing. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addi on to hot drinks and snacks. Every morning we’ll give you your snack so you can enjoy it during the walk. Remember that your last lunch and dinner is not included. Transport • Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will travel by private transporta on to KM 82, the star ng point of the trek. • Day 4: Private transport from Ollantaytambo train sta on to your hotel in Cusco. Train ckets From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Porters Team or Kallpa Team The Porters or Kallpa Team carry all of the personal tents, clothing, and sleeping bags, to extra dining and kitchen tents, food, water, tables, chairs, and a gas bo le stove. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
16. Permits for Inca Trail As soon as we receive your complete informa on and the deposit that secures your reserva on, we’ll buy all the necessary permits (subject to availability). These permits are issued for a specific date and will be in your name. They cannot be changed under any circumstances. Change of passport number is only allowed for renewal reasons. In that case you must bring both your old and new passport. Entrance cket to Machu Picchu Archeological Site. Permits & Entrance Tickets EXTRAS included in our service. We believe that a en on to small details is what sets us apart from other local companies. You’ll receive a small sleeping pillow, a foam ma ress, a cover to protect your backpack on the road, and a rain poncho. Satellite phones: Our main priority will always be the tranquillity of our clients. While all of our guides are prepared for emergencies in the mountains, being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital, or friend helps you feel more secure. Each Salkantay Trekking guide has a satellite phone that can be used anywhere on the mountain to call anywhere in the world. You can also use it even if it’s not an emergency. Personal Porter: Is include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag and personal items (5kl per person). There is no addi onal fee for this. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
17. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED? Extras and important equipment. All our travelers need a sleeping bag to camp. Inflatable ma resses and walking s cks (with rubber ps) are op onal but highly recommended. If you do not have them, don’t worry, you can rent them with Salkantay Trekking: • Sleeping bag: US $ 20.00 • Inflatable ma ress: US $ 20.00 • Walking poles (pair): US $ 20.00 Huayna Picchu You can climb the famous mountain that’s always seen in the photos, behind the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. It’s 45 minutes uphill. Going down can be scary if you fear heights. You can take this excursion once your guided tour to Machu Picchu ends. The addi onal cost is US $ 75.00. The permit must be issued at least 1 month in advance due to high demand. To protect your integrity, there may be changes due to weather condi ons. Travel Insurance Tips for our staff Tips are usual on any excursion to Machu Picchu. Although we pay good salaries to our en re team, something extra is always welcome, especially considering the hard work they do. Typically, group par cipants collect their ps to hand out to the porters and chefs together. Addi onal costs or delays out of control of the management Landscape, bad weather condi on, i nerary modifica on due to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, poli cal instability/strike, etc. Day 4 Lunch and Dinner in Aguas Calientes HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
18. BEFORE YOU GO Is it for me?
19. We want to make your trip to Peru as amazing and as easy as possible. On this sec on you will find speedy answers to all those ques ons you had about trekking Salkantay in one place. Please read carefully the following informa on – it will help you with any ques ons you may have about our services. Have another ques on that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line and we will get back to you asap! The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a great alterna ve for the Inca Trail trek and be er suited for more adventurous trekkers who are able to handle higher al tude and longer distances. Ascending to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at 4650 MASL - 15088 FASL is not too strenuous since it is at the beginning of the trek, neither is it very steep, but it does require stamina and a li le me in Cusco to acclima ze to the al tude before beginning the trek. It is very important to be well acclimated to the al tude before exer ng yourself on a trek. We do recommend that you arrive to Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek starts to help you become acclima zed and avoid possible problems with al tude sickness while on the trek. If you have already been in another area of Peru at high al tude before arriving in Cusco, we s ll recommend you have a complete day in Cusco to rest, recover from your travel, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Cusco before depar ng for the trek. Here some sugges ons for ac vi es to do in the Cusco vicinity before star ng your adventure trek: BEFORE YOU GO Is it for me? How many days do I need to acclimate in Cusco before the Trek? City Tour Sacred Valley Rainbow Mountain This mee ng will take place the night before the trek’s departure at 5 PM at our office which is located at Triunfo Street 392, Office 212 (second floor). We are 1 block from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) of Cusco. It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of ventas@salkantaytrekking.com The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7 kg/15.4 lbs. Our horseman will carry your duffle bag for you together with the food and camping gear. It is important to be aware that you will not have access to your items in the duffel bag un l the end of each day as the horsemen and horses will always be ahead of the group. During the travel, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Usually, a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient. Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge. The Briefing What about the balance? Daffle Bag for Salkantay Trek Classic 5 Days Can I store my luggage at your office? HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
20. TERMS & CONDITIONS
21. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The terms and condi ons set out below in this document are mandatory and binding. They apply to all reserva ons and ac vi es made through our website, via email or face-to-face. The use of any of these channels implies the knowledge and acceptance of them. Acceptance and Knowledge of our Terms and Condi ons Modifica on of the terms of use Salkantay Trekking reserves the right to make modifica ons or updates to our terms of use at any me. It's the responsibility of the customers to review them. Reserva on confirma on Once the client sends his reserva on request, the confirma on to this will be subject to the payment support according to the request, detailing all the services included and not included. If no response from the client is received, the acceptance of our terms and condi ons will be assumed. In this sense, Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for any extraordinary situa on. Obliga ons of passengers established according to Policies of SALKANTAY TREKKING. Respond clearly and precisely to responses and requests, such as forms to be filled out by your assigned Experience Designer. Follow the instruc ons of the team en route. Compulsory a endance at the informa ve mee ngs, which are held prior to your tour, are essen al to begin the experience en route. Comply with all the obliga ons set forth in these Terms and Condi ons. Payment Policies We use PayPal so that you can make your deposit, which makes it easier to use a credit card. There's an 8% fee for using PayPal for interna onal transfers. We also use Western Union which have different rates. The amount of the deposit will depend on the type of i nerary that the client reserves, as shown below: Inca Trail: For Inca Trail packages we need a deposit of US $ 350.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons. For the treks: Salkantay, Lares, Huchuy Qosqo, Choquequirao, Inca Jungle, Ancascocha and Cachicata, and the tours that take more than 3 days, a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person will be made. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep ons. Rainbow Mountain: For Rainbow Mountain packages we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep ons. Humantay Lagoon: For the day tour to Humantay Lagoon we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep ons. Sacred Valley: For Sacred Valley packages we need a deposit of US $ 50.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons. City Tour: For the half day tour in Cusco we need a deposit of US $ 25.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons. For groups greater than 08 people we accept bank transfers. If you want more informa on about this possibility, send us an email to info@salkantaytrekking.com Policies for payment methods in person Cash, Credit Card, Western Union, and PayPal will be accepted for final payments. No passenger can start their tour un l payment has been completed. Cash payments are due the day before your tour and can be made during the pre-briefing. We accept US dollars and soles (Peruvian currency) for cash payments. Ripped or torn bills, no ma er how small, will not be accepted. PayPal payments are due one week before the tour or trek departure. If the balance is not paid 2 days before the departure of the trip, the commission will be 10%. And not 8% All bank commissions will be covered by the client. For more informa on you can contact your assigned Experience Designer. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
22. Cancella on Policies Cancella on request The cancella on request must be made via email by the person who made the reserva on and paid the deposit to sales@salkantaytrekking.com Cancella on fees: Cancella ons made 30 days in advance have no addi onal charges except for excursions on the Inca Trail. If the client cancels between 10 and 30 days before their trip, they must pay 50% of the total cost of the trip. If the client cancels between 10 and 3 days before their trip, they must pay 80% of the total cost. If the client cancels 2 days or less before their trip, they must pay 100% of the total cost. In the rare event that a client decides to leave once the trek has started, no refund will be given. The client must also pay for the addi onal expenses incurred by her own decision such as food, accommoda on, and transporta on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par cipate in the Machu Picchu tour on the last day if they wish. If the client is unable to par cipate in the trek due to illness or physical problems, no refund will be given. The client must also pay for the addi onal expenses incurred such as food, accommoda on, and transporta on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par cipate in the Machu Picchu tour on the last day if they wish. In the event that a natural disaster or an act of God prevents a service from being completed, the client will receive a 50% refund, considering administra ve expenses. In the event that a natural disaster or act of God causes the change in the route of the walk, there'll be no refund. In considera on of the last pandemic that was experienced globally, we include that, in case the service is not performed due to a pandemic or act of God, no refund will be made, but an open cket will be given so that you can receive the service on another date subject to availability. For more informa on, check the following: Safe Experience Policies and Our Responsibility with Health and Safety. Failure to appear at the informa onal mee ngs will be considered a no show. Failure to appear on the assigned tour will be considered a no show. In no case will there be a refund op on. There'll be no refund in case of no show. Permits for the Inca Trail are processed with the name and passport number, in no case may they be transferable to another person. The change of dates is also not possible once the permit has been acquired. These are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a Peruvian government regula on and not Salkantay Trekking. In the extreme case that the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, or causes it to escape our responsibility, Salkantay Trekking will replace your excursion with an alterna ve route. If you book the Inca Trail tour with a Student Card. During the walk the original must be carried along with the passport. The personnel of the Ministry of Culture will prohibit entrance if the student card is not shown, a situa on that will escape our responsibili es. Inca Trail Tour Modifica on policies To modify the date of the excursion, other than the Inca Trail, there's a fee of US $ 50.00 per person, if the modifica on occurs more than 30 days in advance. If the modifica on occurs between 21 and 30 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 75.00 per person. If the modifica on occurs between 10 and 20 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 100.00 per person. For modifica ons made with less than 10 days in advance, different rates will be applied that will be calculated at the me of making the change, according to availability and date. Modifica ons must be made for another group excursion with a minimum of 2 people. If a single traveler needs to change dates and there's no op on on the required date, the change will not be possible. Travel insurance We recommend travel insurance for all our clients. Coverage must include lost luggage, accidents, emergency air rescue, and trip cancella on. The trip cancella on insurance must reimburse non-recoverable air or land expenses if you cancel your trip due to a personal or family illness, as well as cover the expenses of medical evacua on if the situa on requires it. In the event of illness or injury in one of our circuits, we are trained to provide emergency first aid and organize transporta on to a suitable medical facility. However, we are not responsible for the cost of transporta on services or medical care. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
23. About the PASSPORT IN MACHU PICCHU, HUAYNA PICCHU, AND INCA TRAIL Once the tour reserva on is confirmed, we will send the informa on immediately to the Inca Trail reserva on office and the LLaqta Machu Picchu reserva on office so that the permits are issued and we guarantee the tour. The original passport must be carried for all services. Photocopies will not be accepted. The informa on that we will send to the reserva on office of the Llaqta Machu Picchu includes full name, passport number, na onality, gender, and age. This informa on cannot be modified. The only excep on is in the case of passport numbers that could be changed due to renewal. To renew passport it is suggested to also carry the old one. If the passport number changes between the reserva on and the start of the tour, both the old and new passports must be carried. If the passport informa on does not match the informa on provided to us above, you will not be able to start the tour. If the client does not report the existence of a new passport upon arriving in Cusco, it will not be the responsibility of Salkantay Trekking. Therefore: Salkantay Trekking should be informed of any medical problems or allergies that you may have. Good physical health is essen al. Otherwise, the client should consult a doctor. If you are over 70 years old, you must present a valid medical cer ficate that a ests to your health in condi ons of being able to travel. Policies for adventure travel It will be the complete responsibility of the client to assume the addi onal expenses that are generated such as transporta on, food, lodging, and other expenses when returning to the city of Cusco, or to the place of origin of the Tour. In none of the cases men oned, Salkantay Trekking will assume any responsibility for reimbursement or modifica on of the tour, considering that everything is organized and subject to government policies. 1 2 Force Majeure or Causes of God This includes any event that is outside the scope of Salkantay Trekking, such as threat of war, pandemic such as the Coronavirus, riots, civil strikes, terrorist ac vi es, industrial disputes, diseases, natural disasters, adverse weather condi ons, fires, or the like. In any of these cases, Salkantay Trekking will limit itself to the use of responsibili es and will not assume what does not correspond. Risks By booking any of our adventure trips (Salkantay, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lares, Ausangate, Choquequirao, Rainbow Mountain, and more) the client assumes the risks associated with personal accidents, medical emergencies, problems with air travel, etc. Before any of these disagreements Salkantay Trekking is not responsible. The guide must be informed if you want to leave the group or the camping area to go hiking or sightseeing on your own. If you have any problems during the tour, you must no fy the guide immediately. All balances must be paid by cash, credit card, or PayPal. To receive a discount for being a student, the valid student card must be sent to Salkantay Trekking at the me of booking. This document must have a name, photo and valid expira on date. No card without expira on date will be accepted. You must carry the original student card for the excursion. Remember that you will not be allowed to go through the checkpoint without the original card. At the entrance control point to the Inca Trail, you will be asked to show the original passport (not a copy) with which the reserva on was made. If the reserva on was made with an expired passport that was later renewed, both must be carried, in this way the iden fica on will not be rejected. Cancella on Policies Adventure Travel The deposit is 100% NON-refundable (CHECK CANCELLATION POLICIES) Permits for the Inca Trail are issued with a name and cannot be transferred to anyone under any circumstances. Changing dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. The permits are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a regula on of the Government of Peru and not of Salkantay Trekking. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS
24. HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS All adventure treks include transporta on to Cusco. The return train will depend on availability. If the walk cannot con nue, due to illness or injury, one of our representa ves will accompany the affected person to a place where they can receive immediate assistance. Air transport by helicopter and medical assistance are the responsibility of the trekker. If you cannot complete the walk, you can join the group for the visit to Machu Picchu, only if you wish. Salkantay Trekking will take all possible precau ons to avoid accidents, illnesses and loss of personal property. For this reason, it only hires trained and qualified personnel. Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for unfavorable weather condi ons, natural catastrophes, pandemics, strikes, accidents, illnesses, injuries, loss of personal items, etc. It is the client's responsibility to carry insurance that covers this type of event. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen condi ons men oned above. In extreme cases when the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, Salkantay Trekking may replace the excursion with an alterna ve excursion subject to availability. Right to use images The client accepts and grants Salkantay Trekking the right to use images, photos, and videos during the par cipa on in any of our packages for any type of adver sing, at no cost.
25. W W W . S A L K A N T A Y T R E K K I N G . C O M 24 HRS. EMERGENCY CALL: +51 958191179 [Opening hours – 9 am to 8 pm] Phone: +51 958191179 Email: sales@salkantaytrekking.com Skype: salkantay.trekking Mailing Address: Triunfo Street 392, office 212, 2nd floor - Main Square of Cusco