Classic Salkantay trek and inca trail Price
Permits are needed for your chosen start date. Tour prices are based on the number of people in a group. Prices are valid from March 2023 through January 2024. All prices quoted are $USD
- group service: $1000 per person
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
Discounts:
- Student Discount 20$ dollars
- Under 15 years will pay as student: US$20.00
- Under 7 years Discount: US$35.00
Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
- Machu Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain climbing: USD 25.00 (Need to book in advance)
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO UPGRADE
- Sleeping Bag: $40 USD.
- A pair of Walking Poles: $25 USD.
- Personal tent: $40 USD.
- Vistadome Train Upgrade: $50 USD.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $70 USD.
- Machu Picchu Mountain : $70 USD.
WHAT TO BRING FOR SANKANTAY INCA TRAIL 7 DAYS
- Original Passport and student cards if you are a student.
- A Hiking/trekking Backpack (21 liters capacity).
- Hiking Poles with rubber tips. You can bring your own or rent it from AB Expeditions.
- Trekking Clothing: Hiking shoes, waterproof pants, waterproof shorts, two shirts, a light sweater, jacket for rain, and clothes to rest in at the hotel. On the other hand, it is quite comfortable and relaxing for the body to wear light clothes for the walk; for this, waterproof materials are very good, because they enable quick drying from sweat and rain.
- Night in Aguas Calientes: Please bring with you a clean set of clothes to wear after the trekking. Also, you can bring along swimwear and towels if you decide to visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
- Personal Hygiene items: toothpaste. toothbrush, and wet wipes.
- Medicine: If you are taking any medications, please bring them with you. It is also recommended to bring some over the counter medicine for the altitude sickness (Coramina, Aspirina, Diamox, Sorojchi, Acetazolamide). It is also suggested to bring Anti Blister Gel to avoid getting blisters on your feet and being unable to continue on your trek.
- Digital Camera with external memory (2-4 Gb) (Optional).
- Sunglasses with UV protection.
- Sun Block SPF 60 (UVA-UVB) waterproof and sport.
- Waterproof Insect Repellent lotion, not spray.
- Swiss Army Knife.
- Water bottle made of flexible plastic. This type of bottle is very easy to carry and does not take up a lot of space. At the same time, they help in our effort to protect the environment.
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR INCA TRAIL 7 DAYS
IMPORTANT:
A máximum of 500 people per day are allowed to access the Inca Trail; This number includes all support staff such as: authorized porters, cooks and tour guides and is most tightly controlled; when the inca trail reaches its limit of 500 visitors, the Trail is closed off for the day and no further reservations could be made; Booking are not held on the Trail and all permits must be purchased a year in advance, if possible.
THINGS TO KNOW
- This 7 day trek to Machu Picchu is no recommended for travelers with back problems
- You will have a guide during your inca trail hike and on the Machu Picchu tour.
- Daily departures with a group of 2 or more.
- No departures in February due to the trail maintenance.
- There is not access for wheelchair.
- DON’T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: Original passport, insurance card, personal medications.
- This trek will have a maximum of 8 travelers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This hike is difficult, it’s highly recomeded to be in a good physical condition; The classic Inca Trail elevation changes make the hike tough as there are three passes during your trek.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
During the Inca trail to Machu Picchu trek, solo travelers will be paired to share a tent with another traveler of the same sex and couples will have a tent to themselves.
PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING
There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cusco Office one day before your departure to Inca trail 7 days at 6pm. You will meet your guide and He will give you detailed information about your hike, a list of what to bring, rental equipment or questions in general. Our office is located at: Marquez Street 250, Second Floor. Office 03. Cuzco, Peru.
TYPICAL MEALS ON THE TREK
We train our cooks every year on the low season to provide you with the best tasting meals on the mountain, with specialty menus and the freshest local ingredients available on all of our Treks to Machu Picchu. Here is an idea of what you will be eating during your hike. *Vegetarian, vegan, gluten fee and more Options Available Upon Request (please let us know at the time of booking).
Breakfasts:
Hot porridge, quinoa or oats, fried eggs, omelet or pancakes with fresh bread, fried bananas, Thick oatmeal with large fresh chunks of sweet apples, and boiled water for hot teas, coca tea, coffee, chocolate, and milk.
Lunch & dinner:
First Course: Quinoa, corn, noodle, asparagus, mushroom or vegetable soup, stuffed avocado, or potatoes. Second Course: Chicken breast, beef stew, quinoa, fried rice, hamburgers, fried chicken, spaghetti bolognese, typical dishes: aji de gallina (chili pepper chicken), escabeche de Pollo (marinated chicken), or ajiaco de ulluco (spicy ulluco stew).
Desserts:
Fried plantains, chocolate pudding, chocolate or vanilla cake, peach.
Snacks:
candies, cookies, juice, crackers and a variaty of peruvian fruits such as: Banana, Chirimoya, Granadilla, Apple, orange, Mandarine.
What is the approximate balance for this trip?
You have the option to pay the outstanding balance in USD or soles one day before your walk, or you can use PayPal at least one week before your trip (a 5% service fee will be applied). Additionally, we accept Visa as a payment method (with a 5% service fee). Kindly inform us of your preference. You are kindly asked to pay in cash one day before your journey.
How much discount for students?
To walk the Inca Trail for seven days in Peru, you have to be under eighteen (or have a current student ID). One of a valid student ID looks like this: All students between the ages of 11 and 17 qualify for a $30 USD discount. Children between the ages of two and eleven pay $40 USD. Students who reserve must submit a copy of their student ID and passport to be eligible for the student discount.
Once I get the permits, can I change the departure date?
Unfortunately, that isn’t realistic. The Peruvian government does not allow us to make any adjustments following the acquisition of the Inca Trail 7-day permits. Hikers of the Inca Trail cannot get their permits back-dated or transferred. The government only permits alteration in passport numbers.
Does the seven-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu call for my original passport?
Of course! You must bring the actual passport that you used to reserve your Inca Trail 7-day permit, just as you used it. Your passport will be checked at Machu Picchu three checkpoints along the Inca Trail, and the train terminal.
Could one stay seven days in the holy valley for the Inca Trail?
Both decent places to stay are Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. Since your pickup is set one hour after the Cusco pick-up, staying in the Sacred Valley will enable you to sleep in a somewhat more comfort.