Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Top 10 Tips to Remember while Trekking in Salkantay!

Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu, this alternative Inca Trail was recently named among the 25 best treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.

1. The best time to travel is March through October. Sure, it's the busy season (especially June to August), but it's also the dry season. And for sure, you not going to want to visit this site during rainy season! A day of this hike will be more hard and a night will be more cold.
2. Make your reservations for this tour and Huayna Picchu Mountain hike, several months in advance 2, 3 to up to a year, if you're going during peak season.
3. You must take your passport and a photocopy of it, but it is not sufficient, you have to keep it in a plastic bag in case of rain. If you are student is valid only the Visa of student and 24 year old.
4. There are some biting mosquitos at Soraypampa, Collpapampa, Lucmabamba, Machupicchu, Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes, wear long light clothing and use plenty of strong insect repellent. Avoid open toed shoes!
5. Be prepared with sun protection, including a hat, sunglasses and sun block. Some people even take in small umbrellas, a. Feel free to look like a little daft, but don’t get burnt! Time is a little funny here in Cusco, one day can be hot and not another day.
6. Take some Peruvian currency for buying bottled water and snacks along the way, as well as for tipping the guide, cook and porters.
7. Waterproof, well worn-in walking boots - Good quality, comfortable footwear is essential, and a sleeping bag is necessary too.
8. There is only 1 snack bar at Machupicchu, be prepared with snacks and drinks to see you through the day and night.
9. Going Machupicchu - Huayna Picchu and do not want to have altitude sickness in day 1, day 2 or day 3, you should walk before travel long distances, this will help your body is prepared when it lacks oxygen, and so can know how you feel when you are in Cusco.

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We are a tour operator to Machupicchu and Peru’s main destinations, it was founded with nothing more than a strong desire to create an authentic Peruvian Agency, embodying the rich diversity of tradition, adventure and mystery that makes Peru such a fascinating country to visit. Many foreign operators take advantage of these natural qualities and sell them for the wrong reasons, but our travel agency was born in Cusco - Peru, and will always remain the closest possible and faithful to the local communities and Peruvian culture without compromising.

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