Terms & Conditions
RESERVATIONS, PAYMENT & CANCELLATIONS*:
A non-refundable deposit of US$375.00 per person is required at time of booking to secure space. Full payment is required 60 days before fixed departure date.
MLP will refund 50% of the deposited amount between 59 and 30 days prior to departure.
MLP will not refund any money between 29 and 0 days prior to departure.
*Deposit, payment, and cancellation information does not apply to Brazilian nationals and residents. Same rates do apply. Please request the special conditions. *
WE obligate PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE
Requested Single Room: 50% supplement of the retail cost per person
Rate does NOT include a mandatory entrance fee (instated July 2008) of US $50 per person to hike on the Salkantay Trail. Please note that this must be paid in cash on Day 1 of the trek
TRANSFER FEES:
If a guest wants to change tour dates, the following fees apply:
- 60 or more days prior to departure: US$ 100.00 per person
- 59 to 30 days prior to departure date: US$ 250.00 per person
- 29 to 8 days prior to departure date: US$ 350.00 per person
- 7 to 0 days prior to departure date: US$ 540.00 per person
BRIEF TECHNICAL TRIP DESCRIPTION:
6 days (2 days optional) of moderate to strenuous hiking at elevations of 6,600- 15,000 feet (2,000-4,600m) on steep and rocky trails and a section of stone paved Inca paths. Trekking entails traversing through 9 different eco-zones, which involves changing weather conditions.
Minimum age permitted: 12.
DESCRIPTION OF THE LODGES:
All 4 lodges have been designed and built in accordance with traditional building techniques, Inca architectural & mythological concepts and respect for the environment.
The Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort has 12 private double, twin or triple rooms with private bathroom facilities. Each Trekker’s Lodge (Wayra, Collpa, Lucma) has 6 private double, twin or triple rooms. Rooms can hold up to 3 people maximum. Lodges are fully equipped and serviced. Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort, Wayra Lodge and Colpa Lodge have an outdoor hot tub. Every lodge guarantees an ample supply of hot water for showers; there are no bathtubs in any of the lodges. Room heating ensures the temperature remains a comfortable 68° F (23° C).
We have satellite telephones at each lodge which work with phone cards; these can be purchased at each lodge. Internet is also available at all lodges
Terms & Conditions
PRE-TREK BRIEFING AND MEET & GREET GROUP
MLP provides a pre-trek briefing in Cusco for guests which consists of the following
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meet and greet with the group and the guide
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detailed itinerary and any last-minute changes
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confirmation of specific dietary and medical information of the participants
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frequently asked questions (and answers)
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participant gear & equipment verification
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specific requests for additional information
IMPORTANT NOTE: The pre-trek briefing takes place in Cusco the night before the trek departure. On the day of the briefing, MLP will leave a message at your pre-trek hotel confirming the time and place. If you plan to be away, please check with your hotel front desk for a message throughout the day.
Salkantay Trail Entrance Fee
The INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura or National Institute of Culture) of Peru, through a legal ruling, has started to charge US$50 entrance fee for all tourists hiking on the Salkantay Trail from Mollepata to Santa Teresa.
This announcement was made during the third week of July 2008 without previous warning or notification and the order was made effective immediately.
This is a mandatory fee that will have to be paid by all tourists in the town of Mollepata in cash. There are no ATMs in Mollepata where the fee must be paid, so guests must make sure to take the money for the entrance fee with them from Cusco.
Guides will remind guests of the Salkantay entrance fee the night before departure at the pre-trek briefing.
• At check-in at the 1st lodge, you will be asked to open a voucher on your credit card for potential extras during the trip like alcoholic beverages, clothing/souvenirs and others. At the 4th lodge you will need to settle your bill and can do so by chargingthe credit card previously presented or by paying in cash. Please note you will not be able to present a new credit card when settling the bill
• MLP recommends that guests try to spend at least 2 nights in Cusco (or Urubamba) prior to departure. This helps with acclimatization to the altitude and also provides an opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Cusco
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MLP encourages guests to undergo preparation by regular cardio-vascular exercise and eating healthy prior to the trip.
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Activity 1: Coronilla Ranch to Salkantay Lodge & Adventure Resort
Optional 4-hour ride on Day 1 of the program.
This activity replaces the 1st day hike to the lodge.
Sure-footed US-pedigree Quarter-mile horses, specially trained for rugged high-mountain terrain. Combination of trail riding, trotting and galloping from valley- settings to views of glacier mountains. Fully guided activity
Note: this is a separate activity from the 1st day hike included in the original program.
Activity 2: Horseback Trekking to Humantay Glacier Lake
Optional 4-hour ride on Day 2 of the itinerary, exploring the surroundings of Soraypampa.
Ride up the Humantay glacier mountain and hike (30 minutes) the last section up to the glacier lake. Sure-footed US-pedigree Quarter-mile horses, specially trained for rugged high-mountain terrain. Mostly trail riding. Fully guided activity.
Rate: US$ 150 per person per activity
Activity must be requested at time of booking and pre-paid.On-site requests will not be poss
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST
Here is a basic packing list. These items are essential to ensure adventure travelers’ comfort and safety.
DAY PACK
BROKEN-IN COMFORTABLE HIKING BOOTS
RAIN GEAR (PONCHOS OR FULL RAIN GEAR)
GLOVES
LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING PANTS OR SHORTS (PANTS RECOMMENDED).
BREATHEABLE LIGHTWEIGHT TOP-WEAR
COMFORTABLE SHOES / FLIP-FLOPS
COLD-WEATHER JACKET
LONG-SLEEVE FLEECE / SWEATER
WOOL HAT
SPORT HAT (BASEBALL STYLE OR SOMBRERO STYLE OUTDOOR HAT)
HEADLIGHT
SUNGLASSES
COMFORTABLE HIKING SOCKS (4 PAIRS AT LEAST!)
SUNSCREEN
INSECT REPELLENT
BATHING SUIT
CASUAL MOUNTAIN WEAR FOR EVENINGS
PHOTO/VIDEO CAMERAS & CHARGERS
TREKKING POLES (MLP PROVIDES QUALITY WOODEN WALKING STICKS)
RE-FILLABLE WATER BOTTLE
LIGHT-WEIGHT, SMALL BINOCULARS
Notes.-
We appreciate no hard suitcases or carry-ons; soft duffel bags and / or backpacks ("soft" luggage) are recommended.
Sleeping bags are not required as the lodges provide ample bedding.
We provide a limited amount of hair-dryers at each lodge, due to limitations in energy supply and environmental concerns.
At the 1st lodge, all guests are provided with an "Ammenity Kit" that includes bath gel, shampoo, conditioner, mositurizing cream and a shower cap. This Ammenity Kit will be given to guests at the first lodge and guests should pack the kit in their luggage, as there are no additional kits once you leave the first lodge.
Important Baggage Specifications
Peru Rail, the company that operates the trains from Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu to Cusco, instated on July 9, 2008 a new weight limit for all luggage coming on board the trains.
The new weight limits from Peru Rail (and thus for the trek) are as follows:
1 backpack – 11 lbs / 5 kg (per person, which guests carry with them on the train)
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1 duffel bag – 22 lbs / 10 kg (per person, which goes on a separate cargo train)
Anything over this weight limit, Peru Rail will charge guests directly at the train station in Aguas Calientes (Rate: US$0.82 per pound extra or US$1.80 per kg extra). Please note that MLP does not charge a penalty for surpassing the weight allowance established by Peru Rail.
Most Cusco hotels will allow guests to store extra luggage at the hotel while guests are on the trek. Please inquire directly with your pre-trek hotel. If your hotel does not provide this service please advise MLP of this.
If you do not have an appropriate sized duffel bag, MLP can provide a duffel bag for loan at the pre-trek briefing (the night before departure). You may return them to your guide after the trek.
Please note that your luggage will now be on board a separate cargo train from Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu to Cusco. This means your luggage will not travel with you on this portion of the trip. Therefore, on Day 7 before you depart for Machu Picchu, will be the last time you see your luggage until you return to your Cusco hotel that evening. If you wish to have a change of clothes or anything else you may want with you that day, please pack it in your backpack that morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the weight limit for luggage/clothing/equipment that each traveler can take on the trek?
A: THE WEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE TREK IS 15KG / 35 lbs PER GUEST, AS THIS IS THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT MULES AND PORTERS CAN CARRY. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT "HARD" LUGGAGE POSES A PROBLEM; SOFT, "DUFFEL- BAG" TYPE LUGGAGE IS RECOMMENDED.
Q: What should guests do with their remaining bags and clothing?
A: REMAINING LUGGAGE CAN BE STORED IN CUSCO AT YOUR PRE-TREK HOTEL.
Q: How is luggage transported from lodge to lodge? Is it with us at all times?
A: GUESTS SHOULD CARRY A DAY-PACK WITH THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY NEED FOR THE DAY. MULES AND PORTERS CARRYING THE LUGGAGE WILL NOT WALK WITH THE GROUP. YOUR LUGGAGE WILL MEET YOU UPON AT ARRIVAL AT EACH LODGE.
Q: What is the weather like on the Salkantay trek during the year?
A: WEATHER IN THE REGION IS EXTREMELY VARIABLE AND YOU SHOULD PACK FOR A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION, OUR TREK PASSES THROUGH 9 BIO-ZONES RANGING FROM HIGH ALTITUDE ALPINE CONDITIONS TO HIGH JUNGLE. HERE IS A ROUGH GUIDELINE:
DECEMBER-MARCH: RAIN/COLD
APRIL-JUNE: FAIR
JULY-AUGUST: DRY/COLD
SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER: OCCASSIONAL RAIN/FAIR
Q: How many guides will be with the group on the trek? Is it only over a certain number that a second guide is added, or for emergency purposes, will there always be 2 guides?
A: WE WORK WITH ONE GUIDE FOR GROUPS UP TO 7 TRAVELERS. FOR GROUPS OF 8 TO 14 WE HAVE AN ASSISTANT GUIDE. HOWEVER, THE COOKS AND THE HORSEMEN KNOW THE AREA AND THE TREK VERY WELL AND ARE ABLE TO ASSIST THE GUIDES AT ALL TIMES; EVEN IN CASES OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION.
Q: What kind of emergency procedures are in place if a guest injures themselves in a way that disables them from continuing the trek (i.e. falls and breaks a leg)? What is the nearest hospital and how can they get there? Can the rest of the group continue without them or must they all turn around?
A: THERE IS BASIC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ATTENTION AT THE LODGES; THE MLP PERSONNEL TRAVELING WITH THE GROUP ARE TRAINED TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES. MLP ALSO WORKS WITH A MEDICAL HELICOPTER RESCUE OPERATION FOR EMERGENCIES. FOR MINOR MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT CANNOT BE TAKEN CARE OF AT THE LODGES BUT WHICH REQUIRE SPECIAL MEDICAL ATTENTION, THE NEAREST MEDICAL CENTERS, IN THE WORST CASE, ARE ONE DAY DISTANCE BY HORSE OR MULE. GUIDES CARRY FULL FIRST AID KIT AND PORTABLE OXYGEN WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.
Q: Do the guides have naturalist training of any kind?
A: MLP WORKS WITH THE BEST GUIDES IN CUSCO. THESE GUIDES ARE ALSO TRAINED IN THE ROUTE ¨MLP STYLE¨ AND IN THE FULL OPERATION OF THE LODGES AND THE MLP PRODUCT. WE WILL HAVE SPECIALIST GUIDES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST (BIRD SPECIALISTS, HISTORY SPECIALISTS, ETC.)
Q: Do clients carry their lunch food in their daypacks?
A: ON DAYS 3, 5, AND 6, WHICH CALL FOR A PICNIC LUNCH EN ROUTE, LUNCH WILL BE PREPARED FRESH ON-SITE BY THE COOKS AND WILL CONSIST IN HOT SOUP, GOURMET SANDWICHES OR A HOT LUNCH, SNACKS AND SALADS. ADDITIONALLY, GUESTS WILL BE HANDED A ¨SNACK-PACK¨ TO CARRY IN THEIR DAY PACKS WITH DRY FRUITS, PEANUTS, CHOCOLATES AND FRESH FRUITS.
Q: What is the electrical current found at the lodges if a guest wants to use their own electrical appliances?
A: THE LODGES HAVE AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT OF 220 VOLTS. IF GUESTS HAVE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES THAT WORK WITH 110 VOLTS, THEY SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN ADAPTORS SINCE THERE ARE IS A LIMITED SUPPLY OF THESE IN THE LODGES FOR THEIR USE.
Q: Where do we meet our group/guide? When and where will we be picked-up on Day 1?
A: THERE IS A PRE-TREK BRIEFING THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE WITH YOUR GUIDE/GROUP AT A LOCAL CUSCO HOTEL. WE WILL CONTACT YOU AT YOUR CUSCO HOTEL TO GIVE YOU THE EXACT TIME AND PLACE OF THE BRIEFING.
Q: What is the terrain like? How challenging is it?
A: THE TREK IS RATED AS MODERATE TO CHALLENGING AND COVERS APPROXIMATELY 32 MILES ON UNEVEN, ROCKY TERRAIN. DAY 3 IS THE MOST CHALLENGING WITH AN ELEVATION GAIN OF 3,000 FEET IN A SPAN OF 3 MILES TO REACH A MAXIMUM ALTITUDE OF 15,000 FEET. PRIOR HIKING EXPERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED AS THIS IS NOT A NOVICE HIKE. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS.
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