Recommendations to take into account before starting the Salkantay Walk to Machu Picchu.

1.-Before starting the Salkantay Trek you must book the tickets to Machu Picchu, especially if you want to climb some of the mountains
2.- The route is the same as with a tour, depending on the capacity of the hiker it could take more or less days.
3.- The ascent begins in Mollepata and it is recommended to bring both food and sleeping equipment for only five days, and thus avoid carrying excessive luggage. Among the necessary things you should bring: sleeping bags, shoes, backpack, jacket and trekking pants, hat or hat, water bottle, toiletries, snacks, waterproof jacket, sunscreen, water purifying tablets and cash .
If you decide to trek Salkantay to Machu Picchu through a tourist agency (recommended for your safety), they include professional and experienced tour guides, entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, breakfast, lunch and dinner, sleeping tents, necessary transports and horses for carry luggage
Before starting the Salkantay trek it is advisable to acclimatize in the city of Cusco one or two days. Due to the height, the ideal is to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages or very fatty foods. Although you do not need to be in excellent physical condition, try to do some exercises before leaving for the Salkantay trek.
Wear warm clothes, no matter what season of the year you travel, being the best time from April to October, which is the dry and safest time and although the days are sunnier, the nights are colder.
The difference between doing the Salkantay trek with an agency and doing it independently, not only lies in the price if there is also the possibility of suffering an accident, get lost or discouraged in half way. In addition, you will have to carry your luggage in tow, while with the tour the horse service is included for the transfer of luggage.
Whatever your decision, enjoy a wonderful Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, do it in an organized and prudent way, and so you can enjoy an unforgettable trip and you can tell all your friends about your adventures.

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