Hicimos la ruta de Salkantay 5 días. Todo perfecto. Los alojamientos muchísimo mejor de lo que figura en la web. Tuvimos dos noches con domos con baño privado y una tercera noche en un lodge con una habitación también con baño. La última noche en un hotel muy correcto en Aguascalientes.
Tuvimos como guía a Maribel, una chica simpática, muy conocedora del terreno, dominaba, perfectamente los tiempos.
Siempre atenta a las necesidades que teníamos. Nos hizo mil fotos.
Luis Alberto fue el cocinero y Celso su ayudante. La comida muy buena y enriquecedora, muchísima cantidad.
John fue el arriero que nos llevó nuestras mochilas en las mulas y también ayudaba a los cocineros.
Nos incluyeron el transfer desde el aeropuerto y también a la salida.
La verdad es que todo fue perfecto y la ruta es impresionante.
La única malo es que pensaban regalarnos unas camisetas con el itinerario de las rutas alcantay y no tenían disponibles.
Packing Check List for Hiking to Machu Picchu

When hiking the Inca Trail we need to be very careful with the amount of weight we are taking for every group. The Inca Trail is only possible thanks to the help of our porters.
ORANGE Nation has some of the hardest working staff in the mountains and we need to take care of them as much as we can. The Inca Trail is the most famous trek in Peru and for that reason, it is also the most regulated.
The strict regulations are to preserve the park and also to protect the staff working to make this trek possible. There are a lot of rules that Orange Nation Peru follows religiously (as should every licensed tour operator) and there are specific rules about the weight each client can bring.
Every client receives a duffle bag to bring 7 kilos of extra weight besides the daypack you carry yourself (you are welcome to carry as much stuff as you like by yourself). We provide duffel bags which typically fit the 7kg mentioned, and are comfortable for the team to carry
What does 7Kg duffel bag included in the price mean?
Not all companies that operate the Inca Trail include the 7kg luggage, some charge extra. This is either a hidden fee, or it forces the client to carry all of their things for the trek. This is not advisable as, due to the challenging nature of the trek, it can compromise the enjoyment, and the chances of succeeding.
At Orange Nation Peru we include this in the price so you don’t need to worry about this decision. We also hire more than the recommended number of porters so that they can distribute the weight better, making their jobs easier.
What should I pack in my duffel bag?
You will only have access to your duffel bag at the campsite.
Your duffel bag should contain:
- your clothes,
- a change of shoes,
- any medication,
- a stockpile of snacks for the coming days and
- anything else you wish to bring.
- Your sleeping bag and air mattress must go in your 7 kilos duffle bag.
Your daypack should contain:
- Water
- Sun glasses
- Sunblock
- Snacks
- Change of T-shirt
- Light Jacket
- Camera
- Medication you might need throughout the day
Please Note: This packing list is only for 4, 5, & 7 Day Treks.
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