|
| |
|
Cusco & Machu Picchu
Tours
[ Home ] [ Salcantay Express 4 Days ] [ Inca Trail Budget 4 Days ] [ Inca Trail Budget 2 Days ] [ Inca Trail Premium 2 Days ] [ Inca Trail Premium 4 Days ] [ Inca Trail Premium 5 Days ] [ Inca Trail Salkantay 5 Days ] [ Inca Trail Premium 7 Days Salcantay ] [ Trek Choquequirao 4 Days ] [ Trek Choquequirao 5 Days ] [ Choquequirao Machu Picchu 8 days ] [ Ausangate Trek 7 days ] [ Lares Trek 4 days ] [ Choquequirao Machu Picchu 9 days ]
INCA TRAIL SALKANTAY
5 DAYS
DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights
SEASON: From January / to December 2012
DEPARTURE: Daily since 2 people
GUIDE SERVICE: Shared (Group)
PRICE PER PERSON:
BASED ON 2 OR MORE PEOPLE
|
Single Room |
Double Room |
TrIple Room |
|
US $680 |
US $630 |
US $614 |
STUDENTS WITH ISIC AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD: US$25 Discount
RETURN : Expedition Train
Note: Upgrade to return in Vistadome available for an additional of US$45per
person
Upon request: Upgrade to return in Vistadome and accommodation on
First Class
The famous Salkantay Trek (or Salcantay Trek), named among the 25 best Treks in
the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine, is a trek open to
everybody, with no limitation on spaces or permits (at least for now).
Connecting the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek is
an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail
where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.
Located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco in south central
Peru by the Cordillera Vilcabamba and rising to 6271 meters above sea level
(20574 ft) Mt. Salkantay is an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped for
thousands of years by local indians. The name Salkantay is a quechua word
meaning "Savage Mountain".
This trek is better suited for more adventure some trekkers who are able to
handle a little more altitude and distance. This trek takes you up and along
Salkantay, which is the second largest mountain in the Cusco region (6280 msn).
On the first night, you will sleep not too far away from the snow capped peak.
The second day will be the hardest day of the tour. While you work a bit harder
to get there, the views at the top are even more stellar. After you reach the
4,600 meter pass, it is almost pure downhill, descending into a more tropical
area on the far side of the mountain. You will take the forty five minute train
ride to Aguas Calientes from the famous Hydro Electric Dam and then spend the
rest of the 4th evening relaxing in the town. In the morning you take the bus up
to Machu Picchu for your tour.
*Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to
enjoy the excursion. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised
regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy this adventure, we advise passengers
to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a
passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a
physician about joining an Expedition like this and plan to spend at least 2
full days in Cusco (3 days is better) prior to start the trek.
|
DAY 1
CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA
Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel and
transfer you in a private bus to Mollepata passing by
traditional towns like Iscuchaca , Ancahuasi and
Limatambo, as well highlands plateaus and landscapes
with great views of snowcapped mountains that belong to
the cordillera Vilcabamba. The bus ride will take 3
hours to Mollepata and then the hike will be about 6 or
8 hours . The trail climbs a little up from Mollepata
pass through the pastures, farming lands, afterwards
descending until the campsite through the high brush
down to Soraypampa (3950 masl). (L , D)
DAY 2 SORAYPAMPA - CHAULLAY
Early in the morning you leave from Soraypampa and keep
going up the beautiful valley walking just below the
majestic snowcapped mountain named Salkantay (6270 masl)
after 1:1/2 hours the trek becomes steep zigzagging for
a while after that we get the pass named Salkantay pass,
4650masl from where you will be rewarded with superb
views . The trail descends through an old moraine
passing great pastures down to the camp of Huayroqmachay
located at 4000masl. After lunch the way is going down
to the second camp site at 2950 masl. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA
You wake up with lovely mountain scenery and a good
morning tea. Continue to the north down to the lush
jungle through different ecosystems watching birdlife
like hummingbirds, trashes, finches, tanagers, sparrows,
guans, parrots, etc It will be a long descending day
towards the cloud forest where people live taking
advantages of nature, also you will pass great
waterfalls. At the end of the day we will see passion
fruit fields. The hike will last approximately 5 or 6
hours; the campsite is at the community named "La Playa
"(1900 masl).
(B, L, D)
DAY 4 PLAYA – LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES
Leaving from the playa the trek continues through
plantations of coffee, banana, and tropical fruits.
Afterwards the trail climbs up to Llactapata
(Archeological site and one of the best view of Machu
Picchu. After you’ll descend until Hydroelectric ( 1800
masl) and continue to Aguas Calientes just below Machu
Picchu Inca sanctuary, this afternoon you can go to have
a bath in the natural hot springs a great place to relax
after this challenging trek. Overnight at selected
accommodation (B, L)
DAY 5 MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early bus ride for 25 minutes to go to Machu Picchu
city, guided tour for 3 hours and plenty of free time
for further exploring, photos and optional climb of the
mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Gate
of the Sun. An according time, we will go down to the
Aguas Calientes town to return to Cusco City. Reception
at the train station and transfer to your accommodation
(B).
THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
-Professional Bilingual Guide.
-Private bus from Cusco to Mollepata.
-Horses and cowboys (to carry tent, food, cooking
equipment and your personal staff max. 5 kls per person)
-Cook
-Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables and seats
cooking tent and eating tent).
-Excellent meals (04 breakfast / 04 lunches / 03
dinners).
-First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
-Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
-Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
-Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
(Expedition)
SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Sleeping bag
-Extra horses to carry extra luggage
EXTRA INFORMATION:
Regarding horses who carry personal items. You will need
to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, water
bottle, snacks, cold weather clothing and a poncho in
case of rain (unlikely in Dry season - May to October)-
but as a precaution) and anything you will need before
lunch as horses do not walk alongside you. You will meet
up with your bag at lunch and then it will be waiting
for you in your tent at campsites.
NOTE: You will need to leave your luggage in the
Cusco hotel, all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure
luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS TREK:
MAY TO NOV AND FROM DEC TO APRIL (rainy season) it’s
possible to do this trek but it’s hard. This trek is
rated a moderate to difficult hike considering the high
altitudes and length of walking especially on the 2nd
Day. You need to acclimatize in Cusco at least 2 full
days (3 days is better) prior to start the trek.
SUGGESTIONS WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
A. Backpack & daypack
B. - 8 c sleeping bag
C. Hiking boots( runners shoes are not recommended)
D. Walking poles
E. Warm clothes: layers for variable temperatures
especially at night.
F. Flash light:
G. Camera and extra film & batteries
H. Sun protection: sunscreen: sun hat: sunglasses
I. Thermals: wool socks: and woolen hat for cold nights:
J. Insect repellent:
K. Rain poncho: a good rain jacket:
L. Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel
M. Bathing clothes for the hot springs.
N. Gloves / scarf: trekking pants or similar.
O. Water bottle: water purifying tablets:
P. Personal medical kit:
Q. Original passport and original ISIC student card if
applicable:
R. Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
********************************************************************************************************
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
Note: To apply to this discount It is necessary to send
us your scan copy ISIC (International Student Identity
Card) with your other information.
Without this copy we will not be able to make the
discount.
This is the ONLY Student card to apply
the discount
TRAIN
SERVICE:
The Expedition is a travel experience with all the
quality and benefits at a lower cost. Is a service
designed for the traveler’s comfort, with four passenger
seats located in front of each other, so you can share
your experience, and for the faithful backpack that is
always with you we offer racks placed above the seats.
Also, this train has panoramic windows, air conditioning
and heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful
atmosphere.
If you will take any trek with us. we ask you to fill
the customer chart regarding the commentaries or
otherwise you can inform to the Operations Department.
This is a very important requirement and necessary to do
after take the tour to avoid problems regarding the
quality of the service and help you to resolve it before
you leave to your country otherwise our agency is
assuming that all your services was ok therefore we are
not going to accept any claims.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
*******************
Lima: 998181709 (+51 Calling from abroad)
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
Cusco: 998182455 (+51 Calling from abroad)
946320668 (+51 Calling from abroad) |
A camp |
Machu Picchu |
|
|
|
.jpg)
