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DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights.
SEASON: From January / to December 2012
DEPARTURE: Daily with 2 people
GUIDE SERVICE: Shared (Group)
STUDENTS WITH ISIC AND CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD: US$25
DISCOUNT
RETURN : Expedition Train
PRICE PER PERSON
BASED ON 2 OR MORE PEOPLE
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SINGLE ROOM |
DOUBLE ROOM |
TRIPLE ROOM |
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US$680 |
US$630 |
US$614 |
Note: Upgrade to return in Vistadome
available for an additional of US$45per person
Upon request: Upgrade accommodation to First or Deluxe
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.
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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. 6 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 (Backpacker)
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. Sunprotection: 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.
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+51 1998181709
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
Cusco: 998182455
(+51 Calling from abroad)
946320668 (+51 Calling from abroad)
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
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