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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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SALKANTAY INCA TRAIL
TO MACHU PICCHU
PRIVATE
7 days and 6 nights
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Daily Departures not available on February
Per person prices $1200 (minimum 2 participants)
First class train supplement $90 (Vistadome class or similar) Departures
Daily departures Activities Inca trail walking adventure up to Machu
Picchu Airfares Not included, available upon request Customizable YES,
feel free to ask for extra services
A remote and ancient footpath, in the same region as the Inca Trail, but
less traveled and offering more spectacular views, providing a
magnificent wilderness alternative for those who wish to escape the more
popular trekking routes is the Salcantay Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We
pass through an amazing progression of ecological zones, from sparsely
vegetated alpine meadows flanking two spectacular 20,000' glaciated
peaks, down through subtropical forest into the Inca Trail to Machu
Picchu, to arrive later the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu.
Suggested from May through October, dry season. |
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Day 1: CUSCO / MOLLEPATA
/ MARKOKASA
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning, we cross the
little and picturesque villages Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi, then the
ruins of Tarawasi. We will arrive at Mollepata, from here the trek begin.
Camp at the head of the trail, Markokasa (L+D)
Day 2: MARKOKASA / CHOQUEKICLLA / SORAYPAMPA We start our trek
escorted by a bilingual guide, and camp crew. Mules will carry all the
luggage and a couple of saddle horses would be available in case some
one needs them. We will camp at Soraypampa with spectacular views of two
glaciers, Humantay and the giant Salcantay 6,250 meters. (B+L+D)
Day 3: INCACHIRIASKA
Today we slowly hike up to Salcantay pass 5,000 meters and then trek
down to Incachiriaska a beautiful meadow where we camp, wonderful
overviews (B+L+D)
Day 4 : PAUCARCANCHA
After a healthy breakfast we star hiking ,going down to Sisaypampa,
bypassing the Inca hamlet of Huayabamba , then going through an Andean
cloud forest to camp above the tree line at Paucarcancha (B+L+D)
Day 5 : PHUYUPATAMARCA
Early morning rise, we will visit the ruins of Inkarakay, then we start
our hike to the Warmiwanusca pass 4,100 mts (known as "Death of the
women pass") then continuing on a clear Inca Trail. This is one of the
best days on the Inca Trail. Visit to the ruins of Sayacmarca,
Conchamarca and later camping near Phuyupatamarca (City Above the
clouds). Magnificent views of the Veronica and Salcanta ranges. (B+L+D)
Day 6 : MACHU PICCHU
After and early start we go down through a set of stairs to visit the
Ruins of Winay Wayna (Forever Young) and then through the Gate of the
Sun (Inti Punku), into Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas. Camp by
the river.
(B+L+D)
Day 7 : MACHU PICCHU
All day visit to this ancient Inca Santuary. Late afternoon train back
to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. (B)
INCLUDES:
Transportation to the head of the trail. For the first portion of the
trek, we will have mules and horses, then later we will have porters.
All the meals during the trek, professional Bilingual guide, Cook,
assistant cook, Llamas, double occupancy tents, dinning tent, kitchen
tent, bathroom tent.
Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
NOT INCLUDED:
International or local airfare, sleeping bags, personal equipment,
laundry.
OPTIONAL:
Extra nights in Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes or Cusco,
domestic airfares, trip extensions.
SERVICES IS IT INCLUDED
Tranportation from Cusco to the head of the trail Yes Entrance Tickets
Yes Professional Guide Yes Cooker Yes General porters [carry tents and
cooking equipment] Yes Extra porters for your personal items Yes Double
tents and sleeping pad Yes Dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent Yes
Tables and seats, kitchen tent Yes
Meals: 3 Break. 3 Lunches. 3 Dinners. Yes Water supply Yes Bus
Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes Yes Train to return (Backpacker) Yes
Transfer Train Station - Hotel Yes Group size Private Services
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Back pack, trekking shoes
-Water bottle, flash light, hat
-lozenges of Micropur in order to purify the water -Personal clothing
for trek -Insect repellent
MEALS
Breakfast (the first day breakfast is not included) varies from day to
day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes:
- soup
- seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- tea or coffee
3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner consists of:
- soup
- seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables)
- tea or coffee
Vegetarian food available on request.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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*Reservations need to be done two months prior to arrive to Cusco.
Nevertheless take note there is a limit of visitors per day so I suggest
you to book the trip as soon as possible to guarantee your spots.
*Remember to take your passport and your isic card on the inca trail
because without they you are not going to be able to do the hiking and
take only the necessary items for the trek, the rest of your luggages
you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has
an storage where to keep until your return)
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be
able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have
not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka Trail
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
Inka Trail Expedition.
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area
of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources,
INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering,
cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the
Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping
in the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used). |
Click to enlarge
Salcantay (6271m), taken from the Inca trail south of the mountain |
Mollepata |
Soraypampa |
Huayabamba |
Machu Picchu |
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS IN LIMA (24 hours)
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+51 1998181709
Fax Number +51 1 2421273
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Published articles and reviews about us
2010
Testimonials
Norman Pedersen
Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
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Date:
Tues, 13 Jul 2010
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Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
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Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
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Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
home but still not believed that the holiday is over. I just
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thanks for
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Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
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of the 3rd day one of the porters helped me a lot. Our guide was
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