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SALKANTAY 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS |
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DURATION: 5 days / 4 nights.
SEASON: From January / to December
2012
DEPARTURE: Daily with 2 people
GUIDE SERVICE: Shared (Group)
PRICE PER PERSON: |
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BASED ON 2 OR MORE PEOPLE
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SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
TRIPLE |
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US$ 679 |
US$
629 |
US$
614 |
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STUDENTS WITH ISIC AND CHILDREN
UNDER 12 YEARS OLD: US$25 DISCOUNT
RETURN : Back Packer Train
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 |
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