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SALKANTAY TO MACHU
PICCHU 7 DAYS 6 NIGHTS |
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DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights.
SEASON: From January / to December
2012 ( Closed on frebruary)
DEPARTURE: Daily
GUIDE SERVICE: Shared (Private)
PRICE PER PERSON: |
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1 PERSON |
2 PEOPLE |
3/4 PEOPLE |
5 PEOPLE OR + |
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US$
2825 |
US$
1155 |
US$ 929 |
US$
835 |
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The Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek normally takes 7 days and has become
popular with trekkers wanting to combine a quieter less trodden route
with a visit to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. For the first 4 days you
will be surrounded with magnificent scenery and rarely see other groups
of trekkers. On the fifth day you join up with the Inca Trail at
Wayllabamba and continue to Machu Picchu arriving early on day 7.
The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca Trail, and horses
can be used for the first 4 days to carry food and equipment. Since
horses are not allowed on the Inca Trail, you'll swap over to using
human porters for this final section.
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 someone needs them. From Choquekiclla we can see two
glaciers, Humantay and the giant Salcantay 6,250 meters, at whose feet
we camp at about 4000 masl in Soraypampa. (B+L+D)
DAY 3 SORAYPAMPA – PAMPA JAPONESA – CANAL INCA
Today slowly hike close under Salkantay, then descend to the Inca Canal
from where we can see lovely geography below us. (B+L+D)
DAY 4 CANAL INCA - TRES PIEDRAS – LLULLUCHAPAMPA
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, down the
Cusichaca valley to Llulluchapampa, also known as Inkaracay. (B+L+D)
DAY 5 FIFTH DAY: LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PAKAYMAYU – SAYACMARKA
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, then drop into Pakaymayu, and camp in
Sayacmarka. (B+L+D)
DAY 6 SAYACMARKA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYHUAYNA
We drop into the high jungle and see some lovely new trees and animals,
along with the stunning series of palaces that make up the Inca Trail
such
Sayacmarca, an important archeological site where we will enjoy lunch.
Later we continue until Wiñayhuayna where we spend our third and final
night on the trail. (B+L+D)
DAY 7 WIÑAYHUAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Breakfast, and then into the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), the entrance to the
ancient city of Machu Picchu from here we will be able to see the ruins
in all their glory. Later when we arrive to the city ruins we will have
a complete guided tour of the site, before heading down into the town of
Aguas Calientes by bus for our return train journey to Cusco. (B)
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Mollepata
Soraypamapa
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INCLUDED
- Private service
- Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
- Entrance fees for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
- Transportation by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Private transportation to Mollepata on the 1st Day.
- Round-trip Transfers
- Double Occupancy Tents
- Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs,
tables and comfortable mattresses
- Horses to carry our equipment
- Muleteer and Cook
- Porters to carry food, tents and cooking gear, and the personal
belongings of the passengers(Max. 10 Kilos)
- Coffee breaks in the afternoon
- All meals (including breakfast on the 1st day, not including lunch on
the last day)
- First aid kit/Oxygen
- Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker Service)
Note: We will use the Bathroom and Shower tents only for the
Salkantay part, for the Inca Trail part won't be possible because of the
INC regulations.
YOU SHOULD BRING
- Personal Sleeping Bag
- Back Pack and Day pack
- Hiking shoes
- Rain coat / poncho
- Water bottle, flash light, hat, sun block, sunglasses
- Light clothes and warm clothes
- Insect repellent
- Chocolates, candies or other snacks
- Photo Camera + Films , Binoculars
When booking a trek: The government has strictly limited the
number of people permitted on the Inca Trail during 2009 (permits are
issued to about 200 trekkers per day plus 300 porters). We recommend
that you make a trek booking as early as possible. In 2008 the trek
permits for some dates sold out more than 4 months in advance!! However
don't make a booking until you have all the group details (names,
passport numbers, ages etc) and you are sure about your trek departure
date since "these details cannot be changed after we have bought your
trek permit"
* Participants need to be in good physical health and condition it is
good for travelers who are in condition to hike up to ten hours, with
breaks in a single day 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 take only the necessary
items for the 4/3 days trek, You can leave the rest of your luggage at
your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an storage rooms to
keep it until your return)
PARK REGULATIONS
Park authorities may occasionally designate different campsites than
those indicate The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a
protected area of 32,592 hectares. 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).
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Important Note: We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the
names & passport numbers that you send us with your trek booking
application. You must bring these same passports with you to Cusco and
take them on the Inca Trail. If the name or number in your passport is
different from the name and number on the trek permit, the government
authorities will not allow you to start the trek and you will not be
entitled to a refund. If you plan to renew your passport between making
the trek booking and actually starting the trek YOU WILL MUST bring both
passports (New and Old).
If you make a trek booking at the student price you must send us a copy
of your ISIC card at the time you pay the trek deposit. If you fail to
bring your ISIC card on the trek the government authorities will not
allow you to start the trek. You will not be given the opportunity to
pay the extra difference in price!!!!! |
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