On the Inca Trail Walk we offer you the opportunity to know and enjoy the fantastic trail of the Incas into the citadel of Machu Picchu. Away from all vehicle traffic, surrounded by Mother Nature, you’ll see amazing views of the snow-capped mountains and high jungle valleys as you wind your way past ancient Incan marvels.
Salkantay - Machu Picchu 5d/4n $390.00
Details of the Salkantay - Machu Picchu 5d/4n
Places we will visit: Mollepata, Soraypampa, La Playa, Machupicchu.
Kinds of Activities:Archeological and Cultural.
Duration: 5 Days and 4 Night :
Price per person pool:
USD 370 students with ISIC card
USD 390 Adults.
ITINERARY Salkantay - Machu Picchu 5d/4n
» Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata-Soraypampa.
SAt 5:00 am we head out of Cusco by bus toward the district of Mollepata, where we will arrive by 8:00 am. That is where the trail starts. Our horses and guides will be waiting for us. They will help us carry all the camping gear that we will need. After 4 hours , we will arrive at Silcakancha, where we´ll have lunch. Then we will hike just below snow-line around the glacier covered mountain of Tucarhuay (5910m.a.s.l.) When we reach the village of Soraypampa, we´ll stop for the night.
» Day 2 : Soraypampa – Salkantay – Rayampata.
We will start hiking very early. This 2nd day is the most physically demanding. We have to climb over Salkantay pass,( 4600m ). Up there the view of Salkantay and all the surrounding countryside is astounding. After crossing the pass, we´ll head down to Rayampata, where we should see condors flying overhead, and and have a great view of the whole Vilcabamba Mountain Range. There we will stay the night.
» Day 3 :Rayampata – La Playa.
On day 3 we are headed down. The variety of life, animals and plants that you will see is incredible. Orchids, bromeliads, coca plantations, passion fruit trees, etc. •We take a break at the Colpabamba hot springs, which have 3 different levels of waterfalls. And nearby we will camp for the night.
» Dia 4 : La Playa – La Hidroeléctrica – Machupicchu.
On this last day of heavy hiking, we will go over Llactapata pass, from where we will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. We will head down into the Aobamba Valley, and soon come to the hydro-electric plant. There we will hop on a train and ride to the town of Aguas Calientes, at the base of Machu Picchu Mtn. We will stay the night in a nice hotel there.
» Day 5: Machupicchu – Cusco.
Soon after an early breakfast, it is up to the ruins with our guide. We will have plenty of time to explore the citadel before the crowds arrive. Around noon we will return to Aguas Calientes, where we will take the train back to Cusco.
* Our professional guides will be ready to help you out 24-7.
* We have the best guides, horses, and drivers in the zone.
* The food along the trail will be prepared fresh everyday, and our cooks are wonderful. The food will be nutritious and delicious. Vegetarian option available.
* The buses that we use are brand new, and will be driven by our own courteous, professional chauffeurs.
Per Day
Itinerari
Food
Day 1:
Recojo del hotel muy temprano entre las 5 y 5:30 am.
Legada al Mollepata 8:00 am.
salida en caballos hacia Silcakancha lugar del almuerzo.
Atravesamos el nevado de Tucarhuay (5910m.s.n.m.) hasta llegar a Soraypampa.
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Restaurat
Dinner: Camp.
Pernocte campamento Soraypampa.
Day 2:
Salida muy temprano después del desayuno caminata.
Salkantay (4600m), lugar de descanso y almuerzo.
Observaremos la cadena del Vilcabamba y el Vuelo del Cóndor.
Continuamos hacia Rayampata llegada 5 y 5:30 pm.
Breakfast: Camp
Lunch: Camp
Dinner: Camp.
Pernocte campamento Rayampata.
Day 3:
Salida muy temprano después del desayuno.
Visitaremos las aguas termales de Colpabamba.
Caminata 5 hrs. Aprx. Hasta la playa.
Breakfast: Camp
Lunch: Camp
Dinner: Camp.
Pernocte campamento la Playa.
Day 4:
Salida muy temprano después del desayuno.
Ascendemos hacia el abra de Llactapata.
Descendemos hacia el Valle del Aobamba.
Tomamos el tren hacia el pueblo de Aguas Calientes.
Llegada a eso de las 5 hrs. Aprx.
Breakfast: Camp
Lunch: Camp
Dinner: Restaurant
Pernocte hotel Aguas Calientes.
Day 5:
Despierto 4 a.m. Opcion Wayna Picchu o el Inti Punku (puerta del sol). (2720msnm).
Salida después del desayuno.
Visita por Machu Picchu por espacio de 2:30 hrs.
Tiempo libre para seguir visitando Machu Picchu.
Retorno en bus para abordar nuestro tren de regreso a Cusco.
Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Pueblo Machu Picchu
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
SHOULD BRING
OUR SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Transportation to the start of the Trek
• English speaker professional guide during all trek.
• Horses and cowboys (to carry tent, food, cooking equipment and your personal staff max. 6 kls per person).
• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables and seats).
• Meals (4B, 5L, 4D) and snacks.
• Vegetarian food available, with no extra charge.
• Cook and cooking equipment.
• Only 2 people tents.
• Porters (service to carry the food and camping equipment only).
• Dinning tent, portable chairs and table.
• Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes-cusco.
• Transfer from the train station to your Hotel in Cusco.
• Firstaid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
• A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek.
• Rain gear (jacket and pants) or rain poncho.
• Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
• Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency).
• Batteries and flashlight.
• Camera, films and batteries.
• Hat or cap to protect you from the sun.
• Sun block cream, mosquitoes repellent.
• Swimming suit (if you intend to go to the hot springs).
• Original passport and original isic student card if applicable.
• Extra money for drinks, souvenirs, and tips
• Optional: walking sticks.
• Personal medications suggested by your doctor.
• Additional porters (100 USD throughout the tour).
• Sleeping bag you can rent in cusco (25USD).
• Walking sticks (10 USD) optional.
• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities.
Recommendations
1.- In order to get onto the Inca Trail, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Peruvian National Institute of Culture ( INC ) We will obtain this permit for you.
2.- It is best to make your reservation well in advance.
3.- To enter the Trail, you must show your original Passport ( not a photocopy ), your original student ID card. Without this document, you won’t be allowed on the Trail. If you change your Passport between the time you make your reservation and the time you arrive, you must bring both your new Passport and your old one.
4.- In order to meet the challenge of the Trail, ( which is rated moderate), it is advised that you stay in Cusco for at least 2 days before starting the walk, in order for your body to adjust to the altitude.
5.- For people arriving here from sea level, it would be a good idea to bring appropriate medication to help you adjust to the high altitude of Cusco.
6.- It is not a good idea to take a cut-rate bargain price tour that charges well below market value. You could wind up having a low quality tour and a bad experience.
7- Drink lots of liquids, but never drink out of a river or out of the faucet., in order to protect your health.
INFORMATION USEFUL TIPS FOR THE TRAVELER
Security in Peru
Make copies of your identification documents. Put the originals in the safety deposit box at your hotel.
Make a list of what you are placing in the safety deposit box, and make sure the hotel agrees to be responsible for all items deposited.
Be careful about carrying around possessions that are very valuable.Don’t carry around large sums of cash.Always keep an eye on your personal possessions.
Don’t carry backpacks on your back.
Don’t change money on the street.
Avoid dark alleys and don’t go out late alone.
Telephones in Peru
To place international calls, you can call from a public payphone, or you can go into a shop that features long distance service..( these are called “locutorios”)
To dial international:
Dial 00, then the country code, then the area code and number.
To call long distance within Peru:
Dial 0, then the city code, then the number.
The payphones accept local currency in coins, and also you can buy prepaid phone cards almost everywhere.
In Peru there are 2 big phone companies: Telefonica and Claro. The newest entry in the market is Nextel, but it doesn’t operate all over the country. For more information about Telefonica, dial 103 and you’ll get ahold of an operator.
Internet in Peru
Every town in Peru has internet cafes that charge under a dollar per hour. Quality of the connection and price varies according to location.
Staying Healthy in Peru
Don’t eat on the street.Don’t buy from street venders.
Take it easy when you first arrive in a city like Cusco, which is over 10,000 ft. above sea level. Eat light. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol, in order to avoid altitude sickness. Drinking coca tea is recommended.
If you are traveling to the jungle, be sure to bring insect repellant and rain gear.
To contact a good doctor ask at your hotel or travel agency.
Banks in Peru
Banking hours are normally Monday through Friday, 9:00 am til 6:00 pm. Saturday 9 til 1.
In the maincities you will find Global Net ATM s and also ATM s from other banks.
Money in Peru
It is recommended that you change your money into local currency ( soles ) at authorized locations, such as banks, hotels, and money changing offices. They are usually open from 9:00 am.til 6:00 pm. The exact rate of exchange varies daily, but it is about 2.75 soles per U.S. dollar.
The Benefits of Drinking Coca Tea
Coca tea is a recommended food in the Andes, both for men and women. By drinking coca tea daily, you will obtain your minimum daily requirement of calcium. Coca tea also contains vitamins and trace elements to keep you fit. It is a great supplement to your daily diet.
Studies show that 100 grams of coca leaf contain 2 grams of potassium, which is needed to regulate your heart rate. The actual concentration of the cocaine alkaloid in coca leaf is very low, and taken in tea in its natural state, does not lead to dependence and is not toxic. So coca tea is considered both a beneficial food and a medicine.
Investigations undertaken by pharmacologists at the University of Caldas show that drinking coca tea is beneficial to your health and helps combat the effects altitude sickness, which is called “soroche“ in Peru.