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SALKANTAY ADVENTURE BUDGET 8
DAYS
Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights
Departures: Daily departures from Cusco Peru
Activities: Cusco City tour and Nearby ruins,
Full day tour to Sacred valley
visiting markets of Pisac and Chincheros with Ollantaytambo fortress
Full day
Rafting Tour on Urubamba River
You will leave an unforgettable experience on the
Salkantay Trek which 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 that ends on Machu Picchu
Customizable: YES, feel free to ask for extra services or modifications
Price per person from:
US $ 829
based on double occupancy
DAY1: CUSCO CITY TOUR:
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the
Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the
height, will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have
a light lunch either at your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the
afternoon we will depart on a guided city tour, where tourist have the
opportunity to visit 6 places (entrance to the archaeological centers
and museums including) we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the
Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will make a route
bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko,
Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the
main square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite
restaurants in the area, then overnight. (No meals included)
NOTES:
*City tour: from 1.45pm to 6:30pm approx. (Pickup from the hotel
starts at 1:15pm)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $30 per person
DAY 2: RAFTING FULL DAY
We will be meeting at 9:00 of the morning. Our private
transportation will take us to our camping ground at "Cusipata River
Camp", were we can leave our baggage. Here you will enjoy , hot showers,
toilets , sauna and a comfortable dining area. Our Professional River
guides will provide you with all the proper rafting equipment such as
helmet, wet suit, spray jacket ,paddle and self bailing raft. After a
comprehensive safety talk you will drive 10 minutes more to
Chuquicahuana them will running exiting class III rapids. You will spend
about two hours floating time , Afterwards, we drive back to CASA CUSI “
were a good warm lunch will be serve and you can enjoy a relaxing SAUNA.
Our return would be in the late afternoon . (B, L)
INCLUDES:
- Transportation to the river and back
- All the rafting equipment, such as helmets, life jackets, spray
jackets, wet suits, paddles & Raft.
- Professional River guides
- Lunch , we can accommodate to a vegetarian diet upon request
- Photos and video upon request with an additional charge
- Safety Kayaker
YOU SHOULD BRING:
- A complete set of dry clothing
- A pair of sandals or tennis shoes for the river, that will get wet.
- Sun Block
- A small towel
- A bathing suit to wear under the wet suit
- A good positive mental attitude
SALKANTAY TREK - 5DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS:
DAY 3: CUSCO – SORAYPAMPA:
06.00 am. Departure by our private transport to Mollepata 2900 mts.
A beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, with stops for panoramic
views of the “Apu Salkantay. One can see awesome chains of magnificent
snow capped mountains and the lush Apurimac River Valley. After we
arrive to our trailhead, called Mollepata 3000 asl. we meet our Arrieros
“ horsemen “ and trekking staff, (Cook, and Assistants). We trek for
about 3hrs before lunch through traditional Andean communities like
Cruzpata, Challacancha where we stop for lunch. We continue walking for
approx 3 hrs through unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa 3850 mts,
our first campsite. (Walking distance approximately 20 km.) , (B ,L, D)
DAY 4: SORAYPAMPA - CHAULLAY
After an early breakfast we start trekking from approx 07:00am for 3
hours to start our ascent of the Apacheta pass 4590mts. From this point
we can appreciate the spectacular views of the Mountain Salkantay ,a
stunning snow capped mountain (6264mts) the second highest peak in
Cusco’s region, and also the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, white
river, small lakes and moraines. 2 hrs downhill to lunch in Huayracpunku,
and then a further 2-3 hrs downhill walk to Camp in Rayan-niyoc at
2890mts or Camp at Chaullay 2920mts for experienced trekkers . To be
decided by the guide depending on the groups abilities and weather and
walking conditions. ( Walking distance approximately 21 Km. to Chaullay)
, (B, L, D)
DAY 5 : CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA
We start the trek 07:00 am. 3 hours easy hiking to Uscamayuc, where
we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called “Ceja de Selva”, we
will see different kind of plants, fruits, flowers, birds etc. here coca
and banana crops can be observed, time to shower in a waterfall, take
amazing pictures, with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National
Bird " Gallito de las Rocas " stop at Wiñaypoq’o for Lunch + free time
to rest . 3 hour walk to our last campsite in La Playa 2350 mts .A small
village is located here with electricity and a shop! (Walking distance
approximately 18 km.) , (B, L, D)
DAY 6: LA PLAYA - AGUAS CALIENTES
Approx 07:30 am we begin our trek to the village Lucmabamba, here we
see the remains of an Inka trail, we follow this rising trail, from
which we will see plantations of coffee, banana, passion fruit and a
lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow the Inka trail
climbing up for 4 hrs to Llactapata 2700mts. From here, we can see Machu
Picchu (Inca city) and enjoy some free time to rest, 2 hrs. Downhill to
the hydroelectric plant 1870mts. where we have the last lunch with all
staff. At 15:20 pm. we will take 45 minute train journey to Aguas
Calientes town 2000mts. Special Dinner and great beds in your hotel,
optional hot spring baths. (Walking distance approximately 12 km.) *
Walking poles recommended for the 2 final hours downhill. (B, L)
DAY 7 : MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early bus for 25 minutes to the 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. n according time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town,
to return to Cusco. Reception at the train station and transfer to the
Hotel where it passed the night (B).
DAY 8: TRANSFER OUT
You will be picked up from the hotel after breakfast to take the bus
service to the airport (B).
END OF THE SERVICES
SALKANTAY INFORMATION *
THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
Familiar with the trail and customs of the area, who will help you
understand the environment and be in contact with it.
-Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
-Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.
-Personal tents.(Eureka, with double floor) -Bath tent.
-Kitchen tent (Eureka, with floor).
-Dining tent (Eureka with floor)
-Cooks and kitchen personnel
-Tables
-Benches
-Packhorses
-Riding horses
-Transport from train station to hotel
-First aid Kit
-Oxygen tank
-Mattress
-Duffel bag
-Assistant guide (depends on number of travelers) -Entrance ticket to
Machu Picchu
SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Lunch on the 9th day and dinner on day 8th
WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ON THE TRIP
-Down sub-zero sleeping bag
-Rain poncho (plastic)
-Thick sweater
-Thick jacket
-Sun block
-Hat for sun protection
-Sun glasses
-Hiking boots
-Change of shoes for evening (sneakers, sandals)
-T-shirts -Thick socks
-Water bottle
-Flashlight
-Camera -Personal medications recommended by your doctor.
-Insect repellent
THE TEMPERATURE
The high temperature`s 25 ºC and the low temperature`s 5 ºC.
The coldest month is June and down to 5 ºC.
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Sacred valley of the Incas
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Chincero market |
Porters will carry your personal items |
Machupicchu |
Sectional view of the Inca Trail |
Map of the trail |
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on
double or single occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All
scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees.
Meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you
that it has autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with
another one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into
account justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it is the
case you will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDE: International and domestic airfares,
airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights
during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls,
radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of
personal nature.
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