Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu 5d/4n

We have Salkantay (Wild mountain) trek 5 days walking in the Andes around the second highest mountain of Cusco´s region 6275 m.s.n.m. very nice scenary, Very Sacred and Powerfull in the Andean cosmology, moderate to difficult level, 3 nights camping + 1 night in hostel in Aguas Calientes Town, Guided Tour to Machupicchu, plenty of time to go to the hot spring, to visit Wayna Picchu, hike to the gate of the sun, or the inka bridge.

Price 2012
2 people: USD per person
4 people: USD per person
6 or more people: USD per person

DISCOUNTS: US$30 discount on the above prices to students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and to children under the age of 16 years old (scans of your ISIC card or child's passport must be provided at the time of paying the trek deposit in order to qualify for the discount).

Includes: Tourist transportation, camping equipments tent, roll matts, pillows, donkeys or porters, English speaking guide, cooks, all entrance fees, tour in Machupicchu, Back Packers tourist train return back to Cusco, 3 nights in tent and 1 night in hostal, all meals during the 4 days tour, fifth day only breakfast, one way bus ticket to Machupicchu.

EXCLUDES: Breakfast first day, lunch fourth day, sleeping bag, porter for your personal belongings.

EXTRA INFORMATION:
Unless you hire an extra porter you need to carry your back pack.
Porter to carry up to 9 Kg = $ 40 up to 18 Kg = $ 80
Regarding porters who carry personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, water bottle, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (even in Dry season as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as porters 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.
Sleeping bag -5ºC $ 15
Walking poles (2) $ 15
Backpack $ 10

Itinerary:
1st Day Cusco- Soraypamapa
We start from Cusco by our private transport at 06:00 a.m. to Mollepata (2900 m.a.s.l.) approximately 2 hours after Cusco we will have breakfast on route with a nice view of “Apu Salkantay” mountain, then we are going through Limatambo and the lush Apurimac Valley. After we arrive to our trailhead, which is called Cruzpata 3200m. We meet our team horsemen, cook, assistants. We trek for 2 hours to our lunch place. We continue for approx 3 hours to Soraypampa 3850m. The first campsite. (Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tee, Dinner, + camping facilities Approx 10 km. Of distance).

2ndDay Soraypampa – Challguay
We weak up at 06:00 and we start walking 07:15 for approx 3 hour uphill to Apacheta pass 4600 m.a.s.l. We will be very close to “Apu Salkantay” you will feel the energy of that mountain. 2 hours downhill we stop in Huayraqpunku to have lunch, then 3 more hours downhill to our second campsite Challguay 2920 m. B, L, D, + camping facilities approx 23 km (If we have not an experienced hiker we can sleep the second night in other campsite approx 16 Km Rayan Niyoq 2820 m.).

3rd Day Challguay – La playa
We start walking 07:15 downhill through Uscamayoq then we stop at Wiñaqpoqo to have lunch. Along the way we can see different flowers, orchids, birds, we will be in the high jungle. 3 more hours to La playa our third campsite 2350 m. Small village with electricity and shop. B, L, D, + camping facilities (approx 15 Km.). Important advise the campsite could be changeable according to the group.

4th Day La Playa – Aguas Calientes
We start 05:00 and we are going to Lucmabamba walking through coffe plantations to take the original Inka trail for three hours built since 1400 years A.D to Llaqtapata 2700 mts we stop to see magnificent view of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu mountains where our tour guide will give you an explanation of the archaeological site . From Llaqtapata 2 hours downhill to the Hydroelectric plant 1870 mts. Where we have the last lunch with all our crew. Around 14:00 we continue our hike to Aguas Calientes town following the urubamba river where we can swim also we can see different kind of birds; about 17:00 In the afternoon we arrive to Aguas Calientes Town where we can choose the hot springs or hot shower at the hostel, later at nigth we meet up to have dinner in one of the restaurant. B, L, D + hostel (approx 17 km. Walking).

5th Day Aguas - Machupicchu
We can go walking or by bus to Machupicchu citadel and tour for 2 hours then you are going to have free time to explore and climb Huaynapicchu or you can go to the gate of the sun. Usually the group go back to Aguas Calientes town to Have lunch at 14:00. Then they take a train to Cusco (B. + train ticket to Cusco ).

WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE:
• ORIGINAL PASSPORT AND ISIC CARD.
• BACKPACK AND DAYPACK.
• SLEEPING BAG. (at list we recommend -5ºC).
• HIKING BOOTS. ( Sneakers or Runners shoes are not recommended).
• WALKING POLES. (they are very important to go up and down in the Andes because they will take 30% of your weight).
• WARM CLOTHES, LAYERS. (for variable temperatures specially at night)
• FLASH LIGHT. (at night is very dark)
• CAMERA AND EXTRA FILM & Batteries.
• SUN PROTECTION : SUNSCREEN : SUN HAT : SUNGLASSES. (at high altitude the sun hit is very strong and easy to get sun burn).
• THERMALS : WOOL SOCKS : AND WOOLEN HAT FOR COLD NIGHTS.
• INSECT REPELLENT. (there are a lot of mosquitos but not any malaria.
• RAIN PONCHO. (Even if you have a rain coat we prefer to bring plastic poncho).
• TOILET PAPER / SMALL TOWEL. (Baby wipes and hands sanitizer).
• BATHING CLOTHES. (for the hot shower at the hostel or hot springs).
• GLOVES / SCARF. (Trekking thermal Pants or similar).
• WATER BOTTLE. (You can bring electrolytes drinks).
• PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT. (In case we will have oxygen Tank).
• EXTRA MONEY FOR SOUVENIR, DRINKS & TIPS.

EXTRA MONEY:
You need to Take at least 300 or 400 soles emergency money that you hope to come back to Cusco with!!! There are ATM´s in Aguas Calientes and higher commission on Travelers Checks.

OTHER. TIPPING OF THE GUIDES AND PORTERS:
Tips for the guide and porters and horseman are not included in the price of the trek and it is apart of the experience. Generally groups prepare a collective tip on the 3rd day which is shared out between the porters and cook (Tip is up to you, and dependent on the service you receive).
Tipping for your Guide is separate after Machupicchu tour, when you meet up in Aguas Calientes to have lunch (it is not included).

About the Price:
The 2012 price change, basically for the train tickets cost which is outside of our control, the Train Company Peru Rail is increasing their prices for this year.
Machupicchu entrance fee is 125 Peruvian Soles (including Peruvian taxes) two bus ticket from A.C./M.P./A.C. which costs US$18 per person. It is not anticipated that these costs will increase during 2012. The price paid for the bus ticket is clearly marked on the ticket.
Local sales taxes known as IGV are included in the price of our treks and tours. The currently rate of IGV is 19%. It is not anticipated that this rate will increase during 2012; also we are one of the few companies paying very good wages to our crew; Guides, porters, and office staff.

TO BOOK:
To make the reservation with us. We need your full names, passport numbers, age, Nationality, date of departure, also a deposit of 150 USD per person, and the balance can be paid once you arrive in Cusco before the Trek.

We have two options for the deposit:
1.- VISA ON LINE; when you make the deposit online you will pay the percentage of deposit (8%) because in Cusco we have to pay taxes also (19%). You will find a link "PAYMENT ON LINE" at our web site.
2.- WESTERN UNION is the safest and fastest way to wire money (especially when availability is changing very quickly and reservations need to be made ASAP!). You can send money from anywhere in the world in a few minutes or online through www.westernunion.com,
If you send a deposit by WESTERN UNION you have to send in the name of ELIZABETH YUPAICCANA JUAREZ (MANAGER) in the city of CUSCO - PERU once you deposit you will get a code number please we need you send by e-mail the code number to get the money.
We look forward to trekking with you in the future! Please get in touch with us at any time if you have any questions or would like further information.

Why Peru Andean Experience?
Perú Andean Experience is an independent local travel company started by a group of experiences and enthusiastic leaders who are experts in leading treks through the Andes and Peru, once you start traveling with us, you will be safe because all our leaders have experience more than 5 years working in the mountains at high altitude, they know exactly what to do in different emergency situation because they are training every year in rescue, our guides are in very good physical conditions, and giving you the best personal touch, explaining all the mysteries, Histories and Secrets about Peru and Incas with very good communications skills.
Once you book with Peru Andean Experience you are helping Peru economy and the local people because we are 100 % Peruvian Company and all the benefits stay here in our country, and we spent part of it in our land to build the school for the kids by ourselves; also we are one of the few companies paying very good wages to our crew; Guides, porters, and office staff. We have very good atmosphere in our company all our workers feel very good with us.
Your choose for us will be wise; because we try to preserve our ancestors Culture, Tradition; History, Ecosystem and we want to make sure you have an unforgettable experience in Peru, we try to do the best of us for your own comfortable stay here in Peru, this effort, enthusiasm, and passion of our job, make us a company recommend by lonely planet, trip advisor and we receive many good testimonial from our travelers.
Peru Andean Experience is government registered tour Agency in Peru, and we did not get any punishment or fines from our Authorities and before Confirm the adventure tours, trekking for safety and reliable travelers should check the company legal documents for comfortable and safety experiences.

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