Description
DESCRIPTION
The 4-day Salkantay tour is an exciting adventure reduced from its original version of trekking in the Cusco region, during this tour we will enjoy many experiences and sensations for the variety of ecosystems that we will pass from the base of a snowy mountain, the top of a mountain to the sector that is part of the jungle and finally the world wonder of Machupicchu. Travelers will have the opportunity to explore the breathtaking nature of the Andes, visit local villages and discover ancient archaeological sites.
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Why book?
WHY BOOK?
- Get a new altitude record, over 4650 meters above sea level.
- Enjoy the multiple ecosystems that this experience offers us.
- Walk through the mountains at the foot of the majestic snow-capped mountains of Cusco.
Itinerary
SALKANTAY + MACHUPICCHU TREK 04 DAYS – 03 NIGHTS
DAY 01: CUSCO – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – SORAYPAMPA
We will start early passing by the hotels around 06:30 am with our tourist transport to then continue the trip heading first to Mollepata, a small town in the Andes mountain range where we can start with breakfast and take the necessary strength. Then we continue the trip until we arrive to Soraypampa where the team stays to start setting up camp and we continue to the high part to visit the beautiful Humantay lagoon with free time for us, then we return to the camp where everything is ready for us to have lunch and prepare ourselves physically for the next day which will be the strongest of the whole trek. We enjoy the afternoon free on our own to mingle with the local people and in the evening a delicious dinner to finally rest comfortably.
- Overnight at camp
DAY 02: PASO SALKANTAY – RAYAMPATA – CHAULLAY
This is undoubtedly the heaviest and most challenging day but the one that gives us the best result, we start early to have breakfast calmly in the camp and then begin the journey first arriving at Salkantaypampa where we will have a short break for the ascent and then to reach the highest point of the entire trek, the Salkantay pass is undoubtedly the most incredible point of the entire journey because of the direct and impressive view that gives us the snowy Salkantay. After a moment of contemplation we begin with the descent to reach the Rayampata sector where our team waits with everything ready so we can have lunch calmly, after resting we are ready to leave.
From this point onwards, the ecosystem begins to change as from the cold we begin to feel warm and humid breezes, we gradually enter the jungle so that this day we will arrive almost at dusk to our next camping point, the sector of Chaullay where we can have dinner at night and rest comfortably.
- Night in camp
DAY 03: CHAULLAY – SANTA TERESA – HIDROELÉCTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
This will be a partially more relaxed day as we will wake up and after breakfast we will board a transport that will take us first to the sector of Santa Teresa, making some stops in the main coffee plantations to learn about the tradition of coffee planting. Upon arrival we will have lunch and rest for a while and then continue the journey to Hydroelectric where we will begin our walk of about 3 hours on the side of the railway to reach Aguas Calientes, a small town located at the foot of Machu Picchu. During the journey we can visit the Mandor gardens, where we can appreciate a variety of local flora and with a little luck we can find native bird species such as the cock of the rock. Upon arrival we will have lunch and have the afternoon free to visit the village and rest in our hotel to wait for our last day.
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes
DAY 04: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
In the morning after breakfast we ascend in a tourist bus to the citadel of Machupicchu where we enjoy a guided and complete visit touring the main places such as the guardian’s house, main square, temple of the 3 windows and others.
After 2 hours of visit we leave the citadel to board a bus that will finally take us to Aguas Calientes where we can have lunch in one of the restaurants that are on private account. Finally in the afternoon we board a train that will take us to Ollantaytambo where we will make a connection with the tourist bus of bimodal service that will finally bring us to the city of Cusco, arriving on average at 18:30 pm.
- The transportation leaves us near the Temple of the Sun where we can choose to take a cab or go to the main square to walk.
Includes
INCLUDES – DOES NOT INCLUDE
OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Briefing: One day before the service, a meeting is held at the hotel where we will have a complete orientation about the experience.
- Personalized groups: The groups are small and personalized to provide a better shared experience.
- Initial transportation: Tourist service from Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa.
- Professional guide: A professional tour guide specialized in trekking tourism, with English and Spanish skills.
- Communication equipment: A pair of radio transmitters for frequent communication between the team of porters and the guide.
- Safety equipment: Includes an oxygen balloon and a first aid kit.
- Tent equipment: Comfortable tents for the comfort of the client, in a 4-person tent 2 travelers can be accommodated and in the double tent only 1 traveler.
- Camping equipment: We provide comfortable inflatable mattresses suitable for all climates, they are waterproof for safety.
- Dining equipment: A complete set of tables, chairs, tablecloths, tableware (plates, cups, glasses, cutlery and others) necessary for comfort.
- Courtesy: Upon waking up and arriving at each camp, the team provides us with coca tea and other infusions to be able to rest.
- Food: Within the experience we have included 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners throughout the trip.
- Variety of diet: In case a gluten free, corn free or vegetarian diet is required, it must be requested in advance.
- Tourist transportation: Tourist service from Chaullay – Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica.
- Professional staff: We permanently train the team of porters and the cook to provide an adequate service.
- Muleteers and muleteers: Personnel from nearby communities who help us carry camping equipment and food.
- Water refill: At each rest and food point our cook provides us with boiled water that we can carry in our canteen.
- Cleaning supplies: The team provides us with a small bathtub and a towel to clean ourselves every day in the morning.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes: 01 night in a comfortable hotel with all services included and breakfast the next day (Ask for the accommodation of your choice).
- Entrance ticket: Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
- Special ticket: Special entrance ticket to Salkantay.
- Bus ticket consettur: Travel by bus from Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Train ticket: Travel from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Voyager Service).
- Final transportation: Bimodal tourist bus service from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Flights: Domestic or international air service.
- Hot springs: Entrance tickets are personal and are purchased on site.
- Food: Everything not mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Extra expenses: Some expenses such as purchase of handicrafts, clothes or drinks, are also not included in the tour. Tips are not included and are voluntary.
- Huaynapicchu ticket: Special entrance to access the Huaynapicchu mountain.
- Extra activities: If you wish to do additional activities, please consult prices.
- Travel insurance: This is extremely important to enjoy a safe trip.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
- Travel documents (Passport, Income and others provided).
- Backpack of 30 to 50 liters.
- Light clothing (polo shirts, shorts, sandals).
- Warm clothes (recommended for the night).
- Bathing clothes.
- Personal water bottle.
- Sun protection: Hat, sun block and sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Cash in soles or dollars.
- Snacks.
- Personal towel.
- Rain poncho.
- Camera.
- Personal medication.
