Discover Machu Picchu by Salcantay |
Trip code: trip030Type Service: Group Tour
Itinerary: Fixed
Starting Price
$1298
Trip Length
9 Days
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- Trip Overview
- Destinations: Cuzco, Machu Picchu
Activities: Trekking and Walking,Cultural and History
Highlights: Machu Picchu, Cusco, Pisaq ruins and market, Ollantaytambo Fortress, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Salcantay Mountain, amazing mountain scenery, High Mountain passes, quieter trails, local villages and snowcapped mountains, Salcantay alternative Inca Trail.
Trekking through Salcantay Mountains to Machu Picchu: In this journey you will trek from 3,900m/12,800ft to 2,100m/6,900ft, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form and exploring more than 15 different ecosystems from beginning to end. Moreover, the chances for ethnic and cultural exchange are ever-present with local natives who still remain closely attached to their heritage and are very willing to share it with open minds.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival to CuscoUpon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel, free day to get acclimatized. Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: None
Day 2 – Cusco Sightseeing TourFree time in the morning by yourself At 1:30pm pick up from the Hotel; guided sightseeing tour in Cusco like Koricancha temple of Sun the most important shrines during the Incas time. Visit the Cathedral the most imposing church at the main square. The tour keeps going to Sacsayhuaman, this site is a megalithic work made by the Incas; it stands on a hill looming over the city to the north-yet even these enormous stones are filled with that extraordinary Inca perfection. The next sightseeing is named Qenqo, it shows a singular limestone outcrop, which was used to religious cult. The tour finishes visiting Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Cusco / Sacred Valley of the IncasBreakfast at the hotel; this tour is a full day visit to the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, covering the visit Pisaq and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites. The first visit at the village of Qorao where is possible to take beautiful pictures of the landscapes from a lookout site. The next visiting is Pisaq (archaeological site and Indian market). Lunch at Sacred Valley, after lunch, visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases. In the afternoon back to Cusco.
Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - Cusco / Sayllapata / SoyroccochaPick up from the Hotel at 5:00am; leaving Cusco by car on the route to Sayllapata 4 ½ hrs, until arriving to Mollepata town, from where we continue on to Sayllapata (3600m/11808ft), where we meet our horsemen and horses. From this point we start the ascent on foot towards Soraypampa (3800m/12464ft), where we take the lunch; following a climbing trail to Salcantaypampa with many level variations and along which we encounter little groups of houses, hike up for around 2 hrs ascent to our camp at Soyroccocha (4200m/13776ft), just next to the impressive glacier of Salcantay. CampingMeals Included: Box-lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 8 km (4, 99 miles)Estimated walking time: 5-6 hoursMaximum altitude point: (4200m/13776ft)
Day 5 - Soyroccocha / CollpapampaBreakfast; we start a 1 ½ hour ascent; we reach the highest point of the trek Huayracmachay Pass (4525m/14846ft). From this point, we start descending towards into the so-called cloud forest. Then descending to the cloud forest along the route, it can see the remains of an ancient Inca path, a long easy descent along the Salcantay River; lunch at Huayracmachay (3850m/12628ft) arriving late afternoon to our second camp at Collpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in. CampingMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 12 km (7, 45 miles)Estimated walking time: 6-7 hoursMaximum altitude point: (4525m/14846ft)
Day 6 - Collpapampa / LucmabambaBreakfast; continue our hike with an easy downhill walk along the Sta. Teresa River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. The arid highland landscape begins to transform into a cloud forest filled with trees and bromeliads. Following the Santa Teresa River, we pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko then we pass from La Playa where we have our lunch and finally arrive to Lucmabamba (2100m/6888ft). CampingMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 10 km (6, 21 miles)Estimated walking time: 5-6 hoursMaximum altitude point: (2890m/9479ft)
Day 7 - Lucmabamba / Llactapata / Aguas CalientesBreakfast, walk up to Llactapata (2650m/8692ft) on the way we can see plantations of banana, coffee, and avocado. We enter spectacled-bear territory and we will probably be accompanied by flocks of parrots. Start climbing for 2-3 hrs up to Q’elloqasa Pass (2860m/9381ft) from where we have an exceptional view of Machu Picchu, Salcantay and Llaqtapata archeological site, which have recently been restored; descent towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forests and more orchards brings us to the Hydroelectric (lunch) from where we board a train that take us to Aguas Calientes (40 minutes train ride). Overnight at Aguas Calientes HotelMeals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTotal distance: 7 km (4, 35 miles)Estimated walking time: 4-5 hoursMaximum altitude point: (2860m/9381ft)
Day 8 - Machu Picchu full day / Train back to CuscoBreakfast at the hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the bus stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological site at your leisure. Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Poroy train station and transfer to your Cusco hotel. Overnight at Cusco HotelMeals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 - Depart Cusco / Lima International departureBreakfast at the hotel; transfer to the airport for departure flight to Lima and then take your connecting flight at homeMeals Included: Breakfast - Prices & Includes
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- Tour cost per person
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- 9 Days
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- Group Tour
- Itinerary
- Fixed
- $1298
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Includes ^ Back To Title- All mentioned transport
- Double or single room in the selected hotel with breakfast
- Entrance to parks and cultural sights
- Guided visits and mentioned excursions
- English/Spanish speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions
- All transfers
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Train tickets Expedition Class
- All camping equipment
- International airfares
- Domestic flights
- Airport departure (US$ 30 per person for international flights and US$ 6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- Alcoholic beverages or bottled water
- Snacks
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry
- Phone calls
- Radio calls or messages
- Reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned
- Sleeping bag
- Upgrade the train to Vistadome Class: add US$25
- Sleeping bag during the tour ( -10°C): add US$ 30
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