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8 Days / 7 Nights
50 miles
Moderate
3500 msnm
Peru Packages
Up to 8 people
This is one of our most popular package for passengers who have time in Peru. This 8 day and 7 night package includes: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Salkantay to Machu Picchu. These destinations are a must for all those visiting Peru and the Cusco Region.
Realize why Machu Picchu Exploring Peru has a good reputation. First of all we are a 100% Peruvian Agency based in Cusco Peru and We offer the very best service, using carefully 3 stars,4 stars and 5 stars hotels which are based on great Standards and the leaders in their category here in Cusco Region. When you arrive to Cusco you will be greeted by one of our representatives holding a sign with your name on it. After your arrival at your hotel you will meet your guide who will be given a pre-briefing. During our tours we look after our passengers every step of the way. There are no hidden surprises.
Yes – we included the train to Machu Picchu,as well the entrance fees to Machu Picchu and all the Trasportation.
Package Overview
Day 1: Arrive Cusco & Cusco City Tour (Overnight Hotel Cusco).
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo & Chincheros)
Day 3: Start the Salkantay Trek – Mollepata – Soraypampa(Camping).
Day 4: Soraypampa – Chaullay (Camping).
Day 5: Chaullay – La Playa (Camping).
Day 6 : La Playa – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes (Overnight Aguas Calientes).
Day 7: Visit Machupicchu Full day (Overnight Cusco)
Day 8: Transfer Hotel to Airport or Terminal (End of the Service)
Meet & greet with other guests where you receive important information for a great trekking experience.
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 in either your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the afternoon we will depart on a City tour (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) .
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to the Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in Pisac where a mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated besides will have a good opportunity to try our bargain skills on the free time to interact with the local craftsmen to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by Ollantaytambo, the older town continuously occupied of the American continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral inheritance, lunch in a typical restaurant and after we explore Ollantaytambo we will visit Chincheros and then back to Cusco .
We pick you up from your hotel and then we go the bus station and travel by bus for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we will have breakfast this first breakfast need to be order in a local restaurant in Mollepata. after that we take again the private transport until Marcocasa where is going to start our trek. A 3 hour walk will take us to Challacancha where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will begin our trek towards Soraypampa, our first campsite (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) taking in the beautiful landscape along the way. as optional visit we will go to Humantay lake which is 1 hour walking from Soraypampa our first Campsite.
1ST DAY:Total distance: 15 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 7-8 hours
Maximum altitude point: 3,800 m (approx.)
Campsite altitude: 3,800 m (approx.)
We will have breakfast at around 5.30am and begin our walk to the highest pass on this trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains. Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here.
After a rest, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayra Punku, where we will have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start of the jungle until we reach our second campsite, challay or Colcabamba (3000m/9800ft).
2ND DAY:Total distance: 19 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 8 – 9 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,650 m (approx.)
Campsite altitude: 2,750 m (aprox.)
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa walking about 6 hours where we will Camp at a coffee plantation where we will learn about the process of the coffee so we will harvest,roast and ground the coffee as part of this trek . Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits ,plants and as soon as we are at la playa place where we are going to camp at a coffee plantation, on the other hand the horses will go back to Mollepata. from here there are an optional thing to do so we can take a local bus to drive one hour to get santa teresa where we can enjoy the natural hots pring ( bus fares and entrance fees to the the natural hots pring is not included in this tour)
3RD DAY:Total distance: 16 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 6-7 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2750u (approx.)
Campsite altitude: 1,600 m (approx.)
We will have breakfast at 8 am and leave our campsite at la Playa we will walk for about 20 minutes to get to Lucmabamba. so wie will do the original Inca Trail trail of Llactapata from this place we can see Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu from far, after we arrive to Hydroelectric where we are going to have our lunch then we continue walking, passing a variety of crop plantations, coca, banana we will be walking about two and half hours along the train road till reaching Aguas Calientes town where we will spend the night in a hostal.
In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after finishing the trek.
4TH DAY:Total distance: 12 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 1,600 m (approx.)
Hostel(aguas calientes) altitude: 1,900 m (approx.)
We wake up early morning about 4 am to then to 4:30 to have the breakfast and leave to walk up to machu picchu which takes
one and half hours up to machu picchu but there is another option to catch the first bus which leaves 5:30 to Machu Picchu (25-minutes long ) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890 ft). It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) to be given your train tickets back to Cusco or ollantaytambo . The first train usually leaves at 15.55 and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.20.or the second train which leaves 4:20 and goes to ollantaytambo where someone will be waiting for you with your guides name who will take you to take a bus to cusco .(Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)
5TH DAY:Total distance: 4 km (approx.)
Estimated walking time: 1- 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700m (approx.)
Transfer to the Airport or Terminal (End of the Service).
ADD ON THE NAZCA LINES, THE AMAZON RAINFOREST, COLCA CANYON, AND OTHER EXTENSION TOURS OR TREKS , LET US KNOW.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
HOTEL NIGHTS ( BREAKFAST INCLUDED ) (LODGING)
CUSCO TOURS (INCLUDES TOURIST BUS , ENGLISH GUIDE .)
SALKANTAY TREK 5/D 4/N
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100 US$ (or equivalent).
Note: that common clothing, batteries, film, medications, and such toiletries as toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant and feminine hygiene items are available in Peru. It is best to bring from home such items as prescription meds, eyewear and care, extra large clothing, shoes, unusual film and camera batteries. Also note that most digital camera memory cards can be downloaded and burned onto a CD in internet cafes in any large city.
Climate
Rain is possible at any time of year, especially in high mountains and cloud forest, and one should always be prepared. The climate in sites we will visit is as follows:
Cuzco: days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold in Cuzco.
Lima: warm to hot days, cool evenings, almost never any rain. Often overcast.
Inca Trail: variable depending on altitude, from hot to very cold, with rain always a possibility.
Machu Picchu: lower and warmer than Cuzco, with rain possible all year round. In Aguas Calientes/Machupicchu, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.
Puno: days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold in Puno.
Baggage
For your international flights, please check with your airline. Within Peru, you are allowed 20 kilos (44 lbs) of checked baggage, as well as one carry-on and another small, purse-like item. The carry-on size regulations are the same as international carry-on size regulation.
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