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
USD $ 965based
on double occupancy
DAY 1: 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 pick up you at 8:50 am from your hotel in Cusco.
Our private transportation will take us to our camping
ground at "Cusipata river camp”, where 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 Chuqui them we will be running exiting class II &
III+. You will spend about two hours floating time,
Afterwards, we drive back to CUSIPATA RIVER CAMP “where a
good hot lunch will be serve and you can enjoy a relaxing
SAUNA. Our return to Cusco should be around 5.30pm.
Overnight (B,L)
*OPTIONALTOUR: You
can do ZIP-LINE over 4 cables across the Urubamba River each cable with
100 to 120 mts. , you will spend 20 minutes approximately.
Supplement Optional Tour: US$24 per person
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).
*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.
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.
