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Important
With International
Student Card (ISIC GREEN). You have a discount of $ 25.00. You
must send copy of card by email before applying for entry to the
Inca Trail.
Payment by Money Transfer Wester Union
- Prepayment (50%) of the total.
- We accept credit cards (VISA) + 8.5%
- If you can pay the rest of the money before reaching the
starting date of the tour.
- If you can pay the remaining money in our office in Cusco.
Although many people for the Classic Inca Trail does
not lose the magic of the ancient Inca Trail tour
and get to Machu Picchu.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
We left at 4:30 a.m. City of Cusco and pass by the towns of
Izcuchaca and Limatambo, we Mollepata approximately
9.00am.Después makes a stop for a light breakfast and then start
our first walk along the support staff, we have a Stop for lunch
in the field of Silcakancha sector and after three hours of
walking Soraypampa spend the night. Overnight.
Day 2: Soraypampa - Colpapampa -
Challhuay
After a good breakfast in the morning, we prepared to continue
our walk, (considered the strongest of the trip) is a cross to
the place called Salkantaypampa, soon to turn to the left side
of the mountain called Umantayblanco which is close to snowy
Salkantay, Reaching the highest point at 4650 m Umantay
Salkantay From this point observe the snow and glaciers of
Salkantay, after an hour is the stop for lunch at the community
Huayrac then descend and continue our walk to the brow of the
forest. After our lunch we will continue our trek up to
Challhuay, here is our second camp. Overnight.
Day 3: Challhuay - Lucmabamba -
Sahuayaco - Santa Teresa
This day will be memorable for the great variety of Flora and
Fauna we'll see the passing of days, also appreciate the
formation of thermal water in a small valley in Sahuayacocha we
will have lunch and then take a shuttle to Santa Teresa. Noting
several varieties of orchids and waterfalls of great magnitude
and in turn appreciates the variety of coffee grown, fruit
trees, bananas, pomegranates and avocados, finally arrive at our
third camp Santa Teresa. Overnight.
Day 4: Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric -
Aguas Calientes
After our breakfast, this will be a calm day but as the walk is
softer to Machu Picchu Hydroelectric place to produce
electricity for consumption in the city of Cusco. Thus reaching
the people of the Hydroelectric place for lunch, the place where
we take leave of the support staff, here you can decide whether
to continue the trek to Aguas Calientes which logically would be
more ideal or take a train that transports Hydroelectric to
Aguas Calientes, We will have a night Hotel. Overnight.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu -
Cusco
After breakfast we walk to the archaeological site of Machu
Picchu and then see the sunrise at Machu Picchu, we will have a
guided tour for two hours by the same professional guide who
accompanied us during the trek, and then have free time where
they can take pictures, climb the Huayna Picchu, among others,
the same day you take the train from Aguas Calientes back to
Cusco.
# 5 day: Huayna Picchu is located behind the mountain where Machu
Picchu in order to take up aerial view of the Inca citadel.
There is a checkpoint at Machu Picchu to climb Huayna Picchu.
You must enter your name and receive a ticket to climb Huayna
Picchu. The guide provides information how to get the ticket,
but need not pay anything else. Only 400 people can visit a day
divided into two shifts. Machu Picchu receives over 1000
visitors a day and generally lacking quotas to climb Huayna
Picchu. No reservation is possible. Generally, travelers
arriving by other paths get quotas because they reach more
before Machu Picchu. To get the best ticket is up early and
watch the sunrise
What is included
• Transfer arrival or departure in Cusco
• Transportation from Cusco to Mollepata
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• 4 breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
• Snacks during the
trek
• Professional Guide (English - Spanish)
• Chef
• 01 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• 02 bus tickets
(Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes)
• Matras
• Tents and camping equipment
• Horses (carry camping equipment)
• First aid kit
• Backpacker train ticket back to Cusco
• First aid kit
• Oxygen bottle
Not Included
• Breakfast on the first day / lunch and dinner last day
• Bus Ticket Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Tips for porters, cooks and guides.
# The support team plays hard work so that everything goes well
during the walk. Mainly the carriers and cook to do the heavy
lifting. The willingness to tip each the last day of the walk.
Generally, each traveler offers 15 to 20 soles, Peruvian
currency. It is not mandatory but it is good reward for their
work.
Optional
• Personal porter for four days of walking
• Overnight in Aguas Calientes additional
• Sleeping Bag
• Return in Vistadome (First Class)
# Aguas Calientes is a small town with restaurants and hotels is
at the bottom gives the mountain of Machu Picchu, it is normal
that a traveler wishes to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Generally this option can take when they wish to visit Machu
Picchu for the second time. If the travelers want to visit again
to pay a new entry to Machu Picchu Bus ticket more
What to bring
• Backpack for medium to large
• suitable shoes for trekking
• Sleeping bag (in case you have not, you can rent one in Cusco)
• rain coat (may be purchased in Cusco)
• Clothing suitable for Hot and Cold
• Water bottle
• Flashlight (we recommend two pairs of batteries)
• Sunscreen and insect repellent
• Chocolates, sweets, etc.
• Personal and towel
• Camera, batteries, etc..
Important
- The Salkantay Tre is not a simple walk is an adventure for over
3800 meters. The first day can be stressful for some people.
Before this can have problems with altitude, must be prepared
for eventualities how are you, headaches, heart palpitations,
shortness of breath even vomiting.
- If you have any health problem that depends on some special
attention, we recommend that you do not walk the Inca Trail
because at least two days we will be outside of any care you may
want.
- After marking their participation for the Inca Trail, also can
not be changed. The value for the registration fee can not be
returned, as this insurance prior to registration.
- You must be in Cusco at least 2 days before departure date to
the Inca Trail. This just to confirm their presence and also to
make a basic acclimatization before starting the walk.
- During the trip the program may be modified if natural events,
political and technical or forced, but always follow the idea
proposed program.
- Everything that you do not take the Inca Trail can be left at
our office in Cusco or the Hotel. Since our office has a
warehouse.
- To travel to Peru is not necessary to travel with a passport,
but recommend that you carry.
- Hiring this program you claim to understand the risks involved
in travel to the Andean countries and assumes the risks of this
adventure. He also accepts that our agency can not be held
responsible for any health problems, loss of life, property
damage or loss that may occur for adventure during the trip.
- If you have any questions or concerns about this program, come
in contact with us by email, phone or msm.