Terms and Conditions until December 2010. Prices per person.
Prices :
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.
Dates We have groups for the Inca Trail every day of the year.
Least February when the Inca Trail is closed throughout the
month. The months of February you can visit Machu Picchu by
train or walking cleaves one of the old walking alternatives we
have. More is not possible to walk the Inca Trail Salkantay
Availability
They allowed only 500 people per day Inca Trail. This number
includes tourists, guides, porters and cooks. The quotas are for
everyone, people who want to do the Inca Trail. So to walk the
Inca Trail is essential to book months in advance.
The availability of quotas for the Inca Trail is the same for
all agencies. Thus, if there were available no agency can get
space for the Inca Trail.
PROGRAM
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
Pick up from your
hotel at 4:30 am. In a private bus then drive to Mollepata.
Passing Izcuchaca communities and Limatambo. In Mollepata have
time right for our breakfast. After this point we begin our
ascent on foot to 3100 m Cruzpata over a slight rise can
appreciate different types of plants, native birds, the Apurimac
River (which is the deepest in Peru) and a community of
irrigation canal. After about six hours walk arrive at our first
camp Soraypampa 3900 m from here we can appreciate the majestic
Apu Salkantay distance 6271 m. overnight.
Day 2: Soraypampa - Paso de Salkantay -
Inca Chiriasca
After our
breakfast, we leave with the direction of the Abra de Salkantay
along a trail climb with many variations in climate which will
see small groups of houses, flora, small wild birds and
spectacular views of the snow peak of 5902 Humantay m After
about six hours walk arrive at our second camp Chiriasca 3980
masl Inca from here we can appreciate the majestic mountains of
Salkantay 6271 masl overnight.
Day 3: Inca Chiriasca - Sisay Pampa -
Canal Inca
After spending the
night, we begin our 4 hour steep climb to the pass of Inca Sisay
Pampa (4850msnm) the top of our hike, which will have
breathtaking views of snow-covered Salkantay. Immediately
descend to our lunch point Sisay Pampa, a flat area from which
one can see the neighboring valleys of Salkantay (you may see
condors in this area.) After lunch descend to Pampacahuana
community where there is an original Inca canal. Where is our
second camp. Overnight.
Day 4: Canal Inca - Inca Rakay -
Huayllabamba
We wake up about
7:00 am., After enjoying breakfast we start our hike the hardest
of the day, the walk is a precipitous rise and narrow (9 km).
Along this climb, the landscape changes from sierra to puna (a
dry and high area with little vegetation). Following to the
community of Wayllabamba (3000 m) in the bottom portion will
visit the archaeological complex of Inca Racay (Paucar court)
that is composed of various buildings such as plazas, walls,
terraces rectangular. After about four hours of walking
Wayllabamba reach, where we stopped for our lunch. This is the
point at which we begin our Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
As pack animals are not allowed on the Inca Trail, so we bid
farewell to our horsemen and horses and in their place we were
introduced to the porters who will take care of loading the
camping equipment and food to the end. Our third night.
Day 5: Wayllabamba - Warmiwañusca -
Pacaymayo
After our
breakfast, we start our second day's walk, through Tres Piedras,
Llulluchapampa and reaching the peak of the Inca Trail
Warmiwañusca (dead woman) to 4200 m Stop for lunch at
appropriate time. Continuing the path descend to our camp
Pacaymayo (3500 m), Camp, dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Pacaymayu - Runkurakay -
Sayacmarca - Wiñayhuayna
After our
breakfast, the third day of trekking tours to the ruins of
Runkurakay and Sayacmarca at lunch. Then we walk the road to get
Puyupatamarca (cloud city) another important archaeological
site. After a short walk leads to our last camp Wiñayhuayna
(forever young). Visit the resort. Camp, dinner and overnight.
Before sunrise,
about 4:30 am. After our breakfast, we begin a short hike up to
Inti Punku (Puerta del Sol), which has a fantastic view of Machu
Picchu. Guided tour of close to two hours for the main temples
of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, then have free time to
climb Huayna Picchu. In the afternoon we went to the town of
Aguas Calientes to catch our train back to Ollantaytambo and
then bus to Cusco.
# Day 6: The National Institute of Culture is to establish that
some groups stay overnight in Wiñayhuayna. Usually the groups
that get to stay overnight in Wiñayhuayna are those who made
their advance registration by that date. As spaces are ending
the INC determines that other groups should Phuyupatamarca left
overnight in a few hours before Wiñayhuayna. There is no way to
choose this. We advise to book more in advance.
# 7 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 book has before. Generally, travelers arriving by
other paths get quotas because they reach more before Machu
Picchu. In order to get better up early and watch the sunrise
What is included
• Arrival / Departure Transfer in Cusco
• Private transportation to Mollepata
• Entrance to the Inca Trail
• Entrance to Machu Picchu
• 6 breakfasts, 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners
• Professional guide (English - Spanish)
• Chef and Carrier
• Horses (carry camping equipment)
• Carriers (carry camping equipment)
• Insulation
• Tents and camping equipment
• First aid kit
• Backpacker train ticket back to Ollantaytambo and then bus 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
• Sleeping bag
• Cost Extras
• Tips for porters, cooks and guides.
# The support team plays hard work so that everything goes well
during the walk. Mainly carriers who do the work heavier. The
tip will give everyone the last day of the walk. Generally, each
traveler offers 10 to 15 soles each carrier, the 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
• Shoes walks suitable for
• 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 (for 7 days)
• 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 & Inca Trail is not a simple walk is an
adventure for over 4100 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'll be out of any medical care you
might 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,
technical or political way 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. Also accepts our agency shall 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.
