SALKANTAY TREK & CUSCO 9 Day

" Salkantay Trek, Pisac, Ollanta & Magic Cusco "

Price Information * Daily Departures

All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$110

Availability : Daily Departures
Group Size : Smallest groups only 12 travellers on most trips.
Shared Service with English speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.
Price & Value Unbeatable prices for unforgettable memories.
Grade of difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.

Day 1 Flight from Lima to Cusco. ( your checkin and the boarding pass for these E tickets can be printed out 48 hours before your flight online) Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco , Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mts above sea level. If you are feeling up to it..Optional Afternoon: At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha " Sun Temple" , Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara. Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 2 At 08:45 am Sacred Valley Tour with a Buffet Lunch in Urubamba, we will visit the Typical Pisac Market, 2 hours guided walk into the Pisac Inca Ruins Complex, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. Returning approx at 18:45 pm to Cusco , Overnight Hotel Marqueses.

Day 3 Free Day to relax in Cusco and preparing your pack for your Salkantay trek. Optional River Rafting or Mountai Bike Tour in Moray, Maras and Salineras Extra of US$ 45 per person ;Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.

Day 4 1st DAY CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SAYLLAPATA - SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYPAMPA. At 06.00 am. Departure by our private transport to Mollepata town at 2,850 mts. A beautiful 3 hour scenic journey through Izcuchaca and Limatambo, with a stop for breakfast and panoramic views of the “Mountain of Salkantay” in the Cordillera of Vilcanota. We can see spectacular views of the chains of snow capped Vilcabamba, the colorful village of Mollepata and the lush Apurimac River Valley. At this point due to the dirty and rocky road conditions we transfer into another truck or minibus. After passing Cruzpata 3200 mts, then Challacancha, we arrive to our trailhead in Sayllapata at 3,600 masl where we meet our Arrieros “horsemen“ and trekking staff (Cook and Assistants). We commence treking with a gradual climb of 250 meters for about 2 and a half hours through a pristine Andean valley landscape before arriving to Soraypampa. There after visiting a spectacular glacial lake we have lunch. We continue after lunch with a gentle climb for approximately 2 and a half to 3 hours through more unspoiled Andean valley to Salkantaypampa. This first Camp is located at 3,950 masl. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Camping facilities. Walking distance aproximately 12 km. 5-6 hours

Day 5 2nd DAY SALKANTAYPAMPA - COLLPAPAMPA. After an early breakfast we start trekking a moderate climb from approx 07:00am for 3 hours to reach the Apacheta Pass at 4,590 masl. From this point we can appreciate spectacular views of Cusco's second highest peak, the stunning snow capped Mount Salkantay (6,264 mts) and also the snow capped mountains Humantay and Huayanay, white river, small lakes and moraines. In the Apacheta Pass you can leave a piece of rock carried from the bottom as a present from you to the Apacheta. (In Inca times the walkers used to leave at the top their shoes, clothes, jewels or simply a piece of rock as an offering.) There is an option to take a nice walk from the Pass for 40 minutes to see an amazing lake of Soraycocha located just off the trail. We continue 2 hrs downhill to lunch in Huayracmachay, and then, depending on the group ability, weather and walking conditions, the guide will decide whether to camp 2-3 hrs downhill walk in Rayan-niyoc at 3100 mts or travel a further 2km to camp at Collpapampa 2920 mts for experienced trekkers. Very nice camping near a natural hot spring pools. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Camping facilities. Walking distance aproximately 16 Km to Rayan-niyoc, 7-8 hours for average walkers or 20 km to Chaullay for experienced hikers who can walk to here in 8 hours

Day 6 3rd DAY COLLPAPAMPA - LLUSCAMAYO - LA PLAYA. We start the trek 07:00am with 3 hours easy hiking from Collpapampa, where we will be introduced to a high Jungle zone called Ceja de Selva. Here we will see different kinds of plants, fruits, flowers, birds ectetera plus coca and banana crops can be observed. You will have time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, and with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird "Gallito de las Rocas". We stop at Lluscamayo 2,400m for lunch and free time to rest before the 3 hour walk to our last campsite in La Playa 2,350 masl. A small village is located here with electricity and a shop Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Camping facilities. Walking distance from Rayan-niyoc aproximately 16 Km / 8-9 hours for average walkers / Walking distance from Chaullay aproximately 11 Km / 4-5 hours

Day 7 4th DAY LA PLAYA - LUCMABAMBA - LLAQTAPATA - HIDROELECTRICA / AGUAS CALIENTES . Approx 07:30 am we begin our trek to the village Lucmabamba where we see the remains of an Inka trail. We follow this rising trail, from which we will see coffee, banana and passion fruit plantations and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. After climbing for 4 hrs to reach Llaqtapata 2,700 masl we can enjoy some free time to rest and observe the mountain of Machupicchu (Inca city) and some of this arqueological site from afar. Then 2 hours downhill to the Hydroelectric Plant at 1,870m where we have the last lunch with all of our staff. The arrieros, horses and donkey herders will prepare their return back to Soraypampa and we head to Aguas Calientes town. At 16:30pm we will take a 45 minute train journey to Aguas Calientes town 2,000 masl where a Special Dinner and finally a comfy bed in the "Hostal Viajeros" await us. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Accomodation in Hostal Viajeros.Walking distance aproximately 12 km / 6-7 hours. * Walking poles recommended for the 2 final hours downhill. Optional evening bathe in the hotsprings 10 minutes walk from the town.

Day 8 5th DAY AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO. Early walk (approximately 1.5 hours uphill from Aquas Calientes) or bus for 25 minutes to the Citadel of Machupicchu, 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. Generally around 1pm people walk down the steps back to Aguas Calientes for the Buffet lunch and at approx 16:00 hrs we take our return train to Ollantaytambo with bus connection arriving to Cusco city around 9:00 pm.

Day 9 Adios Cusco Free morning then transfer to the airport for your fly to Lima or Arequipa-Puerto Maldonado ( Extension Trips )

INCLUDED:

• Lima Cusco / Cusco Lima Airline Tickets with LAN.
• Transfers In and Out to the airports ;
• 4 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco with Buffet breakfast included;
• 1 Night in Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes;
• 3 Nights in a 2 person tent at the Salkantay Trek.
• Tourist transport in all Tours and Transfers;
• Day Salkantay Trek Guided Tours
• All included Tour in Machupicchu;
• Cusco City Tour, Train Tickets, buses tickets and English speaking guide;
• Sacred Valley Tour with a Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 per person / per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx $45 ) includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha " Sun Temple" ( 10 soles) nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) required for City tour)
• Meals when not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles
• Sleeping bag; Available for US$20 extra for the entire trek.
• Trekking poles ; Available to hire US$20 extra for the entire trek.

NOTE : If you would prefer to do a Adventure day tour instead of a City Tour (also since the costs to visit some of the City tour sites Koricancha and Cathedral increased recently then you may like to consider

• *Horseriding if you still want to see the 4 Archaeological sites above Cusco Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara
• River Rafting or Mountain Biking checkout the itineraries on the site!

OPTIONAL :

· Extra Porter for 9 kilos personal items :

• Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses US$ 90 per person on Double basis room.
• Up-grade to Vistadome Class Train Coach from Machu Picchu tour US$ 36 per person

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package providing your exact dates and international flight arrival details.

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TOUR PRICE: Our Trip Prices includes: domestic airfares, bus or train tickets, accommodation in 3 start hotels, excursions with English speaking guides, 24 hours emergency assistance to ensure you have a peace of mind and safe vacation and all in and out transfers to airports, train station or bus terminals. This means when you get off a bus, plane, or train, you will be met by one of our SAS Travel english speaking representatives, who will drive you to your hotel or to your next tour.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites I the tours.

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3. If you cancel your trip while traveling in Peru, the cancellation fee is 100% of Trip price.

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