SALKANTAY TREK- INKA TRAIL 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYPAMPA

salknatay mollepataAt 6:00 am pick up from the hotel, depart from Cusco toward Mollepata (3000 meters), a small village, where we will have a short stop, then continue to Sayllacancha, the starting point of our hike, from thee  we start to go up until our first campsite, which is located at the bottom of the most majestic and impressing mountains of this area such as Salkantay (6264m) and Humantay (5217m). The campsite is called Salkantaypampa and it is situated at 3800 meters. We will be hiking about 6 hours in a rather cold climate
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DAY 2: SALKANTAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – SISAYPAMPA

salkantaypampaEarly morning we start our second day and the colder morning-temperatures will be excellent to ascend to the highest and toughest part of this trek, the Salkantay-pass (5200 meters); this pass is a wonderful spot for sightseeing because it is surrounded by majestic snow-peaks such as Humantay (5217 meters), Tucarhuay (5450 meters) and Soray Hill (5428 meters). Then we start to walk down hill reaching Sisay pampa (3700m) where we will have our campsite. Our hiking-time will be about 7 hours in a cold climate.
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DAY 3: SISAYPAMPA – CANAL INCA – WAYLLABAMBA

We  start the day  going down  crossing Inca Canal and join the original Inca paths, this night we will camp in Huayllabamba(3000 meters)
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DAY 4: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYU

soraypampaWe start the day early in the morning with a hearty breakfast, and then hike up to the highest point of the Inca Trail. Here, we can see the various ecological zones and microclimates, which make up the area, literally mapped out in front of us. We will cross the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200 meters/13,780 feet above sea level. After lunch we will continue on to the Pacaymayo campsite, where we will enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest.
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DAY 5 - PAQAYMAYU - CHAQ´ICOCHA - WIÑAYWAYNA

Our day begins with a nutritious breakfast and then a 45-minute hike up to the second highest pass on the Trail (3,850 meters/12,631 feet above sea level). Along the way we will visit the Runcuracay archeological site. During the day's hike, we will also visit the Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca archeological complexes. After lunch we will head to the Wiñaywayna ruins, where we will spend our last night on the Trail.

 

DAY 6 - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

winaywaynaAfter an early breakfast, we begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machu Picchu. First, we will hike to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we will take in an inspiring and panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu, we will register and then enjoy a 2-hours guided tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machu Picchu, free time to enjoy the citadel, then we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy before returning to Cusco by train.
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** Campsites are assigned and determined by the government

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SALKANTAY- INCA TRAIL 6D/5N
GROUP SERVICE

Group Size: 4 – 16 people
Fixed Departures: Every Wednesday

Price per person: USD 790.00
April
7, 28
May
 
June
2,9,16,23,30
July
7,14,21,28
August
4,11,18,25
September
1,8,15,22,29
October
6,13,20,27
November
3,10,17,24
December
1,8,15,22,29

INCLUDES:

Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to Sayllacancha, the starting point of   the trek.

English speaking professional guide 

Meals: 5 Breakfasts/5 Lunches/ 5 Dinners & snacks

Cook and cooking equipment 

Horsemen and mules (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) days 1 to 4
1 emergency horse

General Porters to carry tents, food and cooking equipment

Personal Porter: : They carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Maximum 6 kilos per person)

Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes 

Train ticket (Backpacker service) from Aguas Calientes to Poroy

Transfer:  Poroy train station - hotel 

Gear:  Igloo tents: 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents , to allow for higher comfort   and a safe keeping of backpacks, foam rolling mattress, dinning tent,  kitchen tent, tables & seats, table set, first aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

DOESN’T INCLUDE:

Breakfast (day 1), Lunch ( day 6)

Sleeping bag

Tips ( optional)

ADDITIONALS:

Sleeping Bag: US$20

Single accommodation: US$25

Over night in Aguas Calientes, since US$60 (details)

Therm-a rest sleeping pad rental: USD 25.00

SALKANTAY- INCA TRAIL 6D/5N
PRIVATE SERVICE

Group Size: Depends on clients
Fixed Departures: Depends on clients

INCLUDES:

Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private bus to Sayllacancha, the starting point of   the trek.

English speaking professional guide 

Meals: 5 Breakfasts/6 Lunches/ 5 Dinners & snacks

Cook and cooking equipment 

Horsemen and mules (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) days 1 to 4
1 emergency horse

General Porters to carry tents, food and cooking equipment

Personal Porter: : They carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Maximum 8 kilos per person)

Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes 

Train ticket (Vistadome service) from Aguas Calientes to Poroy

Transfer:  Poroy train station - hotel 

Gear:  Igloo tents: 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents , to allow for higher comfort   and a safe keeping of backpacks, air mattress, dinning tent,  kitchen tent, tables & seats, table set, first aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

DOESN’T INCLUDE:

Breakfast (day 1)

Sleeping bag

Tips ( optional)

ADDITIONALS:

Sleeping Bag: US$20

Single accommodation: US$25

Over night in Aguas Calientes, since US$60 (details)

** Campsites are assigned and determined by the government





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Testimonials

May 8, 2010

There is nothing  this group could  have done to make my trip more enjoyable
The guide  was always there  to assist me when I needed assistance which was frequently. Jorge the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the whole trip
The whole group was very friendly made me feel  home
The chef exceeded  all expectations I had about food.  I cannot describe how good Ceferino was with food  in an outdoor location- I would like to see what he could do in a restaurant

Mr. Barber

May 5, 2010

The tour guide coped excellently with a varied group . Full + clear explanations were given along the trail. Good sense of humor
Excellent punctuality. Keen to explain part of interest . Enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful
A special thank you to the porters who do an amazing job with courtesy and good humor
The food was FANTASTIC!! Amazing  food produced in very basic conditions. The food surpassed all expectations
Super tents! Dinning tent was fisrt calss

The Inca Trail has been the experience of my life

Miss Phillys Paddock

May 5, 2010

Exellent!! Exellent!! Exellent!!
Fantastic, wonderful team, beautiful surroundings, stunning hike made perfect by this caring team!!
Everything has been perfect. I am so impressed with everything !!, Ruben was friendly, knowledgeable  and considerate.
Wilmer was just so sweet ! good knowledge
Fantastic meals! Varied, tasty, beautifully presented!  Beats most  restaurants in Cusco!!

Mrs. Hilde Harrison

April 28, 2010

Alex is a fantastic guide  from the moment we started  the trek he helped us  have a great experience , always telling us: “ there’s no rush “ and “have a positive attitude” . He is very knowledgeable!
Victor is fantastic cheff. He could open his own restaurant , the food was well prepared , well presented , healthy and tasty

Mr. Simon Couled

April 23, 2010

English was amazing , very knowledgeable  as a tour guide , very accommodating to a older trekker (68), a hard working person – very courteous
Food was just  EXELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!, it was well served  - artistic – different
The whole services was equal + better than two other American services I have used

Mr. Dennis Collette

April 21, 2010

The guide was very punctual at all times, helpful and friendly, his knowledge on all parts of the trek is excellent. All the equipment was in good order and very clean, tents were already pitched and made ready for our use

Miss Mary Pemberton

April 21, 2010

Jamil was very friendly, his help on the trek was invaluable as we were rather slow, he encouraged all the way, his knowledge was great specially with flora. The food was excellent , we were all very impressed with what was produced in such a difficult  circumstances, quantity were more than enough and cleanliness was perfect

Mr. Vivianne Perry

March 3, 2010

It was a perfect tour. I enjoyed every moment , It was carefully organized. Our guide was very attentive  and experienced, the English level  was excellent  and it was a welcoming and kind host ship. We had information about local culture, plants what made tour incredible and unforgettable.
I liked food, it was sophisticated, tasteful, meal times were joyful and delicate.
The equipment was good
Everything was environmentally  sensitive , very responsible. Events were planed carefully

Mrs. Hayriye Elbi

March 3 , 2010

A memorable trip – due to the  nature, history; guide very calm and  knowledgeable , made us feel safe; told many stories and plants and nature ……. Very enjoyable!!
Wonderful trip, amazing, difficult trek with a very experienced guide, nice Peruvian people, very helpful and warm!

Mrs. Berna Uluc

March 1. 2010

Alex was an excellent tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made this experience even more memorable. He went out  of his way to tailor and suit the tour to our needs and our liking
Victor did an outstanding job  with all the meals . The food was delicious and even the presentation was beautiful
I was very impressed with the quality of all the equipment

Miss Alejandra Muffler