Private Service info: The price of ou Imperial (private) service (depends very much on the number of people in your group (more people, less price).In this service NO other people you don't know/want will be part of your group unlike the in which you can be a part of a group of up to 16 people from different countries, ages, gender, level of fitness, etc, etc.Private service is generally recommended for families traveling with children, honeymooners, older people, group of friends, etc, etc
What are the benefits of doing a private trek?- One of the main reasons why the private option is sought after is because you do not need to worry about which dates we have departures set for or if our departures have enough space…Your only concern is whether or not there are permits available…You can choose almost any date that you want if permits are available… In addition to the convenience and flexibility in booking, the private option provides a more personal trip experience for your group. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel….The guide will focus all of his energy and attention on your group. You can also be more specific about the foods that you would like to be served during the trek. It is a truly wonderful experience to go on such an amazing journey with only your friends and loved ones. Ask a South Adventure Peru Tours Rep how you can arrange your own private tour..
Salcantay Weather: Dry season (April & November) / Day temperature 20ºC/25ºC / Night temperature -1ºC/7ºC Wet season (December & March) / Day temperature 17ºC/22ºC / Night temperature 4ºC/10ºC
Salkantay Trek to Machu Pichu, this new amazing trail runs from the high valley up to Salkantay mountain (20569ft/6271m) located on the Vilcabamba range on the northwest of Cusco, in the south central Peru. This fantastic Salcantay adventure!! You will cross one of the most astonishing Andean landscapes and see the most beautiful panoramic views of mountain chains and will be in the vicinity of the tropical rainforest. On the way up and down the ecosystem change rapidly and also are marvels flora and fauna a long the way. On our final hiking day we are rewarded with an incredible view of Machu Picchu. From the small village of Aguas Calientes where we finish our trek, the last day visit the “lost city of the Incas” with guided tour.
Last Minute Information.- If you are wanting to include an ascent of Huayna Picchu in your visit to Machu Picchu beware that there are new regulations and permits have to be bought in advance. The cost to have a Machu Picchu entrance that includes the permits to climb Huayna Picchu is $10 extra and you need to indicate yes to this in your web reservation at the time of your booking….There is a limit of only 400 permits for climbing Huayna Picchu and only 200 people are permitted to enter for each of the 2 sessions scheduled for 7am and 10 am. The guide will organize the tour of Machu Picchu around people’s climb of Huayna Picchu depending on how many in the group have permits. Please note your entrance to Machu Picchu and permit for Huayna Picchu are with your name and passport details so are non transferable and non refundable.
Itinerary of Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
Day01: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Salkantaypampa.- 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 trekking 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 our buffet 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.
Meals Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and buffet dinner / Maximum Altitude: 3,950 m/ Minimum Altitude: 2,850 m/Distance Travelled: 12 km approx. / Accommodation: Camping.
Day02: 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 area.
Meals Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and buffet dinner /Maximum Altitude: 4,590 m/ Minimum Altitude: 2,920 m/ Distance Travelled: 16 km approx. / Accommodation: Camping.
Day03: 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, bird’s etc,etc 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.
Meals Breakfast, Buffet Lunch and buffet dinner / Maximum Altitude: 2,920 m/ Minimum Altitude: 2,350 m/ Distance Travelled: 16 km approx./ Accommodation: Camping
Day04: La Playa – Santa Teresa - Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes.- After a healthful breakfast, we will initiate the long walk, towards the valley of Pampacahua where we will find rest of Inca channel, later we will descend till the archaeological site of Paucarcancha. Continue hiking along the Urubamba River until arriving finally at the hydroelectric of Machu Picchu and then connect Aguas Calientes and if time permits you can visit the thermal baths and stay in a comfortable hotel 3* (Breakfast - lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
Meals Breakfast, Special BOX LUNCH and buffet dinner in Aguas Calientes / Maximum Altitude: 2,350 m/ Minimum Altitude: 2,050 m./ Accommodation: AT HOTEL LA CABAÑA 3*** www.lacabanamachupicchu.com)
Day05:Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco.- Aguas Calientes – Machu Pucchu – Sun Gate Viewpoint – Cusco.-1st OPTION.. At 4:30am breakfast and begin of 2 hours climb to Machu Picchu archaeological site (2500m)..2nd OPTION… At 5am breakfast and half hour later aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour include walk through the different section such as the urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture. According with the time and your feeling you can coordinating with the tour guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing take around 1 hour to get the summit from where you can have the best panoramic view for photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City. At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Lunch will be in the town of Aguas Calientes and around 4pm we will aboard the backpacker train to Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and from here we take a private van to drop us to the hotel in Cusco about 8:30 PM. (Breakfast and Special snack to take to Machu Picchu) Not Included last dinner.
Optional.- After complete guide tour of Machu Picchu, you can desire to ascend to Huaynapichu at 7am or 10am. Another new option for climbers is the Machu Picchu Mountain, this is another highest mountain from you can have a better view of Machu Picchu ruins and Waynapichu. South Adventure Peru Tours recommend ascending to Machu Picchu Mountain and skipping the Wayna Picchu Mountain but since the 20th of July, 2011 the entrance has been limited to 4000 per day and everybody will have to pay another entrance cost which is S/25 per person and must be booked in advance!!
Stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes town Stay an extra night at Aguas Calientes? Yes, if you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes after the trek this can easily be arranged. We will purchase your train ticket to return to Cusco the following day. You need to let us know at the time of making the trek reservation so we can reserve your train tickets in advance. Obviously if you stay an extra night then you will have to pay for your accommodation which is US$ 70 per person at HOTEL LA CABAÑA the hotel is rated as 3stars with private bath and hot shower and next day breakfast)
Our PRIVATE 5 Day Salkantay trek Includes:
- Pre-information night before of your Trek by your English speaking guide.
- Official English-Speaking guide (two guides for groups over 6 people)
- Private transport Cusco –Mollepata – Soraypampa (First camping) and transport back to your HOTEL on the last day.
- Entrance fee to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Porters to carry food and camping equipment only along the way.
- Experienced cook and Cooking equipment
- Breakfast on Day first.
- Teatime everyday (coffee, tea, popcorn, biscuit)
- 2 nights of camping along the Salkantay trek
- 01 Night lodging at HOTEL LA CABAÑA in Aguas Calientes.
- 4 capacity tent - 2 persons per tent with plenty space for backpacks
- Double thickness foam sleeping mattress
- All BUFFET meals on the trail ( VEGETARIAN OPTIONAL )
- Water supply (boiled) after every dinner or breakfast time
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes straight to Poroy or Cusco (Backpacker train) UPGRADE to VISTADOME US$ 43.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes or walk down 35 minutes)
- Dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent & Porters insurance
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle for any participant and our camp staff
PRIVATE 5 Day Salkantay trek NOT Included:
- Alcoholic drinks and Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for the trekking crew, guides, cooks and porters. It`s a tradition
- Personal porter or extra horse to help you to carry your PERSONAL item cost 9 Kilos $60 USD or 18 Kilos US$120 must be booked in advance.
- Sleeping bag ( -Minus 20ºC) US$20 for whole trip
- Single tent US$ 20 for 2 nights for whole trip
- Trekking poles US$20 a pair
- Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
- Dinner on Day4 ( the returning day to Cusco )
What you need to bring / Carry
- Original passport to be showed in the park control of Machu Picchu (Day 4).
- Original and valid International Student Card (ISIC), only if you booked the trek as student.
- Hiking boots (waterproof), sneakers is welcome to but for the rainy is not enough comfortable.
- Long pants or slacks & Warm sleeping bag Minus 20ºC
- A Daypack (for your personal porters we provide a duffle bag)
- Long-sleeved shirts to prevent you from the sunburn.
- T-shirts and Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or cold conditions.
- Warm clothes , layers for variable temperature especially at night
- Sweaters and a jacket (something warm for the night).
- Gloves or Mittens, scarf, Wool socks, Woolen hat for cold nights.
- Rain wear or poncho for the rainy season December - April, but during the dry season can be raining too.
- Camera with extra batteries and flash light , head torch and extra batteries
- Bottle of water, more bottle of water can be purchase at Aguas Calientes town.
- Snack (dried fruits, chocolates, etc).
- Insect repellent to protect you from mosquitoes along the Trail
- Hat and sun block to protect you from the sun.
- Personal toilette items and personal medical kit.
- 2 Liter water bottle, disposable plastic bottles are forbidden along the hike.
- Water purifying tablets optional, since we provide boiled water.
- Bathing clothes for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
- Extra money for drinks and tips , souvenirs in Soles
- First Aid kit (Band-Aids, cotton, bandages, alcohol, aspirin, tablets for stomach troubles, medicines to avoid altitude sickness).
- Day pack is good to bring to carry your camera, water, rain jacket.
- Swimsuit (On the last day there is possibilities to swim on the hot spring of Aguas Calientes – only if time permit).
- Optional: Trekking Poles with rubber covers (No Damage in Machu Picchu) without rubber covers you CAN'T use them.
- Optional: Binoculars if you like to appreciate birds along the trail route.
- Optional: GPS to map the campsites, and the Salkantay trek to MACHU PICCHU
Salkantay Trek weather- For more information about the weather clicks here please http://www.senamhi.gob.pe.
IMPORTANT: Prices are NOT Included extra personal porters to carry your personal belongings (it is necessary to hire an extra porter for whole trip, 9 Kilos is US$ 50 and 18 Kilos US$100) Children 9 to13 can have a $40.00 discount (need to scan and email passports)…Children UNDER 6 OR 7 younger can have an extra $80.00 discount!
5D/4N Salkantay trek Private Service price for 2011:
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