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Salkantay

Salkantay

The amazing Trek runs beneath the sacred SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN (6,271m) one of the highest and most stunning in the Peruvian Andes, passing through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins, to finally join the 5 day of MACHU PICCHU.

Day 1

Transfer to airport of Lima to fly toward Cusco. Reception and transfer to hotel.

Day 2

Transfer to airport of Lima to fly toward Cusco. Reception and transfer to hotel.


Day 3

Transfer to airport of Lima to fly toward Cusco. Reception and transfer to hotel.

Day 4

Huayrac

Huayrac

This day will be unforgettable because throughout the way we will see a great variety of flora and fauna, starting off of HUAYRAC will happen through the ARRANNIYUC community and continued descending towards the forest eyebrow, where we will appreciate the thermal water formation in a small valley, soon to follow the course of the river Santa Teresa, observing in this section diverse varieties of orquídeas and cataracts of great magnitude, finally we arrived at our camping in denominated site LLUSKAMAYU (5pm. approx.) Supper and spends the night.

Day 5

Very early we will take a car to Santa Teresa one hour then we will be walk to Train station Central Hydroelectric there we wait the train, transportation by train to Aguas Calientes. Sleep there in hotel.

Day 6

Machupicchu

Machupicchu

Early walk or bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu, guided tour for 3 hours and plenty of free time to explore more, optional time to Climb the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Gate of the Sun, Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes and at approx 16:00 hrs we are taking our return train to Cusco arriving around 9:00 pm to Cusco City. B LINCLUDES; Private and local transport, Camping equipment, all meals during the tour, porters and donkeys, English speaking guide, cooks, all entrance fees, and train return back to Cusco, 3 nights in tents and 1 night in a Hostel.

Day 7

After breakfast transfer to airport and flight to Lima. Reception in Lima and transfer to hotel.

Departures:

Fixed departures every days.
Group size: Maximum 16 minimum 2.

WHATS INCLUDED

  • All transfer in/out
  • 2 nights accommodation in Cusco 3* hotels
  • 1 night in Aguas Calientes
  • Fully escorted tour – Contacto Aventura SAC tour leader and driver
  • All activities, sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • All national parks and reserve entrance fees as per itinerary
  • High quality tents and equipment (includes dining tent, kitchen tent)
  • Meals (Vegetarian option available)
  • Professional, English-speaking guide and camp staff
  • Pack animals (mules and llamas) to carry baggage and equipment
  • Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu
  • Bus ticket from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
  • Train ticket back to Cusco
  • All domestic air flights tickets
  • All taxes

TRANSPORT

  • Contacto Aventura Overland bus On Foot

WHATS NOT INCLUDED

  • Breakfast on the first day.
  • Dinner on the last day.
  • Entry to hot pools in Santa Teresa (10 soles)
  • Tips.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING AND CARRY

  • Backpack or duffle bag
  • Sleeping bag
  • Warm clothing/thermals
  • Insect repellent
  • Trekking shoes/wool
  • Socks
  • Water bottle
  • Rain gear Day pack
  • Sunscreen and hat Personal medical kit
  • Flashlight Bathing suit and towel
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