SALKANTAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICHU -from $ 1109
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PRICES
  $1109
Land Only
  $1804 From Miami
  $1874 From New York
  $1982 From Los Angeles
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  ITINERARY:
Lima-Cusco-Salkantay Inca Trail
  NUMBER OF DAYS: 9 Days / 8 Nights
  TRAVEL BY: December 14, 2024
  BOOK BY: May 31, 2024
  DEPARTURE DATE: Daily
   
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  INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS: for Tourist
   
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  • 2 Nights in Miraflores Lima at Hotel Britania
  • 2 Nights in Cusco at Abittare
  • 1 Nights in Aguascalientes at Wirachoca Hotel
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  • 3 Nights Camp Accommodations during the Salkanty Inca trail to Machu Pichu
  • INCA TRAIL Includes: Transportation to the trail head, Twin tents, Camping equipment, Foam mats, Cooking gear, Guide, Porters, Entrance fee to the trail and the citadel of Machu Picchu
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Half Day guided Cusco City Tour and nearby Ruins
  • Half Day guided city tour of Lima (Modern & Colonial)
  • Full Day guided excursion to Machu-Pichu with Train Ride and Lunch
  • Transfers throughout the itinerary
  • All fuel surcharges, air and hotel taxes are included
  • English speaking guides & representatives

    Not included:
    Personal equipment, backpacks, sleeping bags, all personal expenses, and personal insurances

    Note: Airfare between Lima & Cusco is included only when priced along with the international airfare

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      DETAILED ITINERARY:
       
     

    Day 1: Lima
    Upon arrival, our representatives will meet and escort you to your hotel.

    Day 2: Lima
    Breakfast. Start with a panoramic city tour of Colonial Lima, including a visit to the Main Square, located in the heart of downtown to view the Government Palace, the Town Hall, the Bishop's Palace with its beautiful balconies and the Cathedral of Lima, where you will visit inside. Its outstanding features are the choirstalls, the Churrigueresque Chapel of the Immaculate, the main altar and a Christ made of carved ivory. On the right is the crypt with remains of conqueror Francisco Pizarro. You will pass by the church and convent of San Francisco, considered to be the most important religious monument of Lima, built in 1542 in Baroque style and consecrated in 1673. Your drive through Lima will pass by several Colonial squares, churches and mansions, then you will continue to the Modern Districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, for a glimpse of life in this huge city, as well as its beautiful parks, modern buildings and great ocean views.(B)

    Day 3: Lima - Cusco
    Very early this morning you will board a flight to the imperial Peruvian city of Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, mid-morning, transfer to your hotel. Take the remainder of the morning to nap or relax as you adjust to Cusco's high altitude. In the afternoon your guided tour of the Inca Royal City of Cusco starts in the very impressionable Central Square, known as the "Plaza de Armas," which is surrounded by a beautiful stone arcade. In the Plaza is the Cathedral, which is exceptional because of its contrasts of styles. The outside façade is in Renaissance style, in contrast to its Baroque and plateresque style of its interiors. The Church of the Society of Jesus, (commonly known as the Jesuits), is highlighted by its carved stone façade and its large alter carved in cedar, plated in gold. The Covent of Santo Domingo was built above the most important Inca Temple, the Temple of the Sun, or "Koricancha," as it was known in the Inca language Quechua. Gold laminas or sheets covered the original Inca Temple walls. Near the City of Cusco, you will visit the extraordinary Inca Fortress Sacsayhuaman, made up of three gigantic terraces, superimposed in a zigzag form, and surrounded by enormous walls of rock, some of which are up to 300 meters in length.Q'enqo, was a religious centre formed by a singular flowering of calcareous rock. It has underground galleries and a semicircular amphitheatre with a series of stone seats. Puca Pucará or the "Red Fort" was military base made up of stone stairways, terraces, and walls. Nearby is Tambomachay, well known as "Baths of the Incas", a place dedicated to the cult of the water, formed by aqueducts, channels and small cascades worked in the rock. (B)

    Day 4 : Cusco - Mollapata -Soraypampa
    Leaving from Cusco at 05:30 am in a private bus, and drive to Mollepata. (2800 m.) the start point for our trek. from here we have an spectacular view of the Humantay snow peak (5902 m.). Easy day trekking to Soraypampa (3900m.) along a flat trail with many level variations and along this road we will see little farms, after approximately four hours of walking, we will arrive at our campsite in Soraypampa (3900 m.). From here we can appreciate the majestic Apu Salkantay (6271 m.). We will camp at this place. Trek time 7 hrs. (L, D) 

    Day 5 : Soraypampa-Salkantay Pass-Chaullay 
    After the breakfast, We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning. Hikking 1 hr. to Salkantay pampa,  then go 3 hrs.  toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point ( 4600 meters above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region.We will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp site in Chaullay (2920 meters above sea level). (B, L, D)

    Day 6 : Chaullay- La Playa- Santa Teresa
    Easy day to hike. . We will walk for about 6 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, where waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. From Playa Sahuayaco, we will head to the campsite located at the hot springs of Santa Teresa (It is recommended to bring a bath suit.) (B, L, D)

    Day 7 : Santa Teresa- Hidroelectrica- Aguas Calientes 
    After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk for approximately around 8:30 a.m we begin our trek to the village Colpani, we follow this rising trail, from which we will see plantations of coffee, banana, passion fruit and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (canopy brich) From here we have an option to hike to hidroelectrica or to catch a small car where will take us until Hidroelectrica (25 minutes), from this place we can observe the back of Machupicchu Sanctuary, where we have the last lunch with all staff. from here we will continuo walking until arrive to Aguas Calientes around 4:30 p.m then we will stay in a hostal the last night. (B, L, D)

    Day 8 : Aguas Calientes-Machu Pichu -Ollantaytambo-Cusco
     
    After the breakfast in the hotel at 06:00 We go by bus ½ hrs. to visit the Inka ruins of Machupicchu called the Lost City of the Incas, represents the cultural heritage of mankind. It is a stone city constructed by incredibly sophisticated techniques, even in present-day terms. Stone upon stone are fitted together perfectly without cement, with exquisite detail worthy of the world's greatest palaces. After a guided visit to the ruins 2 hrs. you will be free to explore the temples and palaces of this place, in the afternoon at 15:00 you go by bus to Aguas Calientes, your train is departing at 18.45 to Ollantaytambo then go back to Cusco by bus. (B)


    Day 9 :Cusco- Lima - USA
    Breakfast . At indicated time transfers to the airport. End of your Journey.
     
       
      Uncover the mysteries of Machu Picchu, one of the world's most renowned archeological treasures.Come on Enjoy The famous Salkantay Trek (or Salcantay Trek, named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine, is a trek open to everybody, with no limitation on spaces or permits (at least for now). Connecting the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.  
       
      NOTE: Prices are per person based on DBL occupancy on offers recently available on the external sites. Visit tour operator for complete terms and conditions. Prices are not guaranteed until paid in full and may vary based on date of booking, travel dates, and type of service selected. Weekend surcharges and/or last minute booking fees may apply. Packages require round-trip purchase. There is no guarantee that these prices will be in effect when you conduct your search. Availability is limited. LAN Airlines S.A. is not responsible for content on external sites. Purchase by November 30th, 2015. Departures from Miami. Other dates and departure cities may be available, price may vary. Blackout dates: May apply. Cancellation penalties may apply as per terms and conditions of each tour operator. Passenger is responsible for travel documents and other fees not included in tour package including but not limited to personal expenses, travel protection premiums; excess baggage fees; and all optional service fees or items of a personal nature. All Governmental taxes and fees for airfare and hotel are included. Airfares include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.90 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and (c) September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport in tour prices which include air transportation. Prices vary based on the departure city.Hotel photos are representative only and do not necessarily depict the actual room in which guests will be accommodated. Travel Insurance: We highly recommend to all customers to protect their trip obtain Travel Insurance The tour to Machu Pichu requires traveling from sea level to an altitude of 11,200 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some guests. Touring the ruins of Machu Pichu requires climbing many stairs and negotiating uneven and rugged terrain in rarefied air. Guests with a heart condition and/or known respiratory difficulties should consult their physician prior to booking this tour. There are two paths at the ruins that guests may choose from; both are fully guided. One requires moderate walking and the other requires considerable walking. These prices do not apply for traveling from December 15,2019 through January 10,2020  
       

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    Land Only
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    $1982 From Los Angeles
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