Note :Sleeping place indicated in this explanation can change according the rules of INC and condition of the hikers
Minimum ; 4 persons
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Introduction
There are new regulations from the Peruvian government on the trail, in a bid to protect its fragile eco-structure from over-use. These proposals have been aimed at reducing the number of trekkers on the trail .Now there are only 500 persons allowed on the trail, in these 500 persons are all the guides , porters , cooks , for the 4 and 2 days trail included. That’s why we need your reservation in high season at least 30 TO 60 days in advance ! We recommend that you make a reservation for the Inca Trail as far in advance as possible. In the low season (Oct-Mar) we advise making a reservation 4 weeks in advance. For the months of May and September we recommend making a reservation 6 weeks in advance and for the peak months of June, July and August we recommend a minimum of 6-8 weeks in advance. If you don't make a reservation and pay your trek deposit in advance , we won't be able to buy your trek permits. Once we have confirmed your reservation and bought your permits then its not possible to change the date of trek departure and its prohibited to change the name or passport number on the permit. In high season there is sometimes a waiting list for more than 2 MONTH! It’s being impossible for visitors to purchase last minute spaces on the Inca Trail upon arrival (at least legitimately anyway). If you turn up in Cusco in the low season (November to April) you maybe still find space available5-7 days prior to the trek departure date if you take the risk and have the time to wait, but these rules are changing constantly!
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Cruzpata -Salkantaypampa 5h
The hotel pick up is at 5:00 a.m. heading off for Mollepata (3000 m / 9842 ft) and later towards Cruzpata (3400 m / 11155 ft) all this way is made by bus. We start our walk at this place. This zone shows impressive landscapes throughout the Mollepata valley, after 5 hours of walk we will arrive at our camp site in Salkantaypamapa (3800 m / 12467 ft) Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Time of walk : 5 hours
Day 2: Salkantaypampa - Pass salkantay -sisaypampa 8 h
Early in the morning we will have a delicious breakfast, before continuing with our ascent to the highest pass of our walk (4700.00 m / 17060 ft) from this pass we will observe the imposing snowed cap mountains of this range, such as the Humantay (5217 m / 17116 ft) and the Soray Hill (5428 m / 17810 ft) we will continue our long walk descending towards Sisaypamapa (3700 m / 12140 ft) where we will spend ours second night.Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Time of walk: 8hours.
Day 3: Sisaypampa - channel Inca -Wayllabamba 6 h
We will continue the walk after breakfast; descending through an original Inca Trail and a canal that was constructed at the Incan time, soon we will arrive at Wayllabamba, we will leave the muleteers and the horses and will take the services of the porters, and we will have dinner and finally we will camp here.Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Time of walk: 6 hours
Day 4:Wayllabamba - Warmiwanusca- Pacaymayu 7 h
After breakfast, we start our journey towards the Warmiwañusca pass (4200 m / 13780 ft) this day we will ascend up to 2400 meters / 7784 ft from this part we will enjoy an impressive panorama of the Vilcanota mountain range, after a brief rest we will descend to Pacaymayu, where our camping site is. Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Time of walk: 6 hours.
Day 5: Pacaymayu - Runkuracay – Winaywayna 8 H
We will begin the day with a consistent breakfast, soon after we will continue with our trek, after 30 minutes walking we will come across the archaeological site of Runkuracay, after a brief stop we will continue the walk towards the archaeological complex of Sayacmarca, we will pass through an Incan tunnel, observing the impressive nature and humid forests and abundant vegetation and a conserved Inca Trail which show us the type of architecture used by Incas. Soon we will arrive at the Phuyupatamarca, we will continue descending towards Wiñaywayna (2650 m / 8695 ft) one of the most important legacies than can be appreciated over the Inca Trail surrounded by abundant vegetation, is an imposing construction since it is located in a rough place, here we will spend our last night.Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Time of walk: 8hours.
Day 6: Winaywayna - Machu Picchu- Cusco
On this last day we get up at 4.00 am to leave Wiñaywayna an hour later and climb to the Intipunku, or the Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a trail on the edges of cliffs in highland jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may see the sunrise over the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. From Intipunku we descend into Machupicchu, and 40 minutes later we enter the citadel from the highest point through the ¨House of the Guardians¨. We then descend to the control point where we register ourselves and leave our backpacks. We immediately begin a complete guided tour for 2 ½ h of the Inca citadel .You will then have free time to walk around, climb the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of all of Machupicchu.In the afternoon, we meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back to the city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall. ( Wayna picchu we can not guaranty because its not possible to reserve the tickets) * Departure and arrival times are approximated.* Sunrise depend on time of the year, last campsite and weatherconditions * Campsites are subject to change according to the designation of the governmental institution regulating the use of the Inca Trail, as well as to our guide’s criteria and the group progress
Included
*Bus to Mollepata - Cruzpata.
*Horses to carry our camping equipment and 6 kg of each Backpack till the start of the Incatrail
*Horse man and horse for any emergencies till the start of the incatrail part
*Entrance ticket to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu and Salkantay ( If Salkantay Charge entree this you have to pay seperatly)
*English professional guide (English-Spanish) 2 guides if the group is bigger than 9 people
*Cook and kitchen equipment
*Porters to carry our camping equipment and food from incatrail part
*Meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 suppers.
*Train ticket to return to Cusco (Back Packer) vistadome for extra price
*Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
*Camping equipment:three – people tents that will be occupied by two people, for greater comfort.
*Mattresses
*Dinning tent and kitchen tent /Tables and chairs
*First aid kit and oxygen
Not included
*Personal horse US$ 90.00
*First day breakfast and Lunch the last day
*Sleeping bag CostUS$ 30.00 for 6 days
*Extra Porter for personal backpack Cost US$ 120.00
*Tips for the guide and porters
*inflatable mattress US$30.00 for 6 days
*Entrance fees to the thermal pools of Aguas Calientes
*Tips for guide and cook /porters
-if INC change the price of entrée for the Inca trail permit , or start charging for the Salkantay trek ,the client have to pay these entrée extra maybe 130 SOL
Extras
CLIMATE
Cusco’s climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January – March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night.
Along the Salkantay route and the Inca Trail, temperatures range from 10-20ºC during the day if it’s sunny, to 05-10ºC during the day if not sunny or 0-05ºC at night. At Wiñaywayna and Machupicchu, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.
What do we need to make a reservation
*Full name as it is written in your passport
*Passport number
*Nationality
*Date of birth
*copy /Fax or scan of your ISIC student card (if you have one its 35 US less )
Salkantay with Inca trail trekking from cusco, Peru to Machu Picchu
