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Cyclopische omwallingen van Sacsayhuaman. De massieve muren zijn gebouwd met rotsblokken, waarvan de zwaarste 300 ton weegt. Ze passen perfect in elkaar zonder voegen.
City Tour Cusco
Si planeas hacer un viaje a la bellísima ciudad del cusco y por un periodo corto este es el tours que te llevara a conocer todos sus rincones de este patrimonio de la humanidad, emblema de lo que fue el imperio Inca y por supuesto el Machu Picchu visitando la Plaza Principal, la Torre Circular, el Sagrado Reloj Solar, los cuartos reales, el templo de las Tres Ventanas y los cementerios.
DIA 01: Cusco
A la llegada, asistencia y traslado al hotel seleccionado. Le recomendamos descansar el resto de la mañana para aclimatarse a la altura.
Por la tarde, conoceremos en tour guiado la ciudad de Cusco, visitando la Plaza Mayor, la Catedral y el Templo del Sol o Korikancha. La excursión continúa fuera de la ciudad para visitar los complejos Incas de Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara y la impresionante Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán, construida estratégicamente sobre una colina dominando el Cusco. Famosa por sus enormes piedras talladas, ensambladas con una precisión asombrosa, que conforman las paredes externas del complejo. Algunas de estas piedras sobrepasan los 9 mts. de altura y pesan más de 350 toneladas.
Alimentación: Ninguna
DIA 02: Machu Picchu
Temprano por la mañana, traslado a la estación de tren de Cusco para un viaje de tres horas hacia la Ciudadela de Machu Picchu conocida como "La Ciudad Perdida de los Incas" descienda del tren en la estación de Aguas Calientes Cusco Tradicional, Tours en Cusco, Tours en Perúpara tomar el bus que nos llevará en un viaje de 30 minutos por un camino zigzagueante hacia la maravillosa ciudadela. A la llegada, tour guiado de la Ciudadela, visitando la Plaza Principal, la Torre Circular, el Sagrado Reloj Solar, los cuartos reales, el templo de las Tres Ventanas y los cementerios. Tiempo libre para dar un paseo por la ciudadela. Almuerzo en un restaurante de la ciudad de Aguas Calientes. En la tarde, regreso al Cusco, traslado al hotel seleccionado.
Alimentación: Desayuno y almuerzo
DIA 03: Cusco
Después del desayuno, traslado y asistencia de salida.
Incluye:
2 noches de alojamiento en Cusco
Traslados de ingreso y salida
Todos los impuestos
Tours guiados (Español/Inglés) mencionados en el itinerario
Todas las entradas para las excursiones mencionadas anteriormente
Almuerzo en Aguas Calientes y otras comidas indicadas en el itinerario
Boleto de tren Cusco -Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Boleto de Bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes
No Incluye:
Vuelos internacionales o nacionales (Lima / Cusco / Lima: US$ 294 aprox.)
Impuestos aeroportuarios ($30.25 para vuelos internacionales y $6.05 para vuelos nacionales)
Exceso de equipaje
Noches adicionales por mal tiempo o cancelación de vuelos
Bebidas alcohólicas, gaseosas o agua mineral embotellada
Snacks
Propinas
Gastos naturaleza personal
Lavandería
Llamadas telefónicas nacionales o internacionales
Cusco was the site of the historic capital of the Inca Empire and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO. It is a major tourist destination and receives almost 2 million visitors a year.
Cyclopische omwallingen van Sacsayhuaman. De massieve muren zijn gebouwd met rotsblokken, waarvan de zwaarste 300 ton weegt. Ze passen perfect in elkaar zonder voegen.
City Tour Cusco
Si planeas hacer un viaje a la bellísima ciudad del cusco y por un periodo corto este es el tours que te llevara a conocer todos sus rincones de este patrimonio de la humanidad, emblema de lo que fue el imperio Inca y por supuesto el Machu Picchu visitando la Plaza Principal, la Torre Circular, el Sagrado Reloj Solar, los cuartos reales, el templo de las Tres Ventanas y los cementerios.
DIA 01: Cusco
A la llegada, asistencia y traslado al hotel seleccionado. Le recomendamos descansar el resto de la mañana para aclimatarse a la altura.
Por la tarde, conoceremos en tour guiado la ciudad de Cusco, visitando la Plaza Mayor, la Catedral y el Templo del Sol o Korikancha. La excursión continúa fuera de la ciudad para visitar los complejos Incas de Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara y la impresionante Fortaleza de Sacsayhuamán, construida estratégicamente sobre una colina dominando el Cusco. Famosa por sus enormes piedras talladas, ensambladas con una precisión asombrosa, que conforman las paredes externas del complejo. Algunas de estas piedras sobrepasan los 9 mts. de altura y pesan más de 350 toneladas.
Alimentación: Ninguna
DIA 02: Machu Picchu
Temprano por la mañana, traslado a la estación de tren de Cusco para un viaje de tres horas hacia la Ciudadela de Machu Picchu conocida como "La Ciudad Perdida de los Incas" descienda del tren en la estación de Aguas Calientes Cusco Tradicional, Tours en Cusco, Tours en Perúpara tomar el bus que nos llevará en un viaje de 30 minutos por un camino zigzagueante hacia la maravillosa ciudadela. A la llegada, tour guiado de la Ciudadela, visitando la Plaza Principal, la Torre Circular, el Sagrado Reloj Solar, los cuartos reales, el templo de las Tres Ventanas y los cementerios. Tiempo libre para dar un paseo por la ciudadela. Almuerzo en un restaurante de la ciudad de Aguas Calientes. En la tarde, regreso al Cusco, traslado al hotel seleccionado.
Alimentación: Desayuno y almuerzo
DIA 03: Cusco
Después del desayuno, traslado y asistencia de salida.
Incluye:
2 noches de alojamiento en Cusco
Traslados de ingreso y salida
Todos los impuestos
Tours guiados (Español/Inglés) mencionados en el itinerario
Todas las entradas para las excursiones mencionadas anteriormente
Almuerzo en Aguas Calientes y otras comidas indicadas en el itinerario
Boleto de tren Cusco -Aguas Calientes - Cusco
Boleto de Bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes
No Incluye:
Vuelos internacionales o nacionales (Lima / Cusco / Lima: US$ 294 aprox.)
Impuestos aeroportuarios ($30.25 para vuelos internacionales y $6.05 para vuelos nacionales)
Exceso de equipaje
Noches adicionales por mal tiempo o cancelación de vuelos
Bebidas alcohólicas, gaseosas o agua mineral embotellada
Snacks
Propinas
Gastos naturaleza personal
Lavandería
Llamadas telefónicas nacionales o internacionales
We are a family devoted to Cusco art, pottery, weaving and jewelry, passed from father to son
The tissue we learned from our grandmother Andrea Flores Acurio is those years lay in the Urubamba in the community known as Pichingoto 10 minutes from City Medical teach my grandmother Jhaneth her granddaughter, she is the producer of sweaters, hats, etc.
Um, I don't remember the name of this place. It's next to Sacsayhuamán. Yeah, another pic from last year... Unfortunately, my digi toy is broken and I'm too lazy to shoot film, so no new pictures until Canon fixes my camera.
We have the best views from some of our rooms , and even spectacular from our balcony
The Cusco Hotel Rooms:
Some of our rooms has a spectacular view of the surrounding city of Cusco that can be seen from out side of your bedroom balcony, each room has private bathroom and hot water 24 hours a day.
Cusco Hotel The Double rooms are King size bed
We have one suite room with own balcony providing you a nice view The first floor rooms are decorated with Inca wall
Cusco Hotel ROOM FACILITIES
. Television
. Heating (available upon request)
. Hairdryer
. Telephone
- Café
• Continental breakfast
. Room Service
. Storage
. Telephone
. Massage
. Medical Attention
. Loundry
Cusco, a tiny jewel in the heartland of South America, is rich in Natural and Cultural Wonders. We offer a wide range of cultural and adventure tours in the Cusco & Machu Picchu area and beyond, furthermore we can customize any tour to suit your requirement at very competitive prices…
Prices listed below are in US$ and are per room, not per person. Overseas tourists are exempt from paying the 19% sales tax which is usually included in the price of the room. However, in order to obtain this discount you will be asked to provide a photocopy of your passport and entrance stamp. A hotel has a restaurant while a hostal doesn't.
Apart from that there is very little difference. The prices in this web site are to be used as a guide only. Please check current prices with the hotel when enquiring about room availability. A singe room is known as a "simple", a room with two single beds is known as a "doble" and a room with one large double bed for two people is known as a "matrimonial".
Cusco Cathedral (cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin), Peru, 29 October 2007. Built 1560-1664. Mostly built in Spanish Gothic-Renaissance style but the facade is Baroque. Pictured are the cloisters.
Perfectly rounded and fitting stones here in the centre of Cusco.
For more see; The Cosmogony Of The Three Worlds
We arrived in Cusco and met our group and guide at the El Mercado hotel. Our guide, Dalmiro, took us on a tour of Cusco including a few Inca sites, one in particular called Saqsaywaman.
We have the best views from some of our rooms , and even spectacular from our balcony
The Cusco Hotel Rooms:
Some of our rooms has a spectacular view of the surrounding city of Cusco that can be seen from out side of your bedroom balcony, each room has private bathroom and hot water 24 hours a day.
Cusco Hotel The Double rooms are King size bed
We have one suite room with own balcony providing you a nice view The first floor rooms are decorated with Inca wall
Cusco Hotel ROOM FACILITIES
. Television
. Heating (available upon request)
. Hairdryer
. Telephone
- Café
• Continental breakfast
. Room Service
. Storage
. Telephone
. Massage
. Medical Attention
. Loundry
Cusco, a tiny jewel in the heartland of South America, is rich in Natural and Cultural Wonders. We offer a wide range of cultural and adventure tours in the Cusco & Machu Picchu area and beyond, furthermore we can customize any tour to suit your requirement at very competitive prices…
Prices listed below are in US$ and are per room, not per person. Overseas tourists are exempt from paying the 19% sales tax which is usually included in the price of the room. However, in order to obtain this discount you will be asked to provide a photocopy of your passport and entrance stamp. A hotel has a restaurant while a hostal doesn't.
Apart from that there is very little difference. The prices in this web site are to be used as a guide only. Please check current prices with the hotel when enquiring about room availability. A singe room is known as a "simple", a room with two single beds is known as a "doble" and a room with one large double bed for two people is known as a "matrimonial".
La ciudad de Cusco, en la sierra sur peruana, recibirá con danzas típicas las piezas arqueológicas de Machu Picchu que devolvió la universidad de Yale y que serán exhibidas en la casa Concha, informó hoy el gobierno regional cusqueño. www.viajes-peru.org
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
The amazing Salkantay trek to Machupicchu is one of the famous treks in Cusco and the best alternative route to get to Machupicchu. It is takes you through different types of landscapes from the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains and down to the tropical forests and finally gets you into the jungle, Salkantay trek named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine
If you are thinking to do a hiking trip to Machupicchu and you want to be off of the beaten path and be in touch with the nature; Salkantay trek is the best option. Hiking 75 kilometers = 46 miles and reaching the famous Apacheta (mountain offerings) pass 4621masl = 15160ft which is the highest point of the Salkantay trek: enjoying the amazing view during the hike from Mollepata town to Soraypampa base camp at knee of the Umantay mountain. Then to go up to the highest point to enjoy the view of outstanding snow-capped Salkantay mount. This was one of the most important Apus in the Inca period! Then you are going dawn to Chaullay through the beautiful scenery and then go to Santa Teresa to jump into the natural and medicinal hot spring. And finally we reach to Aguas Calientes town for overnight in the hotel and the last day of your adventure you will get up too early to be the firsts ones up in Machupicchu and enjoy the sunrise.
OVERVIEW
Highlight: Hiking alongside the magnificent Apu Salkantay and then arriving at the ruins of Machu Picchu.
Location: The Salkantay trek begins 3 hours driving to the west of Cusco, Peru. We pass the village of Mollepata and begin hiking at Marcocasa.
Duration: 5 days/ 4 nights
Starting point: cusco
Ending point: cusco
Level: Moderate to Challenging
Adventure Rating: Given the new restrictions on the Inca trail, Salkantay is the second most popular hike in the region and some of the campsites are less remote than on other trails.
Modality: Trekking, Archaeological and Cultural
Ideal for: Adventure Seekers, Couples, Friends, Nature Lovers, and Intrepid People
Altitude: 2,800 masl to 4,650 masl
Inca Trail alternative: Yes, the Salkantay trek is an excellent option.
Departure Dates: Daily departures
All private service departure dates are adapted to your request
Trekkers Wanted: If you wish to join a group tour, please see Trekkers Wanted.You can also form your own tour to be advertised on this page maximum group size 10.
ITINERARY - SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS - 4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Marcocasa - Soraypampa.
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco from 5: 00 am to 5:30 am to go by bus to Mollepata. Begin a spectacular scenic drive through the Anta plains with beautiful and panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. After two and a half hours drive we stop in Mollepata to have breakfast for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the bathrooms, before continuing to Marcocasa. There we will meet with our support staff. They will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:30 a.m. we will star our trek toward Soraypampa (3900 meters above sea level) if we keep a regular pace we will take 4 hours approximately to reach to Soraypampa the first camp site where will have lunch after lunch in the afternoon we have an option to go up to Umantay lake (4200masl) which takes 3 hours hike back and forth from the camp to see the glacier lake of Umantay. But if we keep slow pace; we will have lunch at halfway between Soraypampa and Marco Casa maybe after 3 hours of hiking. And after that we hike two a half hours more to Soraypampa. Anyway our camp is going be at Soraypampa. Sleeping tents will be ready and we will have a warm delicious dinner in the evening.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Soraypampa in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 3850 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2850 masl.
Hiking distance: 14 km approx.
DAY 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayramachay – Chaullay
Today early in the morning we will wake you up with the coca tea. Around 6:00 we will have a nutritious breakfast around 7:00 am we will start the hardest day of the whole Salkantay trek; we will be walking up to the highest point of the trek. After 6 kilometers uphill through the magnificent scenery of Rocky Mountains and enjoying the view of Salkantay mount. We reach the top of the trek. 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 mountain of the Cusco region. After 2 hours downhill around 1:00 p.m. we will have our delicious Peruvian lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. Then we continue our hike to Chaullay approximately 3 hours of downhill we will get to our camp in Chaullay = 2900 masl Where we will have the sleeping tents ready. Around 7: 00 pm we will have dinner to recover energy from the trek.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Chaullay in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 4650 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2920 masl.
hiking distance: 20km to Chaullay.
DAY 3: Chaullay - Collpapampa - La Playa - Santa Teresa (Cola de Mono Campsite)
Around 7:30 am; we will start our trek to La Playa through the Santa Teresa valley. We will hike 6 hours approximately during the hike will see: water fall, orchids, coffee, banana, avocado plantations and we will taste the famous passion fruit or granadilla and also we will see a village call Colpapampa also call the “forest cloudy brow” where waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to see the famous bird called “the Cock of the Rocks”. After lunch at La playa, we will catch a local transportation to Santa Teresa. Where will have an overnight at “cola de mono” campsite. We are the only trekking company allow camping there. In the afternoon we may go to Santa Teresa´s hot spring to enjoy it. Then back at the campsite for happy hours and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: Santa Teresa “cola de mono campsite” in the tents.
Maximum Altitude: 2920 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 1600 masl.
Hiking distance: 15km approx.
DAY 4: Santa Teresa (Cola de Mono Campsite) - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes
After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk approximately 7 hours. Around 8:30 a.m. we start our trek to Colpani village we will have the opportunity to see coca farms, mandarin, orange and yucca. And a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (cable bridge) then we keep going to Hidroelectrica where will have our lunch. After lunch we going to walk along the train track but on the base of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu Mountain from the way we will see Machupicchu. After two a half hours hike we will be at Aguas Calientes town: base town of Machupicchu for overnight in the hotel and dinner at the local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Overnight: in Aguas Calientes at the hotel which included in the package.
Maximum Altitude: 2350 masl.
Minimum Altitude: 2000 masl.
Hiking distance: 18 km approx.
DAY 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Today early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel you will be able to choose between. Walk up to Machupicchu. Or take bus up to Machupicchu. Any way we will be the first ones into Machupicchu to enjoy the sunrise and you will have two a half hours guided tour. Then you will have the free time to explore Machupicchu by yourselves or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. Or climb to Machupicchu montaña. After Machupicchu you are going back to Aguas Calientes to take a train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus back to Cusco. The bus drops you off at your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Pre-departure briefing at the office in Cusco
Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transportation to Marcocasa (starting point of the trek).
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent performance in field. Kailas, Pro Aconcagua and Rei 4 Outfitter tents are employed when double accommodation is requested.
One sleeping pad per person.
1 Blanket. Or Liner.
One pillow per person.
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Kitchen tent
English speaking professional and official tourist guide (2 guides for groups of over 10 people)
1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Chef and cooking equipment
Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 4
Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag) – days 1 to 4
1 emergency horse every 8 persons – days 1 to 3
Accommodation for all our staff
Meals (4B, 4L, 4D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
Boiled filtered water every day since the first lunch. For your water bottles.
Bio-degradable personal hand soaps
Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our kitchen staff
Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Machupicchu entrance fee
One way bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu on day 4
Expedition Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco. Upgrade to Vistadome or Hiram Bingham service, availability upon request.
Transfer from train station to the hotel in Cusco
24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
First breakfast on day one.
Lunch on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu
Walking Sticks
Sleeping bag: you may rent it from us. Our sleeping bags are -20ºC-comfort (0ºF), mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips.
OPTIONAL AND RENTALS
Extra night in Aguas Calientes $50 (or email us for alternate options). We will just need to arrange your train back to Cusco for the following day.
Please tell us before final booking process.
Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek.
Extra cost is $80 for the trek.
Therma-rest inflatable sleeping pad rent: US$ 5.00 per day
Entrance to the Hot Springs in Santa Teresa.
Cusco Cathedral (cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin), Peru, 29 October 2007. Built 1560-1664. Mostly built in Spanish Gothic-Renaissance style but the facade is Baroque. Pictured are the remains of the Inca Temple of Kiswarkancha on which site the cathedral was built.