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OUR GREAT RATES
2010
Prices are per person from March 2010 to
January 2011: 2 persons US$950,
3 persons US$800, 4 persons US$725, 5
persons US$680, 6 persons US$635,
7 persons US$600,
8-10 persons US$545, 11-12 persons US$510,
13-16 persons US$500.
Group Size: Please note that this is a private group trek. This means
that if there are just two of you interested in doing this trek, the trek will
be organized just for you i.e. US$985 per person.
Obviously with more people in your group the cost per person becomes more
economical. We do not add other people to you trek and unfortunately it is not
possible to join another group.
Departures: To suit group
requirements, as this is a private service you can depart on any day that
suits you best as long as there are still trek permits available for the
date you want.
We offer a US$40 discount to students with a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 16 years old. (University ID or Youth Travel cards NOT valid)
Children under 08 years old receive a US$70
discount.
SAE members: $15 discount per
person, it will be discount at the time of your final balance payment.(ask to our office crew once you are in Cusco)
March - December 2011
Prices are per person from March 2011 -
December 2011: 2 persons US$950,
3 persons US$800, 4 persons US$725, 5
persons US$680, 6 persons US$635, 7 persons US$600,
8-10 persons US$545, 11-12 persons US$510,
13-16 persons US$500.
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Departures Dates 2010
- 2011:
Every Day.
Very Important Note: The number of remaining spaces does not
fall steadily, rather it falls exponentially. That it to say that the number of
spaces remains between 300 and 500 for quite along time but as it starts to fall
below 250 more companies decide to buy permits for their groups and the rate
that the spaces drop starts to increase. Often the last 100 spaces can sell out
in a day or so. For example just because there may be 160 spaces available on
the day that you want to start the trek, by the time you find a suitable
trekking company and send them your trek deposit, it doesn't mean that there
will still be 160 spaces left! So it is highly recommended to book your Inca
Trail as far in advance as possible.
Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek 6 days Private Service Departure Dates 2010
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December 2010 January 2011 |
Great Alternative treks instead the classic Inca Trail if you do not find spaces on Dec. 2010 and Jan. 2011, at the trek permit government database. We would like to offer two wonderful options instead the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, those are great Alternative Inca Trails ending at Machu Picchu via Aguas Calientes town and specially giving you the amazing experience to arrive and enjoy Machu Picchu since very early on the last day of the trip before the crowds!!!!!
Remember with those options you can depart on any day on
October and the first two weeks of November too!!!!! Example Salkantay Trek is been considered as one of the best 15 hikes of the world by the National Geographic!! which is best known as the "Back Door to Machu Picchu" SALKANTAY TREK, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS: www.andeanlifeperu.com/salkantay_to_machu_picchu_5d.htm LARES TREK, 4 DAYS / 3NIGHTS: www.andeanlifeperu.com/lares_valley_to_machu_picchu_4_day_trek.htm -And an Optional Altenative Trek to the Well Known "Machu Picchu's Sister City": CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS: www.andeanlifeperu.com/choquequirao_4_day_private_trek.htm |
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December 2010 |
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31.
-Red Numbers Mean: Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP!!!!!
-Black Numbers Means: Spaces remain over 250, fine to book calmly !!!
-December 14, they are only 017 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 15, they are only 150 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 16, they are only 231 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
-December 17, they are
only 160 spaces available at
the government
trek permit database. -December 19, they are only 130 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 20, they are only 019 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 21, they are only 000 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -December 22, they are only 121 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -December 23, they are only 035 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -December 24, they are only 204 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -December 25, they are only 051 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -Dec. 26-30, they are only 000 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 31, they are only 104 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' ''
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January 2011 |
01, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
-Red Numbers Mean: Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP!!!!!
-Black Numbers Means:
Spaces remain over 250, fine to book calmly !!!
Note: Initially
they were 500 spaces per day at
the trek permit government database.!!!!! -January 01, they are only 359 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -January 04, they are only 120 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 05, they are only 200 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 06, they are only 220 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 07, they are only 054 spaces available at the government trek permit database
-January 08,
they are only 360 spaces available at the government
trek permit database -January 11, they are only 276 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' ''. -January 12, they are only 210 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 13, they are only 302 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 14, they are only 264 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 15, they are only 430 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 16, they are only 251 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' ''
-January 17,
they are only 258 '' '' '' ''
'' '' '' '' -January 19, they are only 267 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 20, they are only 358 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 21, they are only 381 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 22, they are only 407 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 23, they are only 307 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 24, they are only 257 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 25, they are only 207 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -January 26, they are only 426 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -January 27, they are only 429 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -January 28, they are only 370 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -January 29, they are only 406 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 30, they are only 461 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' '' -January 31, they are only 411 '' '' '' '' '' '' '' ''
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(3) IMPORTANT:
As you may realize we are very happy to
announce (publish) our 2009 trek prices and departures,
but we are very clear too that some of the third party cost such, entrance fee
to Machu Picchu, train tickett return, etc, may increase later, even a month
before your trek departure as is been happening the last 05 years.
If any of the third party costs
listed below
(what is included)
change to increase the cost of the trek we will immediately update the trek
price listed on our website and will
inform by email to every client,
Clients will be liable for paying any increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon
arrival in Cusco.
1. The trek deposit must be paid prior to the date shown on the trek
confirmation email. Clients must email Andean Life to confirm
that they have paid the deposit. Failure to pay the deposit and/or inform us of
the deposit payment details before this date will result in automatic trek
cancellation.
2. The trek balance must be paid in the Andean Life office prior to 8pm, at
least 2 days prior to trek departure. Failure to pay the trek balance prior to
this time will result in trek cancellation.
3. Trek cancellations made between payment of trek deposit and 8pm, 2 days prior
to trek departure date: Return of all payments made, less the trek deposit of
US$200 per person, less any costs associated with
receiving and returning the payment.
4. Trek cancellations made after 8pm, 2 days prior to trek departure: No cash
refund. However we will give to your Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance
ticket, your bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and your return
train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (approximate value US$150).
Please note that the client will be responsible for changing the dates of any of
these tickets (if necessary) and any costs associated with such changes.
In all instances of trek cancellation by the client Andean Life will provide
written confirmation of the cancellation and details of any payments lost so as
to be used in the event of any insurance claim made by the client.
The price of our standard 4 day Inca Trail group service as listed on our
website is based on the following costs:
(a) Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee is 238 Peruvian Soles (approx
US$73) per tourist and 39 Peruvian Soles per porter (approx US$12)
(b) The price of the train service from Aguas Calientes to Cusco in Backpackers
class is US$46 per person (2010)
(c) The price of the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes is US$6 per person
(d) The current rate of Peruvian sales tax (IGV) is 19%
The above costs are based on all information currently available. Although the
government has not confirmed the price of the Inca Trail andMachu Picchu
entrance fee (trek permit) in 2008.
An increase to any of the above third party costs are completely outside of the
control of Andean Life and will be passed directly on to our clients. As soon as
we are aware of any such increase we will immediately update our website and the
price of our trek increased accordingly. Clients be be asked to pay any
differences to the cost of the trek when paying the trek balance upon arrival in
Cusco. The actual cost of the trek permits / train tickets and bus tickets is
clearly marked on the respective tickets so it will be very clear to our clients
that an increase to any of the above costs has occurred. We appreciate you
understanding in this matter.
Trek Itinerary:
Day 1. Cusco –
Mollepata – Challacancha – Ichupata. 12 km. Aprox.
Bus from
Cusco to Mollepata (approx. 4 1/2 hours). On the way to Mollepata we'll
briefly stop off at the ruins of Tarawasi - an Inca temple with one of
the finest examples of Inca polygonal masonry in a long retaining wall.
On the upper level are 28 tall niches possibly used for displaying the
mummies of the Inca nobility. This area was the site of a battle between
the Spanish and the Incas. Hernando de Soto and his soldiers were
resting here on their way to Cusco when they were attacked by nearly
4000 Inca warriors; 4 Spaniards were killed and many injured.
Arriving at Mollepata in the early morning then we will drive to
Challacancha (45 minutes).
Today we'll hike from the pastures to just above the village of
Challacancha. In the morning you'll have magnificent views of Nevado
Humantay (5917m). After about 3 hours trekking we'll arrive at the small
settlement of Soray where the valley broadens and flattens and Nevado
Salkantay comes into view. To hike from Soray to the camp of Ichupata in
the upper valley requires about two ½ hours.
Day 2. Ichupata – Pampacahuana. 14 km. Aprox.
Alter a cold night, you`ll be on a trail that ascends, very gradually to
Inca Chiriaska
(where the Inca cools down), which is the highest point of the trip
(4,950mt-16,200ft). 3 hours of gentle hike aprox.
The hummingbird inhabits the lower valleys around Nevado Salkantay, but
here in the rocky crags is the home of the Andean Condor, the world's
largest bird.
At the pass there are some absolutely mind-blowing views of the
cordillera Vilcabamba and Urubamba, we will have impressive views of the Salkantay
snow peak, we will dessend towards the Pampacahuana community, next to
to which exist an original Inca Canal. We will camp and have dinner at
this place. 4 hours descending aprox.
Day 3.
Pampacahuana – Ayapata. 12 km. Aprox.
In the morning you will see that the valley begins to narrow and the
river becomes a canal. The Incas frequently cut canals through valleys
to increase the agricultural land - this is an excellent example. From
Pampachuana it's a 3 hours hike down the narrow, steep valley to the
Inca fortress of Inkaracay (also known as Paucarcancha). This is a site
well worth exploring.
It's about another 1/2 hours walk down to the small village of
Wayllabamba. where you join the Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Depending on the progress made by the group on the previous days, we may
camp the night at Wayllabamba or continue a few hours further along the
Inca Trail and camp at Ayapata camp site. Our mules and horsemen will
return to Mollepata and be replaced by porters.
Day 4. Ayapata – Chaquicocha. 14 km. Aprox.
Up at 0600, breakfast at 0630, wide awake and full of enthusiasm (!) to
commence trekking at 0700.
The trail from Wayllabamba to the 1st pass of Warmiwañusca (4200 m
highest point on the Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. ) climbs nearly
1200 m. and takes about 4 hours. Lunch is provided 10 minutes after the
pass.
It`s another 1½ hours (easy down walking) to Paqaymayu, then we`ll climb
to the second mountain pass named Runkuraqay (3900 m),
we will desscend into the Chaquiqocha valley
(3,400 masl ), where we’ll cook dinner.
Day 5. Chaquicocha – Wiñay Wayna. 09 km. Aprox.
Easy day, we will get after two hours of hike one of the most amazing
spots such Phuyupatamarca, a stunning Inca site located at the top of a
mountain.
Then we walk down hill to Wiñaywayna, 2 hours aprox.
At Wiñaywayna we’ll set up camp and have dinner. There’s also a place to
take a hot shower (US$1.5 extra) and a small restaurant for those who
may wish to participate in the consumption of alcoholic beverages!!!
Day 6. Wiñay Wayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco. (6 km)
Up at 0430, breakfast for 0500 and back on the trek to Machu Picchu
early to arrive at Inti Punku (the sun gate) just prior to sunrise at
approx. 0645 with beautiful views of Machu Picchu (depending on luck
with the weather).
We'll arrive at Machu Picchu ruins (2400m) at 0730 and have a guided
tour of the Ruins for about 2 1/2 hours followed by some free time. This
is an ideal opportunity to climb the mountain of Wayna Picchu offering
great views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding valleys.
In the early afternoon we'll return to Aguas Calientes by tourist bus
for a meal in one of the many restaurants. You can also enjoy a relaxing
soak in the town's hot thermal springs.
Return by train back to Cusco. End of trek.
(Note that
this is a typical itinerary and may be subject to change depending on
speed of the group, group size and availability of camping space
allocated by the UGM. Alternative campsites may be used.)
Main Office in Cusco City : Calle Plateros 372, Plaza
de Armas, Cusco, Peru Office In Lima City: Avenida Grau
252, Apartment 503, Miraflores.
(Located just half block from the main square of Cusco City)
(A block from Pardo Avenue opposite to the Canadian Embassy in Miraflores
Area)
Office Telephone 1 : +
51-84-221491
Office Telephone :
(51-1) 446-8057
Office Telephone 2 : +
51-84-261269
Emergency
Mobil Phone: + 51-84-984-673544
Office Fax: +
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