Review by: Alyssa Desmont
Country: USA
Departure date: July 28, 2017
Tour: Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days
Guide: Carmen Champi
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Excellent tour guide
Carmen was an excellent tour guide, who was a lot of knowledge of Peru. All the other assistants (ie horseman + cooks) were great and friendly and made very good food. The trip itself is amazing.
Review by: Alyssa Desmont
Country: USA
Departure date: July 28, 2017
Tour: Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days
Guide: Carmen Champi
Review by: Alyssa Desmont
Country: USA
Departure date: July 28, 2017
Tour: Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days
Guide: Carmen Champi
Friday, December 15, 2017
Ausangate Trek in 6 Days
Ausangate Mount (6,377 meters) is the highest and most sacred mountain in Southern Peru, which for centuries has been the center of religious beliefs of the Andean people still go on annual pilgrimages to its icy slopes.
Hiking around this mystical mountain, camping near hot springs and turquoise lakes inhabited by numerous species of birds, including andean goose and the Andean condor. Walking among the herds of llamas and alpacas in remote native villages.
With spectacular views of glaciers, uninterrupted beauty and solitude, this is a spectacular trip for experienced hikers who love a true outdoor adventure trip.
During this adventure you will be well taken care of by our professional team of English speaking guides, cooks and carriers with their mules. We also have some supporting saddle horses for the ones who rather ride than hike.
We leave early from Cusco traveling by private bus to the small town of Tinqui. We will see the impressive mountain range of the Vilcanota passing through various traditional Andean villages and take time to stop and take some photos.
On arrival we meet our horsemen and organize our packages for the walk. We began by farming communities and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains. Let's walk for 3 hours and then it is time to stop for lunch. After we continue for another 2 hours approximately to reach the hot springs in Upis, where we spend the night.
After of a big breakfast, we are ready to leave camp and start our hike for the day. Let's climb to the highest pass of Arapa (4,850 m).
From this vantage point we can see the contrast of landscapes: dry desert-like hills near the glaciers of Mt. Ausangate, while below in the valley is bright green vegetation. If we're lucky we might even see a condor in the sky! We will enjoy the stunning views of snow-covered mountain.
Ausangate and Pucaqocha. This place has three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens and turquoises (Pukacocha, HatunPukacocha, and Qomerqocha). The second camp is located near a glacier.
Early in the morning after breakfast we begin the ascent of approximately 2 to 3 hours over the second mountain pass Apuchata (4,900 msn).
From here we descend for around of 1.5 hours to the campsite at Ausangate Qocha where a delicious lunch awaits us. This is the time to pause and enjoy the stunning scenery. After the lunch we have the second climb of two hours until pass of the third Palomani mountain (5,100 meters).
Then we descend in the small community of Huchuy Pinaya where we spend the night.
Today we climb to the highest point of the trek: Jampa (5,150 meters). The silence of this remote wilderness is inspiring! From here we have an excellent view of Mount Tampa.
After of the pass we descend for 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas and vicunas to reach Pampacancha (4,050 meters). From here we follow an uphill trail for approximately 3 hours and takes us to the camp at Jampa (4,300 meters).
After walking and acclimatise on Day 4, we're ready for another adventure! We take breakfast early and then begin the hike of approximately 1 hour to reach the glacier base and then to the top of the mountain!
After enjoying the spectacular views of the Vilcanota mountain range we descend back down to take a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we descend to the Qomerqocha lagoon before reaching at Pacchanta after a walk approximated 5 hours.
Pacchanta is a small community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip. Camp and spend the night here.
In the morning we leave the village of Pacchanta and start to walk back to the village of Tinqui; the trek takes approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we have lunch and have time to visit the village and speak with the people.
Then we board the transportation that will take us back to Cusco, arriving after nightfall
END OF OUR SERVICES
Hiking around this mystical mountain, camping near hot springs and turquoise lakes inhabited by numerous species of birds, including andean goose and the Andean condor. Walking among the herds of llamas and alpacas in remote native villages.
With spectacular views of glaciers, uninterrupted beauty and solitude, this is a spectacular trip for experienced hikers who love a true outdoor adventure trip.
During this adventure you will be well taken care of by our professional team of English speaking guides, cooks and carriers with their mules. We also have some supporting saddle horses for the ones who rather ride than hike.
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| Climbing Ausangate mountain (6,377 meters) |
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Cusco – Tinqui
We leave early from Cusco traveling by private bus to the small town of Tinqui. We will see the impressive mountain range of the Vilcanota passing through various traditional Andean villages and take time to stop and take some photos.
On arrival we meet our horsemen and organize our packages for the walk. We began by farming communities and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains. Let's walk for 3 hours and then it is time to stop for lunch. After we continue for another 2 hours approximately to reach the hot springs in Upis, where we spend the night.
Day 2 : Upis - Pucaqocha.
After of a big breakfast, we are ready to leave camp and start our hike for the day. Let's climb to the highest pass of Arapa (4,850 m).
From this vantage point we can see the contrast of landscapes: dry desert-like hills near the glaciers of Mt. Ausangate, while below in the valley is bright green vegetation. If we're lucky we might even see a condor in the sky! We will enjoy the stunning views of snow-covered mountain.
Ausangate and Pucaqocha. This place has three beautiful lakes with tones of reds, greens and turquoises (Pukacocha, HatunPukacocha, and Qomerqocha). The second camp is located near a glacier.
Day 3 : Pucaqocha – Huchuy Pinay.
Early in the morning after breakfast we begin the ascent of approximately 2 to 3 hours over the second mountain pass Apuchata (4,900 msn).
From here we descend for around of 1.5 hours to the campsite at Ausangate Qocha where a delicious lunch awaits us. This is the time to pause and enjoy the stunning scenery. After the lunch we have the second climb of two hours until pass of the third Palomani mountain (5,100 meters).
Then we descend in the small community of Huchuy Pinaya where we spend the night.
Day 4: Huchuy Pinaya – Jampa.
Today we climb to the highest point of the trek: Jampa (5,150 meters). The silence of this remote wilderness is inspiring! From here we have an excellent view of Mount Tampa.
After of the pass we descend for 2 hours through an area of llamas, alpacas and vicunas to reach Pampacancha (4,050 meters). From here we follow an uphill trail for approximately 3 hours and takes us to the camp at Jampa (4,300 meters).
Day 5: Jampa - Pacchanta.
After walking and acclimatise on Day 4, we're ready for another adventure! We take breakfast early and then begin the hike of approximately 1 hour to reach the glacier base and then to the top of the mountain!
After enjoying the spectacular views of the Vilcanota mountain range we descend back down to take a delicious lunch. In the afternoon we descend to the Qomerqocha lagoon before reaching at Pacchanta after a walk approximated 5 hours.
Pacchanta is a small community with attractive hot springs where we can enjoy a relaxing dip. Camp and spend the night here.
Day 6: Pacchanta - Tinqui - Cusco.
In the morning we leave the village of Pacchanta and start to walk back to the village of Tinqui; the trek takes approximately 2 hours. Once in Tinki, we have lunch and have time to visit the village and speak with the people.
Then we board the transportation that will take us back to Cusco, arriving after nightfall
END OF OUR SERVICES
INCLUDES
- Private transportation to start of the Trek
- Professional English speaking guide
- Meals
- 7 kgs personal luggage allowance to put on the horses
- Personal Duffle Bags for your extra luggage to put on the horses
- Spacious tents; Sleeping mats; Dining tent, Kitchen tent, Latrine tent
- Horses to carry the group equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)
- 1 Emergency Horse
- Emergency Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Sacred Valley with connection to Machu Picchu in 2 days
One of the classic and important tours in Cusco is the Sacred Valley of the Incas with connection to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In this tour, the first day you will visit the typical local artisanal market in the village of Pisac and the Archaeological site of Pisac.
Then you will continue along the Vilcanota River until you reach Urubamba town, where you will enjoy the typical Peruvian lunch buffet. Later you will visit the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, then you will continue by touristic train to Aguas Calientes(Machu Picchu town) where you will spend the night in one of our hotels. The second day, early in the morning, you will visit the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In the evening you will return to Cusco.
We will pick up you from your hotel at 8:20 am in our touristic bus, and then we will go to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and different archaeological zones like: Pisac and Ollantaytambo. We can also visit the typical artesanal markets of the town of Pisac.
The first place you will visit will be the typical local market of Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate different types of sweaters, scarves, and hats made of alpaca, wool, etc. After this short stop, we will continue to the archaeological site of Pisac. We will have to walk approximately 10 minutes to get there. Here you will have a guided tour for around 1 hour, where we will visit the most important places, like the agriculture place, cemetery of the Incas, the temple of the sun, etc. After visiting Pisac we will continue to Urubamba in our bus and around midday we will stop in a typical restaurant to enjoy our typical Peruvian lunch (buffet).
After our lunch we will drive 30 more minutes to visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Here you will again discover the magnificence of the Inca constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress. End of the tour of sacred valley at 15:45 pm.
After of our tour we will drop you at the train station in Ollantaytambo, from where you will take the train at 16:36 pm to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). You will travel by train approximately one hour and 45 minutes from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes where our transfer will await you to transfer to our hotel (Night in hotel).
(Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is at 16:36 pm, arrival in Aguas Calientes at 18:20 pm).
After enjoying your delicious breakfast in the hotel we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Early in the morning we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. This short trip by bus will be approximately 30 minutes along an unpaved road. During the trip by bus you will appreciate the fantastic and beautiful landscapes full of plants and beautiful flowers, and you will also see the Vilcanota River. Then we will visit Machu Picchu with our professional guide who will guide us through the whole Inca citadel of Machu Picchu for approximately 3 hours. Then you will have free time to visit more places in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and take the best photos in places that you like.
If would you like to visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain you can go after our guided tour in Machu Picchu if you have an entrance ticket.
Machu Picchu was one of the most important cities of the Incas and you need to stay here more than 5 hour to experience all of Machu Picchu.
After visiting Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes in our bus where you can enjoy your delicious lunch. Later you have to return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then travel by bus to Cusco (please you must arrive at the train station 30 minutes before departure time).
Touristic Train, from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Bus, from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
End of our Services
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Then you will continue along the Vilcanota River until you reach Urubamba town, where you will enjoy the typical Peruvian lunch buffet. Later you will visit the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, then you will continue by touristic train to Aguas Calientes(Machu Picchu town) where you will spend the night in one of our hotels. The second day, early in the morning, you will visit the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. In the evening you will return to Cusco.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We will pick up you from your hotel at 8:20 am in our touristic bus, and then we will go to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and different archaeological zones like: Pisac and Ollantaytambo. We can also visit the typical artesanal markets of the town of Pisac.
The first place you will visit will be the typical local market of Pisac, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate different types of sweaters, scarves, and hats made of alpaca, wool, etc. After this short stop, we will continue to the archaeological site of Pisac. We will have to walk approximately 10 minutes to get there. Here you will have a guided tour for around 1 hour, where we will visit the most important places, like the agriculture place, cemetery of the Incas, the temple of the sun, etc. After visiting Pisac we will continue to Urubamba in our bus and around midday we will stop in a typical restaurant to enjoy our typical Peruvian lunch (buffet).
After our lunch we will drive 30 more minutes to visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Here you will again discover the magnificence of the Inca constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress. End of the tour of sacred valley at 15:45 pm.
After of our tour we will drop you at the train station in Ollantaytambo, from where you will take the train at 16:36 pm to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). You will travel by train approximately one hour and 45 minutes from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes where our transfer will await you to transfer to our hotel (Night in hotel).
(Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes is at 16:36 pm, arrival in Aguas Calientes at 18:20 pm).
Day 2 : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
After enjoying your delicious breakfast in the hotel we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu
Early in the morning we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. This short trip by bus will be approximately 30 minutes along an unpaved road. During the trip by bus you will appreciate the fantastic and beautiful landscapes full of plants and beautiful flowers, and you will also see the Vilcanota River. Then we will visit Machu Picchu with our professional guide who will guide us through the whole Inca citadel of Machu Picchu for approximately 3 hours. Then you will have free time to visit more places in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and take the best photos in places that you like.
If would you like to visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain you can go after our guided tour in Machu Picchu if you have an entrance ticket.
Machu Picchu was one of the most important cities of the Incas and you need to stay here more than 5 hour to experience all of Machu Picchu.
After visiting Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes in our bus where you can enjoy your delicious lunch. Later you have to return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then travel by bus to Cusco (please you must arrive at the train station 30 minutes before departure time).
Touristic Train, from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
Bus, from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
End of our Services
INCLUDES
- Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Entrance ticket for the Sacred Valley Tour.
- Bus and professional guide for the Sacred Valley tour.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba. (Sacred Valley tour)
- Round trip train ticket: Ollataytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- 1 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
- Entrance ticket to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Bus ticket (consetour) up to and down from Machu Picchu.
- Professional tour guide for Machu Picchu (tour in group)
- Bus: Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- All the information about the tour (one day before).
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Wonderful trip
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| Conquering Salkantay was great. Doing it with these guys made it so much better. Cheers to the Sexy Lamas, and keep on dancing! |
Wonderful trip, the food was absolutely delicious and the campings were great. Our tour guide was always helpful and made sure we had a great experience. 100% would recommend. gracias!
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| Quelque part entre deux montagnes dans le coin de Santa Teresa. |
Review by: Elisabeth Blais
Country: Canada
Departure date: May 11, 2017
Tour: Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days
Guide: Santiago Ballon
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