P R I V A T E INCA TRAIL T O M A C H U P I C C H U 4 D A Y S | 3 N I G H T S DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an exclusive tour designed according to your preferences: The Private Tour of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is striking beauty of the surrounding hills and valleys. This tour is ideal for those who are hungry for adventure and the best way to fully experience the most fantas c trek we have in Peru. We follow the regular routes as group tours excitement to walk in our Andean ancestors' footsteps along the sacred route to Machu Picchu. do. Customize your trip according to your needs, preferences, and speed. Walk with an elite team comprised of porters, chefs, and tour guides just for the people in your group. This trek is ideal for couples, families with children, or a group of friends.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is an experience that will truly change your life forever. Over 40,000 km of Inca trails run all over South America to the ends of their far-reaching empire. This four-day hike to the crown jewel of Machu Picchu is considered to be be er than all those other thousands of kilometers. Many magazines list this sec on of the Inca Trail as one of the TOP 5 treks in the world and, most certainly, the most famous trek of all South America. Along the way, you will be astounded by the complexity of these archeological sites in contrast with the
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1 2 3 4 DAY DAY DAY DAY The Adventure Begins on the Ancient Paths The Amazing Views of the Andean Mountain Travel Back in Time at Incan Ruins Enter the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Range Picchu
Km 82 Ayapata Chaquiccocha SUNGATE (In Punku) Llactapata Dead Woman’s Pass Phuyupatamarca Machu Picchu Huayllabamaba Runcuraccay Pass Wiñaywayna Ayapata Chaquiccocha
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TREK TO MACHU PICCHU TREKKING Treks & Expeditions Specialists
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CUSCO
WARMI WAÑUSCA PASS 4215 mt. | 13829 ft. AYAPATA RUNKURAQAY PASS 3000 mt. | 9842 ft. 3900 mt. | 12795 ft. LEGEND LLULLUCHAPAMPA SAYACMARCA Bus Lake 3800 mt. | 12467 ft. 3670 mt. | 12041 ft. HUAYLLABAMBA HIGH AMAZON JUNGLE Salkantay Sky Camp Pass CHECKPOINT 3000 mt. | 9842 ft. Campsite Railroad PACAYMAYO Lunch & rest area Vehicle Transportation CHECKPOINT PUYUPATAMARCA CHAQUICOCHA 3600 mt. | 11811 ft. 3640 mt. | 11942 ft. 3650 mt. | 11975 ft. H Standard Hostel Shower
P Train Electric power ACA
TARAYUC YMA Archaeological site Toilet CUSICHACA
YO RIVER
WIÑAYWAYNA
RIVER CHECKPOINT INTIPATA 2650 mt. | 8694 ft. 2660 mt. | 8727 ft.
LLACTAPATA PATALLACTA 2750 mt. | 9022 ft. 2650 mt. | 8694 ft.
URUBAMBA CHACHABAMBA 2170 mt. | 7119 ft. “PARADISE ON THE EARTH” MACHU PICCHU RIVER 2400 mt. | 7872 ft. INTIPUNKU KM. 104 2700 mt. | 8858 ft. CHECKPOINT
CUSCO 3370 mt. | 11021 ft.
OLLANTAYTAMBO 2750 mt. | 8950 ft. PISCACUCHO “KM 82" CHECKPOINT N 2900 mt. | 9514 ft. AGUAS CALIENTES (Standard hostel) 1900 mt. | 6232 ft. H
HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS FULL ITINERARY Inca Trail Private Tour 4 Days 1 F E A T U R E D D E S T I N A T I O N O F T H E D A Y DAY LLACTAPATA Archaeological Site
On your first day, our tour leader will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 4.30 am and are transferred to KM 82, where you'll start your private Inca Trail! The first day's hike lasts around 7 hours along meandering streams, ancient Inca sites, and breathtaking views from the Andes to Ayapata, where we'll find the first campsite at 3300 masl. INCA TRAIL PRIVATE 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S 1 The Adventure Begins on the Ancient Paths T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U DAY Km 82 Llactapata Huayllabamaba Ayapata
Meals: Accommoda on: Difficulty: Walking Distance: Highest Eleva on: Campsite Eleva on: Breakfast, lunch, Camps Moderate 8.7 miles 3300 m / 10926 3300 m / 10926 dinner
n the first day, we'll leave your hotel around 4.30 am and head to Ollantaytambo, where we'll have breakfast and visit our social projects. Then it's another hour's drive to KM. 82, where Owe'll start our private Inca trail. First, we have to go through the checkpoint and start the experience! The first part is a 4-hour hike along meandering streams, local villages, ancient Inca sites, and breathtaking views of the Andes un l reaching Hatunchaca for a well-deserved lunch. During the second part of the day, we have a 2-hour walk to Ayapata, where we'll find the first camp to prepare for dinner and sleep.
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Wake up with a delicious coffee or coca tea and prepare for the Inca Trail's most challenging day. Climb the Warmy Wañuska Pass at 4215 masl (13828 fasl), and to the Runcuraccay pass at 4000 masl (13123 fasl). We'll find our camp in Chaquicocha, located at 3600 masl. INCA TRAIL PRIVATE 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S 2 The Amazing Views of the Andean Mountain Range T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U DAY Ayapata Dead Woman’s Pass Runcuraccay Pass Chaquiccocha
Meals: Accommoda on: Difficulty: Walking Distance: Highest Eleva on: Campsite Eleva on: Breakfast, Lunch, Camps Challenging 9.9 miles 4215 m / 13829 3600 m / 11829 Dinner
tart the day early with a good cup of coffee or coca tea to help you climb the long and steep path to the Pass of the Dead Women and the Pass of Runcuraccay. The first mountain takes us 4 hours Sto reach the Inca trail's highest point, Warmiwañusca or Paso de la Mujer Muerta, at 4215 masl (13828 fasl). Then it's another 2 hours of walking on the way to the place where we'll have lunch, in the Pacaymayu Valley. We'll climb the second mountain a er lunch, which takes 2 hours to the Runcuraccay Pass at 4000 masl (13123 fasl). The last part of the day is a 2-hour descent to the second and most beau ful camp, Chaquicocha, located at 3600 masl (11,811 fasl). Throughout the day, you'll explore the different landscapes, Inca sites like RuncuRaccay and Sayacmarca, and at night, if we have a clear sky, even get a chance for stargazing!
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The third day is undoubtedly the most beau ful with spectacular views of the mountains and different landscapes, visi ng various archaeological sites such as Phuyupatmarca, In Pata, and Wiñaywayna at 2600 masl. Explore the Magic site of Wiñaywayna, an impressive Inca complex made up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a religious sector, and an urban sector, and all close to where camp will set up that evening. INCA TRAIL PRIVATE 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S 3 Travel Back in Time at Incan Ruins T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U DAY Chaquiccocha Phuyupatamarca Wiñaywayna
Meals: Accommoda on: Difficulty: Walking Distance: Highest Eleva on: Campsite Eleva on: Breakfast, Lunch, Camps Easy 6.2 miles 3600 m / 11811 2600 m / 8530 Dinner
ith the two mountain passes completed, we'll begin the third day descending from the Andes to the Cloud Forest, enjoying the Vilcanota and Salkantay mountain ranges' Wspectacular views un l we reach the third and last camp, Wiñayhuayna at 2600 masl (8530 fasl). The first part is a rela vely easy 2-hour walk to Phuyupatmarca (City in the Clouds, 3650 masl / 11,972 fasl), where we'll rest and see Machu Picchu Mountain from a distance. The second part begins with a sudden descent from the high mountain to the exuberant cloud forest. Along the way, we'll find In pata (Terrazas del Sol), where we take the me to enjoy the fantas c views before arriving at the lunch spot. A er ea ng, we have the a ernoon free to interact with llamas, visit Inca sites, or take a shower.
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Wake early for breakfast and then start walking the final stretch of the trail to In Punku, the Sun Gate entrance to lost Inca city, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Machu Picchu. You'll visit the Inca citadel's primary temples and palaces, and then you'll have me to explore the ruins on your own. INCA TRAIL PRIVATE 4 DAYS 3 N I G H T S 4 Enter the Incredible Incan Fortress: Machu Picchu T R E K T O M A C H U P I C C H U DAY SUNGATE (In Punku) Machu Picchu
Meals: Touring Level: Hike Level: Machu Picchu Eleva on: Breakfast Easy Strenuous 2430 m / 7972
he last day we start before sunrise to me of arrival at your hotel is 7:30 pm. arrive early at Puerta del Sol before the Please make sure you are present on the sun comes up and enjoy the impressive T pla orm at least 30 minutes before the views of Machu Picchu. You have to get up early, departure of your train. around 3.30 am, have breakfast at 4 am, and wait at the checkpoint un l 5.30 am to begin the walk for 1 hour to Puerta del Sol and then another 45 to the Machu Picchu Inca citadel.
Upon reaching the citadel, we'll take a coffee break, leave some of the lockers' hiking equipment, and begin the guided tour of Machu Picchu. Your tour guide will take you on a journey through the most remarkable places and show you the old city's best. A er the guided tour, you'll have all the me available to explore this mythical citadel on your own and feel free to climb up to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (Be sure to book these ckets in advance). Each mountain takes approximately 3 hours to hike up and down. Another op on is walking to see the Incan Bridge. A er Machu Picchu, you'll take the bus to Aguas Calientes, have lunch (not included), and take the exclusive panoramic trains back to Ollantaytambo. Our transfer will be wai ng for you at the train sta on to come back to Cusco. The approximate
HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS INCLUSIONS Included / Not Included drinks and snacks. Every morning we’ll give you your snack so you can enjoy it during the walk. Remember that your last lunch and dinner on the last day is not included. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Water From the first lunch to the last breakfast, Salkantay Trekking will provide you with all the water you High Quality Service & Safety need. We will provide boiled water, filtered, and cooled. You need to bring a camel bag or an empty Pre-departure briefing bo le. We recommend a capacity of 2 liters. You’ll be able to fill your bo les during each meal. You will meet your tour leader and group in our office for an orienta on before your trek. At this Wake up tea me, we will provide you with the duffle bags which will be carried by our porters. The mee ng will Every morning at the campsite, you will be woken up with a cup of coca tea! Our staff will provide be at 5:00 PM the evening before the trip begins. you the tea in your tent so that you will be warm from inside out before you start your day. Experienced Tour Leader Tea me or Happy Hour Enjoy our official TOUR LEADER—English speaking and professionally educated. Your tour leader will Every a ernoon before dinner, the cooks will provide popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, teas, explain the culture and surroundings along the en re route, including leading your group in ancient hot water, etc. A er a long day of hiking, you will not have to wait un l dinner to relax, warm-up, and ceremonies! He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable on your trek so that you can enjoy enjoy a bite to eat! your me worry-free!. Snacks on the trail daily Camping Equipment Before star ng your trekking, our tour leader will provide you a Cloth bag with local fruits, biscuits, Salkantay Trekking uses the best equipment to ensure your safety and comfort. Every two people will chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in your cloth share Eureka Timberline tents or Mountain Hard Wear Tents with capacity for four people. Also, bag. you’ll have a spacious dining tent where you can enjoy your food without problems. One cloth snack bag per person Medical Kit To avoid the usage of plas c bags that contaminate our environment, we will give you a cloth bag for All Salkantay Trekking guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory your snacks. training sessions with our guides every February. Your guide will always carry a first aid kit to face Products for hygiene basic emergencies (al tude sickness, traveler’s diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If You will be provided with a small towel before each meal to clean your hands. necessary, we’ll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a
clinic for treatment. Transporta on Customer Service 24/7 Transport We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease of communica on and prepara on with • Day 1: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will travel by private the agency leading up to your trek. transporta on to KM 82, the star ng point of the trek.
Meals • Day 4: Private transport from Ollantaytambo train sta on to your hotel in Cusco. Train ckets Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners • Train cket: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. (Day 4). - Vistadome Train Service Our chef prepares the best dishes in the middle of the mountain. Our passengers love our food! We ◦ Vistadome train offers a unique and different way to travel to Machu Picchu. Each of the respect all diets, so let us know if you have any par cular restric ons on your reserva on form and cars features panoramic windows, enabling you to feel part of your surroundings. PeruRail remind your guide during the briefing. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addi on to hot Vistadome approaches you to the amazing landscapes and nature on-route to the Inca Citadel, crea ng a real connec on.
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Permits & Entrance Tickets Permits for Inca Trail As soon as we receive your complete informa on and the deposit that secures your reserva on, we’ll buy all the necessary permits (subject to availability). These permits are issued for a specific date and will be in your name. They cannot be changed under any circumstances. Change of passport number is only allowed for renewal reasons. In that case you must bring both your old and new passport. Entrance cket to Machu Picchu Archeological Site.
EXTRAS included in our service.
We believe that a en on to small details is what sets us apart from other local companies. You’ll receive a small sleeping pillow, a foam ma ress, a cover to protect your backpack on the road, and a rain poncho. Satellite phones: Our main priority will always be the tranquillity of our clients. While all of our guides are prepared for emergencies in the mountains, being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital, or friend helps you feel more secure. Each Salkantay Trekking guides has a satellite phone that can be used anywhere on the mountain to call anywhere in the world. You can also use it even if it’s not an emergency. Personal Porter: Is include a personal porter, who is responsible for carrying your duffel bag and personal items (7kl per person). There is no addi onal fee for this. Extra and important Equipment: All our travelers need a sleeping bag to camp. Inflatable ma resses and walking s cks (with rubber ps) are op onal but highly recommended. If you do not have them, don’t worry; in our Private Inca trail is included.
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Huayna Picchu You can climb the famous mountain that’s always seen in the photos, behind the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. It’s 45 minutes uphill. Going down can be scary if you fear heights. You can take this excursion once your guided tour to Machu Picchu ends. The addi onal cost is US $ 75.00. The permit must be issued at least 1 month in advance due to high demand. To protect your integrity, there may be changes due to weather condi ons. Travel Insurance Tips for our staff Tips are usual on any excursion to Machu Picchu. Although we pay good salaries to our en re team, something extra is always welcome, especially considering the hard work they do. Typically, group par cipants collect their ps to hand out to the porters and chefs together. Addi onal costs or delays out of control of the management Landscape, bad weather condi on, i nerary modifica on due to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, poli cal instability/strike, etc. Day 4: Last Dinner in Aguas Calientes Travel Insurance
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We want to make your trip to Peru as amazing and as easy as possible. On this sec on you will find The Briefing speedy answers to all those ques ons you had about trekking Salkantay in one place. This mee ng will take place the night before the trek’s departure at 5 PM at our office which is Please read carefully the following informa on – it will help you with any ques ons you may have located at Triunfo Street 392, Office 212 (second floor). We are 1 block from the Main Square (Plaza about our services. de Armas) of Cusco. Have another ques on that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line and we will get back to you asap! What about the balance?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Is it for me? Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a great alterna ve for the Inca Trail trek and be er suited for VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To more adventurous trekkers who are able to handle higher al tude and longer distances. Ascending pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email address to reach the famous Apacheta Pass at 4650 MASL - 15088 FASL is not too strenuous since it is at the of [email protected] beginning of the trek, neither is it very steep, but it does require stamina and a li le me in Cusco to acclima ze to the al tude before beginning the trek. Daffle Bag for Salkantay Trek Classic 5 Days
The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes How many days do I need to acclimate in Cusco before the Trek? for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7 kg/15.4 lbs. Our horseman will carry your It is very important to be well acclimated to the al tude before exer ng yourself on a trek. We do duffle bag for you together with the food and camping gear. It is important to be aware that you will recommend that you arrive to Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek starts to help you become not have access to your items in the duffel bag un l the end of each day as the horsemen and horses acclima zed and avoid possible problems with al tude sickness while on the trek. will always be ahead of the group. During the travel, you need a day backpack big enough to carry If you have already been in another area of Peru at high al tude before arriving in Cusco, we s ll your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. recommend you have a complete day in Cusco to rest, recover from your travel, and enjoy the sights Usually, a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient. and sounds of Cusco before depar ng for the trek. Here some sugges ons for ac vi es to do in the Cusco vicinity before star ng your adventure trek: Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.
City Tour Sacred Valley Rainbow Mountain
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Acceptance and Knowledge of our Terms and Condi ons Inca Trail: For Inca Trail packages we need a deposit of US $ 350.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons. The terms and condi ons set out below in this document are mandatory and binding. They apply to For the treks: Salkantay, Lares, Huchuy Qosqo, Choquequirao, Inca Jungle, Ancascocha and all reserva ons and ac vi es made through our website, via email or face-to-face. The use of any of Cachicata, and the tours that take more than 3 days, a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person will be these channels implies the knowledge and acceptance of them. made. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep ons. Modifica on of the terms of use Rainbow Mountain: For Rainbow Mountain packages we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per person. Salkantay Trekking reserves the right to make modifica ons or updates to our terms of use at any Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no excep ons. me. It's the responsibility of the customers to review them. Humantay Lagoon: For the day tour to Humantay Lagoon we need a deposit of US $ 100.00 per person. Remember that these deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. There are no Reserva on confirma on excep ons. Once the client sends his reserva on request, the confirma on to this will be subject to the payment Sacred Valley: For Sacred Valley packages we need a deposit of US $ 50.00 per person. Remember support according to the request, detailing all the services included and not included. If no response that these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons. from the client is received, the acceptance of our terms and condi ons will be assumed. In this City Tour: For the half day tour in Cusco we need a deposit of US $ 25.00 per person. Remember that sense, Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for any extraordinary situa on. these deposits are not refundable nor transferable to another person. There are no excep ons.
Obliga ons of passengers established according to Policies of SALKANTAY TREKKING. For groups greater than 08 people we accept bank transfers. If you want more informa on about Respond clearly and precisely to responses and requests, such as forms to be filled out by your this possibility, send us an email to [email protected] assigned Experience Designer. Follow the instruc ons of the team en route. Policies for payment methods in person Compulsory a endance at the informa ve mee ngs, which are held prior to your tour, are essen al Cash, Credit Card, Western Union, and PayPal will be accepted for final payments. No passenger can to begin the experience en route. start their tour un l payment has been completed. Comply with all the obliga ons set forth in these Terms and Condi ons. Cash payments are due the day before your tour and can be made during the pre-briefing. We accept US dollars and soles (Peruvian currency) for cash payments. Payment Policies Ripped or torn bills, no ma er how small, will not be accepted. We use PayPal so that you can make your deposit, which makes it easier to use a credit card. There's PayPal payments are due one week before the tour or trek departure. an 8% fee for using PayPal for interna onal transfers. If the balance is not paid 2 days before the departure of the trip, the commission will be 10%. And We also use Western Union which have different rates. The amount of the deposit will depend on not 8% the type of i nerary that the client reserves, as shown below: All bank commissions will be covered by the client. For more informa on you can contact your assigned Experience Designer.
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Cancella on request Permits for the Inca Trail are processed with the name and passport number, in no case may they be transferable to another person. The change of dates is also not possible once the permit has been The cancella on request must be made via email by the person who made the reserva on and paid acquired. These are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a Peruvian government the deposit to [email protected] regula on and not Salkantay Trekking. Cancella on fees: In the extreme case that the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, or causes it to escape our responsibility, Salkantay Trekking will replace your excursion with an alterna ve route. Cancella ons made 30 days in advance have no addi onal charges except for excursions on the Inca Trail. If you book the Inca Trail tour with a Student Card. During the walk the original must be carried along If the client cancels between 10 and 30 days before their trip, they must pay 50% of the total cost of the with the passport. The personnel of the Ministry of Culture will prohibit entrance if the student card trip. is not shown, a situa on that will escape our responsibili es. If the client cancels between 10 and 3 days before their trip, they must pay 80% of the total cost. If the client cancels 2 days or less before their trip, they must pay 100% of the total cost. Modifica on policies In the rare event that a client decides to leave once the trek has started, no refund will be given. The To modify the date of the excursion, other than the Inca Trail, there's a fee of US $ 50.00 per person, client must also pay for the addi onal expenses incurred by her own decision such as food, if the modifica on occurs more than 30 days in advance. accommoda on, and transporta on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par cipate in the If the modifica on occurs between 21 and 30 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 75.00 per Machu Picchu tour on the last day if they wish. person. If the client is unable to par cipate in the trek due to illness or physical problems, no refund will be If the modifica on occurs between 10 and 20 days before the excursion, the rate is US $ 100.00 per given. The client must also pay for the addi onal expenses incurred such as food, accommoda on, and person. transporta on. If they wish, the client can join the group and par cipate in the Machu Picchu tour on the For modifica ons made with less than 10 days in advance, different rates will be applied that will be last day if they wish. calculated at the me of making the change, according to availability and date. In the event that a natural disaster or an act of God prevents a service from being completed, the client Modifica ons must be made for another group excursion with a minimum of 2 people. If a single will receive a 50% refund, considering administra ve expenses. traveler needs to change dates and there's no op on on the required date, the change will not be In the event that a natural disaster or act of God causes the change in the route of the walk, there'll be possible. no refund. In considera on of the last pandemic that was experienced globally, we include that, in case the service Travel insurance is not performed due to a pandemic or act of God, no refund will be made, but an open cket will be We recommend travel insurance for all our clients. given so that you can receive the service on another date subject to availability. For more informa on, check the following: Safe Experience Policies and Our Responsibility with Health and Safety. Coverage must include lost luggage, accidents, emergency air rescue, and trip cancella on. The trip cancella on insurance must reimburse non-recoverable air or land expenses if you cancel your trip Failure to appear at the informa onal mee ngs will be considered a no show. due to a personal or family illness, as well as cover the expenses of medical evacua on if the Failure to appear on the assigned tour will be considered a no show. situa on requires it. In no case will there be a refund op on. In the event of illness or injury in one of our circuits, we are trained to provide emergency first aid There'll be no refund in case of no show. and organize transporta on to a suitable medical facility. However, we are not responsible for the cost of transporta on services or medical care.
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Once the tour reserva on is confirmed, we will send the informa on immediately to the Inca Trail By booking any of our adventure trips (Salkantay, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Lares, Ausangate, reserva on office and the LLaqta Machu Picchu reserva on office so that the permits are issued and Choquequirao, Rainbow Mountain, and more) the client assumes the risks associated with personal we guarantee the tour. accidents, medical emergencies, problems with air travel, etc. Before any of these disagreements The original passport must be carried for all services. Photocopies will not be accepted. Salkantay Trekking is not responsible. The informa on that we will send to the reserva on office of the Llaqta Machu Picchu includes full name, passport number, na onality, gender, and age. This informa on cannot be modified. Policies for adventure travel The only excep on is in the case of passport numbers that could be changed due to renewal. Salkantay Trekking should be informed of any medical problems or allergies that you may have. Good To renew passport it is suggested to also carry the old one. physical health is essen al. Otherwise, the client should consult a doctor. If you are over 70 years old, you must present a valid medical cer ficate that a ests to your health in condi ons of being If the passport number changes between the reserva on and the start of the tour, both the old and able to travel. new passports must be carried. If the passport informa on does not match the informa on provided to us above, you will not be The guide must be informed if you want to leave the group or the camping area to go hiking or able to start the tour. sightseeing on your own. If you have any problems during the tour, you must no fy the guide If the client does not report the existence of a new passport upon arriving in Cusco, it will not be the immediately. responsibility of Salkantay Trekking. Therefore: All balances must be paid by cash, credit card, or PayPal.
1 It will be the complete responsibility of the client to assume the addi onal expenses that are To receive a discount for being a student, the valid student card must be sent to Salkantay Trekking at generated such as transporta on, food, lodging, and other expenses when returning to the city the me of booking. This document must have a name, photo and valid expira on date. No card of Cusco, or to the place of origin of the Tour. without expira on date will be accepted. You must carry the original student card for the excursion. Remember that you will not be allowed to go through the checkpoint without the original card. 2 In none of the cases men oned, Salkantay Trekking will assume any responsibility for reimbursement or modifica on of the tour, considering that everything is organized and subject At the entrance control point to the Inca Trail, you will be asked to show the original passport (not a to government policies. copy) with which the reserva on was made. If the reserva on was made with an expired passport that was later renewed, both must be carried, in this way the iden fica on will not be rejected.
Force Majeure or Causes of God Cancella on Policies Adventure Travel This includes any event that is outside the scope of Salkantay Trekking, such as threat of war, pandemic such as the Coronavirus, riots, civil strikes, terrorist ac vi es, industrial disputes, diseases, The deposit is 100% NON-refundable (CHECK CANCELLATION POLICIES) natural disasters, adverse weather condi ons, fires, or the like. In any of these cases, Salkantay Permits for the Inca Trail are issued with a name and cannot be transferred to anyone under any Trekking will limit itself to the use of responsibili es and will not assume what does not correspond. circumstances. Changing dates is also not possible once a permit has been purchased. The permits are not refundable or transferable. Please note that this is a regula on of the Government of Peru and not of Salkantay Trekking.
HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS All adventure treks include transporta on to Cusco. The return train will depend on availability. If the walk cannot con nue, due to illness or injury, one of our representa ves will accompany the affected person to a place where they can receive immediate assistance. Air transport by helicopter and medical assistance are the responsibility of the trekker. If you cannot complete the walk, you can join the group for the visit to Machu Picchu, only if you wish. Salkantay Trekking will take all possible precau ons to avoid accidents, illnesses and loss of personal property. For this reason, it only hires trained and qualified personnel. Salkantay Trekking is not responsible for unfavorable weather condi ons, natural catastrophes, pandemics, strikes, accidents, illnesses, injuries, loss of personal items, etc. It is the client's responsibility to carry insurance that covers this type of event. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen condi ons men oned above. In extreme cases when the Inca Trail is declared closed for security reasons, Salkantay Trekking may replace the excursion with an alterna ve excursion subject to availability.
Right to use images
The client accepts and grants Salkantay Trekking the right to use images, photos, and videos during the par cipa on in any of our packages for any type of adver sing, at no cost.
HOME MAP FULL ITINERARY INCLUDED | NOT INCLUDED BEFORE YOU GO TERMS & CONDITIONS W W W . S A L K A N T A Y T R E K K I N G . C O M
24 HRS. EMERGENCY CALL: Phone: +51 958191179 Mailing Address: Triunfo Street 392, office +51 958191179 Email: [email protected] 212, 2nd floor - Main Square of Cusco [Opening hours – 9 am to 8 pm] Skype: salkantay.trekking