Machu Picchu Lodge Trek
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Highlights
- Trek through fifteen different bio-zones, changing altitudes and varied terrain.
- Your trip is led by a professional mountain guide along with local experts.
- Marvel at the exquisite beauty of the Salkantay Peak, Salkantay Glacier and Humantay Glacier Lake.
- Share in the culture and customs of local Andean families who maintain age-old traditions.
- Witness environmental and social initiatives to maintain the natural integrity and improve quality of life in the region.
- Indulge in the comfort of enchanting mountain lodges, the innovative local cuisine, the warmth of the people, and your daily retreat to a mind-and-body recovery Shangri-La.
- Enjoy your days on trail unfettered by heavy packs while your personal belongings are carried by pack horses/mules and/or porters
- Be inspired by the majesty of your surroundings and the knowledge that you are following in the footsteps of the Incas.
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Trip includes
- All in-country transportation
- All Hotels and Lodges for scheduled trek days and in Cusco
- All meals while trekking and in Cuzco excluding Lunch Day 2
- Transportation of personal belongings on the trek by pack horses/mules and/or porters
- Park fees and permits
- Airport pickup in Cusco (if arriving on scheduled date)
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Itinerary
Depart from country of origin. (Some flights may require you to overnight in Lima, which is not included in this package.)
We'll arrive in Cusco (11,200 ft.) by mid-morning, where we'll be met by our local guide and be driven to our centrally located hotel. We'll have lunch, then a group meeting and gear check to make sure everyone is ready for the trek. That night, Alpine Ascents will host a welcome dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Cusco.
We'll have breakfast early in the hotel then take a walking tour around Cusco. We'll visit old Spanish churches, the local market and then, after lunch, take a van to an ancient Incan Sun Temple and learn more about their way of life. Their stone work is truly amazing. That night, you'll have the choice of dining with the group or venturing on your own into the night life of Cusco.
After an early breakfast, we'll depart at 7 a.m. to drive to the start of the Salkantay Trek. En route, we will take a short break to visit the Inca ruins of Tarawasi near the town of Limatambo (about 1.5 hours from Cusco). After leaving Limatambo, we'll pass through ...
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After an early start and a hearty breakfast, we'll tackle the last day of our trek. We head uphill for 2-3 hours towards Llactapata Pass (8,974 ft./2,736 m), where we'll come upon a distant but quite special view of Machu Picchu from the southwest, a view few tourists...
We'll wake up for an early breakfast at the hotel and then travel to the bus station for a ride up to Machu Picchu (30 mins.). Our guide, who is well-studied in Incan culture and Machu Picchu, will us a detailed tour of the entire compound. We'll then have an addition...
Fly to Lima and connect with homeward-bound flights.
Arrive in country of origin.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- $25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
- International round-trip airfare USA-Peru (Cusco)
- Lunch in Cusco
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal gear (see gear list)
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
- Personal items
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond Alpine Ascents' control
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Peru Cancellation/Refund Policy
Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 120-days or more prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
50% refunds will be provided 90-119 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
No refunds will be provided 89-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.
All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance.
In many situations, this may be the only way to receive a refund for unused services.
In brief, Trip Cancellation insurance may allow you to get reimbursement if you need to cancel your expedition when you are not entitled to a refund from Alpine Ascents.
Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with Travelex.
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