Promotional rates: new prices to enter Machu Picchu

Prices will be valid until December 31, 2018. Rates were established with the aim of promoting domestic tourism

This Wednesday, the Ministry of Culture (Mincul), through Ministerial Resolution No. 492-2017-MC, announced the promotional rates for domestic tourists, foreigners living in Peru and the Andean Community, to enter the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during the year 2018.

These prices were designated with the objective of promoting domestic tourism. In this regard, it is provided that the competent authorities may establish promotional rates at certain periods for entry into the protected natural areas or the assets that form part of the National Cultural Heritage, as indicated in the document.

These prices to enter the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during the year 2018:

- Adults in general: S/. 64.00

- University and non-university higher education students: S/. 32.00

- School education students: (initial, primary and secondary), and children (up to twelve (12) years): S/. 32.00

Minors must be accompanied by an older person who will be responsible for the care and actions of the child in Machu Picchu, for which they must adopt the necessary security measures.

The approved promotional rate will be valid until December 31, 2018. The requirements for entry to the Llaqta or Inca City of Machu Picchu, are established in paragraph 17.1 of Article 17 of the "Sustainable use and tourist visit regulations for the conservation of the Llaqta or Inca City of Machupicchu ", approved by Ministerial Resolution No. 070-2017-MC.

Source: El Comercio newspaper

SALCANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU BY LLACTAPATA IN 5 DAYS

This classic trek to Salcantay is a combination Salcantay Trek and Inca Path, also is an alternative to the classic and traditional Inca trail to Machu Pichu.

The Sacred path is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity. With more spectacular views, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offers a quiet and rich contemplation of Nature.

Salcantay Mountain

INCLUDED

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners.
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Salkantay trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

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SALCANTAY TREK AND INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 7 DAYS

This tour is our classic trek to Salcantay, also is an alternative to the classic and traditional Inca Trail to Machu Pichu. The Sacred path is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity. With more spectacular views, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offer a quiet and rich contemplation of Nature. Crossing this snow mountain would be a great experience for you, and for us too, lets make this route more interesting. Book now!.

INCLUDED

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 afternoon snacks, 6 dinners
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Salkantay Trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

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SALCANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU IN 4 DAYS BY LLACTAPATA

View of Machu Picchu Incan City from Llactapata ruins

This tour is our classic trek to Salcantay, also is an alternative to the classic and traditional Inca trail to Machu Pichu.

The Sacred path is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity.

With more spectacular views, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offer a quiet and rich contemplation of Nature.

Crossing this snow mountain would be a great experience for you, and for us too, lets make this route more interesting. Book now!. We will start walking from Llactapata

INCLUDED

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 3 dinners. Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Salkantay Trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

NOT INCLUDED

• 1st Breakfast, Last Lunch
• Extra Porters or Horses for carry persona staff (Optional US$ 80.00 per 4 days)
• Other not mentioned

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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days is one of the most famous treks in Cusco - Peru and it is undoubtedly the best alternative route to experience the original Inca trail paths. This trek takes you through many different types of landscapes. You will have the best opportunity to see the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains, down to the tropical forests and finally even venture into the dense jungle.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa

We start the day with picking you up at your hotel or hostel at 05:00 am.

We’ll drive for around 4 hours, crossing Anta, Mollepata and end up at Challancha.

Where you can gear up on last minute supplies or anything you may have forgotten back in town (water, rain poncho, bug spray, etc). Once the horsemen have taken the large packs and all last-minute supplies have been purchased, it’s time to start the Trekking.

The “Trekking” on this first day is for the majority of the time simply walking on the road that runs all the way back to Soraypampa. While the views are stunning and the trekking occasionally takes a steep shortcut through the cow pastures, the scent of eucalyptus invades you as you head up out of Mollepata and out into the wide open valleys that dominate this section of the Andes, and it feels incredible to breathe the thin, mountain air and slowly slip further back into the middle of nowhere.

Eventually the trekking makes it way all the way to the back of the valley, and the outpost tent settlement of Soraypampa comes into view.

Little more than a collection of 4 or 5 ranching families who rent out campsites to passing trekkers, Soraypampa is an utterly surreal location. Nestled at the base of towering 3,600 mts or 8,528 fts.

Andean peaks such as Mt. Salcantay at 6264 mts or 20551.18 fts, Soraypampa is our protector of Apu Salkantay: windswept, barren, freezing, and utterly enchanting.

Most tour companies have covered campsites here to protect campers from the harsh elements, and it’s quite easy to fall asleep after a long day of trekking and the sound of the nearby river lapping you into a slumber.

INCLUDES

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English / Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners. Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Salkantay trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

NOT INCLUDES

• 1st Breakfast, Last Lunch
• Extra Porters or Horses for carry persona staff (Optional US$ 80.00 per 4 days)
• Other not mentioned

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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU IN 5 DAYS

The Salkantay Trek 5 days is the number one alternative to the Inca Trail and the classic one, with high snow-capped mountains, lowland jungle and a visit to the Inca jungle. This trek offers a perfect mix of trekking, culture and nature.

Includes

• Transfers In / Out
• Transportation Cusco - Mollepata. (Start walking)
• Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.
• Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people)
• Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners. ” Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost!
• Cook. (Professional)
• Drinking water along the Salkantay trail, only on meal times.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• 1st Aid Kit
• 01 Oxygen Ball
• Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Horse men
• Quadruple & waterproof Camping tent “02 people only”
• 01 Sleeping Mattress per person “therma rest”
• 01 night in touristic hostel in Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Village”.
• Return train tickets in Expedition Service (Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco) transfer to Hotel.

Not Includes

• 1st Breakfast, Last Lunch
• Extra Porters or Horses for carry persona staff (Optional US$ 80.00 per 4 days)
• Other not mentioned

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Peruvian National Holidays in Cusco

The Fiestas Patrias in Peru, or National Holidays in Peru, are celebrations of Peru's independence from the Spanish Empire. They officially consist of two days:

• July 28, in commemoration of the declaration of Independence in Lima by Don Jose de San Martin (the act was signed on July 15, 1821)..
• July 29, in honor of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru.

The celebration of Fiestas Patrias in Peru coincides with the vacation periods for the local schools as well as some businesses. Along with Christmas, Fiestas Patrias is one of the most important celebrations of the year for Peruvians and it is normal for local businesses to generate as much revenue as in the month of December. Tourism tends to increase during these holidays with visitors coming to join in the celebrations.