WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
USEFUL INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS
September 18th:
Arrival to Cuzco. Hotel "Casa Andina Private Collection". Resting day. In the afternoon we will meet with our guide, Felix, for a short briefing about the trek.
September 19th:
Guided tour to "El Valle Sagrado de los Incas".
September 20th:
Solidarity visit to Azul Wasi project.
Azul Wasi is a project focusing on young people and children who are found to be in high risk situations, living on the streets of Cusco, Peru. Azul Wasi goal is to give the children applicable skills and opportunity to provide for themselves in the future. The project is located in Oropesa – 20 minutes from Cusco.
On this day we will visit the project and the house which was founded by the Yoga trek participants last year. We will share the day with children and offer them our skills as well as some educational and other gifts. We will learn how Azul Wasi works in order to give the kids a promising future.
September 21st: Our adventure begins !!!!!!
Trekking Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAYPAMPA
We leave the hotel in a private mini van to the small village of Mollepata, where we arrive within two to three hours. From here, we continue in our private vehicle to Soraypampa.
We practice yoga and meditation before having lunch, while enjoying the beautiful,snowy peak of the Huamantay mountain. After having lunch, we start our trekking uphill for 3 hours to our first and remote campsite called "Salkantaypampa"(4100m). From this campsite we can watch the Salkantay mountain, feel its silence and majesty. We practice some gentle yoga and sunset meditation before having dinner.
September 22nd:
Trekking Day 2: SALKANTAYPAMPA (SALKANTAY PASS) – ARRAYANNIYOC
We start our new day of this magical journey with gentle yoga and sunrise meditation before breakfast surrounded by the overwhelming presence of the Andes. After breakfast, we start climbing up the mountain for two and a half hours until we get to a small lake where we can enjoy a little break and appreciate the glacial Moraine. We finally arrive at "the Pass", the highest point of the trip (4600 metres / 13451 feet). Here you will find yourself in the middle of two great mountains, Salkantay (6271 m) and Huamantay (5850 m).Salkantay is the second highest mountain in the Cuzco region and at the Pass, the mountain itself is very close to you. We start descending for about two hours to Huayrapampa where we eat lunch. After lunch, we continue descending and we can see how the vegetation begins to change from the high Andean grasses like "the ichu" to the high cloud forest with bamboos, waterfalls and wild flowers. We arrive to our second and beautiful campsite called “Arrayanniyoc", about two hours from our lunch spot.
Gentle yoga poses and meditation before going to sleep. The energy, strength and silence of the Apus surround us.
September 23rd:
Trekking Day 3: ARRAYANNIYOC - COLLPAPAMPA - LA PLAYA
We rise up with the sun and do some stretching yoga poses and meditation before breakfast. After breakfast we are ready to start walking through the high jungle, known in Spanish as "la ceja de selva", enjoying the most beautiful landscapes that offer us so much natural beauty. We cross rivers and pass by a big waterfall where we can refresh ourselves. We have lunch in Lluscamayo and continue our walk. We can see orchids, bromeliads, different types of birds, butterflies and insects as we walk along the left hand side of the river "Alto Salkantay" to our camping spot in "La Playa". This is long but relatively easy walking day. The total walking time is about eight hours.
September 24th:
Trekking Day 4: LA PLAYA - AGUAS CALIENTES
Once again we start the day doing yoga and meditation.
After breakfast, a minivan or basic bus takes us to the Hydroelectric System where we start our last day of trekking through the Andes on our way to Machu Picchu.
We walk along the train tracks watching the most beautiful and enchanting landscapes. Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu mountains with the lost city of the Incas in between them are seen from a distance while we walk along the river "Urubamba", appreciating the wild buganvillas, all kinds of different flowers and the green, luxurious, and amazing vegetation. We arrive to the small village of Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu village, where we have lunch.
Afternoon is free in Aguas Calientes where you can visit the "mercadillo artesanal", which has many typical Peruvian crafts. We gather again at night for our celebration dinner in "El Indio Feliz" restaurant (dinner is included).Night in the hotel "Presidente”, a brand new hotel, very nice and clean with hot water and nice beds.
September 25th:
Trekking Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning we take a bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu from where we can enjoy the spectacular sunrise. We climb up the Wayna Picchu to admire the most spectacular, unique, and breathtaking views of the ciudadela de Machu Picchu and all the mountain range.
We spend the rest of the day exploring the Machu Picchu ruins until it is time to come back to Aguas Calientes and take the train to Ollantaytambo, where our private vehicle and chofer will be waiting to take us back to our hotel, "Casa Andina Private Collection" in Cuzco. Last night together as a group and end of the journey!
September 26th:
Leaving Cusco.
WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- Transport from the airport in Cuzco to the hotel.
- Three nights in the Hotel "Casa Andina Private Collection" in Cuzco. A four star hotel, nice and clean and just three blocks from Plaza de Armas.
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Private transport from our hotel in Cuzco to the trailhead from where we start our trek.
- Meals during the trekking, vegetarian diet to help the body digest the food and keep full energy for the trek. The professional cook prepares delicious dishes that are well balanced and rich with no animal protein. When serving salads, they are washed with boiled water.
- Snack during the trekking.
- Brand new tents for four people accommodating only two people in each for more comfort.
- Inflating pads, brand new and best quality.
- Professional guide, our dearest Felix. He speaks Spanish, English and Quechua.
- Certified yoga instructor. This yoga journey is led by Miriam, who speaks Spanish and English.
- Dining tent, kitchen tent ,and two toilet tents all brand new.
- Camp tables and chairs.
- Mules for equipment and personal items. Porters who carry camping equipment, food and kitchen utensils.
- One emergency mule which can be ridden if you are feeling sick or tired or just in need of a break.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- One night at the Hostal "Andina Luxury" in Aguas Calientes.
- Vegeterian celebration dinner last night in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
- Entry fee to Machu Picchu.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Vistadome Valley service).
- Private car and chofer from Ollantaytambo to our hotel in Cuzco.
- Sunrise and Sunset meditations that help our mind to be more present, still ,and relaxed, cultivating some appreciation for the fullness of each moment we are alive.
- Pranayama during the trek: Breathing techniques to oxygenate the whole body, purify the lungs ,bring energy to ourselves and let go of the tensions and stress of our daily life.
- Gentle asanas: Easy yoga poses that will help our body to stretch and relax its muscles, inducing ourselves into a deep and restful sleep.
- And all the enthusiasm, love and energy of Felix, Maria and Miriam in making this journey unforgettable and unique , surronded by one of the most magical, mystical and beautiful places in the whole world.
PLUS...
IMPORTANT: Please note that everything related to yoga and to the trek itself, is subject to change without prior notice due to unpredictable weather conditions.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
- Airplane tickets.
- Lunch and dinner the first day in Cuzco. We offer an optional tour to The Sacred Valley of the Incas on the second day of the trip upon request.
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Sleeping bags.
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Lunch the last day of the trip in Machu Picchu.
- Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
- A light backpack that you will carry during the day, with your sun block, insect repellent, wipes, lip balm, and a change of clothes for the vast range of changes in temperature.
- The insect repellent that we recommend is 20% deed minimum, although no malaria risk has been reported.
- Sunglasses and hat to protect yourself from the sun, rain or cold.
- Strong footwear. We recommend waterproof trekking boots.
- Special clothes for trekking that dry out fast when they get wet. We suggest to pack light and in layers. The temperature changes during the trekking and in the same day.
- Warm clothes including a jacket, two fleeces ,one for the day and another one for the night, gloves, scarf or pashmina. VERY IMPORTANT: Thermal clothing is highly recommended , especially for sleeping the first night of the trekking.
- Your own and personal medical kit with any special medications that you might require, paracetamol, special cream for blisters, "imadium" tablets, etc...
- Open sandals to give your feet a chance to breath at night. We suggest " crocs", they are the best!.
- VERY IMPORTANT: Special socks for trekking to avoid blisters, that you can find in outward stores.
- Rain gear or rain poncho.
- A good and nice sleeping bag . Because of the low temperatures on the first night we , recommend a special sleeping bag for temperatures bellow cero.
- A head flashlight with spare batteries that will last the whole trekking. Batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions.
- Bathing suite for the thermal springs and a small towel.
- Personal toilet items.
- Two or three packages of wipes.
- Original passport.
- Bottle of water for the first day that we will fill up during the trekking.
- Some cash for the lunch in Machu Picchu, tips and souvenirs.
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Your camera fully charged and ready to take some of the most amazing pictures of your life.
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A yoga mat.
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A BIG SMILE WILLING TO HAVE FUN.
- NO EXPECTATIONS BUT LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM AND SENSE OF HUMOR.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
• Peruvian time is five hours past Greenwich. Mean time is similar to eastern standard time in the United States ( except when the U.S. goes on daylight savings time from April to October).
In reference to other cities,
WHEN IT IS NOON IN PERU, it is:
| Madrid | 6.00PM |
| Santiago de Chile and Caracas | 1.00PM |
| New York | 12.00PM |
| London | 5.00PM |
| Rio de Janerio | 2.00PM |
| Tokyo | 3.00AM |
• The weather in Peru is determined both by altitude and season. Since Cuzco is situated in the Eastern Andes its rainy season is from October to May. The rest of the year, it is dry. In High altitude cities like Cuzco, it is cold in the evenings but sunny and warm in the mornings. It is even possible to wear t-shirts during the day , but when the sun sets it gets really chilly so please bring a warm sweater and a good jacket.
Altitude:
Cuzco: 3360 meters above sea level
Machu Picchu: 2400m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2850 m.a.s.l.
• To avoid problems we recommend you to always drink bottled water. Wash your teeth with bottled water as well.
• Regarding the visas, all travellers with a passport from Spain, and an American passport from USA are not in need of any visa, but we recommend that you contact the nearest Peruvian Consulate in order to ascertain what visa rules apply, since these may change without previous notice.
• The official language of Peru is Spanish , spoken by 73% of the population. Quechua is spoken by 24% of the peruvians. English is widely spoken in hotels and shops.
• Peru's official currency is the Nuevo Sol; it's symbol is S/. At the moment, US$1.00 is worth around 3.5 Nuevos Soles .
• While tipping is a personal matter, we are happy to give some guidelines: Most restaurants add a 10% tip. The total tip should be around 15%. Doorkeepers should be tipped $1.00 per bag. Taxi drivers do not expect any tip at all. For guides a full day excursion would give them $6.00 tip per person, and a half day excursion $3.00 per person.
• If you are taking pictures of local people, always ask their permission beforehand.
• Power voltage in Peru is 220 Volts. Most modern electrical appliances do not need adapters since they will accept both 110 as well as 220 AC voltages.
• There are no mandatory health requirements for Peru, but we suggest you to consult your doctor about this.
• Because you are visiting Andean areas, do not forget to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness. Be sure to drink infusion of coca leaves on your arrival to the hotel in Cuzco and keep drinking it all the time. Take it very slowly on the first day, and rest on your bed the whole morning when you arrive. Walk slowly, talk slowly, eat lightly, no alcohol , and drink lots of water during your first day. Let your body adapt to the altitude and lack of oxygen slowly and gradually and you will have no problem at all. There is also a drug called "Diamox" that you can buy in your country with a doctor's prescription that will help you just incase and it will not harm you at all.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVATION, PLEASE CONTACT US:
miriam@waalay.net