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Here\u2019s a polished Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong> section for Salkantay Expeditions<\/a><\/strong>. That you can use directly for your website, brochures, or customer materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is there an age limit for the road? <\/h4><\/div>
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No, there is no age limit, but if it is higher, it is recommended to have a medical checkup before you travel, and try to acclimate to the height (see altitude sickness). We’ve had children from 7 years old and people up to the age of 68 many times. Do not worry, we are here to help you do it! When there is a will, if possible. frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Once I booked my place in the walk, I can change my departure date? <\/h4><\/div>
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If you can change the departure but not the date of admission to the citadel of Machu Picchu<\/a><\/strong> tickets are purchased well in advance, if you change your tour departure could become one of four days or three days, depending on the reserved program. Remember to schedule your trip to Peru in advance to avoid problems and stay in Cusco 3 or 4 days before the trip). Note that on this trip you will find people of different sex and nationality to yours we are an organism that can not guarantee sex and nationality of our tourists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What about the food? <\/h4><\/div>
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We have an excellent kitchen that provides an amazing variety of dishes:
Breakfast:<\/strong> This varies depending on the difficulty of the journey ahead of them. Usually, a wide selection of products – oatmeal, eggs, pancakes, bread and jam. You can have hot chocolate, coffee, English tea and \/ or a selection of herbal teas (chamomile, lemongrass, tea or simply traditional coca).
Lunch and dinner:<\/strong> You always have a bowl of soup followed by a main course (chicken, meat, fish, etc., with rice or pasta). Thereafter, dessert and a drink herbal forever.
Refreshments (Happy Hour): After the walk each day will be hot drinks, popcorn, cookies, bread and jam, chocolate, milo, etc., etc.)
Appetizers:<\/strong> Before starting the walk, for the day will be given – a piece of fruit, a chocolate bar, a small package of cookies and some candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetarian \/ special diet options are available on request (see below) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do you have a vegetarian option? <\/h4><\/div>
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Yes. We offer vegetarian food. Please specify your dietary needs when making your reservation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You provide us with drinking water? <\/h4><\/div>
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Yes. We provide water that has previously been boiled or at least 5 minutes (it is not necessary purification tablets). Therefore, you only need a bottle of water for the first part – to lunch – the first day and then from there, you refill your bottles all the way to Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are there many bathrooms along the way? <\/h4><\/div>
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Yes. There are several toilets along the road and in the camps (please avoid the use of nature)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How many people are in each store? <\/h4><\/div>
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Tents for all our tours are 4 people, but modern man is very high and only enter 2 in each, allowing more space and comfort. If traveling alone has to share the tent with another person unless you request a private, (single tent $ 25).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If the tip of the workers? <\/h4><\/div>
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Tipping is a personal decision. According to job performance that each of the people who accompany him on this trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where I have to store luggage when you go on tour? <\/h4><\/div>
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All hostels and hotels in Cusco have a warehouse to store the belongings of trekkers to make this trip just have <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are there many bathrooms along the way? <\/h4><\/div>
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Yes. There are several toilets along the road and in the camps (please avoid the use of nature) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What if I get sick and need to go back? <\/h4><\/div>
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We have a very low rate of people returning back once begun the journey. Our priority is to help complete the same; All our guides are well trained and have a bottle kit and emergency oxygen first. Please do not think this (which is in good hands)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is going on with the weather? <\/h4><\/div>
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In Cusco we only have two rainy seasons 6 months and 06 months dry, dry season begins in April and October, the days are usually sunny and warm, but keep in mind that time is very variable high and cities in the mountains, from November to March the rainy days and many months unstable, where rainfall can be strong.
Note:<\/strong> Temperatures are for the Valley of Cusco 3400m. And temperatures change depending on the altitude (higher altitude = cold or vice versa) <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What about the train back to Cusco? <\/h4><\/div>
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The train included in all tours is the (Expedition Service), schedules are available with spaces in cars, and once the agencies make the full payment. The first train can be taken at 18:20 and the last at 22:50: Salkantay Expeditions. Organize transport back to Cusco (by taxi or bus).
Note:<\/strong> Trains are sometimes subject to delays depending on the Peru Rail train operator. If you want, the train can be modified to better serve by making a corresponding increase in price. Frequently Asked Questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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