SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
DAY 1: CUSCO -MOLLEPATA -
SORAYPAMPA
We will pick you up from your hotel and then
we will leave Cusco early in the morning ,and go toward
Mollepata. We will see the town of Limatambo (2100
m.a.s.l.), an important access point to the city of
Cusco during the Inca times during this four hour bus
ride. Upon arrival in Mollepata (2800 m.a.s.l.) we will
arrange our camping equipment, backpacks and food onto
the horses. We will start our ascent towards Cruzpata
(3100 m.a.s.l.) where we will see various plants, native
birds, the Apurimac River Canyon (which is one of the
deepest in Peru) .
In Cruzpata we will have lunch, then we will leave
toward Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l.). We will see little
groups of houses, flora, small wild birds and
spectacular views of the Humantay snow peak (5902
m.a.s.l.) along the way. After approximately 4 hours of
walking, we will arrive at our campsite in Soraypampa.
From here we can appreciate the majestic Apu Salkantay
(6271 m.a.s.l.).
DAY 02: SORAYPAMPA – CHAULLAY-
QOLLPAPAMPA.
After an early breakfast we will begin trekking. After a
while we will begin our ascent to the Apacheta pass
(4,650 m.a.s.l) which will take approximately two and a
half hour. This slight climb will cross through puna (dry,
high area with little vegetation). From this point we
can appreciate the spectacular views of the Mountain
Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6,264
m.a.s.l.). From the Apacheta Pass we will walk down
three hours and have lunch at Huayracpunku, Two hours
later we will reach Chaullay (2,920 m.a.s.l.) and then
to our campsite at Qollpapampa.
DAY 03: QOLLPAPAMPA - SANTA
TERESA.
Wake up with lovely mountain scenery ,after
breakfast. We will start the hike, this day we will hike
about 9 hours ,we will reach Uscamayuc, where we will
begin a walk by a sub tropical valley with different
kind of plants, fruits, flowers, birds etc. here coca
and banana crops can be observed, with luck we can
observe the famous Peruvian National Bird "Gallito de
las Rocas" ,then we will arrive to a community named "La
Playa "(2400 m.a.s.l.) place where we will have lunch ,rest
for a while and continue hiking to Santa Teresa village
where we will find a hot spring (optiomal hot spring
bath) and spend the night here.
DAY 04: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS
CALIENTES.
After breakfast we are going start walking
and go toward the Colpani village, we follow this rising
trail, from which we will see plantations of coffee,
banana, passion fruit and a lovely view of the Santa
Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of
Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (where we will
cross the river by cables because there isn't any bridge).
And continue hiking to the place called Hidroelectrica ,
from this place we can observe the back of Machupicchu
Santuary, where we have the lunch . and then hike until
arrive to Aguas Calientes around 5:00 p.m then we will
stay in a hostal ,have dinner,and spend the night there.
DAY 05: AGUAS CALIENTES -
MACHUPICCHU.
Early In the morning we will leave Aguas
Calientes (1,700 m.a.s.l) and go up to the Archeological
site of Machupicchu (2450 msnm)and we will have a guided
tour for approx 3 hours visiting the most
important,amazing places ,and then you will have time to
take pictures ,explore or climb the Waynapichu Mountain
where one can experience spectacular views of all of
Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it,
or we can visit the Temple of the Moon or the fabulous
Inca Bridge. In the afternoon we will meet in the town
of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit and
relax in its hot springs. At Aguas Calientes we will
have lunch and then we will take the train to Cusco,
where we arrive in the evening.
INCLUDED:
Pick up from your hotels.
Transportation to Mollepata .
Meals (4B, 4L, 4D).
Camping equipment: Tents and mattress.
Horses or mules that carry our camping equipment, meals
and part of your backpack.
Professional English speaking guide.
Vegetarian food option.
Dining tent with tables and chairs ,Kitchen tent .
Cooker and cooking equipment .
Snack and daily tea service except last day.
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
Entrance fee to Machupicchu Sanctuary.
Transportation from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (by train
or train+bus ).
Transfer to your hotels.
NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag.
First breakfast and Lunch at Aguas Calientes.
YOU SHOULD BRING:
A Backpack.
Rain coat or rain poncho.
Good trekking shoes.
Warm clothes: jacket ,Thermal clothing .
Flashlight .
Camera, films and batteries .
Hat or cap .
Sun block and sun glasses.
Insect repellent .
Snacks: energy bars, chocolate, candies etc.
Water sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from
streams or rivers along the route.
Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs in
Aguas Calientes)
Cash in soles and/or US$.
Original passport .
OPTIONAL:
walking sticks.
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PICK UP
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