SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU IN 5 DAYS
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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU IN 5 DAYS

5 days
About this activity
Day 01: Cusco / Mollepata / Soraypampa

We start to pick up you on the hotel around 5:00 am, we will leave Cusco at 05:30 am, the bus driving taking 4 hours to Anta-Mollepata, passing picturesque and traditional towns like Iscuchaca , Ancahuasi and Limatambo, as well highlands plateaus and landscapes with great views of snowcapped mountains that belong to the cordillera Vilcabamba. The bus trip will last 3.00 hours and then the hike is for 6 hours. The trail climbs up from Mollepata sharply to Marqhok'asa pass through the pastures, farming lands, afterwards descending until the campsite through the high brush down to Soraypampa (3750 masl).

Day 02: Soraypampa to Colpapampa

Early in the morning you leave Soraypampa and keep going up the beautiful valley walking just below the majestic snowcapped mountain named Salkantay (6271 masl) after 1:1/2 hours the trek becomes steep zigzagging for a while after that we get the pass named Salkantay pass, 4600 masl from where you will be rewarded with superb views . The trail descends through an old moraine passing great pastures down to the camp of Huayroqmachay located at 4000masl. This campsite is subject to change according to the guide's criteria and the evolution of the group.

Day 03: Colpapampa to Lucmabamba

Wake up with lovely mountain scenery and a good morning tea. Continue to the north down to the lush jungle through different ecosystems watching birdlife like hummingbirds, trashes, finches, tanagers, sparrows, guans, parrots, etc It will be a long descending day towards the cloud forest where people live taking advantages of nature, also you will pass great waterfalls. At the end of the day we will see passion fruit fields. The hike will last approximately 9 hours; the campsite is at the community named "La Playa "(2400 masl).

Day 04: Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

Leaving la playa the trek continues through plantations of coffee, banana, and tropical fruits. Afterwards the trail climbs up to Patallacta from where you descend until Hidroelectrica ( 1800 masl) and continue to Aguas Calientes where we will set up camp just below Machupicchu Inca sanctuary , this afternoon you can go to have a bath in the natural hot springs a great place to relax after this challenging trek .

Day 05: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Early in the morning we take a bus up to Machupicchu with our expert guide to explore full day in this Inca enigmatic treasure. In the afternoon we take the train back to Cusco and you will be transfered to your hotel.
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Included
  • Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus to Mollepata, the starting point of the trek.
  • English speaking professional guide.
  • Accommodation: 03 nights camping, 01 night basic accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
  • Meals: 4 Breakfasts/ 4 Lunches/ 3 Dinners
  • Cook and cooking equipment
  • Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
  • Camping equipment: We provide 3 people capacity tents for two persons, brand new four season tents, Therm-a-rest, dining room tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, seats, tables, tent for Guides and helpers, kitchen gears.
  • Mattresses.
  • Dinner tent
  • Toilet tent
  • Kitchen tent
  • Tables & seats
  • Table set
  • First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Not included
  • Breakfast on the first day.
  • Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated around 9pm, dinner being at your own expense too.
  • Sleeping bag: can be rented in our office for US$ 25.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use)
  • Entrance to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (optional): a relaxing way to end-up the 4-day trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is US$ 4.00, Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes.
  • Tips for porters, cooks and guides (staff)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
40%
Sport
35%
Original
15%
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