SALKANTAY - MACHUPICCHU
5 Days - 4 Nights

DESCRIPTION

Salkantay Mountain, located at 6264 m.a.s.l. is also called The Magical Mountain. Salkantay rises from the Vilcanota mountain range. It is also a culmination of amazing geographic and natural points of great beauty. The natural beauty encompasses many of the more famous archaeological treasures of the Incas, among them the most famous: Machu Picchu, and the Inca Trail. Good hiking!

Day 1: CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA

We will depart from Cusco by private bus, and we will pass by the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo. We will arrive to Mollepata (2900 m.a.s.l.) and then eat breakfast. After 3 hours walking, we will arrive to Cruzpata town and have lunch. In the early afternoon, we will walk approximately 4 hours to our campsite (Soraypampa) along the foot of the majestic Salkantay Mountain.

 

 

 

Day 2: SORAYPAMPA - ARRAYANNIYUC

We will have a nice early breakfast and then begin our trek. This is the longest day of our trek. We will pass along the left side of the Humantay glacier, which is located next to the Salkantay glacier. We will cross the highest pass of the hike at 4600m. From there, we will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Salkantay glacier. We will take a short break for lunch and a one hour. We will make camp at Arayanniyuc.

 

 

 

Day 3: ARRAYANNIYUC - LA PLAYA

This is an unforgettable journey through an amazing variety of vegetation. We will continue our descent towards the Yunga region; a subtropical forest at the edge of the Andes crossing the Lluscamayo river. We will have lunch in the place called as La Playa. In the afternoon we will go to the thermal baths. This day along the way we will see a variety of orchids and waterfalls. We will make camp at La Playa.

 

 

Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES

We will visit the archaeological complex of Llactapata where we will stop at the pass and take in the full vista of the Machu Picchu and the entire wonder of the area. We will descend towards the train station and take the local train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in the Hotel.

 

 

 

 

Day 5: MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO

We depart early in the morning by bus to reach Machu Picchu citadel. The day will be dedicated to visiting Machupicchu. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves.

You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco.

 

 

 

Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.

Include:

Professional, bilingual Tour Guide

Collection from hotel

All transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollantaytambo/bus to Cusco)

Entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Meals

Cook, Dining tent with tables and chairs

Tents

Sleeping mattresses

Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 08 kilos of tourist’s belongings)

1 Night accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Extra oxygen

First Aid kit

Vegetarian food on request at no extra cost!

What you need to take:

• Original passport
• Travel Insurance is essential
• Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us)
• Walking boots, Waterproof jacket/rain poncho, Warm jacket, Hat and gloves
• T-shirts, Comfortable trousers, Sun hat, Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended)
• Insect repellent, Water (only until lunch time on day 1)
• Toiletries and hand sanitizer, Personal medication
• Camera and films, Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)

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