This trek will combine
perfectly the cultural and natural attractions where we’ll
be able to enjoy fully of the magnificent sights over Salkantay
snow-peak…It’s the domain of the Apu…The mountain
Gods that watch over Machu Picchu. This road will lead us straight
back to Inca-times, accompanied by Apu Salkantay and Apu Humantay.
Attractive trek; made for trekkers wanting to have a changeable
landscape; it is under sunrise code decentralization of trekking
tours, since other tourist circuits have gotten famous in the last
few years it's getting crowded, this trek is totally different than
the others, it's not dirty, nor popular, so therefore it's not full
of tourists going on this trek you may see distinct ecosystems spread
across its different zones of altitude and climate. This trail runs
from high valley up to the mountains and descends into a lush valley.
The ecosystem is transformed rapidly.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
Early in the morning we pick you up from your hotel and transfer
you in a private bus to 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). (L+D).
Day 2: Soraypampa - Huayrocmachay
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. (B+L+D).
Day 3: Huaroq Machay - Playa
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). (B+L+D)
Day 4: Playa - 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. (B+L+D).
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Cusco.
We wake up early and board a bus, which will take us up to Machupicchu
where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that
will take approximately two hours. We will then have free time
to walk around, climb up the Huaynapicchu 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 meet
in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if you like, you can visit
and relax in its hot springs. From here we take the train back
to the city of Cusco, where we arrive after nightfall. (B).
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Price per person: US$ 565. (Pool service)
Available discounts (these discounts are not cumulative)
Students: US$ 15.00 (students require a valid
International Student Identity Card. Please beware that Youth
Travel Cards are not valid).
Additional discounts (that may be added to the above-mentioned)
SAE: US$ 10.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership
card required).
Departures: Daily departures are available along the year.
Includes:
- Collection from your hotel and transfer in private
transportation to Mollepata (starting point of the trail)
- Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to
allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our
tents are 3-season, new, highly maintained to ensure an excellent
performance in field.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Kitchen tent
- Toilet tent
- English speaking professional guide (2 guides for groups over
8 people)
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
– days 1 to 3.
- 1 emergency horse every 6 persons – days 1 to 3.
- Porters (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) –
days 4.
- Accommodation for our guides, cook and porters / horsemen
- Meals (04B, 04L, 04D + daily morning snack + daily tea service
except last day)
- Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes
/ boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and
night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Bus ticket up and down Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu –
Aguas Calientes.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker or Vistadome
service, upon request).
Not included is:
- Sleeping bag.
- Lunch 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.
- Tips: please beware that our agency staff is well paid so please
feel free to tip or not according to your wish.
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YOU SHOULD BRING:
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of
the trek
- Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho.
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is
also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially
recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures
may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.
- Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly
under cold conditions)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Toilet paper
- Cash in soles and/or US$
- Optional: walking sticks or poles.
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