Trek Salkantay to Machupicchu 5 Days and 4 Nights
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Tour Description
The snow peak Salkantay, with 6,372 meters of height is considered a sacred mountain since Inca times. The paths surrounding it are of Inca manufacturing, and form part of its marvelous view, allowing as well observing its impressive snow peaks and glaciers. The trek starts at a nice village called Mollepata, and as long as we ascend we will see the snow peaks showing up along the valley. Te first will be the Humantay, and then the impressive Salkantay. The trek ends across the mountains at a tropical valley of the river Vilcanota, close from Machupicchu.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
About 05:30 in the morning we leave Cuzco to Mollepata, the beginning of the tour. The village of Mollepata is situated about 4 hours by bus. We will start the walk joined by a professional and bilingual guide; the mules will carry our luggage. We will also have some horses in emergency case. So, we will walk until Soraypampa where we’ll have our first camp.
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantaymayu
We slowly walk to the pass of Markokasa (3,650 m.a.s.l.), continuing through beautiful landscapes to the sight place of Humantay (5,917 m.a.s.l.). Then we continue towards the little valley of Salkantay where we will camp.
Day 3: Salkantaymayu - Beach Santa Teresa
We will begin our trek with exceptional views of Salkantay snow-mountain (6271 m.a.s.l.) while we elevate toward the pass of Inkachiriasca (4880 m.a.s.l.). Then we descent to Sisaypampa, and we continue until the beach where we will camp at foot of the majestic snow mountain of Salkantay.
Day 4: Beach Santa Teresa - Hidroelectric - Aguas Calientes
After a healthy breakfast, we will begin our trek to the valley of Pampacahua where we are going to find an Inca canal rest. Subsequently we will descent until an archeological complex of Paucarcancha. In Santa Teresa we continue our trip to Machu Picchu by hydroelectric train. We arrive at Aguas Calientes, a small village at the foothills of Machu Picchu.. Here we are going to spend the night in a lodge inn.
Day 5: Machupicchu - Cusco
Our last day we wake up very early to visit the Inca fortress of Machu Picchu. We enjoy the magic view over Machu Picchu as the sun is rising, about 6:30 am. We will have a guided tour during 3 hours, then you have spare time to walk around. For example you can ascent to Huayna Picchu, that is the high mountain close to Machu Picchu, where you can have an amazing view of the complex. About 2:30 pm, we get back to Aguas Calientes, to have some meals (by passenger own) and then we take the train back to Cuzco. Tranfer from the train station to your hotel.
Includes
- Bilingual guide of high mountain.
- Cook and cooking equipment.
- Entrance fee to Machupicchu.
- 1 night in Aguas Calientes.
- Transport from train station to hotel in Cusco.
- Round trip bus to Machupicchu.
- Local train of the Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes.
- Nutritious meals (vegetarian option).
- Mules for the transport of camping equipment, and the passenger's luggage.
- Kitchen, dinning and bathroom tents.
- First-aid kit, including oxygen.
- Bi-personal tents and camping-mats.
- Private transportation at the beginning and end of the trek.
Doesn't Include
- Sleeping bag.
Prices
| Private Service | Shared Service |
|---|---|
| Upon request | 315.00 |
| Prices For a Person in US$ Dollars | |
