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Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
Our customers who did the Salkantay trek last year were very satisfied about it. It is a beautiful trek through the fascinating and unspoiled nature around Mount Salkantay, northeast of Cusco. In case the Inca trail is fully booked, the Salkantay trek is a worthy alternative. We even think that the Salkantay trek will gain in popularity in the future.
Salkantay trek to MachuPicchu - 5D / 4N.
DAY 1: CUSCO - SAYLLAPATA -SOYROCOCHA.
At 6:00 AM we'll pick you up from your selected hotel. We'll leave by private transportation to Mollepata, at 2800 mts. You can enjoy a beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo. You can make pictures at our panoramic stops while crossing the Apurimac Valley.
Together we will enjoy breakfast in a tipical restaurant.
After that we'll drive for 1 hour until our trailhead, called Sayllapata at 3200 mts.
Our arrieros "horsemen" and trek staff will be waiting for us there.
We start for a beautiful hike for 2 1/2 hrs hiking through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha and other unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa (3750 mts).
You can enjoy your lunch here. After 4 hours we will arrive to our first campsite, Soyrococha at 4200 mts.
DAY 2: SOYROCOCHA - HUAYRAQMACHAY - COLPAPAMPA
The second day we'll ascent to the highest point of our trek: the Salkantay Pass at 4600 mts.
From this point you can enjoy the magnificant Mountain Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6271 mts). The next part will be a very impressing 3 hours hike with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and morraines.
Hereafter we enjoy our lunch at Huayraqmachay (3700mts). The end of the day is a beautiful descending hike for 3 1/2 hours until our campsite at Colpabamba (2600 mts).
DAY 3: COLPAPAMPA - PLAYA
The third day starts with a 4 hours easy downhill hike. You will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called Ceja de Selva. Here you can observe coffee- , coca- and fruit plantations.
If you like, you can take a shower under a waterfall. Time to relax a bit and for taking stunning pictures. If you are lucky, you can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird " Gallito de las Rocas ".
We will stop in Playa ( 2250 mts) for Lunch and have a free afternoon.
DAY 4: PLAYA - HYDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES.
After a short journey by bus ( 1hr ) we'll arrive to Santa Teresa bridge, where we'll meet our porters.
after 15 minutes of walking we'll use a tipical means of transportation, called Oroya. Next we will walk for about 2 hours until the Hydroelectrical power generator plant.
After lunch we'll take the train at 3:20 pm, arriving after 1 hour to Aguas Calientes ( 2 000 mts). Accomodation in Hostel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO.
Early walk or bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu where you can enjoy a guided tour for 3 hours.
You will have plenty of free time to explore more. Interesting options are climbing the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Sun gate.
After our visit to Machu Picchu we take the bus to go down to Aguas Calientes. At approx 16:00 hrs we take our train back to Cusco, arriving there at around 9:00 pm.
The end of a fascinating trek.
Included:
- Transfer Hotel by private bus - Mollepata, the starting point of the trek.
- Spanish and English speaking professional guide
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Entrance ticket Machupicchu.
- Train ticket (Tourist train) Aguas Calientes - Cusco
- Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners and snacks
- Horsemen and horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
- Horses to carry your personal belongings ( max. 7 kilos per person)
- 1 emergency horse.
- Hostal Aguas Calientes
- Transfer train station - hotel, when coming back
- Gear:
Igloo tents
Rolling mattress
Dinner tent
Chemical toilet tent
Kitchen tent
Table set and seats
First aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle
Options:
- Sleeping Bag: US$18 per 5 days.