SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU 4D / 3N
One alternative to the classical Inca Trail is this tour Salkantay – Machu Picchu. The two highlights on this tour, besides the Machu Picchu complex, are Salkantay Mountain with its 6272 masl. And the other snowcapped mountain up close and the fact that this hike offers the special experience to see Machu Picchu on a distance already one day before arrival on its mountain saddle across the Urubamba valley.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Cusco – Mollepata - Soraypampa.
Pick up from your hotel at 04:30 a.m. departure by our transport to Mollepata - Cruzpata, a beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, with stops for panoramic views of the Apu Salkantay. There we will meet with our support staff. There we will organize all the equipment horses and mules. We will star our trek to Soraypampa (3900 m.a.s.l) for 3 hours approximately, lunch place as well base camp. After lunch we will continue hiking up to the Humantay Lake (4200 m.a.s.l.) in 3 hours round trip. Dinner and spend the night. (L.D.)
Day 02: Soraypampa - Chaullay – La Playa.
After the breakfast, we will walk down through a dramatic cloud, we will enjoy a nice tropical jungle, we cross the river and as we walking along the left hand side of the river, we can see typical vegetation of the area and also it is possible to observe different types of birds, this day is easier walking as we descend slowly for 6 hours to La Playa (2050 m.a.s.l.) dinner and spend the night. (B.L.D.)
Day 03: La Playa – Llaqtapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes.
Early in the morning after our breakfast, we will start ascend about 2-3 hours up to el Mirador or Abra Qelloqasa (2860 m.a.s.l.) from where we have exceptional views of Machu Picchu, finally we get to Llaptapata a beautiful archeological site which has connections to the Inca site, Machu Picchu and Sayacmarka. Then we will start to descend for 2 hours towards the Aobamba River crossing lush bamboo forest and coffee plantations bring us to the Hidroelectrica. We serve lunch, we will continue to walk for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes where we will stay in the hotel for the night. (B.L.D.)
Day 04: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Cusco.
After the Breakfast we will take bus to Machu Picchu sanctuary arriving there. We will enjoy a guided tour for 2 hours. After that, we will have the opportunity to freely explore the wonderful lost city of the Incas. After our visit we will go back to Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a relaxing bath at the local hot spring. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco. (B.)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Transportation to Cruzpata.
• Camping equipment and kitchen equipment
• Professional Guide English - Spanish.
• Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
• Professional cook.
• Cargo horses, muleteer.
• Entrance Tickets to Machu Picchu.
• Bus Ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Agues Calientes.
• 01 night in Aguas Calientes.
• Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
• First aid kit and oxygen.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
• First breakfast.
• Lunch on the last day.
• Sleeping bag.
• Entrance to Waynapicchu Mountain.
• Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE
• Original passport.
• Rain jacket or rain poncho.
• Some good walking shoes - too (sandals).
• Sleeping bag.
• Sunglasses and hat.
• Flashlight – batteries.
• Binoculars (optional).
• Repellent.
• Sunscreen.
• Walking stick & protector (optional).
• Extra money.
• Small backpack & rain cover.
• Personal kit (if you have some illness).