Salkantay - Machupicchu 5days/4nights.

A more remote trail offering wonderful views with less traffic than the Inca Trail, this hike allows you to appreciate diverse ecological zones including subtropical and glacial tips. On our expedition we will skirt around one of the highest mountains in the south of the country, SALKANTAY at 6 300m, covered with glaciers, respected and venerated by the inhabitants of this area it is one of the most beautiful. The magic of this mountain is sure to make a lasting impression.

Day 1. - Cusco - Soraypampa - Soyroccocha

An early morning bus ride of approximately 4 hours includes a visit to TARAWASI, an important archaeological city that united MACHUPICCHU and CHOQUEQUIRAW, both important cities of the Andean culture. Breakfast sees us take in a spectacular view of the majestic SALKANTAY, soon after we begin our mild ascent of around 4 to 5 hours (depending on the physical fitness of the group) arriving at our camp site with unimaginable views of the mountains. L/D

Day 2. - Soyroccocha - Colpapampa

We ascend slowly for one hour, arriving at the highest point of 4 500m (13 123 feet approx). From here wecan observe the chain of the Andes where you feel as though you could touch the sky, lagoons and with luck, the flight of the condors. After admiring the beauty of this place we will descend to our camp site, today's walk is between 7-8 hours through beautiful landscapes approaching the forest. B/L/D.

Day 3. - Ccollpapampa - Lucmabamba

A long but simple walk within the cloud forest, we can observe the abundant flora and fauna, plantations of fruit, coffee, tea, bamboo, etc. The climate is temperate and humid, the characteristics of semi-tropical zones on our route. We will find towns with customs dating back to the time of the Inca, and then make our camp in the LUCMABAMBA valley. B/L/D

Day 4. - Lucmabamba - Hidrolectrica – Aguas Calientes.

After a refreshing breakfast we ascend for approximately two hours towards LLACTAPATA from where we can appreciate our final destination of MACHUPICCHU, part of the Inca trail the valley borders the Urubamba river where we will descend towards the hydroelectric plant, walking a further 2 hours along the banks of the URUBAMBA river until reaching our camp site of Puente Ruinas (in Aguas Calientes). B/L/D

Day 5. - Machupicchu - Cusco

We take the first bus up the mountain at 6:00am to the city of MACHUPICCHU and we will be some first people to enter the site for the day and get 2-3 hours to explore before the day-trippers arrive. After 3pm we return to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco. B

Tour Includes:

• Private or local bus to the start point of Mollepata or Soraypampa.
• Professional guide – English & Spanish.
• Entrance fees to the Inca trail and Machupicchu.
• Camping equipment.
• Cooks, porters and horses.
• Local train from the Hydroelectric plant to Aguas Calientes.
• Accommodation at Aguas Calientes, hotel or camping.
• Bus Aguas Calientes (s/b).
• Return train to Cusco.

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• Group Size & Departures: Client specification

Shared Service:

• Group Size: 2 - 16 people

Includes:

• Transportation to and from: Cusco - Mollepata/Train Station Cusco (private bus)
• Backpacker train service: Aguas Calientes - Cusco.
• Entrance Ticket: Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket: Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
• Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups over 12 people.
• Cook: In charge of meal preparation.
• Horsemen and horses (Salkantay segment): Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kg/13 lbs per person).
• Porters (Inca Trail segment): Carry tents and cooking equipment.
• Personal porters (Inca Trail segment): carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kg 13 lbs per person).
• Meals: 6 Breakfasts/6 Lunches/6 Dinners/morning and afternoon snacks.
• Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping mat, dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.

Does not Include:

• Breakfast (day 1), usually your hotel offers this service
• Sleeping bag