Salkantay / Machupichhu 5 days / 4 nights
It is a wonderful alternative route for those who want to take other trek to Machupicchu, instead of Inka trail because it can be hard to find available places on Inca trail to Machupicchu.
The cordillera Vilcabamba is an impressive range of mountains that includes the massive snowcapped Mount Salkantay (6264 meters) as well as three others that are over 6,000 meters that you will see and appreciate while on the Salkantay trek. Located at less than fifty miles northwest of Cusco in south central Peru. It is the highest mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range, because of its close proximity and easy access to the city, as well as its diverse ecology and beautiful views. It has now become one of the most popular trek in the entire Cusco area, probably even just behind the classic Inca Trail, which speaks volumes in a place with so many treks available.
Tiempo
6D / 5N
Altura
2547 MSNM
Tipo
TREKKING
Alimentación
ALMUERZO
Precio:
USD: $322
Itinerary
Day 1 st DIA CUSCO-MOLLEPATA-SORAYPAMPA.
We will leave very early in the morning after 3 hours of journey we reach Mollepata , here we have breakfast , and we meet with with the mules, horses and wranglers, that will carry our gear during the trek.
With our long and wonderful hike up, , we will start our hike along the way we can observe nature birds, the Apurimac River Canyon. We will see an spectacular view of Humantay snow peak ( 5910 m) . Camp site in Soraypampa , from this place we can appreciate the majestic Apu salkantay.
Day 2 nd SORAYPAMPA TO CHAULLAY.
After breakfast we continue with trek following a series of switchbacks known as “ seven snaks”, we ascent to the Apachetas pass ( 4750m). We will walk down and camp site in Chaullay.
Day 3 th CHAULLAY- LA PLAYA.
After breakfast we will start the trail down , the Eastern slope of the andes and into a sub tropical valley where the temperature is warmer. We can observe a variety of orchids, wild flowers and humming birds.
After a morning of downhill walking we arrive to the natural hot springs, where we can take a relaxing dip in the natural heated water, we continue through the “ eye brow of the jungle” we encounter bright flowers, buttherflies, parrots and lush groves of tropical fruit, and platations of coffe, cacao, we camp site in a small village called La playa.
Day 4 th LA PLAYA – HIDROELECTRICA- AGUAS CALIENTES.
After breakfast we continue through the sub-tropical vegetation, we arrive to Lucmabamba where an original Inca trail still remains. A gradual uphill climb through sub-tropical forest, its name is Llactapata (2700m) where we enjoy an stunning view of the backside of Machupicchu. In the afternoon we take the hydroelectric train to Aguas Calientes where we spend a night in a hostel.
Day 5 th AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO.
Very aearly in the morning, we board a bus for 25 minutes, we will have a guided tour for 2 or 3 hours, you have free time to explore the site on your own.
In the afternoon we board a back train to Cusco.
Included
INCLUDED
- Tourist bus to Mollepata.
- All meals included, 4 breakfast, 4 lunch, 4 dinner
- Full camping equipment.
- First Aid kit
- Cooker
- Porters (5 kilos per trekker can be carried by the horses)
- Horses to move the camping gear and food
- Emergency horse
- Proffesional guide
- Entrance fee to Machupicchu
- Bus ticket up and down
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- A night in basic hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Permanent assistance.
NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Tips.
- Entrance fee to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
- Bottled water.
- RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:
- Original passport ( student+ISIC card valid)
- Sleeping bag
- Solar protection and sun glasses
- Backpack
- Warm clothing- wool socks
- Flash lights
- Mosquito repellent
- Water purifying pills
- Toilet paper
- Rain coat or poncho
- Bottle of water (water to drink the first day)
- Extra money.
