SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5/4

Day 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA

For in: Mollepata, Mollepata, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region

For Salkantay Trek we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco around 4:00 am. to go by bus to Mollepata. Start a spectacular panoramic tour of the plains of Anta with beautiful panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and other snow-capped mountains and the Apurimac river valley. After two and a half hours by car, we stop at Mollepata to take a taxi until Soraypampa 9:30 a.m. (3800 meters above sea level). around 10:00 we are gonna go up to the Humantay Lagoon (4200 masl), and returning to the lodge to enjoy a local lunch, we enjoy the afternoon and long and dinner.

Walking Distance: 7 km
Elevation Gained: 300 meters
Elevation Descended: 300 meters
Weather: Cold, windy, rainy in the wet season

Day 2: SORAYPAMPA – PASK SALKANTAY – HUAYRAMACHAY – CHAULLAY

Today early in the morning we will wake you up with coca tea. Aroun 4:00 we will have a nutritious breakfast around 4:30 am we will begin the most difficult day of the whole Salkantay trek; We will be walking to the highest point of the walk. After 6 kilometers uphill through the magnificent landscape of the Rocky Mountains and enjoy the view of Mount Salkantay. We reach the top of the hike (4600 masl). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of Salkantay (6264 masl) which is known as the second highest mountain in the Cusco region. After 2 hours downhill around 1:00 p.m. We will have our delicious Peruvian lunch, in the area called Huayraqmachai. Then we continue our walk to Chaullay, approximately 3 hours of descent, we will arrive at our camp in Chaullay = 2900 masl, where we will have the local lodge. Around 7:00 pm we will have dinner to recover energy from the walk.

Walking Distance: 22 km
Lodge Elevation: 2900 masl

Elevation Descended: 1,600 meters
Weather: Warm and hot

Day 3: CHAULLAY – COLLPAPAMPA – LA PLAYA – SANTA TERESA

Around 5:30 a.m. We will begin our walk to La Playa through the Santa Teresa Valley. We will walk approximately 6 hours during the walk we will see: waterfalls, orchids, coffee, bananas, avocado plantations and taste the famous passion fruit or granadilla and we will also see a town called Colpapampa also called “cloud forest eyebrow” where you can see waterfalls, fruit trees, varied flora and birds. If we are lucky, we can see the famous bird called “The Rooster of the Rocks”. After lunch at La playa, we will take a local transport to Santa Teresa. Where we will have our Hotel, in the afternoon we can go to the hot springs Cocalmayo of Santa Teresa to enjoy it. Then back to hotel for dinner.

Walking Distance: 12 km
Hotel Elevation: 2,500 masl
Elevation Gained: 400 meters
Weather: During day time hot and humid, chilly at night

Day 4: SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRYC – AGUAS CALIENTES

After our delicious breakfast 8:00, we have the option to do the Zip line activity in a beautiful view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We continue driving along the Vilcanota river bank until  Hidroelectrica where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will walk on the train track, but at the base of Machupicchu and the Waynapicchu mountain from the road we will see Machupicchu. After two and a half hours of walking we will be in the town of Aguas Calientes: the base city of Machupicchu to spend the night at the hotel and have dinner at the local restaurant.

Walking Distance: 10 km
Aguas Calientes Elevation: 2,000 meters
Weather: warm
Accommodations: Samuels House (or similar)

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

Today early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel you can choose between. Walk to Machupicchu. Or take the bus to Machupicchu. Anyway, we will be the first in Machupicchu to enjoy the sunrise and have two and a half hours of guided tour. Then you will have free time to explore Machupicchu on your own or, if you wish, ascend to the Huaynapicchu mountain. Or climb Machupicchu mountain. After Machupicchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes to take a train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus back to Cusco.

*Machu Picchu Mountain may be hiked as well, instead of Huayna Picchu Mountain. This hike is more challenging and takes three hours minimum, round-trip (at an extra cost of USD $75 per person). 

INCLUDED:

• 4 Dinner
• 4 Lunch
• 4 Breakfast
• Accommodation included: 4 nights
• Pre-departure information
• Entrance to Machupicchu
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to ollantaytambo Then bus to Cusco.
• Trek sticks

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance – Salkantay Trail
• Lunch the last day after the guided visit to Machu Picchu.
• Drinks

ESSENTIALS:

• Passport
• Valid, STUDENT CARD (if you booked as a student)
• Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
• Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
• Water storage: Water reservoir like Camelbaks are encouraged – but enough for at least 2-3 liters.
• Comfortable hiking boots (lightweight with good soles)

TOILETRIES:

• Sunscreen
• Face moisturizer
• Bug spray
• Handsanitizer
• Wet wipes
• Toothbrush and paste
• Toiletpaper
• Personal medication
• First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.

INSIDE YOUR DAYPACKS:

Daypacks can be any size for hiking, but we always recommend the smaller, the better. Inside Machu Picchu, no bag larger than 25L will be allowed in. If larger, you will need to store outside citadel gates.

• Sunhat
• Rain gear
• Fleece
• Camera
• Music (IPhone)
• Handsanitizer
• Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
• Extra Money in soles for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
• Earplugs