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SALKANTAY SNOWY PEAK TO MACHUPICCHU 5DAYS/4NIGHTS

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Adventure Trek Salkantay To Machupicchu Introduction:


Introduction: This trekking expedition is one of the most picturesque trips offered in Cusco region which will take you close of the sacred Salkantay snow peak (6,271 meters) (20,700 feet), considered by Andean people to be the "Guardian Spirit of the Jungle" making your adventure something unforgettable. This journey is supported with horses for part of the journey.



Duration of the trek: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Distance of the trek: 77 km

Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours.
Level of difficulty:

Season: From January to December

The maximum height: 4,520 m.a.s.l (14.845,80 ft)

Itinerary:


visit cusco peru DAY 1: CUSCO/ MOLLEPATA/ SORAYPAMPA

We will pick you up 6:00 AM at the hotel, driving to Mollepata town by bus after 3 hours we reach Mollepata (2,800 m.a.s.l) (9,186 ft.) which is the point where we start the hiking so after to have breakfast we ascent on foot through the Andean forests having lunch in Marcocasa where we will get a nice view of this valley. Moving on, we go up to Soraypampa (3,200 m.a.s.l) (10,498 ft) and we can observe the progressive change of the flora and fauna. Here we will set up our first campsite.

Puno Titicaca peru DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAY PASS - CHALLWAY.

After an early breakfast, we start climb up with direction to Salkantay pass which altitude is (4,520 m.a.s.l) (14,845 ft) where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the nature and the marvellous snow-covered mountain named Salkantay (5,600 m.a.s.l) (18,372 ft) Along with it we will also be able to appreciate the snow-covered mountain of Humantay (5,917m.a.s.l) (19,412 ft). After a short break in the pass we go down for around 4 hours through a nice path to Challway campsite, this is over lower and warm than first campsite (2,900 m.a.s.l) (9,514 ft) where we have the dinner too.

andean peru trekking DAY 3: CHALLWAY/ PLAYA

This day we will walk over tropical zone and cloud forest appreciating small water volcanoes, some orchids and different kinds of plants, and of course will enjoy also the passion fruit (granadillas) then we will see the most beautiful waterfall on the trail. After 6 hours walking we will get Playa campsite (2000 m.a.s.l) (6,561 ft) where we spend the night.

tours in cusco economic DAY 4: PLAYA / AGUAS CALIENTES

Early morning we begin to walk through a small hill that will leads us to one of the small dispersed archaeological groups called Llaqtapata (2800 m.a.s.l) (9,186 ft), in this place we will see a figured rock that was worked to use it with astronomical purposes. Then we will arrive to hydroelectric train station to have the lunch there. After two hours more on foot we will arrive to Aguas Calientes town (2040 m.a.s.l) (6,692 ft) where we will enjoy the hot spring, spending the night in a hotel.

cusco hike Adventures DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES /MACHUPICCHU / CUSCO.

We wake up early to walk up for one hour until Machu Picchu citadel (2430 m.a.s.l) (7,970 ft) getting an extensive guided tour. Then you will have free time to explore by your self the old city climbing also until Huaynapicchu.On afternoon we take a return bus to Aguas Calientes where our guide wait for us to take the train with direction to Cusco city aarriveing there at around 08:00 pm.

operator tours cusco THE SERVICE INCLUDES:

  • Pick up at hotel in Cusco
  • Bus to Mollepata town.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide (2 guides for groups over 09 people).
  • Horses to carry the equipment (meals & camping equipment).
  • Cook & meals (04breakfasts / 04lunches / 04dinners).
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables and seats kitchen tent and dinner tent).
  • First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
  • Bus down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes.
  • Entrance fees to Machupicchu ruins.
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (back packer service).

operator tours cusco OPTIONAL ITEMS:

  • Breakfast on first day and lunch on last day in Machupicchu.
  • Tips for the guide, cook and porters.
  • Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office U$ 03 per day).
  • Entrance to visit the hot spring in Aguas Calientes town ($ 04).
  • Horses to carry your personal items 15 kilos (U$ 25 per day).
  • Vistadome train service (U$ 60).

Peru Travel Tours RECOMMENDATIONS THINGS TO BRING:

  • Backpack and sleeping bag.
  • Hiking shoes or boots.
  • Rain coat or poncho.
  • Warm clothes.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sun block, sun glasses and hat.
  • Water bottle.
  • Water purifying tables.
  • Flash light and knife.
  • Towel and toilet paper.
  • Snacks (chocolates, candies, cookies and others).
  • Personal Medical Kit.
  • Extra national currency (soles).
  • Original passport (if you are student don't forget the ISIC Card).

Price:

US$ 370 per person (adult).US$ 20 Discount for student with INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CARD (ISIC).

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