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  Salkantay - Santa Teresa trek & Machupicchu 5D/4N
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Service: Private & Shared Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Departures: June: 26 th.
Trip Map: click here
   

The Salkantay Mountain (6,271 meters/20,471 feet above sea level), part of the Vilcanota mountain range, was called "Apu" by the Inkas and was worshipped as a deity of guidance and protection. Salkantay dominates a great part of the Sacred Valley, and the spectacular Vilcanota Mountains are the principal starting point for trekking programs. The whole area is filled with majestic natural landscapes and attractive Inka archeological sites.


   
dot Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO - SAYLLAPATA - SOYROCOCHA.
At 5:00 AM we'll pick you up from your selected hotel. We'll leave by our private transport to Mollepata 2800 mts. beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, and stops for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, where you can have a breakfast in a typical restaurant. After that we'll drive for 1hr until our trailhead called Sayllapata ( 3 200 mts), there we'll meet our arrieros “horsemen“ and trek staff, 2 1/2 hrs hiking through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha , unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa (3750 mts), where we'll have the lunch. Then after 4 hours will arrive to our first campsite, Soyrococha ( 4 200 mts).
Lunch, and dinner included.

DAY 2: SOYROCOCHA - HUAYRAQMACHAY – COLPAPAMPA
The second day we'll ascent to the higest point of our trek, Salkantay Pass 4600 mts from this point we can appreciate the special views of the Mountain Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6271 mts), 3 hours walking with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and morraines arriving to our lunch site, Huayraqmachay ( 3700mts), then we'll go down for 3 1/2 hrs until our second campsite, Colpabamba ( 2600 mts). Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

DAY 3: COLPAPAMPA – PLAYA
The thrird day, the group will walk for 4 hrs, downhill easy hike, we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called Ceja de Selva where coffee, coca and fruits plantations can be observed, time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird " Gallito de las Rocas " stop in Playa (2250 mts) for Lunch and free afternoon. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

DAY 4: PLAYA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES.
After a short journey by bus (1hr) we'll arrive to Santa Teresa Bridge, from there we'll walk to Hidroelectrica (Km 116) for 2 hours, have a lunch and then continue walking for two hours more to Aguas Calientes (2 000 meters).
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU/CUSCO.
Early walk or bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu, guided tour for 3 hours and plenty of free time to explore more, optional time to Climb the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Sun gate, after that you have to take the bus to go down to Aguas Calientes and at approx 16:00 hrs we are taking our return train to Cusco arriving around 8:00 pm to Cusco City. Breakfast included.

* Campsites are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the evolution of the group.

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dot Included
Private Serv.
Shared Serv.
Transfer by bus from Cusco to Mollepata
yes
yes
Ticket entrance to Machupicchu
yes
yes
Bus tickets Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
yes
yes
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Vistadome *
Backpacker *
Profesional Guide (english speaking)
yes
yes
Cook  (In charge of meal preparation)
yes
yes
Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
yes
yes
Plus 1 emergency horse
yes
yes
Horses can carry your backpack for a maximun of:
12 kilos
7 kilos
Meals: 4 breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
yes
yes
3 Snacks (candies, juice, cookies & fruit)
yes
yes
2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent
Matress (sleeping pad)
Dinner tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
yes
yes
Accommodation 4th night (Aguas Calientes)
yes
yes
Tranfer from Train Station to Hotel
yes
yes

 

   
dot Not included / additionals
Service
Price
Feather sleeping bag
US$5 per day
Sintetic sleeping bag
US$4 per day
Single accommodation
US$5 per day
Buffete lunch in Aguas Calientes
US$15
   
dot What you need to carry
  • ORIGINAL PASSPORT (mandatory)
  • A medium day pack (If you have an extra porter bring additional backpack of duffel bag)
  • Sleeping Bag ( to include in your backpack if you have your extra porter)
  • Poncho Or Rain jacket, ( is a recommendation specialy in Jan. Feb. Mar. Agos. Sep, Oct, Nov, Dic) you can buy the plastic ponchos.
  • Strong footwear, Ideally for treking or sport shoes.
  • One complete change of clothing ( Trousers, T-shirt, shorts and underwear, beanie, scarf, gloves, fleece sweaters, hat)
  • Flash light and bateries ( per person)
  • Camera, film and extra bateries ( the bateries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
  • Sun block
  • Insect repelent
  • Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
  • Snacks : biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, etc.
  • Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek - entrance not included in price)
 
   
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Private Service

ADULTS
STUDENTS *

Shared Service

ADULTS
STUDENTS with ISIC *
2 - 3 people
4 + People
2 -3 People
4 +people
US$ 420
US$ 400

* All students have discount.

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