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Service: Private & Shared Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Departures: Every Wednesday Stars at: 6:00 am (1st day)
Trip Map: click here End at: 8:30 pm (4th day)
     

The Salkantay Mountain (6,271 m./20,471 ft. AMSL) 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.

The Salkantay-Inka Trail trek is a great adventure. At 6,271 m./20,574 ft. AMSL. Salkantay is Peru’s second highest mountain. On this trek we walk and camp along this majestic mountain before we turn toward the jungle and make our way along the ancient Inka Trail to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu.

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dot Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO- MOLLEPATA- MARKOKASA
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by private bus to the village of Mollepata. Along the way, we pass through the picturesque towns of Pampa de Anta, Izcuchaca, Zurite, and Ancahuasi. Our journey take us into the Limatambo Valley, Continue to Mollepata, where our adventure begins. In Mollepata, we complete the arrangements for our trek and then we go to our first camp Markokasa.

DAY 2: MARKOKASA- SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYPAMPA
We begin with a climb to Choquekiclla, from where we can watch the majestic Humantay (a sacred snow mountain at 5,917 m./19,413 ft. AMSL). We continue through Soraypampa to Salkantay on whose lower slope we pitch camp (4,300 m./14,104 ft. AMSL).

DAY 3: SALKANTAYPAMPA - INKACHIRIASKA - PAMPACAHUANA

We start to climb the higgest pass, Inkachiriaska (5,200 m./17,056 ft. AMSL). We descend toward the Inka's canal. During our trek we appreciate and take the imposing Andean topography in. Finally we arrive to the camp in Pampacahuana.

DAY 4: PAMPACAHUANA - HUAYLLABAMBA - LLULLUCHAPAMPA
We begin walking down through the Inka's canal, which leads us to Paucarcancha, where we take Cusichaca Valley in and climb up to Llulluchapampa.

DAY 5: LLULLUCHAPAMPA- PAKAYMAYO - CHAKICOCHA

we ascend the Warmiwanuska pass ( 4,200 m./13,780 ft. AMSL). This is the highest point on the Inka Trail, and then we descend toward the Pakaymayo Valley and continue our journey to Chakicocha.

DAY 6: CHAKICOCHA- PHUYUPATAMARCA- WIÑAYWAYNA

The best section of the Inka Trail start here. We walk up around the mountains to the next pass (Phuyupatamrca) and then descend to Wiñaywayna. Along the way, we visit several archaeological sites and watch a lush green forest.

DAY 7: WIÑAYWAYNA- MACHUPICCHU- CUSCO
We begin the final leg of the trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. First, we walk to Inti Punku ("Sun Gate"), where we take in a panoramic view of Machupicchu. After we came down to Machupicchu and we have a tour of the sanctuary-city. After the tour of Machupicchu, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes where we have a free time afterward to enjoy the tow.

Note. Campsites and lunch 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 ticket Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes (6th day)
yes
not
Bus tickets AguasCalientes - Machupicchu - AguasCalientes (7 day)
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:
18 kilos
5 kilos
Meals: 6 breakfast, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
yes
yes
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
Tranfer from Train Station to Hotel
yes
yes

** Horses from 1st to 4th day

     
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
     
dot What you need to carry
  • Passport copy (mandatory)
  • A medium backpack or duffel bag to put your clothes, it will be carry by the horses.
  • A daypack to your jacket and camera.
  • 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)
     
dot Make a Reservation: May 2007

Private Service

ADULTS
STUDENTS *

Shared Service

ADULTS
STUDENTS with ISIC *
2 + People
2 + People
 
US$ 670
US$ 630
 

* All students have discount.

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