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Salkantay to Machupicchu Trek 7days / 6nights
The Salkantay Mountain (6,271 m. /20,471 ft. AMSL) part of the Vilcanota mountain range was called "Apu" by the Incas 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 Inca archaeological sites. The Salkantay-Inca 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 Inca Trail to the Inca citadel of Machupicchu.
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 journeys 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 Inca’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 Inca’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 Inca 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 Inca 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.
End of our services
Note: Campsites and lunch are subject to change according to our guide's criteria and the evolution of the group.
Our services include:
- Pick up at your hotel
- Transfer by bus from Cusco to Mollepata
- Ticket entrance to Machupicchu
- Bus ticket Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes (6th day)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Professional Guide (English speaking)
- Cook (In charge of meal preparation)
- Horsemen and Horses to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
- Plus 1 emergency horse
- Horses can carry your backpack for a maximum of: 10 kilos
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Snacks (candies, juice, cookies & fruit)
- 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent
- Mattress (sleeping pad)
- Dinner tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first Aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Transfer from Train Station to Hotel
Not included:
- Sleeping bag
- First breakfast
- Last lunch in Machupicchu
- Extra porter to carry personal items, available for US$90.00 porter can carry only 18 lbs. According to local law.
- Tips for the guide, porters or cooks
What you need to carry:
- Passport original
- 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 especially in Jan. Feb. Mar. Agos. Sep, Oct, Nov, Dic) you can buy the plastic ponchos.
- Strong footwear, ideally for trekking or sport shoes.
- One complete change of clothing ( Trousers, T-shirt, shorts and underwear, beanie, scarf, gloves, fleece sweaters, hat)
- Flash light and batteries ( per person)
- Camera, film and extra batteries ( the batteries 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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