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    • Salkantay Trek 4 days

    Salkantay Trek 4 days – This trek is the counterpart of the traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – the distance of this trek is longer, more difficult and rugged, but with fewer people and therefore makes it a more authentic trek. You will travel with a small group, exploring the remote trail and climb high up on the Salkantay, the highest point in the region, and then descend through the cloud forest that is close to the jungle. The hike will take us through barren mountains and lush vegetation, through streams and rivers. We will encounter hot springs along the way. You will feel the difference in temperature during the different altitudes we will pass and may even see some snow, the highest point being 4,650 meters above sea level. The hike will end at Machu Picchu.

    DAY 01: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA

    In the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to go to Mollepata. The trip will take approximately 3 hours, we start the hike for about 3 hours until we reach Cruzpata. We will stop for lunch with the view of the beautiful Andean mountains (Humantay: 4,120 meters above sea level and Salkantay: 6,271 meters above sea level). We will continue our trek to Soraypampa, our first campsite (3,800 meters/11,750 feet), the highest and coldest place of the trip, very close to the second highest snow-capped mountain of Salkantay.

    DAY 02: SORAYPAMPA – HUAYRACMACHAY – CHAULLAY

    After breakfast we start trekking around 6:00 in the morning, this is the longest day of the trek. The first 4.5 hours are uphill to reach the highest point of the trek (4,650 m.a.s.l.) located between 2 big mountains, Salkantay, on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. The view of the 2 snow-capped mountains from this pass is impressive. We may see snow. After a rest, we will continue our way (downhill) through the cloud forest to Huayracmachay, where we will have lunch. The hike after lunch will take us through the jungle tree line until we reach our second campsite and rest for the next day’s trek. Chaullay Colcapampa (3,000 m.a.s.l.).

    DAY 03: CHAULLAY – COLLPAPAMPA – SAHUAYACO BEACH – HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT – AGUAS CALIENTES

    After breakfast, at 4.30 a.m., we start trekking through the high jungle, crossing the Lluskamayo river and a variety of small streams, we will arrive to Sahuayaco Beach after about 6 hours. This day we will pass through valleys with wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. Arriving at the place called La Playa, the mules will return to Mollepata, we will take a local bus to the Hydroelectric, from there we will travel to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town, arriving at approximately 5:00 pm and so you will have time to relax, have a delicious dinner and enjoy the hot springs.

    DAY 04: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

    The morning starts very early, around 4 am, with breakfast at 4:30 am. The plan is to appreciate the sanctuary as it is illuminated by the morning light and have as many hours as possible to explore the site. To get there you can walk around 1h30m or take the bus that leaves at 5:30 am. (about 25 min. trip). Upon arrival we will see how the citadel radiates with sunlight. After a walking tour (about 2 hours) with the guide, you will have time to explore the mysterious city on your own. And if you still have energy left, you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2,720 m.a.s.l.). It takes about 45 minutes to reach the top. Then you will descend to Aguas Calientes (where we can return by bus or on foot) and take the train back to your hotel in Cusco.

     

     

    Salkantay Trek 4 Days Includes

    • Transfers from hotel
    • Transportation Cusco – Mollepata.
    • Professional bilingual guide (from the beginning of the trek).
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
    • Bus tickets to the Inca city of Machu Picchu and to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).
    • Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners and several snacks to be enjoyed throughout the day.
    • Meals after the last breakfast (day 5) are not included.
    • Professional Cook: all our fresh vegetables are washed in iodine water before serving.
    • Vegetarian (vegan) meals on request at no extra cost! All dietary requirements of vegetarians, lacto-allergies and general dislikes can be catered for as long as prior notice is given when booking the trip.
    • Dining tent with tables and chairs
    • First aid kit
    • 01 oxygen tank
    • Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
    • Horse handlers
    • Quadruple tent (4 persons), waterproof tent for 02 persons
    • 01 sleeping mattress per person
    • 01 night in a hostel in Aguas Calientes.
    • Return train tickets Expedition Service (Machu Picchu to Ollanta) and bus to Cusco.

     

    Salkantay Trek 4 Days Does Not Include

    • Meals after breakfast on Day 5
    • Sleeping bags
    • Extra porters or horses to carry personal items (Optional US $ 60.00 for 4 days)
    • Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Sacred Mountain or Machu Picchu Sacred Mountain (US $ 15.00)
    • Entrance to the Hot Springs of Machu Picchu Village (Aguas Calientes) US $ 4.00
    • Other items or activities not mentioned.

    Recommendations

    • Original passport (and International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if applicable)
    • Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented from us)
    • Hiking boots
    • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
    • Warm jacket, hat and gloves
    • T-shirts
    • Comfortable pants
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen cream (factor 35 recommended)
    • Water container or reusable plastic or metal camel bags.
    • Water, water purification tablets, or money to buy water along the trail
    • Insect repellent
    • Toiletries
    • Personal medications
    • Camera
    • Flashlight with extra batteries (headlamps are useful)
    • Shorts
    • Walking stick (with rubber tip)
    • Plasters and bandages
    • Sandals
    • Extra money
    • Bathing suit for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes (entrance fee at the door $ 4)
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