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Day 01 : CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA (B)(L)(D)
We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. and 5:00a.m. A
local bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea
level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:15 in the morning to have
breakfast. During the trip we will have panoramic views of the majestic
Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac
River. We will meet with our support staff, and they will load the
equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk
toward Sayllapata (3200 meters above sea level). About 1:00p.m., we will
have a Peruvian lunch. After lunch, we will continue hiking toward the
Soraypampa villages (3850 meters above sea level). Around 5:30 in the
afternoon we will arrive to our camp where the tents will be ready for
you as well as your dinner.
Day 02 : SORAYPAMPA - CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks
and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most
difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the
morning. We will hike to a place called Pampas Salkantay, then go toward
the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu
Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point ( 4600 meters
above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains
and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea
level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region.
Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called
Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to
our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we
will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.
Day 03 : CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – SANTA TERESA (B)(L)(D)
Around 7:00a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 6 hours
toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town
called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where
waterfalls, thermal hot springs, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and
birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the
famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. Once at Playa Sahuayaco, a
private transfer will drive you to your campsite located at the hot
springs of Santa Teresa (It is recommended to bring a bath suit.) Here
you will eat dinner.
Day 04 : SANTA TERESA – LLACTAPATA – HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALIENTES
(B)(L)(D)
After an early breakfast, a private transfer will drive you to the
LLactapata access. This is an hour ride. Once at the Llactapata entrance,
you will start an ascent hike towards the ruins of Llactapata. On the
way you will observe coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes as well as
diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you will arrive at
Llactapata where you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. Here you
will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will
take you to the Hydroelectric of Santa Teresa where you will eat lunch
at a local restaurant. A local train will take you to Aguas Calientes in
about 45 minutes. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel
or hotel of your choice (included on this package). You will enjoy
dinner at a local restaurant at about 7:00p.m.
Day 05: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (B)
Today, you will be able to choose between waking up at 4:30a.m. and
walking up to Machu Picchu or taking a bus to Machu Picchu at 7:00a.m.
In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and
after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, or
if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 4:20p.m., you
will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will drive
you to your hotel in Cusco.
Tour inclusions:
- Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes
- Weight Allowance: 8 Kilograms per trekker (weights to be carried by
horses)
- Transportation to head of Salkantay trail.
- English/Spanish speaker professional guide
- Personal pad (double foam)
- Tents
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Horses (to carry the tents, toilet and cooking equipment)
- Entrance ticket to Santa Teresa Hot Springs
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu.
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu (rt)
- Backpacker Train ticket Hidroelectrica/Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo (you
can upgrade to Vistadome)
- Transfer Ollantaytambo train station to hotel
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge.
- First Aid equipment |
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Dear,
Jakeline
Dear,
Jakeline
Hola
Joao, 