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Salkantay Santa Teresa Machupicchu 5 days 4 nights
Itinerary:
Day 1: Mollepata - Soraypampa
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus* to Mollepata.
A 3 hour walk will take us to Cruzpata where we will have lunch with
panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay;
4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) just the start! We
will begin our trek towards Soraypamapa, our first campsite
(4200m/13750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) taking
in the beautiful landscape along the way.
*Local bus for 5 people or smaller groups
Day 2: Mighty Salkantay!!
We will have breakfast at around 5.30am and begin our walk to
the highest pass on this trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway
between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on
the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains
are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here.
After a rest, we will continue our walk (downhill)
through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will
have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start
of the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa
(3000m/9800ft).
Day 3: Cloud Forest
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start trekking for the day
through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety
of little brooks to reach La Playa, our lunch stop. Today we will
pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls,
tropical fruits and plants. We will camp in Santa Teresa
(1500m/4905ft) with a warm climate. After a rest, we will go to the
hot springs and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water!
Day 4: Aguas Calientes
We will have breakfast at 8am and leave our campsite and Santa
Teresa. We will cross the Santa Teresa bridge and follow the upward
route of the river. We continue walking, passing a variety of crop
plantations, coca, banana etc. until we reach the hydroelectric
station. At about 4pm, we will go by train to Aguas Calientes where
we will spend the night.
In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the
thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after
finishing the trek!
Day 5: Machu Picchu!!!!!!
We will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to
Machu Picchu (15-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent
city as the sun is rising.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given
by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by
yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna
Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it
can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your
train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 15.55 and
we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.20.
If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes
town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to
stay an extra night when booking your tour.)
Includes:
Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
Collection from hotel
Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train
back to Cusco)
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
*4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits
and popcorn) and 3 dinners (breakfast on day 1 and dinner and lunch
in Aguas Calientes town are not included)
Dining tent with tables and chairs
Cook
2-people tents
Sleeping mattresses
Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and
up to 10 kilos of tourists belongings)
1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Extra oxygen
First Aid kit
*Vegetarian/special diet options available
What you need to take:
Original passport and Student card
Insurance card is esential
Sleeping bag (not included)
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat
Sun protection cream
Insect Repellent
Water
Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
Toiletries
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries
Optional items to take:
Shorts
Walking stick
Plasters and bandages
Sandals
Extra money
Bathing suit (for hot springs on trek and in Aguas Calientes town
Optional services (not included):
Hire of sleeping bag 5 season ($20)
Walking sticks ($10)
Day packs ($10)
Single suplement $25
Price per person:
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