Trek Past Salkantay 7D/6N

Description

We begin in Mollepata, above the Apurimac River, and cross the mountains to Machu Picchu, above the Urubamba River. We pass under the shadow of Salkantay, the Apu of the range, to which the Incas offered up all the fruits of their labours.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata - Markokasa

At 9:00 AM we drive to Mollepata to begin the journey. By car, we pass the towns of the Anta Plains (Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi) and then enter the Limatambo valley, where we can appreciate the ruins of Tarawasi. In Mollepata we begin the hike, and later we will camp in Markokasa.

Day 2 Markokasa - Choquekiclla - Soraypampa

From Choquekiclla we can see Salkantay Humantay, at whose feet we camp at the height of about 4000 masl.

Day 3 Soraypampa - Pampa Japonesa - Canal Inca

Today we pass close under Salkantay, then descend to the Inca Cana from where we can see lovely geography below us.

Day 4 Canal Inca - Tres Piedras - Llulluchapampa

We begin the hike towards Paucarcancha, down the Cusichaca valley to Llulluchapampa, also known as Inkaracay.

Day 5 Llulluchapampa - Pakaymayu - Sayacmarka

We begin the ascent to the high pass on the Inca trail, called Warmiwauska at 4,200 masl, and then drop into Pakaymayu and camp in Sayacmarka.

Day 6 Sayacmarka - Phuyupatamarca - Wiaywayna

We drop into the high jungle and see some lovely new trees and animals, along with the stunning series of palaces that make up the Inca Trail.

Day 7 Wiaywayna - MachuPicchu - Cusco

We reach Machu Picchu, one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures.

Note: There is the option of relaxing in the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.

Included :

• Private service
• Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
• Entrance fees for the Inca Trail and Machupicchu
• Transportation by bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
• Round-trip Transfers
• Double Occupancy Tents
• Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs, tables and comfortable mattresses
• Horses to carry our equipment
• Muleteer and Cook
• One porter per person
• Porters to carry food, tents and cooking gear
• Coffee breaks in the afternoons
• All meals (including breakfast on the 1st day, not including lunch on the 7th day)
• First aid kit/Oxygen
• Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker Service)

 We recommended to bring:

• Personal Sleeping Bag (If you dont have, please, see our camping equipment Web)
• Backpack and Daypack
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Raincoat or poncho
• Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun block, sunglasses
• Warm clothes, Light clothes, 4 pairs of socks
• Insect repellent
• Chocolates, candies or other snacks
• Camera + Film/Video camera (optional)

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