Salkantay trek to Machupicchu

Salkantay trek to Machupicchu is the most famous alternative route that will take us to Machupicchu in an impressive adventure full of landscapes through the imposing mountain range of the Vilcanota, this tour is designed to give the sacred mountain of the Salkantay (6271 masl) the main protagonism.

DAY 1:

At 6:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to head to the village of Mollepata (2700 masl) on a route that will take about 2 and a half hours, in this place we will take the time to appreciate this village and continue our trip, this time to the area of Sayllapata, in this place we will start the trek after which we will arrive to Soraypampa (3900 masl) to the slopes of the Umantay snow mountain, in an average of 2 to 3 hours. Then we will restore our energies with the lunch and a short break to arrive to the first camping area in the site of Salkantaypampa (4100 masl).

DAY 2:

At approximately 8:00 am, we will continue the route, after a healthy breakfast we will go to the highest point of the route, the pass of Salkantay (4600 masl), which is about 4 hours from our camp, we will stop to appreciate the beauty of the landscape and we will make an offering to the health of our journey before continuing. The lunch of this day is scheduled at the next stop point called Wayraqmach’ay which is a transition point or rupture from puna to clowforest. We will continue the route of this day until arriving at the camping area, which will be located at the site called Qollqapampa near the area of Chaullay.

DAY 3:

En route once again from 7 in the morning we will head this time, on a 5 hour way, to the area known as beach or Zawayaco, we will pass on the route through the sites called Wiñaypoqo and Llusk’amayu between narrow paths adorned by the characteristic vegetation of the jungle, among which the orchids are the most outstanding – at approximately 4:00 pm we will arrive at the camping area corresponding to this day, the place known as Ahobamba, famous for the quality of its coffee.

There is the possibility on this day of being able to go from the beach area in the direction of the nearby Santa Teresa district, to be able to settle in this place and enjoy its crystalline hot springs.

DAY 4:

Between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, we will go to the archaeological site of Llaqtapata, we will arrive at approximately 12:00 pm, we will continue to Hidroelectrica where we will have lunch and from this same point we will take the train service to the town of Aguas Calientes in above half an hour, and in this town we will settle in the designated hotel to be able to take a deserved rest.

DAY 5:

In order to have the chance to be among the first groups that will visit the archaeological center of Machupicchu and avoid the large masses of visitors that later appear we will start the day at 6:00 am, half hour later we will take the buses that will take us to our destination of the day (Machupicchu), on the Hiram Bingham road in about 40 minutes. There will be a guided tour of two hours in the complex, to offer you some free time after that.

We will have agreed a schedule to descend, lunch and take the train back to the village of Ollantaytambo and finally be transferred to the city of Cusco.

OPTIONAL:

In addition to the entrances to the archaeological complex of Machupicchu you can make a previous reservation (3 months before) to make the following additional visits:

1. Huaynapicchu.
2. Machupicchu Mountain.

You must add an amount for these reservations.

IT INCLUDES:

• Professional guide.
• Transportation: Cusco – Mollepata; Ollantaytambo – Cusco
• 03 breakfasts, 04 lunches, 04 dinners.
• Camping equipment: includes matras and tents for all services.
• Kitchen equipment and chef.
• Equipment for contingencies and first aid.
• Muleteers for camping equipment and luggage.
• Train service: Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
• One-night stay in Aguas Calientes.
• Buses: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
• Entrance tickets for Machupicchu

NOT INCLUDED:

• Sleeping bags.
• Service not specified or mentioned in the present description.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Sunscreen
• Photographic camera
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• A warm light garment
• Entrance tickets
• Rain coat garment
• Clothing and complete equipment for trekking.
• Swimwear
• Walking sticks
• Hiking boots

USEFUL INFORMATION:

• For this activity is preferable a whole day of previous rest, also take care of your diet, preferably it is light.
• The city of Cusco has constant climate changes, in addition you will find yourself in different geographical areas, always carry a warm light garment and a rain coat garment.
• It is also necessary to considerer that because of the height at which we are, the level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaches levels of 16, so the use of sunscreen is very important.
• Remember to always carry your passport with you, request your visit stamp.
• Remember to check your train schedules to avoid any inconvenience and dosage your time properly.
• If time allows you should visit the hot springs of the town, and take a tour of the town, remember that this is pedestrian in its entirety.
• The route is not very extensive, take only the necessary implements for a more pleasant experience, our team will give you the specifications about it.
• Remember to carry the necessary implements that should not exceed 8kg per person according to the current regulations.
• It is essential for the first night, to have thermal or warm clothing