Description :This trek takes you around the stunning Salkantay Mountain, which is the second largest mountain in Cusco. On This Trek, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the snowcapped peaks such as, Salkantay and Humantay mountain. Ending at the most important mystic center of the world Machu picchu.
ItineraryWe pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to drive for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we start ourSalkantay trek . As soon as we are at mollepata while you have breakfast the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first 3 hours will be a little bit uphill to get 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 Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa, our first Salkantay Trek camping spot (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow capped -mountain of Cusco.
After having our Salkantay Trek breakfast we start walking about 5:30 am ,because this day will be the longest day the first 4 hours is uphill to get the highest point of the Salkantay 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 Salkantay Trek camping spot of chaullay or Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft).
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start walking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa walking about 6 hours. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits ,plants and as soon as we are at la playa place horses will go back to Mollepata on taking the same Salkantay Trek and after having lunch we Take a local car to get Hydroelectric station to start walking 2 more hours by taking the railrodad to Aguas Calientes.
Salkantay trek important day ,We wake up early morning about 4 am to then to 4:30 to have the breakfast and leave to walk up to Machupicchu which takes one and half hours up to machupicchu but there is another option to catch the first bus which leaves 5:30 to Machupicchu (25-minutes long) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising. Machu Picchu guided 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 Huaynapicchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.and after enjoying machupicchu you have to go down to aguas calientes to take the train back to ollantaytambo and then bus back cusco.
INCLUSIONS Transfer from the airport to your hotel (Cusco only)
Briefing at our office; It will be done the night before your trek at 6:00pm
Hotel pick up
Private transportation from Cusco to Piscacucho (company van)
Extra porter for your belongings(you will need only a day backpack to carry what you will need during day)!
4 season Eureka Timberline Tents, (Large & Comfortable) please see equipment
Thick Comfortable Foam Mattresses
Professional English speaking guides experienced in trekking
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional: vegetarian or other dietary needs upon request)
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
Porter to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
Hot water for washing purposes
Boiled water to fill in your bottles
Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transportation to Cusco(company van)
Permit to the Classic Inca trail & Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
Private Toilet Tent With a Seat on the Toilet – Only For Our Group
2 Hour Guided tour in Machu Picchu
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs
Chef and cooking equipment
Pillow
Rain Ponchos
Afternoon Tea time
Day pack rain covers
Entrance ticket for the Humantay lake charged by the local government of Mollepata = 20 soles per person
Sleeping Bag – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for the whole trek
Trekking Poles – If you do not have one you can rent from us for $10 USD for 01 pair for the whole trek
Travel insurance
Extra expenses such a hot shower in the second camp for 10 soles or maybe if you like access to internet wifi for 10 soles
Tips
Packing List Original Passport
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket
Hat and gloves
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
Insect repellant
Toiletries and hand sanitiser
Personal medication
Camera and film with extra batteries
Torch with spare batteries
Daypack
