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Trekking
Salkantay Machupicchu. |
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PACKAGE |
SALKANTAY - INKA TRAIL - MACHUPICCHU |
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> DURATION |
07
DAYS / 06 NIGHTS |
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> TYPE |
ECO
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> DEPARTURE |
MAY
TO NOVEMBER |
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SIZE GROUP |
10
people Minimum 5 people |
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> PRICE |
starting from US$ 585.00 |
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> INCLUDES |
Transportation, train, camping, guide and horses. |
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Mollepata - Inka Shiriasca - Wayllabamba -
Wiñaywana - Machupicchu |
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The
Salkantay to Machu Picchu trek normally takes 7 days and
has become popular with trekkers wanting to combine a
quieter less trodden route with a visit to the Inca
ruins of Machu Picchu. For the first 4 days you will be
surrounded with magnificent scenery and rarely see other
groups of trekkers. On the fifth day you join up with
the Inca Trail at Wayllabamba and continue to Machu
Picchu arriving early on day 7.
The trek is only a little more difficult than the Inca
Trail, and horses can be used for the first 4 days to
carry food and equipment. Since horses are not allowed
on the Inca Trail, you'll swap over to using human
porters for this final section.
Only a few tour companies operate this trek and it's
always best to reserve a space well in advance.
Day 01: Cusco – Cruzpata
We will leave Cusco at 7.00 am in a private bus and
drive to Mollepata. Along the four-and-a-half hour
drive, we will stop in the town of Limatambo (2100 masl),
an important point of access to the city of Cusco during
the time of the Inca Empire. Here we will visit the
archaeological remains of Tarawasi, where we can
appreciate an Inca Usno, or place where ceremonies for
mother earth were conducted. We will leave Limatambo and
drive up a beaten track along the right shore of the
Apurimac River, to reach Mollepata (2800 masl), where we
will meet our horsemen and horses. From this point we
will start the ascent on foot towards Cruzpata (3100
masl) along a slight climb where we will appreciate
various plants, native birds, the Apurimac River canyon
(which is one of the deepest in Peru), and a
communitarian irrigation canal. In Cruzpata we will set
up our first camp.
Day 02: Cruzpata – Soraypampa
We will depart at around 8:00 am in the direction of
Soraypampa along a climbing trail with many level
variations and along which we will see little groups of
houses, flora, small wild birds and spectacular views of
the Humantay snow peak (5902 masl). After approximately
six hours of walking, we will arrive at our campsite in
Soraypampa (3900 masl). From here we can appreciate the
majestic Apu Salkantay (6271 masl). We will camp and
dine at this place.
Day 03: Soraypampa – Pampacahuana
We will leave the campsite at around 7:00 am to start
the four hour steep climb towards the Incachiriasca pass
(4850 masl), the highest of the entire trail, and from
which we will have impressive views of the Salkantay
snow peak. We will immediately descend towards our lunch
spot at Sisaypampa, a flat area from which one can
observe Salkantay´s neighboring valleys (it is possible
that you will see condors in this area). After lunch we
will descend towards the Pampacahuana community, next to
which exists an original Inca canal, where we will set
our third campsite and spend the night.
Day 04: Pampacahuana – Llulluchapampa
We will leave camp after breakfast to start a downhill
walk along the shores of the Pampacahuana river
following its course towards the Wayllabamba community
(3000 masl). On the way down we will visit the Incaracay
archaeological complex (Paucarcancha) which is made up
of rectangular constructions, plazas, retaining walls
and terraces. After approximately four hours, we will
arrive in Wayllabamba, where we will stop for lunch.
This is the point in which our trek joins the classical
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Since load animals are not
allowed in the Inca Trail, we will say goodbye to our
horsemen and instead be introduced to our group of
porters, which will accompany us until the end of our
trek. In the afternoon, we leave Wayllabamba behind to
start our way up the Warmihuañusca mountain pass (Dead
Woman’s pass) through an abrupt and steep ascent that
stretches for 9 km. We will only climb halfway up the
pass, stopping at Llulluchapampa, where we will camp and
spend the night. Along the climb, the landscape changes
from sierra to puna (a dry and high area with little
vegetation), having the chance to spot domesticated
llamas and alpacas grazing on ichu, one of the few
plants that grow at that altitude. We will also cross an
area of the so called cloud forest, which is the habitat
for many different kinds of birds like hummingbirds and
sparrows and the Andean bear, also called the Spectacled
Bear (Tremarctus Ornatus).
Day 05: Llulluchapampa – Chaquicocha
After breakfast, we will continue our hike up the
highest point in the Inca Trail, reaching the mountain
pass of Abra Warmihuañusca (4200masl) after about 2
hours. Immediately after the pass, we descend into the
Pacaymayo valley (3600 masl), from which we will then
continue to climb to the second pass, the Abra de
Runkurakay (3970 masl). Halfway up, we will visit the
archaeological complex with the same name. This site,
located at 3800 masl, consists of a small oval structure
that is believed to have served the purpose of a
watchtower. After going over the pass, we descend
towards Yanacocha (Black Lagoon) and enter the cloud
forest to finally arrive at Sayacmarca (3624 masl). This
is a beautiful complex made up of a semicircular
construction, enclosures at different levels, narrow
streets, liturgical fountains, patios and irrigation
canals. Only 20 minutes away is Chaquicocha, where we
will set our camp.
Day 06: Chaquicocha – Wiñaywayna
After an early breakfast we will continue up an easy
climb, to arrive at the third pass, the Abra de
Phuyupatamarca (3700 masl). Along this climb we can
appreciate the magnitude of the Incas´ ancient craft, by
walking along paths semi-detached from the mountain, and
seeing rocks that fill up ravines in perfect order,
saving the trail from the multileveled Andean geography.
We go through an Inca tunnel to later arrive at the
aforementioned pass and down to the complex of the same
name. This is one of the most complete and best
preserved archaeological complexes along the Inca Trail
to Machu Picchu, and is located on the highest point of
a mountain. Curiously, Phyupatamarca means ¨town over
the clouds¨. From above, one can observe a sophisticated
sacred complex made up of water fountains with solid
foundations, and also impressive views of the Urubamba
River valley and the long descending stone steps along
which we will continue on to Wiñaywayna (2700 masl). At
this campsite we will find a lodge with a restaurant,
bar and bathrooms with hot showers. The campsite has the
same name as the complex located only five minutes away
from the lodge. Wiñaywayna is an impressive complex made
up of an agricultural center with numerous terraces, a
religious sector and an urban sector.
Day 07: Wiñaywayna – Machupicchu
On this last day we get up at 4.00 am to leave
Wiñaywayna an hour later and climb to the Intipunku, or
the Sun Gate. This will take an hour of hiking along a
trail of flat stones on the edges of cliffs in highland
jungle. From this fabulous spot, we may see the sunrise
over the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. From Intipunku
we descend into Machu Picchu, and 40 minutes later we
enter the citadel from the highest point through the
¨House of the Guardians¨. We then descend to the control
point where we register ourselves and leave our
backpacks. We then begin a complete guided tour of the
Inca citadel that will take approximately two hours. You
will then have free time to walk around, climb the
Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience
spectacular views of all of Machu Picchu, the valleys
and mountains that surround it, or visit the Temple of
the Moon and the fabulous Inca Bridge. In the afternoon,
we will meet in the town of Aguas Calientes where, if
you like, you can visit and relax in the thermal baths.
From here we will take the train to the city of Cusco,
where we will arrive after nightfall.
What is included:
• Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer
in bus to Mollepata, the starting poing of the trek.
• English speaking professional guide
• Meals 6 breakfasts / 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners & snacks
• Cook and cooking equipment
• Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking
equipment) days 1 to 4
• 1 emergency horse
• Porters to carry tents, food, cooking equipment and
backpacks (days 5 to 7)
• Bus ticket from Machupicchu ruins down to the village
of Aguas Calientes.
• Train ticket (Backpacker service) from Aguas Calientes
to Cusco.
• Gear:
• Igloo tents 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tents,
to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of
backpacks.
• Rolling mattress per person
• Dinner tent
• Toilet tent
• Kitchen tent
• Tables & seats
• Table set
• First aid kt including emergency oxygen bottle.
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