Salkantay - Machu Picchu Trek (5 days)

Salkantay - Machu Picchu Trek (5 days)
Itinerary


Fixed departure 2010: Every Day.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CUZCO / SAYLLAPATA / SOYROCOCHA (L-D)

* At 6:00 AM we'll pick you up from your selected hotel.
* We'll leave by our private transport to Mollepata (2,800 meters). We will enjoy a beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, stopping for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, where you can have a breakfast in a typical restaurant.
* After that we'll drive 1 hour to our trailhead at Sayllapata (3,200 meters), where we'll meet our “arrieros” (horsemen) and trek staff.
* For 2 1/2 hrs, we will hike through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha, and Soraypampa (3,750 meters), before stopping for lunch.
* After another 4 hours, we'll arrive at our first campsite at Soyrococha (4,200 meters).

DAY 2: SOYROCOCHA / HUAYRAQMACHAY / COLPAPAMPA (B-L-D)

* On the second day we'll ascend to the highest point of our trek, Salkantay Pass (4,600 meters). From this point we can appreciate the special views of Salkantay Mountain, a stunning snow-capped peak (6,271 meters).
* We will have 3 hours of walking with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and moraines before arriving at our lunch site, Huayraqmachay (3,700meters).
* Then we'll descend for 3 1/2 hrs to our second campsite, Colpabamba (2,600 meters).
* Camp

DAY 3: COLPAPAMPA / PLAYA (B-L-D)

* On the third day, the group will have 4 hours of easy, downhill hiking.
* We will be introduced to a high jungle location called "Ceja de Selva", where coffee, coca and fruits plantations can be observed. There will be time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, and with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird "Gallito de las Rocas".
* We will stop at Playa (2,250 meters) for lunch and then enjoy a free afternoon.
* Camp

DAY 4: PLAYA / LUCMABAMBA / HIDROELECTRICA / AGUAS CALIENTES (B-L-D)

* After breakfast at 6:00 AM, we will take local transportation for 20 minutes to Lucmabamba.
* From there we start our fourth day’s hike, climbing for almost 3 1/2 hours to a recently discovered Incan place called Llactapata (2,700 meters), or 'high town' in Quechua.
* From there we have the first view of Machu Picchu, free time to enjoy the scenery, and then we descend to Hidroelectrica Train Station (Km 116), where we will have a delicious lunch.
* We continue walking for two hours more to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) (2,000 meters), where we will spend the night in a hotel.

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO (B)

* We will take an early walk or bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu for a 2-hour guided tour, plenty of additional free time to explore, and an optional climb to the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Sun Gate.
* After that, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes.
* At approx 4:00 pm, we will take our return train, arriving around 8:40 pm in the city of Cuzco.

Group Size: 2 - 16 people

Extras:

* US $ 10 Sleeping bag rental (-10°C) for the whole trek
* US $ 20 single accommodation


Include:


* Transportation to and from: Cuzco / Sayllapata and Train station Cuzco / Hotel
* Backpacker train service: Aguas Calientes / Cuzco
* Entrance fees: Salkantay and Machu Picchu
* Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
* Local bus: Playa / Lucmabamba
* Hostel: Double accommodation in Aguas Calientes (4th day)
* Guide: Professional English and Spanish speaking guide; 2 guides for groups

over 12 people
* Cook: In charge of meal preparation
* Horsemen and horses: Carry tents, cooking equipment and also carry backpacks, sleeping bags and mattresses (Max. 6 kilos/ 13 lbs per person)
* Emergency Horse: Just in case someone needs help
* Meals: 4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners / Snacks and afternoon tea
* Equipment: tents (2 people in each, 3-person-capacity), sleeping pad, dinner tent, toilet tent, kitchen tent, tables and chairs, table settings, first aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle


Not Include:


* Breakfast the 1st day, usually hotels offer this service
* Sleeping bag
* Accommodation in Cuzco
* Flight tickets
* Airport Taxes
* Tips
* Entrances to Park ($127)


Important:
# Expiration date: 31/12/2010
# All rates are per person, in US $ dollars.


PRICE PER PERSON Double tent basis : US$300.00