
Salkantay

PROGRAM
PROGRAM
DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – MARKOKASA.-
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus to the city of Mollepata. Along the way, we will pass through the picturesque towns of the Pampas de Anta (Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi). We will stop in the Limatambo valley, where we will see the ruins of Tarawasi and then we will continue to Mollepata, where we will begin our adventure. In Mollepata, we will finish the arrangements for our trek and then we will start the excursion to our first camp in Markokasa.
LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 2: MARKOKASA – CHOQUEKICLLA – SORAYPAMPA.-
We will start on day 2 with a hike to Choquekiclla, from where we will see the snowy Salkantay and the majestic Humantay, a sacred mountain with a snow-covered peak, where we will camp on the slopes of this mountain ( 4,000 m above sea level).
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 3: SORAYPAMPA – JAPANESE PAMPA – INCA CANAL.-
The third day will be a spectacular day, we will start the walk through the Salkantay pass, near the snow-capped peaks of the mountain, then we will descend towards the Inca channel. During our walk we will be able to fully appreciate and take in the imposing Andean topography.
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 4: INCA CANAL – TRES PIEDRAS – LLULLUCHAPAMPA.-
We start the hike through the Inca channel, which leads us to Paucarcancha, where we will enter the Cusichaca valley to reach Llulluchapampa (Incaracay).
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 5: LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PAKAYMAYU – SAYACMARKA.-
On the fifth day, we ascend to the first pass of Warmiwañuska at 4,200 m .snm. This is the highest point on the Inca trail, and then we descend towards the Pakaymayu valley and continue our journey onward to Sayacmarka.
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 6: SAYACMARKA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA.-
Day 6 of our hike will provide us with a noticeable change in climate, flora, and fauna, as we will be entering the cloud forest. Throughout the walk we will visit various archaeological sites during the course of the day.
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 7: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO.-
Our reward at the end of our epic 7-day trip is the amazing panorama as we arrive at the great Inca citadel of Machupicchu. We will enjoy a 2 ½ hour guided visit to the citadel of Machupicchu and then we will depart by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, and then we will take the train back to Cusco. Where we will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
LUNCH / DINNER
• Transport in – out: Cusco – Mollepata / Train Station Cusco – Hotel (private bus)
• Backpaker Train: Aguas Calientes – Cusco
• Entrance ticket: Inca Trail and Machupicchu
• Bus ticket : Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
• Professional Guide: Spanish English; 2 guides for a group of 12 people
• Cook: In charge of food preparation
• Muleteers and horses (Part of Salkantay): They carry tents, food and kitchen equipment (Max. 7 Kl. Per person)
• Porters (Part of the Inca Trail): they carry the clothes and kitchen equipment
Food: 6 breakfasts / 7 lunches / 6 dinners / Snacks and wake up you
• Equipment: Double tents, mat, dining tent, bathroom tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables and first aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Breakfast the first day
• Sleeping bag
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