DAY 01: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – MARCCO QASA – HUMANTAY LAGOON – SORAYPAMPA
Humantay Lake - On the first day of our Salkantay trek, we will hike for five hours to reach the camp. Along the way, we will marvel at the majestic Humantay peak (5480 masl) as we traverse the Andes mountains until we arrive at the Soraypampa camp. Here, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and a brief rest. In the afternoon, we will visit a stunning lagoon near the “Humantay Lagoon” glacier. The hike to this lagoon takes 1 hour up and 1 hour down, giving us about 45 minutes to explore, take photos, and listen to an informative talk by our professional guide.
Estimated walking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Total distance: 16km
Camp altitude: 3,900 meters above sea level.
DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – HUAYRAQMACHAY – CHAULLAY
CLINICA MEDICAL CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - After a hearty breakfast, we will prepare for our hike with some stretching exercises. This will be a long and challenging day as we ascend for 4 hours from Soraypampa to the Salkantay pass (4,600m.a.s.l.). During the ascent, we will see various lagoons and witness the transition from the Quechua zone to the puna zone. If the weather is favorable, we will behold the majestic Apu Salkantay (6,271 masl), one of the most significant mountains in the Cusco region and the Inka culture.
As with the previous day, we will have tea time followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Estimated walking time: 8 to 9 hours.
Total distance: 21km
Camp altitude: 2,750 meters above sea level.
DAY 3: CHAULLAY – COLPAPAMPA – SAHUAYACO – LUCMABAMBA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Aguas Calientes - This day promises to be unique and unforgettable as we encounter a diverse array of flora and fauna. Starting from CHALLAY, we will pass through the COLLPAPAMPA community and continue descending through local vegetation, observing hot springs in a valley near the Santa Teresa river. Here, we will see various orchids and large waterfalls, and experience a climate change as we enter the jungle area known as “selva alta.”
Estimated walking time: 7 to 8 hours.
Total distance: 19km
Altitude of our AC Accommodation: 2,000 meters above sea level.
DAY 04: MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
Machu Picchu - Early in the morning, after breakfast (around 5:00 a.m.), we will begin a one-hour ascent to the Inka citadel of Machupicchu. Being among the first groups to enter the Inka city will allow us to enjoy the majestic sunrise. We will then have a guided tour of the most important Inka temples and palaces within Machu Picchu, lasting approximately 2 hours. Afterward, you can explore the mysterious Inka city on your own.
At the appropriate time, we will descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to board our return train to Ollantaytambo, and from there, travel by car to Cusco. We expect to arrive in Cusco around 8:00 PM, after which we will transfer you to your respective hotels.
- Breakfast included
- Lunch provided
- Dinner included
This tour to Machu Picchu, is an easily accessible trek for everyone, without limitations or necessary permits (at least for the moment) next to the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, Salkantay Trek are ancient treasures and outside the traditional route located in the same area, as the Inca Trail, where you can see large icy mountains covered with snow that combine with the abundant tropical jungle
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