Description
We begin in Mollepata, above the Apurimac River, and cross the mountains to Machu Picchu, above the Urubamba River. We pass under the shadow of Salkantay, the Apu of the range, to which the Incas offered up all the fruits of their labours.
duration: 7 D/6 N
Itinerary
Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata - Markokasa
At 9:00 AM we drive to Mollepata to begin the journey. By car, we pass the towns of the Anta Plains (Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi) and then enter the Limatambo valley, where we can appreciate the ruins of Tarawasi. In Mollepata we begin the hike, and later we will camp in Markokasa.
Day 2 Markokasa - Choquekiclla - Soraypampa
From Choquekiclla we can see Salkantay Humantay, at whose feet we camp at the height of about 4000 masl.
Day 3 Soraypampa - Pampa Japonesa - Canal Inca
Today we pass close under Salkantay, then descend to the Inca Cana from where we can see lovely geography below us.
Day 4 Canal Inca - Tres Piedras - Llulluchapampa
We begin the hike towards Paucarcancha, down the Cusichaca valley to Llulluchapampa, also known as Inkaracay.
Day 5 Llulluchapampa - Pakaymayu - Sayacmarka
We begin the ascent to the high pass on the Inca trail, called Warmiwauska at 4,200 masl, and then drop into Pakaymayu and camp in Sayacmarka.
Day 6 Sayacmarka - Phuyupatamarca - Wiaywayna
We drop into the high jungle and see some lovely new trees and animals, along with the stunning series of palaces that make up the Inca Trail.
Day 7 Wiaywayna - MachuPicchu - Cusco
We reach Machu Picchu, one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures.
Included :
Professional English/Spanish speaking guide
Entrance fees for the Inca Trail and Machupicchu
Transportation by bus from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
Round-trip Transfers
Double Occupancy Tents
Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs, tables and comfortable mattresses
Horses to carry our equipment
Muleteer and Cook
One porter per person
Porters to carry food, tents and cooking gear
Coffee breaks in the afternoons
All meals (including breakfast on the 1st day, not including lunch on the 7th day)
First aid kit/Oxygen
Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker Service)
Note:
There is the option of relaxing in the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
We Recommend Bringing:
Personal Sleeping Bag
Backpack and Daypack
Hiking shoes or boots
Raincoat or poncho
Water bottle, flashlight, hat, sun block, sunglasses
Warm clothes, Light clothes, 4 pairs of socks
Insect repellent
Chocolates, candies or other snacks
Camera + Film/Video camera (optional)
| Private Service | Colective Service | ||||
| Salkantay | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 4 PAX | 61 PAX | |
| 7 Days / 6 Nights | 1350.00 | 850.00 | 690.00 | 610.00 | 590.00 |
*Prices For a Person in US Dollars
BOOKING WITH VISA
