Trekking Cusco - Mollepata

Description

This is a nice option for tourists who want to do a new 4 day trek to Machupicchu, instead of the Inca Trail, because it can be hard to find places availableon the Inca Trail.

duration: 5 D/4 N

Itinerary

Day 1 CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SALKANTAYPAMPA

Our private bus will pick up the group at 4:30 AM. in Cusco, and then we'll travel to Mollepata, which is located southwest of Cusco (3 and 1/2 hours). This is including the visit to Tarawasi in Limatambo, and we will arrive in Mollepata (9,240 ft) at 7:00 AM, Then we continue by car to Soraypampa, arriving there at 8:30 AM, from where we'll begin to walk to Salkantaypampa (9,900 ft), and the campsite there.

Day 2 SALKANTAYPAMPA - QOLLPAPAMPA

Early in the morning (7am) we'll begin the walk to El Paso, which is about 1 hour (13,800 ft-The High Pass), then we'll head down to Qollpapampa (11,300 ft). Qollpapampa is a small village with hot springs, and we may have the chance to take a soak before heading to our campsite.

Day 3 QOLLPAPAMPA - LA PLAYA SANTA TERESA

At 7 AM well begin to walk, passing the waterfalls of Tinajayoc. After these, we'll continue walking down to La Playa (7,590 ft), where well have warm weather to enjoy. From la Playa we'll take our bus to the town of Santa Teresa and our campsite.

Day 4 SANTA TERESA HIDROELECTRICA - MACHUPICCHU

From Santa Teresa well walk to the Hydroelectric Plant located in the valley heading towards Aguas Calientes. There are archaeological sites in the area as well that we can see. From there, we'll take the train to go to Aguas Calientes (8 km), arriving there at 5 PM. In Aguas Calientes you will have accommodations in a hotel.

Day 5 MACHUPICCHU

You will have a guided visit to Machupicchu. In the evening well take our train back to Cusco.

Included :

Professional Speaking English Guide
Private Transportation until Soraypampa (The beginning of the Trail)
Cook
All meals during the trek until arriving in Aguas Calientes (vegetarian options available)
Complete Camping Equipment (2 person tents, Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet tent)
Tables and Chairs
Mattress
Horses, to carry all the equipment
Extra horses for the clients in case of emergency
Muleteer + Assistant
Entrance Fees
All transfers
Train ticket for the Backpacker Service from Aguas Calientes to Cusco

NOT Included :

The hotel the last night
The 1st Breakfas

We Recommend Bringing:

Sleeping Bag
Water bottle for the first day until lunch time
Purification tablets for the water (Micropur)
Extra money for the hotel in Aguas Calientes the 4th night
Original Passport in hermetic plastic bag, it can get wet
Mosquito Reppelant
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Flashlight
Tablets for altitude sickness (Easily bought in the drugstores in Cusco)
Heavy Clothes (Hat, Scarf, Wind Breaker, Poncho, Gloves)
Hiking Boots
6 pairs of socks (Feet can get wet, is really important to have dry and warm socks)
In the rainy season it is important to have your personal things in plastic bags
Toilet paper
Personal Things
Snacks
Camera + Film

*Prices For a Person in US Dollars

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