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Trek
Past Salkantay to Machu Picchu. 7 days
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. 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.
Note: There is the option of relaxing in the
hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
Included :
Private service
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)
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)
Prices:
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Private Service |
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Salkantay |
1 PAX |
2 PAX |
4PAX |
6 PAX |
Colective Service |
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7 Days /
6 Nights |
1350 |
850 |
690 |
610 |
590 |
*Prices For a Person in US Dollars
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