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1: CUSCO – Mollepata - Soraypampa (L)(D)
From Cusco very early in the morning at 5.00am.we will go by bus to
Mollepata (this the beginning of the trek) it takes around 3 hours,
when we get here we have our first breakfast and arrange our horses,
afterwards we walk up for around 3 more hours to Cruz Pata Where we
have lunch, after the lunch we will have one hour to take a rest and
then , we start walking to Soraypampa (3.850 m.a.s.l) in this part of
the trail, we are going to see in front of us, the first Humantay snow
capped mountain. After we will get to see in front first campsite at
5:30 pm where our porters will be waiting with some hot tea. And later
we are going to eat our dinner (the first campsite is the coldest).
Day 2: Soraypampa - Chaullay (B)(L)(D)
After having a good breakfast and leaving at 6:30am. Here We have to
climb up for four hours to the first pass of Salkantay mountain. Which
is over 4.600 m.a.s.l. here on the top of this Salkantay mountain (highest
point). We stop for around 25 minutes to take group pictures,them we'll
continue walking for 1 hour to Huaracpampa to take our lunch. After
this, We are going down for 3 hours through a nice trail to Chaullay,
which is over lower than first campsite 2.900 m.a.s.l where we have
our tea time and dinner.
Day 3: Chaullay – La Playa - Santa Teresa
(B) (L) (D)
We leave from Chaullay early as well after our breakfast at 7.00 am
we will pass through Collcapampa In this part of the trek we will walk
on a narrow trail on the mountainside, crossing some species of orchids
and different kinds of plants, and some cornfields, fruit fields and
we have opportunity to see the most beautiful waterfall on the trail.
After walking for 5 hours. Finally we will get to La Playa place, which
take a small truck go to Santa Teresa town is over 1.645m.s.a.l it is
going to be just 45 minutes by truck and we will get to Santa Teresa
around 1:00 pm to set up our tents here We can go to the medicinal hot
springs waters which is only 45 minutes from Santa Teresa town.
Day 4: Santa Teresa – Hidroelectrica –
Aguas Calientes (B) (L)
We get up at 7.00 in the morning and after breakfast we start walking
for around 1 hours to get the Urubamba river where we cross the river
by a cable. After this spectacular experience we keep going for 2 more
hours to a hydroelectric power station which is also a small village
and the train station for this part of the trail, after our lunch we'll
continue walking 3 hours to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night
in a hotel.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco
(B)
We have to get up very early in the morning at 5:30 am to have breakfast
and then take the first bus to the Archeological Site of Machu Picchu,
When we get to Machu Picchu The tour guide is going to explain the meanings
, importance and story of Machu Picchu while we walk around the city
and visit the most important places of Machu Picchu for around 2 hours.
After the explanation you have the option for climbing up to the Huayna
Picchu Mountain, enjoying all of Machu Picchu. After you can take a
bus to Aguas Calientes and then we coach the train back to Ollantaytambo
during 2 hours getting to Ollantaytambo 7:45 pm. approximately, them
we'll take our bus back to Cusco, arrive to Cusco 9:30pm.
TOUR INCLUDED
-Professional Bilingual Guide.
-Bus from Cusco to Mollepata. (beginning of the trail.)
-Horses to carry the equipment.
-Cook and horsemen.
-Camping equipment ( tents, mattresses, tables and seats cooking tent
and eating tent).
-Excellent meals ( 04 breakfast / 04 lunches / 04 dinners).
-First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
-1 night in Aguas Calientes Town.
-Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
-Bus up and down to Machupicchu.
-Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
-Bus to Cusco
What you need to take:
Original passport (and *International Student card (ISIC) if applicable)
Sleeping bag (not included but can be hired from us).
Walking boots
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket.
Hat and gloves.
T-shirts
Comfortable trousers
Sun hat
Sun protection cream
Insect repellent
Toiletries
Personal medication
Camera and films
Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are useful)
Optional items to take:
Shorts
Walking stick (with rubber tip)
Sandals
Extra money
Bathing suit (for hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Optional services (not included):
Hire of sleeping bag - 10 seasons $20.
1st breakfast and lunch on day 5.
1 Extra horse to carry personal items ($60).
Walking sticks ($10).
day pack ($15).
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