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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 4.540 m.a.s.l. here on the top of this Salkantay mountain (highest
point). We stop for around 25 minutes to take group pictures, because
from here, we will have great views of range of the mountains and we
will find some heaps of stones (Apachayta) around this pass. After this,
We are going dawn for 4 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 (Sawayaco) -
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 to go 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 2 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. Here we can see many
kinds of fruits, tree and plants. Finally we arrive at the last place
of our things ready and around 3:00pm we will take the local train to
Agues Calientes ( 1 hour) 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 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 Cusco during 4 hours
getting to Cusco 8:20 pm. approximately.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
-Professional Bilingual Guide.
-Private 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.
-Accommodation in a hotel
-1 night in Aguas Calientes Town.
-Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu.
-Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
-Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
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