Salkantay Trail to Machupicchu

• Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Salkantaypampa
• Pick up from Cusco is at 5:00 am from your hotel and then a bus ride to Mollepata District, for 2:00 hours approximately, where we will have breakfast. Then we will hike around 4:00 hours to Wayracpampa, where we can have lunch with a panoramic view of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Humantay, this is just the beginning of a great adventure. Then we start our trip to Salkantaypampa, where our first campsite will be, the highest and coldest campsite of the trip.

• Camp: Salkantaypampa (4150 m / 13612 ft.)
• Distance: 15 km / 9.03 millas
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 2: Apu Protector Salkantay
• We wake up at 5:00 am for breakfast. Then we start our hike to the highest pass, located halfway between 2 huge mountains, Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the beginning of the hike the view of the 2 snow-capped mountains is incredible. After a rest and contemplation of the great panorama, we continue our hike (downhill) through a spectacular cloud forest to Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. After lunch we hike again for approximately 3:00 hours into the jungle until we reach our second campsite.

• Camp: Colpapampa (3000 m / 9800 ft.)
• Distance: 13 km / 8.06 millas
• Highest point: Abra Salkantay (4650 m / 15200 ft.)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 3: Cloud Forest
• Very early at 6:30 am we start walking through the jungle, crossing the Lluscamayo. On this day we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will also camp in a warm climate at Sahuayacu beach.

• Camp: Playa Sahuayacu (2500 m / 8202 ft).
• Distance: 12 km / 7.44 millas
• Highest point: Colpapampa 3000 m / 9800 ft.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• Day 4: Llactapata - Puente Ruinas - Aguas Calientes
• This is going to be a great day, where we will be able to see the marvel Machu Picchu! For this we must start at 6:30 am and then head to Llactapata, a steady climb of 3:00 hours. Llactapata is an incredible Inca fort from which we will see Machu Picchu! After taking some pictures, we continue walking for about 2:00 hours, crossing plantations of coca, banana, etc., until we reach the hydroelectric station. Approximately at 13:00 pm, we will taste our lunch at the station, where we say goodbye to all the staff who helped us during this journey, and continue with the hike to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night at the hotel.

• Distance: 19 km / 11.78 millas
• Highest point: Llaqtapa 2760 m / 9052 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

• Day 5: Secrets of Machu Picchu
• The great day arrived, where we can delight, its imposing beauty of one of the wonders of the world, for this we have breakfast at 5:00 am and then make a short bus ride, approximately at 5:30 am we are in Machu Picchu, to appreciate the magnificent city during sunrise. Your guide gives you a walking tour, approximately 2:00 hours, in which he gives you information about this wonder. Then you will have enough time to enjoy the citadel on your own. After the tour of the citadel, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes, where you can arrive on foot or by bus, then have lunch and receive your return train tickets to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 2:55 pm and we arrive in Ollantaytambo at 4:40 pm, then we take the bus to Cusco and we will arrive at 7:00 or 8:00 pm leaving you at your respective hotel.

• Meals: Breakfast.

The Tour Includes.

• Meeting where the guide will explain and give you more details about the hike and give you the maps.
• Pick up from your hotel and transfer Cusco - Mollepata.
• Professional, bilingual guide.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• 01 Bus ticket to Machu Picchu.
• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 snacks (hot drinks, cookies and popcorn) and 3 dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food, please let us know.
• Eating tent with tables and chairs, and Cook.
• Camping equipment (tents + mats).
• Sleeping mattresses.
• Horseman and mules (carry cooking and camping equipment).
• 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
• Pick up from Ollantaytambo station and transfer to Cusco.
• Extra oxygen.
• First aid kit.
• Toilet tent.
• Portable hot shower.

The Tour does not include.

• Breakfast on day 01 and lunch and dinner on day 05.
• Water, (during the first 4 hours, after that, our team will provide you).
• Travel insurance: it is strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
• Airfare.
• Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not mentioned in the program.
• Extra expenses and laundry.
• Entrance to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes.

Optional (we can provide it).

• Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu (must be booked in advance).
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu mountain (must be booked in advance).
• Sleeping bag and walking stick.

Recommendations.

• Take infusion of coca leaves to avoid altitude sickness.
• Drink liquids on your tours.

Everything you should use and carry in your light backpack.

• Original passport or original documents with which you made your reservation.
• Sleeping bag (not included, but can be rented at our offices).
• Hiking boots.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Warm wool jacket, hat and gloves.
• Long and comfortable polo shirts, t-shirts and pants.
• Sun hat.
• Hand sanitizer.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen (factor 35 recommended).
• Reusable plastic or metal water container.
• Insect repellent.
• Personal hygiene items.
• Medicine and/or personal use items.
• Binoculars, camera or video camera.
• Have on hand bills and coins in small denominations of dollars, euros or soles.