Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
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Prices are available upon requestSalkantay 5 Days / 4 NightsSalkantay Trek To Machu Picchu Tour DescriptionThis alternative tour allows visitors an incredible experience to walk through one of the most stunning mountains in the Peruvian Andes, the sacred mountain of Salkantay (6.720 m). The hike passes through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins to finally visit Machu Picchu. This is an alternative hike to the often-full Inca Trail. Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu ItineraryDay 1 : Cusco - SoraypampaDeparture by bus at 5 a.m. in direction of Mollepata starting point of our tour where we arrive around 9 a.m. After a 4 hours walk in a beautiful flora and fauna, we arrive at Silcakancha, our first stop, where we benefit from the landscape. The adventure continues with 3 hours of trekking to reach our first camp in the heights of Soraypampa where the chef prepares a typical meal. Transport : Bus Day 02 : Soraypampa - ColpapampaWe wake up early, ready for a new day of trekking after a solid breakfast. This day will lead us across the slopes of the mountains to pass from 3400m to 4650m with if necessary an additional oxygen contribution thanks to the bottles which we bring with us by precaution. After the rise and a good meal, the trek will lead us to Colpa Bamba place of our second night camp. Day 03 : Colpapampa – La PlayaWake up at 6:45 a.m. to take a good breakfast and to continue our excursion until Lluscamayu where we will borrow some Incas bridges to arrive at La Playa, small village insulated but charming which will accommodate our third camp. Day 04 : Playa Santa Teresa – Aguas CalientesAfter the breakfast we take a rural transport (truck) to reach the village of Santa Teresa. We then make a one hour trek in direction of the barrage on the Rio Urubamba. We cross the hydro-electric barrage, and take our lunch and a little spare time until the arrival of the train which will take us to Aguas Calientes (30 min from there). We spend this last night in a Aguas Calientes. Day 05 : Machu PicchuAfter the breakfast we start a 1:20 hour excursion towards the famous sanctuary of Machu Picchu where the guide awaits us for a historical 2 hours visit of the citadel. The return to Aguas Calientes is ensured by a shuttle which will bring us directly to the station. The train whistles, it is already time to embark and leave Aguas Calientes in direction of Cusco. What is included:- Pick up at the hotel What is not included
- Sleeping bag
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