From Cusco: Salkantay trek 5 days/4 nights meals included

From Cusco: Salkantay trek 5 days/4 nights meals included

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Salkantay Trek is one of the alternative and adventurous ways to go to Machu Picchu, a 5 day trek where you will have the best views of glacier mountains, the beautiful Humantay and Salkantay Lake.

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Cross the Amazon jungle, the radical change in climate and the scenic beauty.
Enjoy such a unique and exciting tour for 5 days accompanied by an expert guide.
Learn about the mountain gods and participate in a small Andean ritual.
Spend nights camping and enjoy delicious cuisine in the middle of nature.
Walk along original Inca Trails until you reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

Description

Itinerary: Day 1: Cusco - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Quiswarniyoc private camp: The pick up will be from your hotel, leave Cusco around 5:45 am and begin the 2-hour drive to the town of Mollepata where you enjoy a breakfast. After breakfast you will continue the trip for approximately 1 hour until you reach Soraypampa where you will begin the uphill walk of approximately 2 hours until you reach the Humantay lake. Then you will continue the walk downhill for 2 hours and have lunch in Quiswarniyoc. After lunch, you will have free time to explore this area. Night in camping. Day 2: Quiswarniyoc - Salkantay Pass - Wairacmachay - Cchaullay Private Camp: Breakfast. After breakfast you will star the walk during 4 hours to reach the highest point, which is the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters above sea level. Then, you will begin descending for 4 hours to arrive the second camp, Chaullay (2,900 meters above sea level) where we will provide you with your camping equipment, hot tea and dinner. Day 3: Chaullay – Playa sahuayaco – Santa Teresa – Hot springs: Breakfast. After the breakfast you will begin a 5-hour walk through the Santa Teresa Valley which is formed by the Salkantay River, after 5 hours of walking you will arrive in Playa Sahuayaco where you will take the tourist transportation to the third camp, Santa Teresa. At the camp you will share a delicious lunch before heading to the hot springs of Colcampayo (optional). Colcamayo is about 15 minutes by car from the campsite. Day 4: Santa Teresa - Lucmabamba - LLactapata - Hydrolectric - Aguas Calientes: For this hike, you will start the day with a delicious breakfast around 5:30 am, and then you will head on the tourist transport for 45 minutes to Lucmabamba. Upon arrival, you will begin the 3-hour walk uphill until you reach the Inca ruins of Llactapata. Once at the Inca site, you will enjoy the views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain. Then, you will walk downhill for 2 hours, arriving at Hidroeléctrica for a nutritious lunch and then you will walk for 3 hours along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). Once you arrive in the small town, you can rest in the hotel, dinner at 7:00 p.m. Day 5: Machu Picchu – Cusco: You will wake up around 4:00 am to prepare for the walk to the main entrance of Machu Picchu. Each person will be given a packed breakfast and will begin the 30-minute walk to the Puente Ruinas checkpoint where you must present your passport, Machu Picchu ticket, and student ID if applicable. After passing the first checkpoint, you will climb the stairs for about an hour to reach the main gate of Machu Picchu at 6:00 am. Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu, you will begin the visit by the expert guide, the tour is around 2 and a half hours to know the main points such as: the main square, urban sector, the circular tower, the solar clock, the Inca cemetery, etc. After the tour, you will move to Aguas Calientes. Finally return to Cusco.

Includes

Briefing of the 5-day trek in Salkantay at 7:00 pm one day before departure A duffel bag to pack 7 kilos of your belongings that will be transported by horses during the walk. Professional English/Spanish tour guide. Professional chef and kitchen team. Horses to carry up to 7 kilos of personal luggage and other required equipment Pick up from your hotel in Cusco. Private transportation to Salkantay trail. 4 breakfasts 4 lunches 4 dinners 3 nights camping 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes Mountain Sky cabins with thick mattresses, glass door, night and panoramic lighting for the first and second night Personal pad (double foam – 2.5 inches thick) Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. Guided tour for Machu Picchu Return trip from Aguas Calientes to Cusco BY TRAIN or WALKING AND CAR according to your choice Vegetarian/vegan options available upon request at no extra charge First aid kit and oxygen bottle for emergencies.

Important Information

Recommended: A backpack to carry water, snacks, camera, sunscreen, etc. Sleeping bag minimum minus 5 cº. If you don't have one, you can rent with us for Usd 15 dollars for the entire trek. Trekking poles, If you do not have one, you can rent a pair of trekking poles for Usd 15 dollars from us. Original passports Wool hat or cap Sun hat Scarf Gloves 3-4 t-shirt, if you have long sleeves better Layers (sweater, fleece) 2 – 3 pairs of long pants. Hiking shoes 2-3 pairs of wool socks Rain gear (pants, jacket, if you don't have you can buy a rain poncho) is crucial, especially for the rainy season. A small lighthouse A small towel Shorts Sunglasses Toothbrush and other personal toiletries. Toilet paper Sunscreen Insect repellent Sandals and Flip Flops Bottle of water Swimwear If you have thermal clothes you can wear it that is not so important, you will use it at least for the first night which is 4000m Some snacks such as chocolate, candies, energy bars, etc. Extra money in soles