it is a better trek to MACHU PICCHU.

1. SalkantayTrekto Machu Picchu
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Thisisanalternative and
veryattractive trek organizedfortrekkerswhowanttoseethechanginglandscape.
Wewillseeecosystemstransformrapidlyfromthevariance of environmentalfactors (sun, water,
temperature, soil). This is a very special trip because at the end we will visit the lost city of the
Incas – Machu Picchu.
SalkantayTrek
Itinerary:
Day : Cusco - Mollepata - SoraypampaCampsite
Wewillleave Cusco at 5:30 am and head torwardsMarcoccasa (3400m/11154f),
passingthevillageMollepata (3000m/9843f). In Marcoccasawewillmeetthehorsemen and therest of
thegroup and startourtrek. Westarthikingwithin a magnificentvalley,
surroundedbythemostimportantsnow-cappedmountainssuch as theHumantay (5217m/17116f)
and theSalkantay (6264m/20551f). Ourcampsitewill be at Soraypampa (3700m/12139f).
Climate: cold
Transport time: 4 hours
Hiking time: 6 hours
Day 2: Sorayapampa – Salkantay pass - Challway
Afterbreakfast, wewill set off towardsthe Salkantay Pass (4600m/15092f)
whichoffersanexceptionalview of thesnow-capped Salkantay (6264m). Thereafter,
wewilldescendagain and willhave time toenjoytheincreasingvegetation of theecosystem. Our
camp sitewill be in Challway (3000m/9842f), amidstthe tropical forestwithwarmclimate and
mosquitoes.
Climate: warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 8-9 hours
Day 3: Challway – Wiñaypoco – La Playa
Thethirddayisdedicatedtotheregion’s flora and itsplantations. Afterdescendingto a dimmedforest
and enjoyingthediversity of species of orchids, bromelains and manyotherplants, wewillseecoffee-,
cacao- and fruit-plantations. Moreover, wewillhavethepleasuretomeet local families of Wiñaypoco
(2650m/8694f) and La Playa (2100m/6890f). Our camping sitewill be in La Playa.
Climate: warm during the day with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 6 hours
Day 4: La Playa – Llactapata – AguasCalientes town
Early in themorning, ourtrail leads ustothearcheologicalcomplex of Llactapata (2650m/8694f)
locatedamidstaneclecticarray of vegetation. Fromhere, wewillhave a beautifulview of themountain
Machu Picchu. Afterwards, wewillcontinuedowntothehydroelectricstation (1950m/6398f).
Herewewilltakethetraintowards Aguas Calientes (2050m/6726f), wherewewillspendthenight in a
hotel.
Climate: warm with some insects
Hiking time: 6 hours
Day 5: AguasCalientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Wewillleaveour hotel afterbreakfast at 5:30 am and head for Machu Picchu (2400m/7874f)
bytourist bus. Wewillarrive at thecitadelaround 6:00 am. After a guided tour
aroundthearcheologicalsite, includinginformationaboutlife and culture of the Incas,
youwillhaveenough time toenjoyMachu Picchu and Wayna Picchu (2750m/9022f) onyourown.
Wewillleave Aguas Calientes bytraineither at 2:55 pm or at 6:10 pm. Untilthen, youwillhave time
tohave lunch in one of thenice restaurants. Moreover, you can visit the hot springs in

2. AguasCalientes to relax abit. Hiking time: 02 hours
What is Included:
Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in private transport to
Soraypampa(Callacancha), starting point of the trek.
Entrancefee Machu Picchu.
Horses (tocarrytents, food, cookingequipment and 6kgs of personal items).
1 emergencyhorseevery 6 persons.
Meals (04B, 04L, 04D + dailymorning snack + daily tea serviceexceptlastday).
Vegetarianorspecialmenus are available at no extra cost
English speakingprofessional guide (2 guides forgroups of over 8 people).
Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, toallowforhighercomfort and a
safekeeping of backpacks.
FirstAid Kit includingBottleOxygen.
Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Round Trip)
First-aid kit includingemergencyoxygenbottle.
Transfer fromOllantaytamboto Cusco in privateTransport.
WhatisnotIncluded:
Sleeping bag rent: US$ 5 per day. Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF) and
mummyform and include a sleeping liner.
Lunch onthelastdayaftertheguided tour at Machu Picchu
Entrancetothe Hot Springs in Cocalmayo and Aguas Calientes
Tipsfor guide and camp staff.
Optionalnight in Aguas Calientes can be arrangedeasily.
Alcoholicdrinks
RecomendedThingsToTake
Sleeping bag (you can rent at Cusco Expeditions office).
Bottle of mineral water.
Rain gear and/orplastic poncho (can be purchase in Cusco).
Hikingboots.
Warmjacketorfleece, t-shirts, shorts, long pants, sunhat and woolhat.
Flashlight.
Sun block.
Insectrepellent.
Toiletpaper and garbage bag.
Small towel and bathingsuit (hotspringsoptional).
Camera, extra film and extra batteries.
Snacks, chocolates, energybars.
Emergencymoney.
Walkingstick (optional).
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