Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Huayracmachay

We’ll leave at 4:00am, heading to Mollepata village (9570 ft.a.s.l.)  Arrival by 6:30 am to the village of Mollepata, where we will stop for a snack in a local restaurant.

Once in Mollepata we drive for another two hours to Soraypampa (12,792 ft.a.s.l.), where you will meet your support team, they will load the camping equipment and food supplies on the horses and we are ready to start with the hike.

This day we’ll have a beautiful and panoramic trip to Limatambo; during the trip we’ll be able to view the majestic Salkantay Mountain and the Apurimac River we will hike for approximately 3 hours towards our first scenic lunch spot, facing the beautiful Soroycocha Lake and views of  the Salcantay Mountain.

We will walk a further two hours in the afternoon along  the Salkantay pass 4,600 m.a.s.l. / 15092 ft.a.s.l; the highest point on this trek.  Arrival to your first campsite at Huayracmachay, a small community located at 3,800 m.a.s.l./  12470 ft. Dinner will be served.

Meals :  Lunch - Dinner
Walking Time :  06 - 07 hours
Total Distance :  12km / 7.45 miles
Level :  Moderate
Accommodation :  Camp
Maximum altitude :  4,600 m / 15,092 ft.a.s.l
Campsite Altitude :  3,800 m 12,470 ft.a.s.l.
Average Temperature :  Min  - 2° C - 18° C

Day 2: Trek Huayracmachay - Arayaniyoc - Colpapampa

After breakfast, departure from the Campsite for a five hour hike. Enjoy the scenic view of the Mountains of Salkantay and Humantay 19,028 ft.a.s.l. Arrival to Collpapampa (9,512 ft.a.s.l.) for lunch, where you will have your second camp.  Afternoon free for exploring the surrounding area, meet with the locals or take a good rest. Campsite and dinner. 

Meals :  Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Walking Time :  05 hours
Total Distance :  10km / 6.2 miles
Level :  Moderate
Accommodation :  Camp
Maximum altitude :  4,600 m / 15,092 ft.a.s.l
Campsite Altitude :  2,900 m 9,512 ft.a.s.l.
Average Temperature :  Min  10° C - 21° C

Day 3: Trek Colpapampa – Hatun Pocco - Sahuayaco

After an early breakfast, we will have six hours approx. of easy, downhill hiking.  This is a very lush and green region, the high jungle or Ceja de Selva, where you will see coffee, and fruit plantations. Bathe and shower in the local waterfall and observe the famous Peruvian national bird, the “Gallito de las Rocas”, the typical regional vegetation and the different types of birds, insects and butterflies. Finally take the easy walk to Sahuayaco (2,250 m / 7,381 ft) where we will have lunch and make our final camp. Enjoy a free afternoon or as an Optional extra, from here we will take a small car for approximately 45 minutes to Santa Teresa village where there is the hot spring bath.

Meals :  Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Walking Time :  06 -07 hours
Total Distance :  21km / 13.043 miles
Level :  Moderate - Demanding
Accommodation :  Camp
Maximum altitude :  2,600 m / 8,530 ft.a.s.l
Campsite Altitude :  2,100 m 6,889 ft.a.s.l.
Average Temperature :  Min  10° C - 22° C

Day 4: Trek Sahuayaco - Lucmabamba - Hydroelectric Plant - Aguas Calientes

After breakfast, trek to Lucmabamba.  Climb for about five hours through the jungle before descending to the interesting complex of Llactapacta (2,700 m / 8,858 ft), largely covered by vegetation. Originally seen by Hiram Bingham at the same time that he found Machu Picchu, modern day explorers Vincent Lee and Gary Ziegler recently established that these complex of Llactapata are much bigger and more important than previously thought. A stop for Lunch.

From here, at last! The day of the long awaited first view of Machu Picchu arrives, in the saddle of the mountain opposite. We descend for two hours to the impressive Machu Picchu Hydroelectric System.  After you will walk for a further 2 and a half hours along the train tracks or take the 1 hour train to Aguas Calientes at 4:30 pm. Spend the night in a local hotel.

Meals :  Breakfast - Lunch
Walking Time :  06 -07 hours
Total Distance :  10km / 6.211 miles
Level :  Moderate - Demanding
Accommodation :  Hotel
Maximum altitude :  2,200 m / 7,217 ft.a.s.l
Average Temperature :  Min  10° C - 20° C

Day 5: Machu Picchu Archaeological guided tour - Cusco

Early morning walk or bus ride to the citadel of Machu Picchu, for a 2-hour guided tour.  After that there is free time to explore the area or take the optional climb on your own to the mountain of Huayna Picchu, known as the Temple of the Moon, or you can hike to the Sun Gate, regarded as the entrance to Machu Picchu.  Later, a shuttle bus will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to relax and visit the hot springs and finally take the train back to Ollanta Station, on arrival, you will be met and transferred by bus to Cusco.

Meals  :  Breakfast 
Walking Time :  02 hours
Total Distance :  5 km / 3,490 miles
Level :  Easy
Accommodation :  Not Included
Maximum altitude :  2,700 m / 8,891 ft.a.s.l
Average Temperature :  Min  10° C - 20° C

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What’s Included:

• Presentation brief prior to departure
• Land Transportation from Cusco to Mollepata - Soraypampa.
• 3 nights Camping
• 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
• English-speaking Trek leader plus one assistant guide for every eleven passengers
• 2-person tent and sleeping mats.
• Horses to carry all camping equipment.
• 1 Emergency Horse in case is required
• First aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
• Certified Cook for trek meals
• Cooking equipment, dining - kitchen tent, table , chairs.
• Toilet tent.
• Water boiled after the second day
• Shortwave radios for groups with more than six clients
• Environmental care (all the garbage goes back to Cusco, portable toilet treatment)
• Sanitation care (disinfected dishes, filtered water, etc)
• Eco Kit amenities
• 1 Train Ticket Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes
• Return Shuttle Bus: Aguas Calientes village / MachuPicchu Sanctuary / Aguas Calientes village.
• Standard visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
• Huayna Picchu climbs entrance in private departures only.
• 1 night’s hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes at the Muyurina Lodge or similar.
• Train ticket Tourist Class Aguas Calientes (MachuPiucchu) to Poroy (Cusco) – Tourist Class
• Bus transfer from Poroy Train Station to Cusco.
• Special meal requirements are guaranteed if arranged in advance.
• 7 Kilos of personal luggage only to be carried by mule

What’s Not Included:

• Services not specified in the program, extra expenses and tips.
• Inflatable Mattress.
• Sleeping bag
• National flight tickets

We recommend you bring with you:

• Sleeping bag
• Rain Coat (plastic)
• Thick Jumper
• Coat (parka)
• Cream protector against the sun
• Cap or hat
• Glasses for the sun
• T Shirts

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