5 DAYS & 4 NIGTHS
THE MOLLEPATA REGION
In the Salkantay to Machupicchu Tour you can see the Vilcanota mountain range is a spectacular chain, and is located between two great rivers of the region, the Urubamba and Apurimac Rivers. Snow-capped Salkantay Mountain is located on the Eastern end of the Vilcanota chain and reaches an elevation of 6.270 meters over sea level.
CUSCO-MOLLEPATA-SORAYPAMPA- SOROY COCHA LAKE
Leaving the hotel at 5:00 AM we will travel by bus to Mollepata (2,100m altittude), stopping on way in the archaeological complex of Tarawasi, an Inca Temple. Mollepata is an attractive small town constructed on the slopes of the upper part of the Apurimac river. From Mollepata we will continue by bus to Soraypampa, hen we will start the trek to the humantay lake, one of the most beautiful of Cusco, and then return to Salkantaypampa, lunch. Here we need to check our luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to our campsite next to soroy cocha Lake.
The ascent is approximately 4 hours long, and on our way we will be able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna. The impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during this stretch, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. For this reason it is recommended passengers bring a down sleeping bag, good for sub-zero temperatures.
SOROY COCHA LAKE - QELQEMACHAY - COLCAPAMPA
We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the Huayracpampa pass (4.460m). After a brief break and picturetaking session we will begin a long descent towards Santa Teresa. We will lunch in Qelqemachay. During this long descent we will be able to literally see the changes in vegetation as we go from high mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense forest. We will camp in Colcapampa close to the thermal baths.
COLCAPAMPA – PLAYA
The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We will camp in Playa.
PLAYA - LLACTAPATA - AGUAS CALIENTES
Today we continue through the sub-tropical vegetation on our way to the village of Lucmabamba, where an original Inca trail still remains to this day. A gradual uphill climb through lush sub-tropical forest brings us to Llactapata (2700m), where we enjoy a stunning view of the backside of Machu Picchu amongst its neighboring peaks. In the afternoon we will continue the walk for 2 hours until to Aguas Calientes Hotel.
PLACES TO VISIT ON THE SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR
MAP OF THE SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR
THE SERVICES INCLUDED
- An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
- Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
- Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows: Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
- Personal tents. (with double floor)
- Bath tent
- Kitchen tent
- Water boiled after the second day
- Dining tent
- Cooks and kitchen personnel
- Tables
- Benches
- Packhorses (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Ticket to Machupicchu
- Entrance ticket to Tarawasi
- Ticket for trek to salkantay
- Entrance ticket to Llactapata
- Transfer to start trek
- Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class)
- Packhorses for your personal equipment personal
- Riding horses
- First-aid kit
- Oxygen
- Bus Machupicchu- Aguas Calientes (02)
- Duffel bag
- Radio communications
- Mattress air thermarest
- Train back to Cusco class : Backpacker
DOESN’T INCLUDES
- Dinner 5 day
- Sleeping bag
- Tips
- Hotel
POOLED SERVICE
- Minimum 3 passengers, where others may join your group
- Wednesday
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Saturdays
- For additional departures please contact us.
WESTER UNION
- To Juan Angel Escriba Casavilca
- D.N.I. 09414084
- Place - Cusco - Peru.
- It is the best opcion for both sides
- Cost per passenger US $ 480.00
- Student US $ 460.00
COST PRIVATE SERVICE
- Any day of the week
COST PRIVATE SERVICE IN ENGLISH US $
WE CAN RENT
- Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
- Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.
DISCOUNTS
- Students receive a US $ 20.00 only with a valid Isic Card
- Less than 10 years old
WESTERN UNIÓN
- To Juan Angel Escriba Casavilca
- D.N.I. 09414084
- Place – Cusco – Peru.
- It is the best option for both sides
PERU CREDIT BANK
- Account Number: 285-2072340-1-23
- To: CAMPING TOURS E.I.R.L.
- Cusco Agency.
- 8% more
PAYPAL
- The account is in the name of the company:
- ventas@campingtoursperu.com
- 7% more if you pay with paypal
FOR THE SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE
- Sleeping bag
- Rain Coat (plastic)
- Thick Jumper
- Coat (parka)
- Cream protector against the sun
- Cap or hat
- Glasses for the sun
- You bounce or slipper for walk
- T Shirts
TREK GRADE
- Moderate
HIKING SEASON FOR THE SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR
- From March to November
- The months of December, January, February are not recommended because it is the wet season
NOTE.- This part of the trek is different from the other days. Whereas Mollepata is quite warm, hikers should be ready for an ascent and the higher altitude and colder climate when getting to the mountain pass. Hikers should have spent at least 2 to 3 days acclimatizing to the higher altitudes in the Cusco region prior to embarking on this trek.
