Created: PERU ADVENTURE
Last update: 04 Aug 2018
Activity type: | Trekking |
Activity level: | Moderate/ Challenging |
Availability: |
10 Aug 2018 - 30 Dec 2018 |
Duration: | 5 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates |
Price: | from $775 / Negotiable |
Trekking Through Highlands Of Cusco In 5 Days - 4 Nights
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, this new amazing trail runs from the high valley up to Salkantay mountain (20569ft/6271m) located on the Vilcabamba range on the northwest of Cusco, in the south central Peru. This fantastic Salkantay adventure!! you will cross one of the most astonishing Andean landscapes and see the most beautiful panoramic views of mountain chains and will be in the vicinity of the tropical rainforest. On the way up and down the ecosystem change rapidly and also are marvels flora and fauna a long the way. On our final hiking day we are rewarded with an incredible view of Machu Picchu. From the small village of Aguas Calientes where we finish our trek, the last day visit the “lost city of the Incas” with guided tour.
50 years, Peru
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More than 22 years of adventure experience in the tourism industry within Peru - Mountaneering, MT Biking, 4x4 Off-Roading, White Water River Tours, Trekking/Camping and Multi-Day Adventure Expeditions.
For more information about customized trip e-mail me at peruadventurestours@hotmail.com or WhatApp +51 973842688
Peru, Cusco, Urubamba Province
CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA
At 7am pick up from your hotel and transfer from Cusco to Mollepata, We will initiate the long walk accompanied by an experienced bilingual guide (English & Spanish). Mules loaded our entire luggage, thus also we will have some horses of emergency, in case that it is needed later. After 4 to 5 hours arrival to our camp site in Soraypampa (Tee time - Dinner).
SORAYPAMPA - SALKANTAYMAYU
After breakfast we ascend slowly towards the pass of Markokasa (3650m) continuing through beautiful landscapes until the viewpoint of Humantay (5917m) soon we continued towards the gorge of Salkantay where we will set up our tents (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
SALKANTAYMAYU - PLAYA
Today we will initiate our long walk with exceptional views of the snow-covered of Salkantay (6271m) as we promote towards the pass of Incachiriasca (4880m) this beautiful mountain will astonish to us. Soon we descend to Sisaypampa, we will continue until the river/beach where we will camp on the foot of the majestic Salkantay Mountain (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
PLAYA - SANTA TERESA - HYDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES
After a healthful breakfast, we will initiate the long walk, towards the valley of Pampacahua where we will find rest of Inca channel, later we will descend till the archaeological site of Paucarcancha. Continue hiking along the Urubamba River until arriving finally at the hydroelectrica of Machu Picchu and then connect Aguas Calientes. Lunch in Aguas Calientes and if time permits you can visit the thermal baths and stay in a comfortable hotel 3* (Breakfast - Lunch - Tee time - Dinner).
MACHU PICCHU DAY - RETURN TO CUSCO
This last day will start at 5am and after breakfast short hike up or travel by bus to Machu Picchu archaeological site, complete guided tour to this amazing complex, leisure time to explorer on your own. At 1pm time to return hiking down or by tourist bus to Aguas Calientes, time to have your lunch (OPTIONAL) and transfer by train to Cusco. After 4 hours arrival to Cusco, transfer to your hotel and end service (Breakfast).
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