SALKANTAY TREK 5D-4N

 

The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which include the massive Salcantay snowcapped mountain (6,264 meters) and three others over 6000 meters that you will appreciate while on the Salcantay tour. Salcantay is an outstanding snow peak, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cuzco in south central Peru. It is the highest mountain of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible and is climbed frequently. Join us on this incredible Salcantay Trekking Tour to Machu Picchu.

 

SALCANTAY TOUR PACKAGE DETAIL

Starting point : Cusco
Ending point : Cusco
Duration : 5 days 
Trip style : Active
Activities : Archaeological, Cultural, Ecological, Hiking and Camping

ITINERARY

(B)=Breakfast; (L)=Lunch; (D)=Dinner

CONTEMPORARY LIMA

Visit to the most traditional residential areas in the capital: The Olive Grove of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist centre of contemporary Lima.

 

 

Day 01: CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - MARCOCASA - SORAYPAMPA (L) (D)

We will leave from Cusco approximately between 4:30a.m. And 5:00 a.m. A bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 8:00 in the morning. We will meet with our support staff, and they will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our walk toward Challacancha (3200 meters above sea level). About 1:00p.m.Where we will have our lunch. After lunch, we will continue hiking toward to Soraypampa villages (3850 meters above sea level). Around 5:00 P.M .We will arrive to our camp Soraypampa.

 

 

DAY 02: SORAYPAMPA - CHALLWAY (B) (L) (D)

Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning. We will hike to a place called Pampas Salcantay, then go toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salcantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point (4600 meters above sea level). We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salcantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner.

 

 

DAY 03: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – SAHUAYACO (B)(L)(D)

Around 7:00a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 6 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpampa-collpachaka, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”, Qetzal and different kind of hummingbirds Here you will have your meals.

 

 

DAY 04: SAHAUYACO – LLACTAPATA – HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D)

After an early breakfast, we will head to the LLactapata access. This is an hour ride. Once at the Llactapata entrance, you will start an ascent hike towards the ruins of Llactapata. On the way you will observe coffee plantations, beautiful landscapes as well as diverse flora and fauna. After three hours, you will arrive at Llactapata where you will have an amazing view of Machu Picchu. Here you will have time to rest and enjoy the scenery. A descending trail will take you to the Hydroelectric where you will eat lunch. The last park of the trek, an approximately 2 hours walk, takes us to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at the hostel of your choice (included on this package). You will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

 

 

Day 05: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (B)

Today, you will start early at around 4:30a.m. And walk up to Machu Picchu and to the Sun Gate. In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 6:45p.m. (Depending on availability), you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will drive you to Cusco.