Trekking Tours in Cusco
INKA TRAIL SALKANTAY/MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS/4
NIGHTS
Adventure Tours Cusco. You will be able to get Machupicchu
after trekking for 5 days, in a amazing tour with this
alternative inca Trail Salkantay Machupicchu.
DAY 01
Leaving Cusco early in the morning, we take a scenic drive of approximately 6 hours to the small village of Marcocasa, located high above the Apurimac River. Here, we meet up with the mules, horses, and arrieros (wranglers) that will carry our gear during the trek. We begin our gentle hike into the green river valley of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, hiking steadily upwards to the high plateau. Along the way, we get our first incredible view of Huamantay (5917 m.). As we approach our campsite at Soraypampa, the enormous Salcantay peak (6270m. and the highest in the Vilcabamba range) dominates our skyline. Morning snack. Salkantay to Machupicchu, Adventure Peru L,D.
DAY 02
Following a series of switchbacks (Siete Culebras) our path
leads up the side of a mountain and levels out beneath the
shadows of the grandiose Mount Salcantay. With Salcantay looming
above, we come to a summit marked by small piles of stones, or
apachetas, left by locals and travelers to honor the mountain
gods. From this high pass (4750m.) flanked by Salcantay and
Huamantay, we make our way towards the valley below to camp for
the night at Chaullay. B,L,D snacks.
DAY 03
Our trail leads us down the eastern slope of the Andes into a sub-tropical valley, where the temperature is warmer and we see a variety of orchids, flowers, and hummingbirds. After a morning of downhill walking, we arrive to the natural hot springs of Ccolpapampa. Continuing through the “Ceja de Selva,” or “Eyebrow of the Jungle,” we encounter bright flowers, butterflies, parrots, and lush groves of tropical fruit, cocoa, and coffee. At the small village of Playa, we set up camp for the night. B,L,D snacks.
DAY 04
Today we continue through sub-tropical vegetation to the
village of Lucmabamba, where an original Inca trail remains. A
gradual uphill climb brings us to Llactapata (2700m.), from
where we enjoy a brilliant backside view of Machu Picchu and
vistas of the surrounding peaks. B,L,D.
DAY 05
We take the early bus up to the stunning archeological complex of Machu Picchu for a tour of these mysterious remains. Then we have time to explore on our own before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon.
INCLUDED:
•Private transportation to head of trail
•Professional, English-speaking guide and camp staff
•Plentiful, nutritious meals and snacks (Vegetarian option
available)
•Drinking water throughout trek / Hot water for washing in the
morning
•Double-occupancy tents and camping equipment (includes dining
tent, kitchen tent, and latrine tent)
•Pack animals to carry personal gear and equipment
•Overnight hostal stay in Aguas Calientes
•Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
•Officially-guided tour of Machu Picchu
•Bus to and from Machu Picchu
•Train ticket back to Cusco
•Transfer from train station to hotel in Cusco.
