Huchuy Qosqo 2 Days
2 DAYS Huchuy Qosqo Trek Embark on a transformative journey…
4 Days / 3 Nights
Salkantay - Machu Picchu
Challenge yourself and follow the road less traveled to Machu Picchu on our signature Salkantay Trek.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Embark on an exhilarating 4-day Salkantay Trek, combining hiking, camping, adventure, culture, and history. Starting at 2,900 meters (9,515 feet) and reaching a high point of 4,650 meters (15,200 feet), this trek covers a challenging 52 kilometers (33 miles). Prepare for a cold first night, with temperatures dropping to around 0º Celsius. The trek’s difficulty varies based on individual fitness levels, offering an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage on your way to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Cusco – Soraypampa
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 AM and drive through the scenic villages of Izcuchaca and Limatambo to Mollepata for breakfast. From there, we’ll continue to Challacancha, the starting point of our hike. Our trek will take us to our campsite at Soraypampa (3,900 meters), with a lunch stop and a briefing. We’ll then hike to Lake Humantay (4,220 meters), enjoying breathtaking views and doing some acclimatization exercises. The day’s hike will be about six hours in total.
DAY 2
Soraypampa – Chaullay
After a hearty breakfast around 6:00 AM, we’ll start our ascent to the highest point of the trek, Salkantay Pass (4,650 meters). We’ll pass through stunning landscapes and reach Huayracmachay for lunch. Following lunch, we’ll descend through a lush high forest area, spotting various orchids and a magnificent waterfall, with Mount Salkantay as our backdrop. We’ll camp at Chaullay after a seven-hour hike, where a delicious dinner will await you.
DAY 3
Chaullay – Playa Sahuayaco – Santa Teresa – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
We’ll start the day with breakfast and then hike to Playa Sahuayaco, enjoying the jungle scenery and local plantations. After lunch, we’ll take local transport to Santa Teresa and then travel by car to Hidroeléctrica. From there, we’ll walk along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes. After checking into your hotel and refreshing, we’ll have dinner in the evening and then rest.
DAY 4
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Early in the morning at around 4:30 AM, we’ll begin our walk to Machu Picchu. You can choose to hike up to catch the sunrise or take the bus. Once at the ruins, a guided tour will explore the Inca city for about two hours, followed by free time to visit other parts of the citadel, like the Inca Bridge and the Sun Gate. After the tour, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer back to Cusco.
Included
- Briefing at your hotel, the night before the tour
- Pick up from your hotel
- Transport from Cusco to Challacancha
- Professional guide
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 evening meals
- Horse for carrying a maximum of 8 kilograms of baggage per person
- Horses (equipment, food)
- Camping equipment (tents and sleeping mats)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- 01 night’s stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 star)
- Return train ticket in expeditions class Aguas Calientes –Ollantaytambo
- Transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Not Included
- Breakfast on the first day
- Lunch on the final day
- Bottled water or snacks during the tour
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu
- Entrance to machupicchu mountain.
- Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu
- Sleeping bag
- Train from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
- Entrance to Salkantay (S/.10.00 Peruvian soles)
- Entrance to hot-spring (s/. 10.00 peruvian soles)
RECCOMENDATIONS
- Backpack
- Warm clothing for the nighttime
- walking boot
- Rain gear
- Flashlight
- Hat
- T-shirts
- Insect repellent
- Sun cream.
- Plastic rain poncho
- Water purification tablets
- First aid kit
- Bottle of water
- Passport
- Student card if you have one
- Extra cash in Peruvian currency and dollars
- Walking poles
- Cámara
- Batery
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