PSMAV8 SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5D/4N

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1 PSMAV8 SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5D/4N DURATION 5 Days / 4 Nights UBICATION Valley of Cusco ACTIVITIES Archeological, Cultural, Ecological, Trek ATTRACTIONS Live Culture: Live Andean Culture Natural Complexes: Beautiful landscapes, viewpoints, lagoons and glaciers, Andean flora and fauna, abundant and diverse ecosystems DIFICULTY Private Shared servcices Level medium TYPE OF SERVICES GUIDE TOUR CONDUCTOR In Spanish, French, English depending on demand and availability CONCEPT The Cordillera Vilcanota is an impressive range of mountains which includes the massive Salkantay snowcapped mountain (6,264 meters) and three others peaks over 6000 meters that you will appreciate while on the Salkantay tour. Salkantay is an outstanding snow peak located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco 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 climbed frequently. Join us on this incredible Salkantay Trekking Tour to Machu Picchu.

2 ITINERARY Day 01: CUSCO MOLLEPATA - SALKANTAYPAMPA Pick up at your hotel BEGINNING OF THE SERVICES Early in the morning we will go to the town of Mollepata by private transportation, travelling for about 4 hours, crossing the Pampas or Yawar Anta Pampa (Pampa de la Sangre), known for the fierce battle developed between the Incas and Chancas for control of the city of Cusco. We will continue our journey to Mollepata, where we will stop for breakfast and take a short break. Then we will continue our journey through Pata Cruz at 3200 meters, reaching Sayllapata (3600 m) where we will meet our horses and staff (Cook and helpers). Here we will begin our trek with a gradual climb for about 2h30, observing the mountain of Salkantay and enjoying beautiful Andean landscapes. We will continue through a small village called Challacancha, then Soraypampa at 3950 meters, where we will have lunch. There, our trek will begin with a moderate ascent of approximately 2 hours to the point of camping called Pampas Salkantay at 4153 m. Accommodation: Camping Maximum altitude: 4153m Minimum Altitude: 2850m Approximate time of walk: 6 to 7 hours

3 Day 02: SORAYPAMPA - COLPAPAMPA Early in the morning, our guide will wake you up with hot coca tea. After having breakfast we will start our trek with a steep climb of 3 hours that will lead to the highest point of the entire trek, the pass of Salkantay, located at 4650 meters. During the trip we will visit the majestic snow-capped Salkantay, at 6271 meters of altitude. After passing the Salkantay pass, we will start a descent for 1h30 to reach Huayracmachay, where we will stop for lunch. Then we will go down for about 3 hours to our campsite, located in the area of Lick Pampa, 2890 m, where we will camp. Installation of the camp Maximum altitude: 4600m Minimum Altitude: 2890m Distance traveled: 16 km Approximate time of walk: 7 to 8 hours. Day 03: COLPAPAMPA LA PLAYA Breakfast Maximum altitude: 2890m Minimum Altitude: 2100m Approximate time of walk: 5 to 6 hours. We will then begin with an unforgettable walk that will allow us to see the changing nature of mountains with snow; we will go to places with a variety of local flora and fauna. Here we will have the opportunity to see different types of plants, fruit, flowers, birds as well as coca and banana crops. You will even have the opportunity to try a bath in the falls, and hopefully we will observe the famous Peruvian National Bird, the "Cock of the Rock." Then, we will continue walking towards our campsite

4 Day 04: LA PLAYA HYDROELÉCTRICA AGUAS CALIENTES Breakfast After breakfast we will begin our walk to the town of Lucmabamba, where we will see the remains of an Inca trail. Continuing east along an ascending path, with direction Llactapata, we will continue to see coffee plantations, banana, avocado, etc. and a beautiful view of the valley of Santa Teresa. After climbing for 4 hours to the highest point of Llactapata at 2700 meters, we will enjoy free time to relax and watch the mountain of Machu Picchu (Inca city) and some of these archaeological sites. Then we will descend for 2 hours to the Hydroelectric Power Station (1870 m), Last lunch with all our staff. Later we will take our train to Aguas Calientes In option) or walk of 2 hours to reach Aguas calientes (without porters). Installation at your hotel Night at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. Maximum altitude: 2700m Minimum Altitude: 1870m Approximate time of walk: 6 to 7 hours Día 05: AGUAS CALIENTES MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO Breakfast Visit of Machu Picchu We will leave our hotel at 5.30 am to take the bus leading to the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, where we will be able to appreciate the sunrise. We will observe one of the World s Seven Wonders and its architectural techniques, which are unique in Peru. Entrance to MachuPicchu - The impressive and colossal citadel of Machu Picchu is one of the most important tourist attractions in Cusco. 400 years hidden by the mountains and tropical jungle, it was rediscovered in 1911 by the explorer Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu was a cultural and astronomical observation centre, and also a private refuge for the Inca Pachacutec. It is made up of 2 large areas, one agricultural, and another urban one, where its temples, squares, and royal mausoleums stand out thanks to the exquisite perfection of their construction. After our visit, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes Lunch not included Return to Ollantaytambo by train and to Cusco by bus END OF THE SERVICES

5 SERVICES AND COMFORT Included Transportation from Cusco to Mollepata. A night in Aguas Calientes. Train ticket Hydroelectric / Aguas Calientes / Cusco bus ticket Aguas Calientes Machupicchu Entrance to Machu picchu Transfer train station-hotel in Cusco. Expert and Professional English speaking guide. Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (4 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 4 s) Dinning tent with tables and chairs, Kitchen tent - Kitchen crew and commissary gear Porters who carry the camping gear. All camping residues are returned to the city of Cusco Mules to carry personal gear up to a Maximum of 8 kg per person 1 Emergency horse every 5 persons days 1 to 3 NOT Sleeping bag, Walking Sticks INCLUDED Extra horses. lunch last day, Extra drinks Optional tips (Guide, Cook and carriers) Train Hidroelectrica Aguas calientes We Original Passport ISIC student card (if applicable). Recommend Backpack Rain jacket or poncho, Walking Shoes, Warm clothes for the night water purifying tablets optional, we provide boiled water Flashlight and batteries, Camera, extra batteries. Hat or cap for sun protection, rain or cold, Swimsuit Sunscreen and insect repellent, Towel and toilet paper Personal medicines Cusco Tel : ( ) Lambayeque Cel.: ( ) / RPM # info@chaskiventura.com