Trek through dense rainforest and spectacular mountain terrain – from the old colonial city of Cusco to the breathtaking Inca ruins!
We start the day by picking you up from your hotel on a tourist bus, then heading to Soraypampa passing through the towns of Izcuchaca and Limatambo arriving at Mollepata (9,515ft) where we will have our first breakfast. Then we will take another bus to Challacancha(12,795ft) for approx. 1hour, from that point we will begin our walk for approx. of 3 hours arriving at Soraypampa (12,795ft) at around 1.30 pm. There we will have our first lunch.
After lunch we will go to the beautiful Humantay lake(13,845ft) ascent for 1: 30 minutes where we will be able to appreciate the turquoise color of the lake band and the snow-capped Apu Humantay.
Then starting to descend for 40 minutes to our Soraypampa camp where we will have dinner and stay overnight.
In the morning we will have breakfast and then continue with our walk.
We start from the point of Soraypampa to the highest point Abra Salkantay(15,255ft) approx. 3 hours, where we can appreciate the imposing snow-capped mountains of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay and Pumasillo.
Passing through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha where we will enjoy a small lagoon then we will begin the descent (approx. 3 hours) to Huayracmachay (12,470ft) where we will have our lunch.
After lunch we will continue the walk, you will notice a dramatic change in the landscape that opens beautiful views of the valleys and mountains.
We continue down 3 hours to Colpapampa (9,515ft) where it will be our second camp. Dinner and preparing for the night.
After breakfast we will walk (approx. 05.30 hours) through the jungle with flat, ascents and descents type of landscape. On this journey we will appreciate coffee plantations, orchids, begonias, bromeliads and many natural plants used for natural medicine. Getting at our lunch point Playa Sahuayaco where we will have lunch and board a bus to the Lucmabamba camp. Arriving at our camp we will have the option of visiting the thermal baths located in Cocalmayo (Santa Teresa) that are not included in our package and we return to our camp, for our tea and dinner.
The sunrise will be within a tropical view full of history and nature, we will have our breakfast ready to enjoy.
This day we will continue our trip towards Llactapata for 3 hours to the ruins, then we will descend to the hydroelectric plant for 2 hours where we have lunch at the restaurant. Then we will continue with our walk through the tropical zone towards the town of Aguas Calientes for 3 hours and we will settle in the hostel and go for our dinner in a restaurant.
Today is the big day! We will get up very early in the morning to visit Machu Picchu. We will have a guided tour of the citadel of Machu Picchu to visit temples, terraces, palaces and the platforms, then you will have time to take photos and explore on your own. After you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to wait for your Expedition train that will take you to Ollantaytambo and then hop on a bus that will take you back to Cusco (approx. 3 hours).
Included:
- Guides and mules to carry up to 10lbs/person
- First aid
- Transportation
- Food (4x Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner) & tea
- Permits
- Accommodation (for 4 nights of the tour)
Excluded:
- International flights
- Accommodations before and after the trip
- First day breakfast; last day lunch & dinner
- Water (can be purchased along the trek, or tap water free of charge if you have purifying pills or filter)
- Sleeping bags (we rent for US $20.00/trip)
- Trekking poles (we rent for US $20.00/trip)
- Personal travel/rescue insurance
- Tips
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The trek requires a good level of fitness – you will be hiking for around 5 hours each day. We recommend that you train by doing any sports or exercise (e.g. jogging) twice a week in the run-up to your trip.
On the first day of the trip, you will be picked up from your hotel close to the main square in Cusco (we will need to know the address where you will stay before the trip).
The last day(Day: 4) you will be dropped off in Cusco at the Plaza El Rejoicing which is one block away from the main square
The minimum age for this trek is 18, or 16 with a parent/guardian.
The average group size is 12 people, with a maximum of 14.
Cusco is at 11,150ft, so you will feel some of the effects of altitude straight away. If you can arrive a few days earlier, then this will give your body more time to adapt.
The winter season and driest time of year in Peru are May – Sept. The summer season is Nov – Mar, which is the warmest, but wettest time. During the summer season, it does not rain every day, but can often have a downpour in the afternoons. Apr and Oct can sometimes see some small rain showers.
It is customary in Peru to tip guides and porters. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. A good rule of thumb is between $50 – $100 at the end of your trip. You can give this to the lead guide
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