Salkantay to Machu Picchu 5 days
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The mountains of the Cordillera Vilcabamba rise to form a ragged chain between
the regions’ two great rivers; the Urubamba and the Apurimac. Along the
cordillera\’s northern side, massive snow peaks
collide with lush tropical rain
forests.
Located northwest of Cusco, Nevado de Salkantay, the cordillera\’s tallest peak,
is at the eastern end of the chain and rises to 6271 meters above sea level. The
name Salkantay means ‘Savage Mountain’ which may refer to the swirling clouds
that rise up from the jungle lowlands and engulf the peak
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Itinerary
Day
1: Cusco to Salcantaypampa
We pick you up early from your hotel and drive for 4 hours to the start of the
trail at Mollepata. At the trailhead we load our luggage onto horses before
ascending gently to
Soraypampa where we stop for lunch. From here it is a 2 hour
ascent to our camp at Salcantaypampa(4000masl), just next to the impressive glacier of
Salkantay . This will be a cold night so very warm clothes are
essential. (Meals: L, D)
Total distance: 12 km (6miles)
Estimated walking time: 6 hours
Maximum altitude point: 4,000 m (12,860 ft)
Campsite altitude: 4,000 m (12,860 ft)
Day 2: Salcantaypampa to Collpapampa
We depart early after breakfast and start a 2,5 hour ascent which brings us up
to the Salkantay Mountain Pass (4525m/14842ft) where, besides enjoying stunning
views of the surrounding glaciers, we may also
observe chinchillas and condors
in their natural habitat. From this point, we start descending towards a more
tropical climate and into the so-called cloud forest. A long though easy descent
brings us late afternoon to our camp at Collpapampa (2890m/9479ft).(Meals: B, L, D)
Total distance: 18 km (10 miles)
Estimated walking time: 8 hours
Maximum altitude point:
4,525m / 14,842 ft
Campsite altitude:
2,890m / 9,479 ft
Day 3: Collpapampa to La Playa
Today we continue our hike with an easy walk along the Salkamayo River, enjoying
the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee
plantations. In the afternoon we arrive at our camp at the
village of La Playa
(2155m/7068ft), where we can refresh in the river before dinner. (Meals: B, L,
D)
Total distance: 15 km (9 miles)
Estimated walking time: 5 hours
Maximum altitude point:
2,890m / 9,479 ft
Campsite altitude:
2155m / 7068ft
Day 4: La Playa /Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we cross the river and start climbing through coffee and
fruit plantations to reach El Mirador (2860m/9381ft) from where we have an
exceptional view of Machu Picchu. We enjoy a last lunch at the recently
restored Inca site of Llaqtapata
(2650m/8692ft) with views of
both Machu Picchu
and Salkantay before a 2-hour descent brings us to the small train station of
Hydro- Electrica. A short train ride will take us to Aguas Calientes and our
hostel for the night.( Meals: B, L)
Total distance: 15 km (9miles)
Estimated walking time: 5 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,700 m (8,860 ft)
Aguas calientes altitude: 2,000 m (6,400 ft)
Day 5: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Cusco
After an early breakfast, we take the bus up to Machu Picchu, arriving well
before the majority of tourists. You will have a guided tour of the site for two
hours before having a bit of free
time and making your way back on the bus to Aguas Calientes in time for some lunch before boarding the afternoon train back
to Cusco.
Estimated walking time: 2 hours
Maximum altitude point: 2,400 m (7,870 ft ) Machupicchu
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Private Service Prices
Prices valid for 2017
Salkantay 5D/4N Prices updated to March , 2018 in USD American dollars.
2 people $910 .00 per person
3 people $800 .00 per person
4 people $750 .00 per person
5 +people $710 .00 per person
Group Service Prices
Salkantay 5D/4N Prices updated to March , 2018 in USD American dollars.
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Group Service (2017) |
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-PRICE: 710.00 |
5 – 16 People |
| From March 2017 – January 2018 | |
We can offer a U$20 discount to students with a valid International
Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 15 years old. You must
send an enlarged scanned copy of your ISIC card at time of booking and bring
your ISIC card on trail.
How to make a reservation:
Please follow these steps:
Step 1. – Click in Book Now and fill in the form with all the information required.
Step 2- We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$250 per person confirming
your trek booking.
Step 3 – Send an e-mail to info@papadventures.com with the code of the payment that you made.
Step 4-You will get a confirmation e-mail from us with the conformity of your reservation.
