Salkantay Trail 5D/4N
Description
Salkantay is snow-capped located at the eastern end of Vilcabamba at 6271 m.s.n.m. It was consider in the incas time as a sacred mountain. This mountain is wonderful and have spectacular view.
The trek is more difficult than the Inca Trail but it is popular with trekkers who want to combine a quieter, less trodden route with a visit to the Incas ruins of Machupicchu. This trek offer to see magnificent scenary with several high passes and tropical forest views.
Itinerary
Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
Salkantay is snow-capped located at the eastern end of Vilcabamba at 6271 m.s.n.m. It was consider in the incas time as a sacred mountain. This mountain is wonderful and have spectacular view.
The trek is more difficult than the Inca Trail but it is popular with trekkers who want to combine a quieter, less trodden route with a visit to the Incas ruins of Machupicchu. This trek offer to see magnificent scenary with several high passes and tropical forest views.
Soyrococha - Huayraqmachay - Collpapampa
The second day after breakfast we climb to the highest point a pass close to Nevado Salkantay (4,600 meters) from this point we can see the snow-covered Salkantay, we also have a breathtaking view of the snowy mountains like Umantay and Huayanay. Today is the hardest day Then descend for an approximate 2:30 pm to Huayraqmachay (3700 m) where we will have a delicious lunch and then continue down through the jungle for about 3 ½ hours of walking to our second camp called Collpapampa (2600 m).
Day 03Collpapampa - Playa - Santa Teresa
After breakfast walk downhill Ceja de Selva for a period of 6 hours, where we will see along the way coffee, coca, fruit, etc. We will also have time to take pictures of small waterfalls, parrots, hummingbirds, orchids, bamboo and much more in the tropical forest, and if you can observe the famous national bird of Peru called "Cock of the Rocks".Then We have Lunch at a place called Playa (2250 m) and then continue the trek to Santa Teresa Town (1,700 m) where we camp.
Day 04Santa Teresa - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, we crossed the Upper Urubamba river and then walked to Hydroelectric train station (km 116) where we have lunch. Then continue with the walk for a period of 3 hours to reach Aguas Calientes (2000 m).Overnight in a hostel (based on double occupancy).
Day 05Machu picchu - Cusco
After an early breakfast we head to the bus station where we boarded the first bus to Machu Picchu, where we have a guided tour for 3 hours aprox. Having free time to explore the archaeological site. Alternatively you can visit the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon and sun door (Intipunku). Then return by bus to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco.
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