SALKANTAY TREK - MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1: CUSCO/SORAYPAMPA
07.00 am. Departure by our private transport to Mollepata 2800 mts. beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, and stops for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, Cultural tour in Tarawasi, impressive "Ushnu" Inka Ceremonial Stone Stage to appreciate represented flowers in the Inka walls.
After we arrive to our trailhead, we meet our arrieros “horsemen“ and trek staff, 6 hrs hiking through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha , unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa 3800 mts, our first camp. Lunch, Dinner + Camping facilities.

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA/CHAULLAY
7:30am we trek for 4 hours to start our ascent to the Pass 4400mts from this point we can appreciate the special views of the Mountain Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6271 mts), 3 hours walking with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and morraines, then long downhill walk to Camp in Chaullay 2950 mts. B L D + Camping Facilities.

DAY 3: CHAULLAY/SANTA TERESA
Early 4 hours walk to Kollapampa, downhill easy hike, we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called Ceja de Selva where coffee, coca and fruits plantations can be observed, time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird "Gallito de las Rocas" stop on the river shore for Lunch + free time to rest. 3 hour walk to our last campsite in Llactapata (newly discovered inca site) which is famous for a “condor eye” view of Machu Picchu. Dinner + Camping Facilities B L D

DAY 4: AOBAMBA/AGUAS CALIENTES
After a short journey of hiking we have mixed modes of transportation, in the afternoon 2 hours descent by foot takes us to the Hydroelectric Station on the Urubamba River then we will take the train to Aguas Calientes 2000 mt. Special Dinner, great beds in the "Hostal Viajeros", optional hot spring baths. B L D.

DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU/CUSCO
Early walk or bus to the Citadel of Machupicchu, guided tour for 3 hours and plenty of free time to explore more, optional time to Climb the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Gate of the Sun, Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes and at approx 16:00 hrs we are taking our return train to Cusco arriving around 9:00 pm to Cusco City. B LINCLUDES; Private and local transport, Camping equipment, all meals during the tour, porters and donkeys, English speaking guide, cooks, all entrance fees, and train return back to Cusco, 3 nights in tents and 1 night in a Hostal.