The trek will involve crossing valleys and mountains before arriving to the “Lost City of the Incas”, Machupicchu. The famous Salkantay Trek (or Salcantay Trek), recently named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine is a trek open to everybody, with no limitation on spaces or permits. Connecting the city of Cusco with Machu Picchu, The Salkantay Trek is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests. Located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cuzco in south central Peru by the Cordillera Vilcabamba and rising to 6271 meters above sea level (20574 ft) Mt. Salkantay is an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped for thousands of years by local indians. The name Salkantay is a quechua word meaning "Savage Mountain". Our classic Salkantay trek is a custom-designed alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. Off the beaten path, this is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity. With more spectacular vistas, the Salkantay trek offers the solitude and quiet contemplation such a sacred path deserves.

Day 1: Mollepata - Soraypampa:In this passage you can appreciate different ecological zones: plains highlands, small house groups, amazing views of the snow-covered salkantay, humantay and soray. The coldness of this place is really felt. 04:30 hrs. Transfer hotel – bus station 05:10 hrs. Departure Cusco – Mollepata 08:10 hrs. (approximately) arrival in Mollepata 08:30 hrs. breakfast in Mollepata 09:00 hrs. walk from Mollepata to Sayllapata, 4 hours approximately 12:00 hrs. lunch in Sayllapata 13:00 hrs. walk from Sayllapata to Soraypampa, 3 hours apporximately 17:00 hrs. campsite 19:00 hrs. dinner
Day 2: Soraypampa - Challway:In this passage you walk across the mountainside of the majestic Apu Salkantay. After this, you continue in a progressive form the jungle region of Cusco, where we appreciate exotic plants, in addition the climate begins to be tropical. 06:00 hrs. breakfast 07:00 hrs. walk from Soraypampa to Huayracmachay, 4.5 hours approximately 10:00 hrs. snack on the way 12:00 hrs. lunch in Huayracmachay 13:00 hrs. walk from Huayracmachay to Challway, 3.5 hours apporximately 17:00 hrs. campsite 19:00 hrs. dinner
Day 3:Challway - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village):In this passage we appreciate jungla flora, hot springs, cataracts as well as small dumps of the place. 04:30 hrs. breakfast 05:00 hrs. walk from Challway to Playa Sahuayaco, 6 hours approximately 11:00 hrs. local bus from Playa to Hidroelectrica, 1.45 hour approximately 13:30 hrs. lunch in Hidroeléctrica 15:45 hrs. local train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village) 16:45 hrs. accommodation in hostel with private bath and hot water 19:00 hrs. dinner
Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Cusco:around 05:00 hrs. breakfast 06:00 hrs. Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu ruins 07:00 hrs. Guided visit in MachuPichu for 2 hours with the official guide, after this free time in the ruins, Recommendable to walk up to the hill Huayna Picchu, to visit the Temple of the Moon, the Inca Bridge and/or the Intipunko 14:30 hrs. bus Machu Picchu ruins.- Aguas Calientes. 16:20 hrs. by train: Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, by bus: Ollantaytambo - Cusco, 20:00 hrs. arrival at Cusco aprox.

Mollepata Salkantay Trek 5 days and 4 Nights Shared Service

*Sleeping bag $20 for all trek.
*Carriers of an ISIC Card pay $ 30 less.
*An extra hotel night in Aguas Calientes can be booked for those who want to stay an extra day. Prices vary from $ 25 till $ 150. If you wish to go back to the ruins the following day, you will have to pay your entrance fee again (the first one was included in the Inca Trail Excursion). Sleeping bag or backpack for rent.

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