MOLLEPATA - SALKANTAY -
SANTA TERESA –MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Shared Service: $490 per person (minimum 3 people) based
on DOUBLE Occupancy in tent and tourist class
accommodation on 4th night
Departures: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
THE MOLLEPATA REGION
The Vilcanota mountain range is a spectacular chain, and
is located between two great rivers of the region, the
Urubamba and Apurimac Rivers.
Snow-capped Salkantay Mountain is located on the Eastern
end of the Vilcanota chain and reaches an elevation of
6.270 meters over sea level.
RECOMMENDATIONS
This part of the trek is different from the other days.
Whereas Mollepata is quite warm, hikers should be ready
for an ascent and the higher altitude and colder climate
when getting to the mountain pass. Hikers should have
spent at least 2 to 3 days acclimatizing to the higher
altitudes in the Cusco region prior to embarking on this
trek.
ITINERARY
FIRST DAY
CUSCO-MOLLEPATA-SORAYPAMPA- SOROY COCHA LAKE
Leaving the hotel at 5:30 AM we will travel by bus to
Mollepata (2,100m altittude), stopping on way in the
archaeological complex of Tarawasi, an Inca Temple.
Mollepata is an attractive small town constructed on the
slopes of the upper part of the Apurimac river. From
Molllepata we will continue by bus to Soraypampa, where
we will begin our trek. Here we need to check our
luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to
our campsite next to Huayracpampa Lake. The ascent is
approximately 5 hours long, and on our way we will be
able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna. The
impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during
this stretch, and we will be camping just below the
Salkantay glacier. For this reason it is recommended
passengers bring a down sleeping bag, good or sub-zero
temperatures.
SECOND DAY
SOROY COCHA LAKE - QELQEMACHAY - COLCAPAMPA
We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the
Huayracpampa pass (4.460m). After a brief break and
picture-taking session we will begin a long descent
towards Santa Teresa. We will lunch in Qelqemachay.
During this long descent we will be able to literally
see the changes in vegetation as we go from high
mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense
forest. We will camp in Colcapampa close to the thermal
baths.
THIRD DAY
COLCAPAMPA – LLUCMA BAMABA
The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is
very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and
impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We
will camp in Sahuayaco.
FOURTH DAY
LUCMA BAMABA –LLACTAPATA – AGUAS CALIENTES
We will begin walking very early to Lucmabamba, a small
village from where we will be taken to Santa Teresa.
Santa Teresa boasts telephone service.
From here we will walk again, to the hydroelectric
station of Machupicchu, and from there take a train to
Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a
hotel.
FIFTH DAY
AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
We take the first bus (6:00am) from Aguas Calientes to
the Machupicchu ruins. Our guide will thoroughly guide
you through the ruins, and In the afternoon we will take
the train to Cusco.
A representative of our agency will meet you at the
train station and take you to your hotel.
THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
-An expert guide familiar with the trail and customs of
the area, who will help you understand the environment
and be in contact with it.
-Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as
follows:
-Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.
-Personal tents. (Eureka, with double floor)
-Bath tent.
-Kitchen tent (Eureka, with floor).
-Dining tent (Eureka with floor)
-Cooks and kitchen personnel
-Tables
-Benches
-Packhorses
-Riding horses
-Transport from train station to hotel
-First aid Kit
-Entrance ticket to Tarawasi
-Oxygen tank
-Mattress
-Duffel bag
-Assistant guide (depends on number of travelers)
-Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Dinner on the 4th night
-Lunch on the 5th day
WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ON THE TRIP
-Down sub-zero sleeping bag
-Rain poncho (plastic)
-Thick sweater
-Thick jacket
-Sun block
-Hat for sun protection
-Sun glasses
-Hiking boots
-Change of shoes for evening (sneakers, sandals)
-T-shirts
-Thick socks
-Water bottle
-Flashlight
-Camera
-Personal medications recommended by your doctor.
THE TEMPERATURE
The high temperature`s 25 ºC and the low
temperature`s 5 ºC.
The coldest month is June and down to 5 ºC.
| IMPORTANT NOTE |
We suggest to book one month in advance at least.
Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we
also suggest to book your trip as soon as possible. Also note
that all the below information are mandatory.
Name and Surname (as in your passport)
Age
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Citizenship
*Hotel in Cusco
(address - phone number)
* You can send this information to us as soon as you get it
but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up
service.
ISIC CARD (25.-USD of discount)
Note:
In order to get the discount it is necessary to send
us via email the scanned copy of your ISIC (International Student
Identity
Card) with your other information. Without this copy we will not be able
to offer you the discount. |
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