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Llapan Atiq S.R.L.
Agencia de Viajes y Turismo
Av. El Sol 948
CC. Sol Plaza Of. 216
Cusco - Peru
www.atiqtravel.com |
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HL- 07 SALKANTAY & INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU
(8 Days / 7 Nights)
This fantastic hike combines two of the most spectacular trekking routes in the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. An extraordinary altitudinal range (1,725 a 6,271m/5,700-20,700ft) makes the sanctuary one of the most bio diverse areas in the world, with ten distinct life zones. Our adventure begins on the slopes of Mt. Salcantay with its glaciers, lagoons and 5,000m/16,500ft pass, home to the majestic condors and Andean chinchillas. From here we descend to the high Andean plateaus - breeding areas for alpacas, before entering the famous Inca Trail to the lost city of the Incas: Legendary Machu Picchu. An incredible ecological diversity of snow peaks, Andes and rich cloud forest, combined with the most astonishing archaeological sites on the way make this adventure a breathtaking experience!
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ITINERARY |
| DAY 1: |
Cusco – Mollepata – Marcoccasa |
Bus ride of about 3 hours brings us in the morning to the village of Mollepata where we meet up with our wranglers. From here we start up gently climbing rural paths, through the crops of the locals towards Marcoccasa (3,450m/11,400ft). After lunch we continue hiking for another hour uphill to our first camp at Marcoccasa (3,500m/11,550ft) from where we have some fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. (L/D)
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| DAY 2: |
Marcoccasa - Salkantaypampa |
After breakfast the trail ascend to the Pakiswaraka Ridge (3,665m/12,100 ft), we continue on an easy path towards the water canal built by the community. From this point we can enjoy beautiful views into the valley and towards the majestic Mt. Humantay. We continue on a nice flat path along the canal into the valley until lunchtime. In the afternoon we have another 1-2 hours of gentle climbing to our camp at Salkantaypampa (3,900m/12,900ft) right below Apu Salkantay, offering some breathtaking views of this spectacular mountain (prepare for a cold night). (B/L/D)
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Salkantaypampa – Pampacahuana |
In the morning we start refreshed for our climb, passing glaciers and lakes on the way up to the Salkantay Pass (5,000m/16,500ft and highest point of our hike). From the summit we descend for app. 3 hours into the valley where we camp at Accobamba, beside an Inca canal. This is a famous alpaca breeding region and with luck we may observe large flocks of these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. Weather permitting we will have the most spectacular views of Mt. Salkantay above us. (B/L/D)
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| DAY 4: |
Pampacahuana-Huayllabamba |
Today we leave the cold heights of Salkantay behind us and descend into warmer regions, following the Inca canal and later the Cusichaca creek, passing local farms. We stop at the restored archaeological group of Paucarcancha for lunch, with time to explore the site and rest. Here we say goodbye to our wranglers and meet up with the Quechuan porters who will accompany us for the rest of our adventure. A short hike brings us mid afternoon to the start of the Inca Trail at the village of Huayllabamba where we camp for the night (3,000m/9,900ft). (B/L/D)
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| DAY 5: |
Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo |
After an early breakfast we start our walk the trail ascends steeply to a small pampa just below the fist pass Llulluchapampa (3,660m/12,000ft). A 300mts/1,000 ft. climb brings us through three different vegetation zones to the summit of Warmiwañusca pass (4,200m/13,800ft) our first and highest pass. From the summit the trail descends steeply to the Pacaymayo Valley and we can view the trail going down into the valley and the second pass that we walk the next day after two hour descent we reach the camp site (3,600m/11,800ft.). (B/L/D) |
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Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca |
One of the nicest days after breakfast we climb slowly to Runkurakay pass (3,990m/13,100ft). We continue over the Runkurakay pass then down Inca stone steps to the beautifully situated Inca ruins of Sayacmarca. This small ruin, perched on the top of a cliff at about 3,600m/11,800ft., has nicely restored Inca ritual baths and excellent views of the Vilcanota and Vilcabamba Ranges. We walk to Chaquicocha to enjoy a delicious lunch and have some rest before we go on along the original Inca path to get to our third pass Phuyupatamarca at 3,690m/12,100ft. which is the camp site. (B/L/D) |
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huyupatamarca - Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes |
After breakfast we say goodbye to our Quechuan porters and continue our hike, a flagstone trail winds sharply down into the cloud forest to the ruins of Wiñaywayna (forever young) at 2,640m/8,650ft. one of the most beautiful of the Inca ruins and the last one before reaching Machupicchu. The trail climbs to Intipuncu the famed Gate of the Sun. Suddenly the four days of trekking rewards us with our first view of Machupicchu a vivid and unforgettable for all those privileged to be there. We arrive at Machupicchu the way the Incas used to come, staring in awe at the magnificent citadel at our feet from Intipuncu. We spend a few minutes in Machupicchu to enjoy it before we go in a bus down to Aguas Calientes Town here we can choose to relax in the natural hot springs and stay overnight in a comfortable hotel. (B/L) |
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Machupicchu – Cusco |
After an early breakfast we take the first bus up to Machupicchu to enjoy sunrise in this magical place before other tourists arrive from Cusco. We enjoy this enigmatic Inca city in a guided tour and will have enough free time to explore the site individually or do some hikes before we descend to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon. Train ride back to Cusco, transfer to the hotel and overnight. (B)
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OUR SERVICE INCLUDES: |
Private transport Cusco-Mollepata, bilingual guide, cook, wranglers, pack mules and support saddle horses, Quechuan porters (for Inca Trail section, for personal gear too), entrance fees for national park & Sanctuary of Machupicchu, camping equipment (double-, dining-, kitchen- and toilet-tents, mats, etc), meals (7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners and snacks), bus ticket Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes (roundtrip), 1 night hotel (double rooms), train ticket Aguas Calientes-Cusco and transfers Cusco. |
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NOT INCLUDED: |
Sleeping bags, not mentioned meals, extra services such as tips and entrance fees to hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
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