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SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU  5DAYS / 4 NIGHTS                           www.macawadventure.com

(B)=Breakfast; (L)=Lunch ; (D)=Dinner  Day 01 : CUSCO - MOLLEPATA - SAYAPATA – HUMANTAY LAKE - SORAYPAMPA (L)(D) We will leave Cusco approximately at 5:00a.m. A bus will take us to the town of Mollepata (2900 meters above sea level) where we will arrive approximately at 7:30 in the morning, we will stop for last minute supplies, leg-stretching or to use the restrooms at a local restaurant. We will continue our journey to Sayapata, our trek starting point. We will meet with our support staff, who will load the equipment on horses and mules. Around 9:00 a.m., we will begin our hike toward Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level). During the hike we will have panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay, other mountains covered with snow, and the Valley of Apurimac River. Around 1:00p.m., we will have a Peruvian lunch. After lunch, we will visit Humantay Lake, a marvelous lake in the mountains, (3 hours hike) and we will come back to our campsite where the tents will be ready for you as well as your dinner. Walking distance aproximately 10 Km.  Day 02 : SORAYPAMPA - CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)  Today, nature will change drastically from dry sceneries to snowy peaks and tropical areas. After a nutritious breakfast, we will start the most difficult part of the trek. We will start the hike around 7:00 in the morning. We will hike to a place called Pampas Salkantay, then go toward the left side of the snowy peaks of Umantay located next to the Apu Salkantay. At midday, we will be on the highest point (4600 meters above sea level).We will appreciate spectacular views of the mountains and the imposing snowy peaks of the Salkantay (6264 meters above sea level) which is known as the second highest point of the Cusco region. Around 1:00 p.m., we will have our lunch, in the area called Huayracmachay. After a trek of approximately 3 hours, we will arrive to our camp in Challway (2920 meters above sea level). Around 7:00p.m., we will recuperate from the trek and eat dinner. Walking distance aproximately 18 Km.  Day 03 : CHALLWAY – PLAYA  SAHUAYACO – SANTA TERESA HOT SPRINGS (B)(L)(D) Around 7:00a.m., we will start our trek. We will walk for about 6 hours toward Playa Sahuayaco and during this period; we will observe a town called Collpabamba, also called the “Forest Cloudy Brow” where waterfalls, fruit-bearing trees, varied flora, and birds can be observed. If we are lucky, we will be able to observe the famous bird called the “Cock of the Rocks”. Here we will have lunch. At 2:00 p.m. a local bus will take us to Santa Teresa Hot Springs, where you will enjoy and relax at the hot pools. You will have dinner and camping there. Walking distance aproximately 14 Km.  Day 04 : SANTA TERESA-  HYDROELECTRIC - AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D) After of our delicious breakfast we are going to walk for approximately around 8:30 a.m we begin our trek, we follow this rising trail, from which we will see plantations of coffee, banana, passion fruit and a lovely view of the Santa Teresa Valley. We follow along the riverside of Vilcanota River until arrive to the Oroya (canopy bridge) From here we have an option to hike to hidroelectrica or to catch a small car where will take us until Hidroelectrica (25 minutes), from this place we can observe the back of Machupicchu Santuary, where we have the last lunch with all staff. from here we will continuo walking until arrive to Aguas Calientes around 4:30 p.m then we will stay in a hostal the last night Walking distance aproximately 10Km.  If  you like  the  adrenaline we  have  the  optional free  zip line + rappel  after  breakfast Day 05: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO (B)  Today, you will start early at around 4:30a.m. and walk up to Machu Picchu and to the Sun Gate. Or   optional you  can take  take bus  up  from  aguas  calientes ($ 9 usd  dolars ) to machupicchu In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour for about two hours and after that you will be free to explore the Citadel and take pictures, or if you desire, ascent toward the Huaynapicchu Mountain. At 6:45p.m. (depending on availability), you will be taking a train to Ollantaytambo and from there; a bus will drive you to Cusco.

What is Included:

§  Collection from your hotel from 04:30 am.

§  Bus direct  to Mollepata

§  2 person tents (large and comfortable) and a roll pad mattress.

§  English speaking experienced professional mountain guide.

§  (2 Guides for a group of 9-17 participants)

§  6 kilos porterage service for your personal items , extra clothes, mattress, sleeping bag to be carried by mules, (so you just need to carry your daypack with everything you will need during the day).

§  Full board meals 4Breakfast, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners.

§  (Vegetarian, vegan or special diet meals upon request)

§  Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs. Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent. first-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank

§  Horses/donkeys to carry tents, food, cooking equipment. Hot water for washing purposes.

§  zip-line (Transport, harness, helmet and gloves, instructor, supervised tour of the zip-line)

§  Rappelling out (instructor tour of rappel, harness, helmet and gloves, ropes)

§  hot spring in Colcamayo

§  Hostel in Aguas Calientes Double or Triple Accommodation.

§  Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and transport to Cusco.

§  Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex. Guided tour in Machu Picchu, time to explore on your own,

§  Ticket to Huaynapicchu mountain (walk to top without a guide, trail is well marked )

§  Free storage in Cusco for your belongings at the  office macaw adventure

§  What is not Included:

§  Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits

§  Last lunch  on the 5th day, Drinks, bottle water

§  The bus up & down from Aguas Calientes to machupicchu ($20usd)

§  Tips for your guide,cook and staff are optional.not mandatory.

§  (Every staff receive a fair and decent payment immediately after they end their trip, tips are optional but are a great gesture of esteem to them.)

We recommend that you bring

§  Backpack

§  sleeping bag (Minus 8ºC - can be rented at MACAW office for US$20 )

§  Sturdy Hiking boots

§  Warm clothes and trekking pants. not jeans

§  layers for variable temperatures specially at night

§  Flash light with extra batteries

§  Camera, extra film & batteries

§  Sunprotection : sunscreen : sun hat : sunglasses

§  Thermals : wool socks : Gloves / scarf and woolen hat for cold nights

§  Insect repellent

§  Rain poncho : a good rain jacket

§  extra plastic bags especially in wet season and plastic garbage bags to line your back pack

§  Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel

§  Bathing clothes for the hot springs

§  Water bottle : water purifying tablets optional

§  Personal medical kit with a simple whistle

§  Original passport and ISIC student card if applicable

§  Extra money for souvenirs, drinks

§  Trekking poles

Additional options

§  you have 6 kilos of personal items included in the tour price carried by a mule/porter ...If you would like to request more porterage for personal items each extra 3 kilos requested is $20 additional charge but you can just request this in the office at your checkin.

§  UP-GRADING YOUR RETURN from Aguas Calientes to Cusco with VISTADOME TRAIN.-

§  To Up-grade train return ( with Vistadome Deluxe ) US$ 46.00 p/person.

§  15:25 pm depart Aguas Calientes – 18:40 to Poroy Train Station

§  If you want an upgrade train they need to contact us directly on reservas@macawadventure.com for this to be done and confirmed to you.