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Inca Trail & Salkantay Trek 7D/6N -Private Service.

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Cruzpata -Soraypampa - Salkantaypampa.

At 06.00 pick up from your hotel in our private transport from Cusco to Mollepata (2800 m) approx. 3 hours. On the way to Mollepata we'll briefly stop off at the ruins of Tarawasi an Inca temple with one of the finest examples of Inca polygonal masonry in a long retaining wall. From Mollepata (2800 m) we continue 40 minutes more by car until the pastures village of Cruzpata (3200 m) our start point where we meet our "arrieros" horsemen and trekking staff (Cook and Assistants) We commence our trek, we can see an spectacular views of the chains of snow capped mountains of Vilcabamba and the lush Apurimac River valley, then a gentle climb of 250 meters for about 3 to 4 hours to Soraypampa (3800 m) our spot for a rest and lunch. After lunch we continue climbing gradually for 2 to 3 hours through the more unspoiled Andean valleys to Salkantaypampa (3980 meters) our campsite for our first night located at feet of the most majestic and impressing mountains as Salkantay (6264m) and Humantay (5217m). (Lunch, Dinner & Camping)

Day 2: Salkantaypampa, Paso Salkantay and Sisaypampa Camp.

This is just a spectacular day, early by 06.30 am after a hot breakfast we start with a gentle climbing to Pampa-Japonesa (Japanese Climbers Base-camp set 3 decades ago) hiking through the pass of Salkantay Mt, close to the mountain's eternal snowcaps, after 4-5 hours we reach the Incachiriaska Pass located at 5200 meters. This pass is a wonderful spot for sightseeing because it is surrounded by majestic snow-peaks such as Humantay (5217m), Tucarhuay (5450m) and Soray Mt (5428m), the Cusichaca valleys, lakes and moraines. After the pass we will be hiking down for 20 minutes until Ichupata ( Andean grass place) where we have a stop for lunch, afterward we will descend until Sisay pampa Camp (3790m), at this section we will be able to fully appreciate and take in the imposing Andean topography, quiet and cozy place where you can see llamas, alpacas and with luck we might see a condor. Camp near the local kids school. ( 7-8 hours walking ) (Lunch, Dinner & Camping)

Day 3: Sisaypampa - Paucarcancha

From our campsite after breakfast we start our walk descending in a beautiful valley with native flowers and impresive views for 3 hour to Pampacahuana community near the Incan canals repaired few years ago by Kendall Proyect to help local farmers and shephers. Tranquil day to relax and rest for the next leg of our trek, stop for our lunch then final 3 hour to Paucarcancha an old Inca ruins where we will stop for some explanations and pictures, also this is where we will set a camp for tonigh. (Lunch, Dinner & Camping).

Day 4: Paucarcancha -Wayllabamba - Llulluchapampa Camp.

Today we will enter into the Inca Trail Sanctuary and Park connecting our trek to the famous Inca trail to Machupicchu. After breakfast an hour walk down to Wayllabamba (3000m) this is also where our muleteers return home with their mules and fresh porters will welcome us to continue the trek carrying our gear, equipment and food, we start our gentle climbing for 3-4 hours to Ayapata and Carralpunku. We climb the steep-sided Llulluchayoq Valley past a rushing stream and through enchanted native polylepis woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we abruptly find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif, where we make camp at Llulluchapampa, spectacular campsite. Probably we might be the unique campers at this amazing site. Time for pictures and relax because we will arrive 2 hours before dark at this point. (Lunch, Dinner & Camping)

Day 5: Llulluchapampa – The Woman Pass - Pacaymayo- Runkuracay - Sayaqmarca Phuyupatamarca.

After breakfast a climbing for less that 2 hours to reach the highest pass of 4200 meters known as Dead Woman Pass, at this stage we start early and refresh so you won`t have difficulties with the altitude. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain grass as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m/13,776ft). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, time to full enjoyment after we complete our second big pass also to some short ceremony at the Apacheta pass. Then an easy slow descent for 2 hour to Pacaymayo Valley.
We pick up an Inca stairway very well preserved after centuries and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass at 3860 meters, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca 3,650 meters (Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, Plazas and Water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now is a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca Trail viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).
This camp is described like the most beautiful and magic of all campsites, great views of two valleys, hundreds of Inca steps connecting enigmatic edifications used as temples at the Inca times.
(Camping Dinner)

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: camping

Day 6: Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna - Gate of The Sun - Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.

Hundreds of Inca steps in well preserved factures connecting enigmatic edifications used as temples, after 3 hours down hill we will reach the impresive complex of Wiñaywayna, rush vegetation of bambus and flowers at this cloud forest terrain, pausing to explore the amazing Inca stone towers at this complex, fountains and stairways that spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites will have time to explore and have a guided visit (some trekkers loved this place even more than Machupicchu).
After a shower at the little Hostel there we have our lunch then we will continue our last leg of the Inca Trail trail for another 2 more hours to reach the famous lookout point named Inti Punku ( the Sun Gate) this part is very beautiful for the vegatation of cloud forest with bromelias, orchids and fern trees in both sides of the trail. From Inti punku we get the first glance of Machu Picchu where we still need to descend for 45 minutes to 1 hour, between the mountains on its saddle high over the Urubamba River. Oportunity to enjoy of the tranquility and peacefull in the late afternoon when all the groups have run down to take the train return to Cusco, we will have at least 2 hours for full enjoyment of Machupicchu and the magycal sunset. Then we will board a bus for 25 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hotel Included and Dinner.. Oportunity to go to the hot springs to relax and cure our sore muscles. (Lunch, Dinner & Hotel Viajeros)

Day 7: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu guided tour & Exploring – Cusco.

Very early after breakfast at the hotel we will board the first bus to ride to Machupicchu for our official visit. We will learn about the importance – religiously and historically – of this marvelous and magical sanctuary, and we will be able to appreciate the fine architecture of the Incas. After our guided tour for 3 hours, you can climb to the top of Wayna Picchu mountain ( Optional ), from where one has a good overview of the whole area and the full site of Machu Picchu.
Another possibility is to visit the beautiful temple of the moon. (Packed lunch is provided)
In the afternoon after our full time in Machupicchu, we descend to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco around 05.00 pm arriving to Cusco by 10.00 pm.

Meals: B

What is Included:

• Pre-departure briefing, presented by your tour guides
• Private bus to Mollepata -Cruzpata (trek starting point)
• Permit to the Inca Trail Trek National Park
• Entrance fee for Machupicchu Archaeological Sanctuary
• Excellent highly recommended top leaders guides
• Oxygen assistance and first aid kit en route
• 2 person per tent (new spacious Eureka tents)
• Thick, comfortable sleeping mattress, (Pillows by request)
• Dining tent with camping tables, stools and gas lamps, Kitchen tent
• Nutritious, delicious buffet meals with fresh, high quality ingredients, high in energy value and prepared carefully to avoid illness by our excellent cooks(Vegetarian food and specialised diets by request) Combination of International and Peruvian Cuisine
• Boiled purified water after breakfast to refill your bottles
• Fairly treated arrieros and porters carry the equipment, tents, food, cooking gear and dining tents
• Health Insurance for our porters, cooks, assistants, field crew
• Accommodation, food, transport, permits and entrance fees for our porters and cooks
• A gentle start to the day with a wake up coca tea kindly brought to your tent
• Happy hour with macho-tea and hot drinks every afternoon
• Plenty of time to explore Machupicchu and a guided tour,
• Visit and guided tours in the 6 Inca archaeological sites en route
• Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
• Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes after Machu Picchu
• Free storage for your backpack whilst you go to the hot springs or shop around the village
• Free and safe Storage while you are on tours in Hotel Marqueses Cusco
• Tourist train return on Day 4 to “0llantaytambo” then a SAS Travel bus to Cusco
• Inca Trail T-shirt and a Surviver Certificate signed by your guides
• 6 Kg personal porter per person. ( SAS provide a duffle bag for the porter )

What is not Included:

• Sleeping bag (-Minus 8ºC) US$45 for 5 nights
• Single tent US$ 45 for 5 nights entire trek.
• Trekking poles US$20 each for the entire trek.
• Hot shower on 3rd camp (10 soles)
• Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
• Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
• Extra drinks
• Tips for the trekking crew, guides, cooks,and porters. It`s a tradition
• but not mandatory.

We recommend that you bring

• Original passport and (ISIC student card if applicable)
• A Backpack (for personal porters we provide a duffle bag)
• Warm sleeping bag Minus 8ºC
• Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
• Trekking poles: metal tips are not allowed on the trail
• Warm clothes,layers for variable temperature especially at night
• Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or in cold conditions
• Gloves or mittens, scarf , wool socks, woolen hat for cold nights
• T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for comfort
• Flash light, head torch and extra batteries
• Camera and extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face
• Sunscreen, and sunglasses
• Personal medical kit, insect repellent
• Rain Gear: a good rain jacket, rain poncho
• Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
• 2 litre water bottle, disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site
• Water purifying tablets optional, since we provide boiled water
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes (5 Day Special Inca Trail)
• Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc in soles
• Emergency money at least 200-300 extra soles.
• If you don`t have sleeping bags, rain ponchos, trekking poles, water bottle, etc you can rent/buy them from SAS Travel at the office at your check-in 2 days before the trek departure.

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