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This is the most popular route trekked by hundreds of visitors each day. This beautiful trail starts at kilometre 82. (so called because it is 82 km along the railroad from Cusco) and takes in many of the Inca ruins including Runcuracay, Sayacmarca.
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This is a less strenuous route and starts at kilometre 104 along the railroad from Cusco. The trail climbs up to Wiñay Wayna where you join the final stages of the Classic 4 day hike. From Wiñay Wayna the trek then descends to Machu Picchu.
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A spectacular 5 day trek that passes beneath the sacred snowcapped mountain of Salkantay. This mountain God (or Apu) was worshipped by the Incas and is still honored by existing Quechua farmers. The trail starts in the Mollepata.
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SALKANTAY TO MACHUPICCHU : Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days
Salkantay trek is an excellent alternative trek to Machu Picchu, one that makes its way around Mount Salkantay. For those persons who like adventure, this particular trek may be better than any other traditional routes to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. This remote path leads one through an amazing variety of landscapes and habitats varying from green, reach valleys full of blossoming forests and trees of different species to highland fields and glacial moraines flanked by steep rocky and icy peaks of impressive beauty. It can be done during the whole year, but the best time for this trekking is from April to December.
A stately 6.271 meter mountain, Mount Salkantay rises over Machu Picchu, in the breathtaking Vilcanota Range. There, at the end of a trekking route that combines the rarely surpassed magnificence of its natural backdrop and the attraction of the world’s best known pre-Hispanic legacy, stand the Machu Picchu citadel and the Inca Trail.
The expedition starts by taking the old Inca stone-road that leads to the lost city of Machu Picchu and crosses a mountain pass between Mount Salkantay and Mount Humantay (5.917 meters). The excursion then proceeds down the Aobamba river gorge up to the archaeological site.
From the path it is possible to get a unique view of the most beautiful mountains in Cusco: Wayanay (5.464 meters), Palcay (5.229 meters), and Wakay Willka or Veronica (5.750 meters), located on the opposite bank of the Urubamba river valley. Several Cusco trekking and adventure travel operators offer this circuit. It is also highly recommended to hire an experienced local guide.
The Salkantay to Machu Picchu trail is a challenging and demanding Peru trekking route which requires a good level of fitness and prior acclimatization to the altitude, preferably in Cusco. If you have any doubts of your ability to complete this trek, please consult your Travel Advisor and doctor.
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Itinerary Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Marcocasa - Soraypampa
Tour starts at 06:00 a.m. with private transport from the city of Cusco. You pass the localities of Izcuchaca and Limatambo and after 2 hours drive we will arrive in Mollepata (2950m) where you stop for a short rest and have a coffee. Afterwards you continue your drive (1 hour) towards the small settlement of Marcocasa at 3300m From here you will start your first day trek (5 hours) towards your camp at Soraypampa (3850m/) an Andean valley located at the foothills of the beautiful Mount Humantay (5910m) On the way you will enjoy fine views of the surrounding valleys of Curahuasi and Apurimac.
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Day 2: Soraypampa - Challway
After waking up early the mules will be prepared and readied to transport all of the groups heavy equipment along the entire route. From Soraypampa you begin a trek across the Salkantay Pampas passing the snow covered Umantay. On the way you will see fantastic chain of Salkantay mountains at 4700m, including amazing views of Mount Salkantay. With luck one may be given the chance of observing the flight of the amazing Giant Andean Condor, commonly known as the "King of the Andes". After lunch a 3 hour hike will take you down to our campsite at Challway.
During your descent from Salkantay pass you will have the opportunity of seeing the remains of an ancient Inca Trail, a road approximately 6 meters wide.
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Day 3: Challway – Playa – Santa Teresa
After a hearty breakfast, at 08:00 a.m. you will continue with a trek that descends into the deep canyon of the Salkantay river. The highland landscape suddenly turns into an amazing cloud forest with the lush grass, bushes and trees covered with beautiful bromelias. From Colpapampa the Salkantay River turns into the Santa Teresa River. After a rest you will continue your descend to the shores of the Totora River where one can enjoy a soak in the nearby hot water springs. Then following along the north side of the Santa Teresa River you will continue until La Playa where we will stop to take lunch. A short truck ride will take us to Santa teresa where it is optional to visit pleasant hot springs. In the evening you can enjoy a good meal with some wine around a camp fire.
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Day 4: Winaypoko - La Playa (Cochapampa) Village - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
On the last day of trekkingyou will hike for 3 hours down toLa Playa. This trek takes one along the north side of Santa Teresa River. On the way down you will see plantations of banana, coffee, granadillas (a typical fruit from the area), avocado trees, etc. The soundof parrots will accompany you during the hike and upon the river one may see king fishers. After arriving at La Playa, you cross the river to finally reach Cochapampa villagewhere a truck will transport us to the town of Santa Teresa. The truck ride is really very impressive. Finally you reach the low plains of Santa Teresa Village (1500m/4920ft) where some porters will help us to carry our bags to the place known as La Oroya. Here you will use a cable basketto cross the spectacularUrubamba River. At "La Oroya", you will board a local truckwhich will take you to La Hidroelectrica (operation area of the hydroelectric power plant). Here youboard the local train to the town of Aguas Calientes. On arrival you will be transferredto your comfortablehotel for a well deserved rest.
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Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
On your last day you will have an early breakfastand then be taken by a public bus to the main entrance of Machu Picchu City (2400m) A guided tour will show you this beautiful Inca City, one of the most famous ruins in the world. You will visit the Intihuatana, the temple of the 3 windows, temple of the moon, the terraces, the ceremonial fountains, the sun gate and other sectors of the impressive citadel. In the afternoon we take the public bus down to Aguas Calientes and then go by train back to Cusco. After arriving in the city you will be Transferred to your hotel.
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Included Trail:
- Professional Bilingual Guide.
- Private bus from Cusco to Mollepata. (beginning of the trail.)
- Horses to carry the equipment.
- Cook and horsemen.
- Camping equipment ( tents, mattresses, tables and seats cooking tent and eating tent).
- Excellent meals ( 04 breakfast / 04 lunches / 04 dinners).
- First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
- Accommodation in a hotel -1 night in Aguas Calientes Town.
- Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu.
- Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
- Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
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Things to bring
- Backpack and sleeping bag.
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Rain coat or poncho.
- Warm clothes.
- Insect repellent.
- Sun block, sun glasses and hat.
- Water bottle.
- Water purifying tables.
- Flash light and knife.
- Towel and toilet paper.
- Snacks (chocolates, candies, cookies and others).
- Personal Medical Kit.
- Extra soles for last dinner, and last lunch in Aguas Calientes Town and Hot Springs.
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BOOKING THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
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Important Notice: We recommend a minimum of 3 weeks to notice book the Inca
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Making an Inca Trail trek booking: Since only 500 trek permits are issued per day for the Inca Trail (trek permits are also required for the porters and cooks) it is important to try to make a trek reservation as far ahead as possible. There is no clear rule as to how far ahead is enough to to guarantee you a space since this depends on demand.
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Reservations for the Inca Trail to Machupicchu.
To make reservations for the Inca Trail you have to carry out the following procedure: The reservations can be made 360 days in advance before entering the Inca Trail, anytime of the year, be it through paper or by e-mail, according to the format (Reservation Card). The Reservation Office will hand a code with the status of "reserved". The staff in charge of doing the reservations at the Reservation and Collecting Office of the Dirección Regional de Cultura del Cusco - INC has to be duly certified.
The reservation is subject to space availability, being the limitation the loading capacity. The applicant will confirm the reservation up until 30 days in advance before entering the Inca Trail, presenting the final group list at the Reservation and Collecting Office of the Direccion Regional de Cultura del Cusco - INC.
The applicant will also pay 50% of the total amount of the group's entrance tickets at the aforementioned office. The Reservation Office will register the pre-payment changing the reservation to a "confirmed" status.
Any reservation that has not been confirmed according to the previous clause of the present article will be automatically void. The reservation will change to the "reconfirmed" status after paying off the other 50%, which has to be done anytime 5 days before entering the Inca Trail, at the Collecting Office of the Direccion Regional del Cusco - INC
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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
The most popular trek in Peru is the famed Inca Trail, which is likely a road that the ancient Inca used for sacred pilgrimages. Along the route you can view ruins from the once great Incas, who cherished the Sacred Valley for its beauty and resources. Typically, Inca Trail Peru treks last 2 days, 4 days or 7 days. Cusco, the ancient Inca Empire capital, is where people usually head before taking on the Inca Trail, and if you don’t have your plans figured out, there are numerous travel agencies and adventure guides who can help you pick out the right package. Keep in mind that camping along the way on overnight trips is your only option for accommodations, so if you prefer to sleep in a bed, you might try just hiking the last part of the Inca Trail, which can be done in one day. Regardless of where you start, Machu Picchu is the ending point for the trail, so you will always have a most just reward for your efforts.
Each day up to 2,000 tourists flood the ancient Inca mountaintop city of Machu Picchu in southern Peru. They come to marvel at temples built from perfectly chiseled blocks of granite and pay homage to the sun.
Most of the tourists travel by train from nearby Cusco. Others ride the bus. A few hundred heartier souls arrive on foot after a four-day slog along the famed Inca Trail.
Machu Picchu Under Threat from Pressures of Tourism Can Tourists Save a Peruvian Rain Forest? Inca Traditions Pay Off for Peruvian Weavers "For the average tourist, [the Inca Trail] could be the adventure of a lifetime and a real stretch both physically and psychologically," said Karin Muller, a writer, photographer, and adventurer based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Student discounts
Students with a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) receive a 50% discount on the price of the entrance fee but you must inform the tour operator at the time of making your reservation and bring the card with you on the Inca Trail. |
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