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MOLLEPATA - SALKANTAY - SANTA TERESA
–MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Shared Service: $465 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.
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
-Lunch on the 5th day and dinner on day 4th
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.
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