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| Second day: Shallacancha – Ishupata - Soraypampa |
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After breakfast, we’ll walk along the Huaytac mountain to go to the Soraypampa valley.
Along the way, we may benefit from beautiful views in which the valley and 3 snow-peaked
mountains are blended: Salkantay (6,264 meters high), Humantay (5,473 meters high)
and Tucarhuay (5,450m).
This part of the trek is not really difficult whereas the other days are harder....
Along the way, we may benefit from beautiful views in which the valley and 3 snow-peaked
mountains are blended: Salkantay (6,264 meters high), Humantay (5,473 meters high)
and Tucarhuay (5,450m).
This part of the trek is not really difficult whereas the other days are harder....
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| First day: Cusco - Mollepata - Silcakancha |
| Early in the morning, we leave Cusi Wasi by private bus to go to Mollepata (2,800 meters high) crossing some beautiful landscapes and some indigenous villages. There, our trek begins and we´ll start our long walk to Shalla Cancha (3,500 meters high) which offers beautiful views. In June and July, it is possible to find snow at this altitude, presenting some wonderful sights. We camp at Shalla Cancha. |
| Salkantay, one of the most beautiful peruvian Inka Trails, combines both cultural and a natural attractions. You will appreciate archaeological rests spread out between snow-peaked mountains, breathtaking valleys and wonderful landscapes. |
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| Third day: Aranyanniyoc - Colpabamba |
| The third day we will hike the Colpabamba pass (3,300 meters high) afterwards descending the high Andean Plateau. Besides enjoying wonderful landscapes, we´ll visit the Lluscamayo community in where we’ll camp for the night. |
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| Fourth day: Lluscamayo - Intihuatana - Aguas Calientes |
This day we will begin our walk early to go to Aguas Calientes. We’ll leave the
Lluscamayo valley while admire wonderful mountains views before joining the jungle
which surrounds Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at Aguas Calientes
(2,050 meters high).
As you will see, the wildlife is really different; after mountain landscapes, the jungle in
that area offers another sort of views which you will enjoy.
Lluscamayo valley while admire wonderful mountains views before joining the jungle
which surrounds Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we’ll arrive at Aguas Calientes
(2,050 meters high).
As you will see, the wildlife is really different; after mountain landscapes, the jungle in
that area offers another sort of views which you will enjoy.
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| Fifth day: ascent to Machu Picchu |
| After walking for an hour and a half, we will enjoy the tranquility of the lost city of the Incas in a guided tour, after which you may discover the citadel yourself. We advice you to climb the Wayna Picchu to have the best view above the citadel (the go round might be between 40 and 90 minutes, it depends how fast you walk). The best is to go before 1 pm because only 400 persons can join it per day. |
| In the afternoon, depending on when our train leaves, we’ll go down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (it isn’t included because we'll find many kind of restaurants with different prices ). Afterwards, we will come back first by train and then board the bus to Cusco. |
| RECOMENDATIONS to bring Sneakers o light shoes o tenis A backpack o light case per person Drink quite liquid Insect repellent Sun block Binoculares Sun glasses Hat of wide wing for the days of sun Medicin y/o personal things (liquid for contact lenses) Camera o filmadora and films Coins in small denominations (dollars o soles) Plastic bags Raincoat (long poncho) in rain season. Some cash for shopping (drink, food and tips for porters) |
| Hostal "Cusi Wasi" |
| "Cusi Wasi" is the Quechua word for "Happy House" |
Cusco - Peru
| Inka Trail - 5 days (Salkantay) |