Salkantay Inka Trail to Machu Picchu

Salkantay Inka Trail to Machu Picchu - Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Markokasa

At 9:00 AM we drive to Mollepata to begin the journey. By car, we pass the towns of the Anta Plains (Izcuchaca, Zurite, Ancahuasi) and then enter the Limatambo valley, where we can appreciate the ruins of Tarawasi. In Mollepata we begin the hike, and later we will camp in Markokasa.

Day 2: Markokasa - Choquekiclla - Soraypampa

From Choquekiclla we can see Salkantay Humantay, at whose feet we camp at the height of about 4000 masl.

Day 3: Soraypampa - Pampa Japonesa - Canal Inca

Today we pass close under Salkantay, then descend to the Inca Cana from where we can see lovely geography below us.

Day 4: Canal Inca - Tres Piedras - Llulluchapampa

We begin the hike towards Paucarcancha, down the Cusichaca valley to Llulluchapampa, also known as Incaracay.

Day 5: Llulluchapampa - Pakaymayu - Sayacmarka

We begin the ascent to the high pass on the Inca trail, called Warmiwañuska at 4,200 masl, and then drop into Pakaymayu and camp in Sayacmarka.

Day 6: Sayacmarka - Phuyupatamarca - Wiñaywayna

We drop into the high jungle and see some lovely new trees and animals, along with the stunning series of palaces that make up the Inca Trail.

Day 7: Wiñaywayna - Machu Picchu - Cusco

We reach Machu Picchu, one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures.

Included

• Professional English speaking guides.
• Private Bus in and out to the beginning of the trail.
• Round-trip transfers.
• Double Occupancy Tents.
• Camping Equipment: Bathroom tent, kitchen tent, dining tent, chairs, tables and comfortable mattresses.
• Hostel accommodation (3th night).
• Entrance fees for the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Transportation by bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes.
• Horses to carry our equipment.
• Muleteer and Cook.
• One porter per perso during Inca Trail.
• Coffee breaks in the afternoons.
• All meals (not including breakfast the 1st day, not including dinner on the 7th day).
• First aid kit/Oxygen.
• Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker Service).

We recommended to bring

• Personal Sleeping Bag.
• Backpack and daypack.
• Hiking shoes or boots.
• Light clothes.
• Windbreaker.
• Insect repellent.
• Bottle of water.
• Rain coat, hat, sun block, sunglasses.
• Chocolates, candies or other snacks.
• Camera + Film/Video camera (optional).

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