SALKANTAY -  INCA TRAIL  TREK  -MACHUPICCHU
6 DAYS - 5 NIGHTS

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.

Day 1
CUSCO-MOLLEPATA-SALKANTAYPAMPA
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 Salkantaypampa. The ascent is approximately 2 hours, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. For this reason it is recommended passengers bring a down sleeping bag, good for sub-zero temperatures

DAY 2   SALKANTAYPAMPA – INCA RACAY
Today we’ll reach the highest pass (Inca Chiriaska - 4900m) of the trek This spectacular route passes close to the south-east face of Salcantay and there are good opportunity to spot condors. Also from the top of the pass we can enjoy panoramic views of the higher mountains of Vilcabamba and the Cordillera Vilcanota ranges. The hike up to the pass will take about four hours and after time to take pictures, we will continue to our lunch stop. This afternoon we will continue walking to Inca Racay, our campsite for the night.

DAY 3  INCA RACAY – WALLABAMBA
Today will be a more relaxed day. After breakfast we will start hiking to view the Inca fortress of Inkaracay (also known as Paucarcancha). We will enjoy lunch enroute and the continue down to the small village Wayllabamba (3100m)..the start of the Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.  We will camp here for the night and perhaps appreciate views of snow capped Mt.Verónica (5700m).

DAY 4  WAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYU
From Wayllabamba we will hike over Warmiwañusca (4200m), the highest point on the Royal Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The climb of 1200m will take about four hours. After a brief stop at the top we will hike down to Pacaymayu (3500m) where we will have lunch and have the afternoon at leisure to relax at our campsite.

 DAY 5  PACAYMAYU – WIÑAYWAYNA
Breakfast and on this day we will ascend to Runkurakay at 3,860 m.s.n.m., contrary to the previous days our walk will be two hours more we will be able to visit another small complex, Sayacmarca and appreciate the valleys and snow capped mountains, further on we will stop to visit the complex of Phuyupatamarca, and then descend 3 kilometers until we arrive to a place called Winawayna where we will visit its complex.

DAY 6  WIÑAYWAYNA – 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 SERVICES INCLUDES:

• An Expert Guide with expert knowledge of the area and its customs.
• Assistant guide depending on the numbers of passengers greater than 8 passengers
• Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
• Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner
• Personal tents. (with double floor)
• Bath tent
• Kitchen tent
• Water boiled after the second day
• Dining tent
• Cooks and kitchen personnel
• Porter   (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Porter   (for your personal equipment personal 8 kg)
• Tables
• Benches
• Packhorses  (to carry the tents, food and cooking equipment)
• Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
• Entrance ticket to Soray Pampa 
• Private  bus to Soray Pampa  Transfer train to hotel upon arrival (Transport tourist class)
• Packhorses for your personal equipment personal (8kg)
• Riding horses
• First-aid kit
• Oxygen
• Bus Machupicchu- Aguas Calientes 
• Duffel bag  
• Radio communications  
• Satellite Phone
• Mattress  air thermarest
• Train back to Cusco class : Backpacker

DOESN`T INCLUDES:

• Tips
• Sleeping bag
• Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Lunch on the 6 day

WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE 

• Sleeping bag
• Rain Coat (plastic)
• Thick Jumper
• Coat (parka)
• Cream protector against the sun
• Cap or hat
• Glasses for the sun
• You bounce or slipper for walk
• T Shirts
• Wool stockings or sport
• Canteen or bottle of water
• Lantern
• Photographic camera
• Personal medications suggested by their doctor.

SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Lunch on the 6th day
-Sleeping bag
-Tips

Options:
We can rent

• Hire walking sticks for US $2.50 per day.
• Goose down sleeping bag (good up to 18 degrees below zero) for US $5 per day.

Private Service
Any day of the week

Note: you should anticipate a high demand for this hike and make reservations in advance. There are limited spaces on this trip from Wayllabamba to Machupichu in accordance with the regulations stipulated by the INC (National Institute of Culture).

Trek Grade: Moderate - Difficult

Limit of Entrances
The spaces are very limited, make your reservation 4 months in advance.

Hiking Season
From January to December
The month of   February is not recommended because it is the wet season.

Discounts 
-     Students receive a US $ 30.00 only with a valid Isic Card 

Conditions for your reservation