TOUR DESCRIPTION

DAY ONE

CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA

Our hike starts early in the morning by collecting you from your hotel at 5:00 A.M. We have a spectacular drive of approximately 4 hours past Pampa de Anta; it takes us through Limatambo Valley and the starting point of our hike is the village of Mollepata. It is an easy day of walking, not too much climbing and the views are imposing all the way around. After a 4 hours walk we arrive at Sicllakancha, our lunch spot. We continue with a 3 hour hike in the afternoon.

The snow capped mountains of Umantay and Salkantay will leave you astounded with their colorful views which constantly change in the reflections of the sun. The incredible views continue until we reach SorayPampa, our first camp site. After a little rest we have a hot drinks, and at around 7 P.M. we will enjoy dinner. Then to bed in preparation for an early start tomorrow.

DAY TWO

SORAYPAMPA – UMANTAY PASS – COLPABAMBA

Our journey starts early at 6:00 A.M. We enjoy breakfast and start to climb from 3,400 meters (11,220 ft) up to 4,650 meters (15,345 ft), the highest point of our hike. The hike to the pass offers spectacular views of the Andes mountain range surrounded by dark green forested hills of the cloud forest. Descending, beautiful flora adorns our path. We lunch at a great spot with again fantastic views. Continuing with a short hike, we reach Collpabamba base camp in a tropical region. After hot drinks, we will have dinner at 7 P.M. Then to bed in preparation for an early start tomorrow.

DAY THREE

COLPABAMBA – PLAYA

Our hike along a beautiful cloud forest starts early at 6:00 A.M. We enjoy breakfast and we then hike into a forest of lush vegetation through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and fern to reach the Lluscamayu lunch site. Our camp La Playa is two to three hours away. Along the way we pass Incan bridges and the fauna on this part of the hike is strikingly beautiful. After hot drinks, we will have dinner at 7 P.M. Then to bed in preparation for an early start tomorrow.

DAY FOUR

PLAYA – SANTA TERESA – AGUAS CALIENTES

Our day starts by getting up at 6:00 A.M. enjoying breakfast and then we board a little truck on a drive to Santa Teresa town. Afterwards another truck takes us to hydroelectric town, where we rest and have lunch.

In the afternoon we travel to Aguas Calientes by train. We will have dinner at a restaurant and rest at a hotel.

DAY FIVE

MACHU PICCHU TOUR – CUSCO

Our amazing day starts early by getting up at 5:00 A.M. We enjoy breakfast and then we catch the earliest bus for the half an hour drive up to Machu Picchu citadel. Here we will watch the imposing sun rise, shining over the city and its surroundings. After having enjoyed this incredible phenomenon, we start our meeting with the Inca legacy in a mystical tour of Machu Picchu. We will enjoy lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by train. We have dinner at a restaurant. Our services end by leaving you at your Cusco hotel.

ITINERARY MYSTICAL SALKANTAY

• PRIVATE TOURS
• DAILY TOURS
• MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
• PRICES: On request

DAY ONE:

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer from hotel to departure point Mollepata
• Hike from Mollepata to SorayPampa first camp
• Lunch on the way
• Tea time in the afternoon
• Dinner at the campsite

DAY TWO:

• Breakfast at the campsite
• Hike from SorayPampa to Collpabamba, Guided tour and camp
• Lunch on the way
• Tea time in the afternoon
• Dinner at the campsite

DAY THREE:

• Breakfast at the campsite
• Hike from Collpabamba to Playa, campsite
• Lunch on the way
• Dinner at the camp and tipping of the porters

DAY FOUR:

• Breakfast at the camp site
• Hike from Playa to Aguas Calientes
• One night in a hotel
• Dinner at a restaurant

DAY FIVE:

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Guided visit of Machu Picchu
• Part of the day at leisure
• Lunch at a restaurant
• Return to Cusco in the afternoon by train
• Transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel in Cusco
• Dinner at a restaurant

Service Included:

• Transfer:
• From Hotel to departure point Mollepata
• From Poroy train station to Cusco
• Entrance fee to Salkantay and Machupicchu
• An Inflable mattress
• Three seasons camping tent and sleeping bag
• 4 Breakfast / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners
• A bottle of wine every night (Red or White)
• A liter of water bottle per person every day
• Hot drinks at each camp
• A snack bag every morning
• A private bilingual guide on Salkantay trail and Machupicchu tour
• A private horse man and horses to carry our camping gear and your duffel bag
• One night Hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Bus tickets from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes town
• Train ticket from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
• Return Train ticket fee from Machupicchu / Cusco

Service Not Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extras
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tours
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets
• Walking boots
• Walking stick