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With years of passionate, personal, non-stop, hands-on, guest-focused
leadership, Abroad Trekkers is set to provide you with the best possible active
vacation. And should anyone ask, Alana is quick to point out that she hopes to
be fortunate enough to carefully control the helm for years to come. No
consolidations or mergers for Abroad Trekkers! Why? The trips wouldn’t be as
good—we’re sure of it—and that’s what matters!
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our aim is Machu Picchu and you want to reach it along the famous
Inca Trail path but you also want to explore the area while
meeting your goals well we propose you an unforgettable
experience, the Salkantay-Machu Picchu Expedition.
This trekking
expedition will take you at the base of the sacred Salkantay snow
peak (6,271 meters; 20,700 feet), considered by the local natives
to be the "Guardian Spirit of the Jungle" and will provide you
with the opportunity to experience remote native communities
before joining the famous Inca Trail path to Machu Picchu.
This is
one of the most picturesque trip offered in the Cusco area, so
bring your camera to snap the landscape changes as you hike along.
The trip is supported with horses for part of the journey. We
provide you with top quality camping equipment and a very balanced
and energetic diet. This is a trip that you will never forget!!!
Difficulty of trek:
Moderate to difficult Length of trek: 7 Days / 6 Nights Start point: Cusco End point: Cusco Type of trek: Archaeological, Cultural, Camping,
Ecological, Hiking
Day1:Cusco-Soraypampa (3200m.).
We will pick you at 6: 00 AM in your hotel, drive to Mollepata in a private bus and stop in Limatambo town. Here we visit Tarawasi which are very important religious Inca remains. After four -and - a -half hours drive we reach Mollepata (2800 m.), then from this point we start the ascent on foot towards Tillka. Afterwards, we take a wide gradually rising path whilst the trail goes through the native forests and andina pampas in difference levels. Then we end in Marcocasa. Moving on, we come to Soraypampa and we can observe the progressive change of the flora and fauna. Here we will set up our first campsite.
Day, 2:Soraypamapa -Sisaypampa (six hours hike).
After an early breakfast, we start the walk in the direction of Salkantay pampa, which has a great view of the ice-caped Humantay mountain (5902 m.) Not long after, we will also see a spectacular view of Apu Salkantay at dawn. The mountain range is crossed to the right of Salkantay; walking up to the pass we have Humantay on the left, Rayusca on the right and in front the imposing Salkantay. The day ends in Sisaypampa.
DAY : 3 Sisaypampa / Pampacahua / Paucarcancha
The trail continues to the end of the valley, turns north and enters the wider valley of Pampacahua. Along the Incan canal running through the middle of the valley are small farming settlements. At the end of the Pampa the trail begins to get steeper as it passes the tree line and continues to the campsite near Paucarcancha, and the confluence of the Pampacahua and Keska valleys (3,150m/10,260 ft). (Time: 5-6 hours; Distance: 10 km) (BLD)
DAY 4: Paucarcancha / Huayllabamba / Llulluchapampa
The day begins at low altitude with a visit to the village of Huayllabamba. From here it is a progressively steep ascent to Huayruro stream (3,400m/11,084 ft) and Yunkachimpa . At Yunkachimpa the trek is joined by a new crew of porters. From here the trail crosses over to Llullucha gorge and traverses a unique forest of Unca trees, a native species, which nowadays is hard to find except in isolated areas. As the trail enters the Machu Picchu Sanctuary there are fewer people living in the area, and once out of the forest at Llulluchapampa, there is a view of Mt. Huayanay that overlooks the campsite (3,750m/12,225 ft). (Time: 5-6; Distance: hours, 8 km) (BLD)
DAY 5: Llulluchampampa / Runkuraqay/ Sayacmarca / Phuyupatamarca A steady ascent on the Inca Trail up toward Warmiwañusca pass (4,200m/13,692 ft) affords a magnificent view of both the ascent and the trail ahead. A reconstructed trail descends to the Pacaymayo River and ascends again to the ruins of Runkuraqay and a second pass (4,050m/ 13,200 ft). From here the trail drops down to Sayacmarca ( 3,850m/12,551 ft) on the original Inca Trail, passing a dry lake and the first signs of the cloud forest. The trail in this beautiful location overlooking the Aobamba Valley becomes more leisurely as it winds through imposing scenerie and continues along a ridge through amazing landscapes, including views of Mt. Salcantay and Mt. Pumasillo. The rolling flagstoned trail arrives at Phuyupatamarca, " village on the edge of the clouds", where the campsite is nearby. (Time: 7-8 hours; Distance 14km) (BLD)
DAY 6: Phuyupatamarca / Intipata / Wiñay Wayna / Machu Picchu
This day begins with a traverse along a ridge with magnificent views of the expansive cloud forest below. This little known trail goes past the newly opened site of Intipata and then ends at Wiñay Wayna, a great place to stop for lunch. From here another walk along the original Inca Trail arrives at Intipunku, "door of the sun", with a spectacular view of Machu Picchu below. Dinner is on your own tonight, then, we spend overnight at a local hotel in Aguas Calientes. (Time: 6-7 hours; Distance 10km) (BL)
DAY 7: Machu Picchu / Cusco
The whole day can be dedicated to exploring these extraordinary Inca remains, including a visit to Wayna Picchu, the mountain overlooking the site. At mid-afternoon return to Cusco by train, transfer to and overnight at a local hotel. Lunch and dinner on your own. (B)
Included:
Transfers to and From Cusco
Entrance fees
Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
