SUN TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICHUU ( 5 Days 4 Nights)
An ancient network of trails built by the Incas more than 500 years ago will alow you to make one of the best and more beautiful treks in the world. D not miss this opportuniy to reach Machu Picchue through this path, visitng Inca ruins covered by vegetation, enjoying lunch and snacks while admiring impressive landscapes, camping in unbeatable locatiosn and becoming fascinated with the professionalism, warmth and excellent services of our collaborators.
Itinerary
Day 1: CUSCO – CRUZPATA – SALKANTAYPAMPA.
We leave Cusco early (06.30) and drive, to the village of Mollepata a nice Indian Village situated in a citrus growing area at a subtropical 2803 m. We may have time to visit the Inka Archaeological site of Limatambo (Tarawasi) one of the nicest buildings in the region before getting to Mollepata.
We begin our trek to CRUZ PATA , meeting with the mule handlers who will accompany us on our trek. a spectacular location overlooking the deep valley of the Rio Apurimac. We will arrive to Challacancha for Lunch.
We then begin a slow ascent to our camp at Salkantaypampa near the tiny settlement of Soraypampa. Views of the mountain Humantay (5917 metres) spur us on, and just before our camp the majestic Salkantay appears. We camp at 4000 metres, with possible night time temperatures of 0-40c. ( L-D)
Day 2: SALKANTAYPAMPA – QOLLPAPAMPA
Today it will be a long journey , we depart at 06:am This is approximately 8 hours walk .
We hike in close proximity to the glacial moraine of Salkantay (4500m) from and the views are astounding, landscape is beautiful .
We continue and descending to Huaracmachay for a delicious lunch . In this area we can appreciate some portions of Inka Trail (cobbled) . In the afternoon we descend to our campsite at Qollpapampa . From this area onwards we may encounter herders with their alpacas and llamas. (B-L-D)
Day 3: QOLLPAPAMPA - LUCMACHAYOC
After breakfast we will descend through a narrow path toward the banks of the River Cachora (6 hours Walking)
This day we will enjoy a warmer and humid climate, at this altitude there is a marked change in the flora and fauna, it will be good use light suit .. The vegetation begins to change in this area, becoming more verdant and preparing us for the subtropical foliage to come.
Near this area we can find small puddles of thermal waters. Gorgeous scenery ,different kinds of trees ,plants ,flowers we can appreciate a wonderful waterfall with three falls..
we will arrive to PLAYA site to enjoy a delicious Lunch.
In the afternoon we continue close to the banks of the river and we will pass SAHUAYACO a small village less of 20 families. Later we arrive to our campsite at Lucmachayoc (B-L-D)
Day 4: LUCMACHAYOC – HYDRO 5 hours walking
Alter Breakfast we Start walking at 7.30 AM, descending and passing Coffe ,bananas trees , and other fruits … fields. we will pass close to Llactapata ,these ruins are the last on the trail , and their plunging terraces covered by vegetation provide a beautiful spot for a break from hiking. From this point we can sight Machupicchu in the distance..
We continue close to the banks of Aobamba river ,in this point we have lunch and say good bye to our muleteers.
After lunch we finally walk one hour more to the next rail station in order to aboard our train to Aguas Calientes town.. Accommodation in a Hostal ..hot water and a good bed await us . (B-L)
Day 5: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO
Early in the morning we take first bus up to the ruins , our guide takes us on a full guided tour of the site. There is more time to explore on your own after the tour. Return to Aguas Calientes and take the afternoon train back to Cusco. (B ,L)
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