DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – MARCOCCASA- SORAYPAMPA

Meals: L, D
Total distance: 15 km (8 miles)
Hiking time: 6 -7 hours
Max. Altitude point: 4,200 m (13,799 ft)
Campsite altitude: 3,900 m (12,795 ft)

We leave from Cusco at 04.30 am or 5:00am Aproximately, scenic morning bus-ride to our trek starting point at Marcoccasa. Along the four-hour drive, we drive through the town of Limatambo (2100m/6888ft), an important point of access to the city of Cusco, Tarawasi are located. The road continues up a beaten track along the right shore of the Apurimac River and crosses the town of Mollepata (2800m/9184ft) and the small community of Cruzpata (2750m/9020ft), the starting point of the trek, where we meet our wranglers and horses. After a short introduction we’ll start the hike up through the vegetation between the dark hills, the begin of the trail is slop up with some flat kindly called the training section of the trek, as far and fast you go is flexible the trek in distance and time, even on the early afternoon optional to climbing up to the small lagoon bottom of Humantay mountain to come back to the camp site called Soraypampa. (3,500m/11480ft).

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – CHAULLAY

Meals: B, L, D
Total distance: 22 km (13,50 miles)
Hiking time: 8-9 hours
Max. Altitude point: 4,600 m (15,090 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,900 m (9,514 ft)

Early daylight on the mountain time to wake up and take the breakfast to start the hike to the summit of the trail, during the ascent on slop the first view to Salkantay mountain, we start our hike towards the base of white peaks and Salkantay (6271m/20569ft), crossing Salkantaypampa, and then starting a 2 hrs steep ascent to Soyroccocha, just next to the impressive glacier views from Salkantay pass (4600m/15088ft), the highest pass in the program where, besides enjoying stunning views of the surrounding glaciers and the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range with the south face of Salkantay towering above us, we may also observe chinchillas and condors in their natural habitat. The lunch spot is on the middle of the day trail, from this point; we start descending towards a more tropical climate and into the so-called cloud forest. Along the route, we can see the remains of an ancient Inca path, which is approximately 6 meters wide.

Enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. After the last 3 hours hike we arrive at the settlement of Chaullay the base camp (2,900 masl – 9,514 ft).

DAY 3: CHAULLAY – LA PLAYA – HYDROELECTRIC – AGUAS CALIENTES

Meals: B, L, D
Total distance: 12 km (7,50 miles)
Hike time: 5-7 hours
Max. Altitude point: 2,650 m (8,692 ft)
Campsite altitude: 2,000 m (6,560 ft)

Chaullay into the cloud forest early morning start towards la Playa, crossing the small village called Collpapampa, the Salkantay River becomes the Santa Teresa River. After a rest, we continue our descent to the banks of the Totora River, then passing the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko where is exist a lot varieties of fruit like passion fruit, mango, banana, avocado and coffee, on the midday we’ll get to the bustling small town of La Playa, lunch brake and continued the journey by driving small collective bus (1 hour and 30 minutes) until the Hydroelectric, therefore there you have two options is mostly depend how do you feel after finished the first 2 day and half you can continued by foot 3 hours or catch the train to Aguas calientes 1 hour (US$ 26.00) to finally arrived to Aguas Calientes town to early dinner and over night in regular hostel.

DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU TO CUSCO

Meals: Breakfast.

We wake up early and board a bus to Machupicchu where we begin a complete guided tour of the Inca citadel that will take approximately 2 or 3 hours. You will then have free time to walk around, climb up the Huaynapicchu Mountain, where one can experience spectacular views of Machupicchu, the valleys and mountains that surround it (please note that there are only 400 visitors allowed per day for Huaynapicchu and Machupicchu mountain “US$ 15.00”), or visit the Temple of the Moon, Sun gate or the impressive Inca Bridge. In the afternoon, back down to Aguas Calientes to board the train till Ollantaytambo and drive bus 2 hours back to Cusco.

Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however it can change occasionally based on temporary park restrictions, campsite availability, weather, road closures, guest ability/injury, and natural events like fires and flooding.

TRIP DETAILS

INCLUDED:

• Pre-departure briefing at Willka Travel Office.
• Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus transport to Mollepata (starting point of the trek)
• Personal tents: 2 people in each 4-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks. Our tents are 3-season, highly maintained to ensure an excellent
• performance on field.
• Accommodation is requested.
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Kitchen tent
• English speaking professional and official tourist guide (The standard group size is 8 guests and 1 guide, with a maximum of 11 guests and 2 guides)
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Chef and cooking equipment
• Pack animals (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment) – days 1 to 4
• Pack animals to carry personal gear up to a maximum of 7kg per person (including sleeping pad and sleeping bag) – days 1 to 3
• Accommodation for all our staff
• Meals (03B, 03L, 03D + daily morning snack + daily tea service except last day). Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost
• One textile snack bag per person, to avoid the usage of plastic bags that contaminate our environment
• Others: hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunch time if requested with enough time ahead
• First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
• Machupicchu entrance fee
• Salkantay entrance fee
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco(Expedition Service 18:35pm)
• Transfer train station-hotel in Cusco
• 24-h guest service: please ask for the emergency number available during your time of visit

NOT INCLUDED:

• Entrance for salkantay 10 soles
• Clothes, raingear, and footwear
• Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
• Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
• Lunch and dinner on the last day after the guided tour at Machu Picchu
• Walking Sticks
• Sleeping bags(you can hire from our company)
• Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-15% of trip cost)

WHAT TO BRING

• Backpack with rain shelter.
• Sleeping bag.
• Clothing for warm and cold climate like a waterproof jacket.
• Rain pants and lightweight pants.
• Rain poncho cold and sun hat.
• Trekking shoes.
• Slippers or sandals (for showers and hot springs).
• Woolen or synthetic sock sand a sweater.
• Long- and short-sleeved polo’s/T-Shirts.
• Sunscreen, insect repellent, disinfecting alcohol and gel, water bottle and sterilizing tablets, toiletries and toilet paper.
• Camera (wrapped in plastic bag), a flashlight and batteries.
• Some snacks like chocolate bars and dry fruit.
• Original passport, original ISIC student card
• Extra money in soles (s/ 300.00 soles) emergency case and tips.
• Since the weather can be very cold and mostly, your clothes – once gotten wet – won’t dry at night. So take some clothes to change.
• What Clothes To Bring
• Please refer to the trip packet for a recommended clothing list (we email you a detailed trip packet when you inquire and when you register). All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or
• hiking boots (reliable brands include Montrail, Lowa, Merrell, Vasque, and Salomon), rain gear, and non-cotton and cotton clothing layers. A minimum of three pairs of wool or synthetic
• hiking socks are also required, and we recommend Neoprene socks and water shoes for this trip.

NOTE: See the Packing Lists page for more detailed information on what clothes and gear to bring on your hiking tour. The trip packet you receive when you contact us will have the most accurate clothing and gear list for the tour you’re interested in.

OPTIONAL AND RENTALS

Huayna Picchu Mountain:
If you want to climb huayna Picchu, you have to add $20 per person, to book your spaces
remmember just 400 people can climb huayna Picchu.
Times:

7:00am – 200 people
10:00am – 200 People
Machu Picchu Mountain:
If you want to climb Machu Picchu, you have to add $10 per person, to book your spaces.
remmember just 400 people can climb Machu Picchu Montaña.
Time:

7:00am to 11:00am 200 people
Sleeping bag rent:

Price: USD $20.00 – 5 Days Hike.
Price: USD $15.00 – 4 Days Hike.
Our sleeping bags are –8ºC-comfort (0ºF) they are cleaned after every use

Extra Horse: USD $50.00
Personal horse and horsemen for riding or carrying extra personal belongings while on the trek.

Extra night in Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu:
Please let us know if you wish us to make the hotel booking and, in this case, your requested
hotel category and accommodation, and the number of nights you wish us to book.