Salkantay Route 5D/4N

Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA

• Pick up at your accommodation. Our transportation will take us to the community of Mollepata, where we will meet our drivers and the kitchen equipment. After breakfast, we'll start our walk. We will walk approximately 2 hours until we reach Sayllapata, a small village where we will enjoy a delicious lunch and replenish energy. Then we will continue walking approximately 4 hours to Soraypampa camp, where we will spend the night.
• Distance travelled:
• Altitude: minimum 2850 (Mollepata) and maximum 3800 (Soraypampa)
• Meals: A, C
• Accommodation: Camping (shops for up to 4 people)

DAY 2: SORAYPAMPA – SALKANTAY PASS – COLLPABAMBA

• After breakfast, at approximately 7:30 pm, we will start a walk of approximately 7 hours. During the walk, we will be able to appreciate the first impressive view of the snowy Salkantay, the second highest peak in Cusco. After 5 hours of walking, we will stop for lunch in Huayracpunku. Then we will continue descending until we reach the camp of Colllabamba, where we will spend the night.
• Distance travelled:
• Altitude: 4000m a.s.l. maximum (Salkantay pass) and 2920m a.s.l. minimum (Colpacampa)
• Meals: D, A, C
• Accommodation: Camping (shops for up to 4 people)

DAY 3: COLLPABAMBA – SAHUAYACO – SANTA TERESA

• We'll have breakfast at approximately 7:00. We will continue our walk of approximately 6 hours towards Sahuayaco, also known as "La Playa", where we will be able to observe the change from climate to jungle. We'll have lunch here. On the way we will enjoy the variety of flora and fauna, the Waynapoco Falls and, if time permits, the thermal waters of Colcapampa. Then we'll take our transport to Santa Teresa camp, where we'll spend the night.
• Distance travelled:
• Altitude: 2920m a.s.l. maximum (Collpabamba) and 1811m a.s.l. minimum (Santa Teresa)
• Meals: D, A, C
• Accommodation: camping (shops for up to 4 people)

DAY 4: ST. TERESA – HOT WATERS

• Early in the morning, we'll have breakfast at 7:00. Then, we will continue walking for approximately 3 hours until we reach Collpani, where we can take wonderful photos of the landscape, waterfalls and other places. Optionally, we can perform the Tyrolean ; you just have to request information. After that, we will arrive at the Hidroeléctrica, where we will enjoy lunch. Finally, we will walk 3 more hours following the railroad track until we reach Aguas Calientes. On the way, we will appreciate the variety of flora offered by the jungle eyebrow. We will spend the night in our designated accommodation with hot shower.
• Distance: 14 km (trekking)
• Meals: D, A, C
• Lodging: Hostel Rio Dorado** (double or triple rooms with hot shower)
• Optional activity: Tyrolean. Duration: 2 hours. Price: US$30.00 per person.

DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU AT A GLANCE

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will head to the citadel of Machu Picchu (optional bus: $12 per journey or walk, lasting 1 and a half hours). Upon arrival, we will be able to perceive the aroma and energy emanating from this magical place. We will take a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, visiting the most important places, such as the Condor Temple, the Intiwatana, the Temple of the Two Windows, among others.
• Then we'll take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes. We will take the train back to Ollantaytambo; we must arrive 30 minutes before departure (schedules are subject to availability). Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting for us with our names written on a small sign to take us back to Recocijo Square in Cusco.