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INCA TRAIL TRAVEL Peruvian Tour Operator E.I.R.L. "Trekking Leaders to Machu Picchu "

Inca Trail Travel, Peruvian Tour Operator, a trusted name in the Peruvian tourism industry, has been successfully organizing tours and trips across four Principal treks in Cusco: Inca Trail, Salkantay, Choquequirao, Ausangate, Lares Valley and Huchuy Qosqo. With the support of a strong, efficient and dedicated workforce, the company has become a name to be reckoned with in the Peruvian tourism industry. Our impeccable record in organizing trips and reliable service has led more then 15,000 clients to seek our services in organizing their tours and adventure holidays.

Inca Trail Travel, specializes in world-class trekking in the most beautiful mountains of Peru. Our Company has been in the market since 2000, our trekking and hiking tours have been developed for those who want to fully experience this Beatifull destination. Our tours are led by knowledgeable professional guides who will help you explore amazing places.

Inca Trail Tourism and Services E.I.R.L. " Trekking Leaders to Machu Picchu "

Package Name: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Type of Trek : Archaeological, Cultural, ecological and Adventure

Group Size : To suit group requirements

Difficulty degree of this hike

Challenging due to the altitude: we recommend a period of at least 2 days for acclimatization in Cusco or over 3000m/9840ft

Departures Day:

- Our company organize daily departures for this unforgetable trekking with the best camp staff, along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is March to October.- All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Description:This trekking expedition is one of the most pictures trips offered in Cusco region which will take you close of the sacred Salkantay snow peak (6,271 meters / 20569ft), one of the highest and most stunning in the Peruvian Andes, passing through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins, to finally reach Aguas Calientes on the fourth day. The impressive Sacred Inca Trail city of Machu Picchu is visited on the last day of the program. This itinerary is an interesting alternative for those not having found spaces on the Inca Trail trek to Machupicchu.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Itinerary

Inca Trail Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa - SoyroccochaWe leave Cusco at 06.00 am in a private transportation and start a scenic morning scenic bus-ride to our trail starting point at Challacancha. Along the four-hour drive, we cross the town of Limatambo (2100m/6888ft), an important point of access to the city of Cusco during the time of the Inca Empire. We leave Limatambo and drive up a beaten track along the right shore of the Apurimac River, to reach Mollepata (2800m/9184ft), then Cruzpata (3100m/10168ft) and finally Challacancha, where we meet our wranglers and horses. After a short introduction we start our hike, following the paths of the locals on a soft ascent towards the base of Mt. Salkantay (6271m/20569ft). After lunch in Salkantaypampa, we start our sometimes steep 2 hrs ascent to our camp at Soyroccocha, just next to the impressive glacier of Salkantay (4200m/13776ft). This will be a cold night so very warm clothes are essential.Meals: L, D

Inca Trail Day 2: Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass - CollpapampaWe depart early after breakfast and start a 1,5-hour ascent, which brings us up to the Salkantay Mountain Pass (4525m/14842ft) 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. 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. A long though easy descent along the Salkantay River, brings us late afternoon to our second camp at Qollpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some




natural hot springs to relax in.Meals: B, L, D

Inca Trail Day 3: Collpapampa - La Playa – Cocalmayo(Hot Spring)

Today we continue our hike with an easy walk along the Santa Teresa River, enjoying the increasingly lush vegetation, passing waterfalls, passion fruit and coffee plantations. We pass the waterfalls at Coripacchi, the settlement at Wiñaypoko and the Andean community of Lucmabamba. In the afternoon we arrive at our camp at the Cocalmayo Hot Spring (2055m/7068ft). Meals: B, L, D

Inca Trail Day 4: Cocalmayo(Hot Spring) – Hidroelectrica Town - Aguas CalientesAfter a good and refreshing bath in the hot spring you will walk approximately 3 hours and a half until Hydroelecetric, River crossing, bamboo forests and more orchids and coffee plantations, in Hydroelectric you will have Lunch, afternoon you have to walk aproximaly 3 Hours more until Aguas Calientes town where you will sleep in a local hotel.Meals: B, L, D

Inca Trail Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early after breakfast you will take the bus to Machu Picchu (20 minutes) to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel and hike the Huayna Picchu to receive the cosmic and tellurics energy that the Sacred Apu has. The hike to Huayna Picchu starts at the Sacred Rock and passes through a gate that is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This - one to two - hour walk is steep but the path is in excellent shape. You will get excellent photos and the view is unique. After Huayna Picchu you will have about 2 hours and a half for our guided tour and another hour and a half to explore the ruins individually. You will know the amazing Machu Picchu Citadel and the Intiwatana and 4: PM you have to be in the train station to come back to CuscoMeals: Breakfast






<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> TRAVEL Peruvian Tour Operator E.I.R.L. "Trekking Leaders to Machu Picchu "

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Travel, Peruvian Tour Operator, a trusted name in the Peruvian tourism industry, has been successfully organizing tours and trips across four Principal treks in Cusco: Inca Trail, Salkantay, Choquequirao, Ausangate, Lares Valley and Huchuy Qosqo. With the support of a strong, efficient and dedicated workforce, the company has become a name to be reckoned with in the Peruvian tourism industry. Our impeccable record in organizing trips and reliable service has led more then 15,000 clients to seek our services in organizing their tours and adventure holidays.

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Travel, specializes in world-class trekking in the most beautiful mountains of Peru. Our Company has been in the market since 2000, our trekking and hiking tours have been developed for those who want to fully experience this Beatifull destination. Our tours are led by knowledgeable professional guides who will help you explore amazing places.

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a>Tourism and Services E.I.R.L. " Trekking Leaders to Machu Picchu "







Departures Day:

- Our company organize daily departures for this unforgetable trekking with the best camp staff, along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is March to October.- All private service departure dates are

adapted to your request.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Description:

This trekking expedition is one of the most pictures trips offered in Cusco region which will take you close of the sacred Salkantay snow peak (6,271 meters / 20569ft), one of the highest and most stunning in the Peruvian Andes, passing through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins, to finally reach Aguas Calientes on the fourth day. The impressive Sacred <a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> city of Machu Picchu is visited on the last day of the program. This itinerary is an interesting alternative for those not having found spaces on the Inca Trail trek to Machupicchu.

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Trek to Machu Picchu Itinerary

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa - Soyroccocha

We leave Cusco at 06.00 am in a private transportation and start a scenic morning scenic bus-ride to our trail starting point at Challacancha. Along the four-hour drive, we cross the town of Limatambo (2100m/6888ft), an important point of access to the city of Cusco during the time of the Inca Empire. We leave Limatambo and drive up a beaten track along the right shore of the Apurimac River, to reach Mollepata (2800m/9184ft), then Cruzpata (3100m/10168ft) and finally Challacancha, where we meet our wranglers and horses. After a short introduction we start our hike, following the paths of the locals on a soft ascent towards the base of Mt. Salkantay (6271m/20569ft). After lunch in Salkantaypampa, we start our sometimes steep 2 hrs ascent to our camp at Soyroccocha, just next to the impressive glacier of Salkantay (4200m/13776ft). This will be a cold night so very warm clothes are essential.Meals: L, D

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Day 2: Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass - Collpapampa

We depart early after breakfast and start a 1,5-hour ascent, which brings us up to the Salkantay Mountain Pass (4525m/14842ft) 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. 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. A long though easy descent along the Salkantay River, brings us late afternoon to our second camp at Qollpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in.Meals: B, L, D

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Day 3: Collpapampa - La Playa – Cocalmayo(Hot Spring)


<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Day 4: Cocalmayo(Hot Spring) – Hidroelectrica Town - Aguas Calientes

After a good and refreshing bath in the hot spring you will walk approximately 3 hours and a half until Hydroelecetric, River crossing, bamboo forests and more orchids and coffee plantations, in Hydroelectric you will have Lunch, afternoon you have to walk aproximaly 3 Hours more until Aguas Calientes town where you will sleep in a local hotel.Meals: B, L, D

<a href="http://www.incatrailtravel.com/"> Inca Trail </a> Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early after breakfast you will take the bus to Machu Picchu (20 minutes) to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel and hike the Huayna Picchu to receive the cosmic and tellurics energy that the Sacred Apu has. The hike to Huayna Picchu starts at the Sacred Rock and passes through a gate that is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This - one to two - hour walk is steep but the path is in excellent shape. You will get excellent photos and the view is unique. After Huayna Picchu you will have about 2 hours and a half for our guided tour and another hour and a half to explore the ruins individually. You will know the amazing Machu Picchu Citadel and the Intiwatana and 4: PM you have to be in the train station to come back

to CuscoMeals: Breakfast



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Travel, specializes in world-class trekking in the most beautiful mountains of Peru. Our Company has been in the market since 2000, our trekking and hiking tours have been developed for those who want to fully experience this Beatifull destination. Our tours are led by knowledgeable professional guides who will help you explore amazing places.

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Departures Day:

- Our company organize daily departures for this unforgetable trekking with the best camp staff, along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is March to October.

- All private service departure dates are adapted to your request.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Description:

This trekking expedition is one of the most pictures trips offered in Cusco region which will take you close of the sacred Salkantay snow peak (6,271 meters / 20569ft), one of the highest and most stunning in the Peruvian Andes, passing through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins, to finally reach Aguas Calientes on the fourth day. The impressive Sacred [url=http://www.incatrailtravel.com/] Inca Trail[/url] city of Machu Picchu is visited on the last day of the program. This itinerary is an interesting alternative for those not having found spaces on the Inca Trail trek to Machupicchu.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Itinerary

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We leave Cusco at 06.00 am in a private transportation and start a scenic morning scenic bus-ride to our trail starting point at Challacancha. Along the four-hour drive, we cross the town of Limatambo (2100m/6888ft), an important point of access to the city of Cusco during the time of the Inca Empire. We leave Limatambo and drive up a beaten track along the right shore of the Apurimac River, to reach Mollepata (2800m/9184ft), then Cruzpata (3100m/10168ft) and finally Challacancha, where we meet our wranglers and horses. After a short introduction we start our hike, following the paths of the locals on a soft ascent towards the base of Mt. Salkantay (6271m/20569ft). After lunch in Salkantaypampa, we start our sometimes steep 2 hrs ascent to our camp at Soyroccocha, just next to the impressive glacier of Salkantay (4200m/13776ft). This will be a cold night so very warm clothes are essential.Meals: L, D

[url=http://www.incatrailtravel.com/] Inca Trail[/url]Day 2: Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass - Collpapampa

We depart early after breakfast and start a 1,5-hour ascent, which brings us up to the Salkantay Mountain Pass (4525m/14842ft) 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. 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. A long though easy descent along the Salkantay River, brings us late afternoon to our second camp at Qollpapampa (2890m/9479ft), a beautiful spot with some natural hot springs to relax in.Meals: B, L, D

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[url=http://www.incatrailtravel.com/] Inca Trail[/url]Day 4: Cocalmayo(Hot Spring) – Hidroelectrica Town - Aguas Calientes

After a good and refreshing bath in the hot spring you will walk approximately 3 hours and a half until Hydroelecetric, River crossing, bamboo forests and more orchids and coffee plantations, in Hydroelectric you will have Lunch, afternoon you have to walk aproximaly 3 Hours more until Aguas Calientes town where you will sleep in a local hotel.Meals: B, L, D

[url=http://www.incatrailtravel.com/] Inca Trail[/url]Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early after breakfast you will take the bus to Machu Picchu (20 minutes) to visit the Machu Picchu Citadel and hike the Huayna Picchu to receive the cosmic and tellurics energy that the Sacred Apu has. The hike to Huayna Picchu starts at the Sacred Rock and passes through a gate that is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This - one to two - hour walk is steep but the path is in excellent shape. You will get excellent photos and the view is unique. After Huayna Picchu you will have about 2 hours and a half for our guided tour and another hour and a half to explore the ruins individually. You will know the amazing Machu Picchu Citadel and the Intiwatana and 4: PM you have to be in the train station to come back

to CuscoMeals: Breakfast


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