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5 days / 4 nights Salcantay Trail
- Mountains & Jungles
- This trek was recently named
among the 25 best treks in the world, by National Geographic
Adventure Travel Magazine.
A new and different alternative for the
conventional Inca trail trekking route on the south face of the
Salcantay Glacier. This trek combines high mountains and jungles
before arriving to MachuPicchu , the "lost city of the Incas".
We will be trekking on the Vilcabamba range, that goes though
different ecological niches, from a high 4,700 meter pass down
to 1000 meters bypassing coffee, bananas and papaya plantations.
Good opportunities for bird watching as we follow the tropical
high jungle Santa Teresa River where we can bathe.
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO / SORAYPAMPA
Departure from Cusco,
3.400 m to Mollepata above the Apurimac River .A 5 hour scenic
drive takes us to our camp at Soraypampa 4000 m. This is a
unique camp located between two high peaks the
Salcantay and the Humantay, with spectacular
views of the glaciers. (B+L+D)
DAY 2: SORAYPAPAMPA / HUAYRAJMACHAY
Today we trek over a high
pass at 4,700 meters , with the Salcantay Glacier on our right
side and the glaciered peak of Humantay, 5,990 meters on the
other. Then down to camp in the valley below. We trek into a
hidden part of the high Andes, our path is the only access into
this remote area. During four days, we will be passing though
some of the most spectacular scenery in Peru, trekking over icy
passes, across high planes and down into the jungle. We will be
provided with double occupancy sleeping tents, kitchen and
dining tents, latrine tent and the services of arrieros
(wranglers). Breathtaking view of the massive Salcantay peak
6,150 m the highest peak in the Vilcabamba
Range. (B+L+D)
DAY 3: HUAYRAJMACHAY / HUINYPOCO
As we follow the Santa
Teresa River, the weather will become warmer and our
surroundings more tropical. You will trek into the "Ceja de
Selva" (the eyebrow of the jungle), with colorful orchids,
hummingbirds and flocks of parrots. The contrast between this
lush area and the peaks we have trekking amongst is very
impressive. This afternoon we can swim in pools along the river.
(B+L+D)
DAY 4: HUINYPOCO/ AGUAS CALIENTES
Early Morning breakfast we
go through different coffee and banana plantations. We will walk
up another pass then down to at a most scenic place to have
lunch with the a most spectacular view of the back wall of MachuPicchu ,them down to the hydroelectric plant for a short
train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes , to relax in the
local hot springs. Overnight at a hotel of your choice (B+L+D)
DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU /CUSCO
All day visit to the
Sacred City, escorted by an experienced guides. Early afternoon
train back to Cusco.
6
days / 5 nights Salcantay Trail
A remote and
ancient footpath in the same region of the Inca trail, but less
traveled and offering more spectacular views. This route provides a
magnificent wilderness alternative for those who wish to escape the more
congested trekking routes.
On the trail, we pass through an amazing progression
of ecological zones, from sparsely vegetated alpine meadows flanking two
spectacular 20,000 foot glaciated peaks, down through subtropical forest
into the Inca Trail. We arrive later to Machu Picchu - "Lost
City of the Inca's"..
Itinerary
DAY 1: CUSCO / SORAYPAMPA
Departure from Cusco, 3,400 m to Mollepata above the
Apurimac River. A 5 hour scenic drive takes us to our camp
at Soraypampa 4000 m. This is a unique camp located between
two high peaks the Salcantay and the Humantay, with
spectacular views of the glaciers. (B+L+D)
DAY 2: SORAYPAPAMPA / HUAYRAJMACHAY
Today we trek over a high pass at 4,700 meters, with the
Salcantay Glacier on our right side and the glaciered peak
of Humantay, 5,990 meters on the other. Then down to camp in
the valley below. We trek into a hidden part of the high
Andes, our path is the only access into this remote area.
During four days, we will be passing though some of the most
spectacular scenery in Peru, trekking over icy passes,
across high planes and down into the jungle. We will be
provided with double occupancy sleeping tents, kitchen and
dining tents, latrine tent and the services of arrieros
(wranglers). Breathtaking view of the massive Salcantay peak
6,150 m the highest peak in the Vilcabamba Range. (B+L+D)
DAY 3: HUAYRAJMACHAY / HUINYPOCO
As we follow the Santa Teresa River, the weather will become
warmer and our surroundings more tropical. You will trek
into the "Ceja de Selva"(the eyebrow of the jungle), with
colorful orchids, hummingbirds and flocks of parrots. The
contrast between this lush area and the peaks we have
trekking amongst is very impressive. This afternoon we can
swim in pools along the river. (B+L+D)
DAY 4: HUINYPOCO /VAQUERIA
After an early breakfast we go through different coffee and
banana plantations. We will walk up another pass then down
to camp at a most scenic place, with a breathtaking view of
the back wall of MachuPicchu (B+L+D)
DAY 5: VAQUERIA /
AGUASCALIENTES
Trek down to the hydroelectric plant for a short train ride
to the town of Aguas Calientes , to relax in the local hot
springs. Overnight at a hotel of your choice, (not included
in package price). (B+L)
DAY 6: MACHUPICCHU
All day visit to the Sacred City, escorted by an experienced
guides. Late afternoon train back to Cusco (not included).
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