ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

Salkantay-Santa Teresa-Machu Picchu 5 day trek 'From snow to jungles!' (Group)

New and amazing!!! Have you missed out on doing the Inca Trail? Do not miss out on adventure!! Come and see Salcantay ('the savage') a mountain that plays a major role in MachuPicchu's function....enjoy Machu Picchu from a different perspective (valleys, grasslands, glaciers, cloud forests and jungles!!)

Trek Dificulty level:

Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mollepata - Soraypampa
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus* to Mollepata. A 3 hour walk will take us to Cruzpata where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salcantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will begin our trek towards Soraypampa, our first campsite (4200m/13750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.
*Local bus for 5 people or smaller groups

Day 2: Mighty Salkantay!!
We will have breakfast at around 5.30am and begin our walk to the highest pass on this trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salcantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here.

After a rest, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start of the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft).

Day 3: Cloud Forest
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa, our lunch stop. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will camp in Santa Teresa (1500m/4905ft) with a warm climate. After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water!

Day 4: Aguas Calientes
We will have breakfast at 8am and leave our campsite and Santa Teresa. We will cross the Santa Teresa Bridge and follow the upward route of the river. We continue walking, passing a variety of crop plantations, coca, banana etc. until we reach the hydroelectric station. At about 4pm, we will go by train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after finishing the trek!

Day 5: Machu Picchu!!!!!!
WWe will have breakfast at 5.30am then catch the first bus to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising.

A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.

You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 15.55 and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.20.

If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know whether you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.)

Includes:
• Professional, bilingual Tour Guide
• Collection from hotel
• Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollanta)**
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
• *4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners (breakfast on day 1 and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes town are not included)
• Dining tent with tables and chairs
• Cook
• 2-people tents
• Sleeping mattresses
• Horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment and up to 08 kilos of tourist’s belongings)
• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
• Extra oxygen
• First Aid kit
• *Vegetarian/special diet options available

**Train included in all tours is the Cerrojo backpacker (to Ollanta) Train times will only be confirmed once full amount of tour is paid. The earliest train you could take is the 13:37pm and being the 9:20pm the last train. We will organize the transport back to Cusco (by taxi or by bus).

Please Note: train times are subject to change depending on Peru rail timetable and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the backpacker cerrojo train) for an increased price.

What you need to take:
• Original passport and Student card
• Insurance card is esential
• Sleeping bag (not included)
• Walking boots
• Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
• Warm jacket
• Hat and gloves
• T-shirts
• Comfortable trousers
• Sun hat
• Sun protection cream
• Insect Repellent
• Water
• Water purification tablets (Micropur recommended)
• Toiletries
• Personal medication
• Camera and films
• Torch with spare batteries

Optional items to take:
• Shorts
• Walking stick
• Plasters and bandages
• Sandals
• Extra money
• Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa Teresa or/and in Aguas Calientes town -not included in price- 

Optional services (not included):
• Hire of sleeping bag – 5 season ($20)
• Walking sticks ($10)
• Day packs ($10)
• Single supplement $25

*Price 2009: Consult

(Includes horses and porters to carry your personal belongings - up to to 10 kilos).

Price already INCLUDES up to 8 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules, also INCLUDES a horse for emergencies if you are too tired or not feeling well.

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