MOLLEPATA - SALKANTAY - SANTA TERESA –MACHUPICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Shared Service: $490 per person (minimum 3 people) based on DOUBLE Occupancy in tent and tourist class accommodation on 4th night
Departures: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

THE MOLLEPATA REGION

The Vilcanota mountain range is a spectacular chain, and is located between two great rivers of the region, the Urubamba and Apurimac Rivers.
Snow-capped Salkantay Mountain is located on the Eastern end of the Vilcanota chain and reaches an elevation of 6.270 meters over sea level.

RECOMMENDATIONS

This part of the trek is different from the other days. Whereas Mollepata is quite warm, hikers should be ready for an ascent and the higher altitude and colder climate when getting to the mountain pass. Hikers should have spent at least 2 to 3 days acclimatizing to the higher altitudes in the Cusco region prior to embarking on this trek.

ITINERARY

FIRST DAY
CUSCO-MOLLEPATA-SORAYPAMPA- SOROY COCHA LAKE

Leaving the hotel at 5:30 AM we will travel by bus to Mollepata (2,100m altittude), stopping on way in the archaeological complex of Tarawasi, an Inca Temple. Mollepata is an attractive small town constructed on the slopes of the upper part of the Apurimac river. From Molllepata we will continue by bus to Soraypampa, where we will begin our trek. Here we need to check our luggage, pack the mules, and begin the long ascent to our campsite next to Huayracpampa Lake. The ascent is approximately 5 hours long, and on our way we will be able to appreciate typical Andean flora and fauna. The impressive Salkantay Mountain will be above us during this stretch, and we will be camping just below the Salkantay glacier. For this reason it is recommended passengers bring a down sleeping bag, good or sub-zero temperatures.

SECOND DAY
SOROY COCHA LAKE - QELQEMACHAY - COLCAPAMPA

We will begin this day by climbing for one hour to the Huayracpampa pass (4.460m). After a brief break and picture-taking session we will begin a long descent towards Santa Teresa. We will lunch in Qelqemachay. During this long descent we will be able to literally see the changes in vegetation as we go from high mountain areas down to tropical jungle with its dense forest. We will camp in Colcapampa close to the thermal baths.

THIRD DAY
COLCAPAMPA – LLUCMA BAMABA

The trail this day is very beautiful. The vegetation is very dense and we will see a variety of orchids and impressive water falls approximately 80 meters high. We will camp in Sahuayaco.

FOURTH DAY
LUCMA BAMABA –LLACTAPATA – AGUAS CALIENTES

We will begin walking very early to Lucmabamba, a small village from where we will be taken to Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa boasts telephone service.
From here we will walk again, to the hydroelectric station of Machupicchu, and from there take a train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night in a hotel.

FIFTH DAY
AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO

We take the first bus (6:00am) from Aguas Calientes to the Machupicchu ruins. Our guide will thoroughly guide you through the ruins, and In the afternoon we will take the train to Cusco.
A representative of our agency will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel.

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
-An expert guide familiar with the trail and customs of the area, who will help you understand the environment and be in contact with it.
-Warm meals during the trip. Meal schedule is as follows:
-Breakfast, snack, lunch, tea, dinner.
-Personal tents. (Eureka, with double floor)
-Bath tent.
-Kitchen tent (Eureka, with floor).
-Dining tent (Eureka with floor)
-Cooks and kitchen personnel
-Tables
-Benches
-Packhorses
-Riding horses
-Transport from train station to hotel
-First aid Kit
-Entrance ticket to Tarawasi
-Oxygen tank
-Mattress
-Duffel bag
-Assistant guide (depends on number of travelers)
-Entrance ticket to Machupicchu

SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Dinner on the 4th night
-Lunch on the 5th day

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING ON THE TRIP
-Down sub-zero sleeping bag
-Rain poncho (plastic)
-Thick sweater
-Thick jacket
-Sun block
-Hat for sun protection
-Sun glasses
-Hiking boots
-Change of shoes for evening (sneakers, sandals)
-T-shirts
-Thick socks
-Water bottle
-Flashlight
-Camera
-Personal medications recommended by your doctor.

THE TEMPERATURE
The high temperature`s 25 ºC and the low temperature`s 5 ºC.
The coldest month is June and down to 5 ºC.

IMPORTANT NOTE

We suggest to book one month in advance at least. Please note that there is a limit of visitors per day so we also suggest to book your trip as soon as possible. Also note that all the below information are mandatory. Name and Surname (as in your passport) Age Date of Birth Passport Number Citizenship *Hotel in Cusco (address - phone number) * You can send this information to us as soon as you get it but with enough time to avoid any problem with your pick up service. ISIC CARD (25.-USD of discount) Note: In order to get the discount it is necessary to send us via email the scanned copy of your ISIC (International Student Identity Card) within two days. Without this copy we will not be able to offer you the discount.