Apu Salkantay

1st Day: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa

07.00 am. Departure by our private transport to Mollepata2800 m./9,186 ft. beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, and stops for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, Cultural tour in Tarawasi, impressive "Ushnu" Inka Ceremonial Stone Stage to appreciate represented flowers in the Inka walls.

After we arrive to our trailhead, we meet our arrieros "horsemen" and trek staff, 6 hrs hiking through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha , unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa 3800 m./12,467 ft., our first camp(L, D). 

2nd Day: Soraypampa - Chaullay

7:30am we trek for 4 hours to start our ascent to the Pass 4650 m./15,255 ft. from this point we can appreciate the special views of the Mountain Salkantay, a stunning snow capped mountain (6272 m./20,577 ft.), 3 hours walking with spectacular views of the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, small lakes and morraines, then long downhill walk to Camp in Chaullay 2950 m./9,678 ft. (B, L, D). 

3rd Day: Chaullay - Playa

After a good breakfast we walk down river to Playa, on the way we will enjoy the nice tropical jungle and the nice Salkantay River and we can see coffee trees, banana trees and other fruits, including some pretty orquids and the beautiful scenery, we stop for lunching in Lluscamayu where we enjoy apart from our lunch the delicious granadilla (passion fruit), then we continue walking until Playa for resting and overnight (B, L, D).

4th Day: Playa - Santa Teresa - Aguas Calientes

Early in the morning after our breakfast we take a public bus for going to Santa Teresa then we can continue walking to the Hydroelectric of Machu Picchu, where we have our lunch, waiting for the train. At afternoon we take the train to Aguas Calientes where we overnight in a nice hostel, if you want you can go to the Hot springs by your own (B, L, D).

5th Day: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

After having our nice breakfast in our hostel, we take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu, after picking our entrance tickets up at the control; we visit the famous archaeological site of South America and now the New Wonder of the Earth, the tour usually takes 2-3 hours, after the guided tour you can spend some hours to visit and enjoy the place by yourself. After your nice experience in Machu Picchu, you have to return to the village of Aguas Calientes, for getting in on your train back to Cusco. And finally we pick up you at the train station to your Hotel. (B).

We Provide:

Private transport to Mollepata (starting town for walking) and from Machu Picchu by train(backpacker service); all camping and cooking equipment including good quality mattresses, spacious two person tents, dining (tables and chairs)and cook tent, Lodging at Aguas Calientes. Extensive First-aid kit including Oxygen; professional English and Spanish speaking guides (2 guides for groups over 10 peoples) trained in first-aid and C.P.R. Porters and cook team. All entrances fee needed for doing the tour (extras are by your own), All Meals Whilst Trekking Included as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).

Not Included

  • • Breakfast on the first day and lunch on last day.

  • • Sleeping bag.

  • • Extra mule or porter (for asking before departing)

  • • Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes

  • • Any extra entrance fee

** Tips for Staff on the trail.

Equipment List

On this expedition we will be experiencing all climates from cold in Cusco to warm and extremely hot sunshine in Machu Picchu. During the day hopefully it will be generally sunny enough for shorts and T-shirts though having a fleece and rain gear handy is advisable. It will get cold in the evenings so bring a warm fleece jacket, a good waterproof and some warm clothes including thermal underwear, gloves, scarf and woolly hat as well as one set of smarter clothes for Cusco. Good quality Alpaca jumpers are available in Cusco. A good quality sleeping bag is essential for your enjoyment of this trip.

Suggested List

  • • Comfortable clothes for travel

  • • Smart clothes for night life

  • • Shorts - T-shirts

  • • A warm fleece or down jacket

  • • Thermal underwear

  • • Warm hat, gloves, scarf

  • • Sweater (Available in Cusco)

  • • Waterproof coat & trousers (poncho)

  • • Socks / underwear

  • • Trekking trousers

  • • After trekking trousers & t-shirt

  • • Good, well walking boots

  • • After trek shoes (sandals)-optional.

  • • Towel

  • • Sleeping bag

  • • Water bottle & purification tablets (optional)

  • • Sunglasses

  • • Swim suit

  • • Sun-hat,

  • • Head torch & spare batteries

  • • Book, notepaper & pen (optional)

  • • Sun block

  • • Lip balm

  • • Binoculars (optional)

  • • Camera & batteries

  • • Pocket knife

  • • Insect Repellent

  • • Walking sticks & protective rubber (optional)

  • • Personal toilet kit

  • • Money belt

  • • Day sack & rain-cover

  • • Personal first aid kit to include: painkillers, plasters (band-aids), general anti-biotic, after-bite, anti-diarrhoea tablets, re-hydration salts & personal medication.

  • • We carry an extensive first aid kit & Oxygen on all trips, but these are generally for emergencies only)

Please note:

  • • The mules carry all your heavy camping gear but this is inaccessible during the day so please bring a small day-pack to carry your personal day gear in - ie water-bottle, iodine tablets, camera, sun-block, insect repellent, light fleece and rain jacket.

  • • Any excess gear may be stored in Cusco at your hotel.

  • • Most good quality sporting equipment is unavailable in Peru so if anyone wishes to donate any outdoor clothes, sleeping bags etc they will be gratefully received by any of our staff.

Policy to Make a Reservation

  • • Complete the booking form making sure that the name on the booking form matches that on your passport.

  • • Deposit of % 50 PERCENT per person is required at the time of booking.

  • • Upon receipt of your booking we will forward confirmation and complete information of the trail and included services.

  • • The balance is due not less than 8 weeks prior to departure.

  • • Upon receipt of your final balance you will receive detailed joining instructions.

And lastly please note:

This is a very nature and adventure trek and we expect our clients to be prepared for any alteration in climate (Rainy season-November to April- and dry season - May to October) or/and change in regulations on the trail to change programmed events.

 

This expedition involves trekking over several high passes up to 4650m.(15,255 ft.), and involves steep descents. It is recommended that all clients should have some previous trekking experience and should be in reasonable fitness.

 

You should also be aware that adventure travel, in particular trekking and travelling in remote areas such as Southern Peru, does carry with it certain inherent risks that you, the client, will have to assume. You will have to take out adequate travel insurance to cover these risks and any costs incurred due to sickness, delayed flights and other factors out of Gregory Adventure Perú control.

 

A pre-departure meeting will be held on arrival in Cusco. It is highly recommended you attend. All clients will be asked to sign a risk assumption form and must provide a photocopy of their passport, Peru entry stamp and details of their travel insurance.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Cusco ¡¡¡.