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MACHUPICCHU ALTERNATIVE TREK |
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Itinerary
5
Days / 4 Nights
DAY
1 Cusco
– Mollepata – Soraypampa – Abra Huayracmachay.
We
leave Cusco on a bus towards the Anta plateau. This is
the spot where the legendary Inca Pachacutec defeated the
Chanca tribe thus starting the expansion of the Inca Empire.
We continue up to Huillque pass with its panoramic view of
the east side of the Vilcabamba Mountain range. Then we will
continue our way down towards the warm Limatambo
valley with a rich agricultural farming fields, along
the way also we will see local villagers at work possibly
interact with them. The route continues towards the
highlands with its very interesting and colorful
surroundings, until we finally glimpse glacier
mountain Soray with 5,950mt. (19,420ft). After crisscrossing
several streams and passing through some dense bush areas,
we reach immense Pampa Soray the trailhead 3,800mt.
(12,460ft), after lunch our hike will go to the base of the
south face of Salcantay mountain one of the Incas sacred
mountain, then we climb up on the southwest side of the
sacred mountain moraine to the high pass called portachuelo,
campsite very close to the high pass with a beautiful view
of Apu Salcantay
DAY
2 : Abra Huayracmachay –
Qollpapampa.
Our
first campsite is located near to the rocky area and
we may see a glimpse of a lively vizcacha, a unique type of
gray Andean rabbit and perhaps see the Andean Condor, the
world’s largest flying bird. Very important one, for
the high pass 4,750mt. (15,580ft). don’t forget to carry a
small rock all the way from Soraypampa Valley, since
according to the Inca tradition, travelers must deposit one
on an “apacheta” (a pyramid of rocks) at the pass as an
offering to the “apus” (mountain spirits). Now the route
descends towards the Amazon basin and the Andean valley of
Huayracmacchay, the trail continues along the left bank of
the Sunchuccata River. On the way down toward Rayanpata
we’ll observe how the landscape changes from arid
highlands to tropical jungle. Further down, we see where the
streams meet to form the Santa Teresa River. We continue
along the valley through the Collpapampa Community 2,900mt.
(9,530ft). campsite.
DAY
3 : Qollpapampa – Playa
The
trail continues along the left bank of the Santa Teresa
River. As we lose altitude, the weather warms but remains at
a comfortable temperature, along the valley we’ll see
another rich agricultural valley with typical crops of the
area and still surviving the Incan social organization
system in the same manner, the “ayni” system which one
is a cooperative system designed to share construction and
farming work, finally we arrive to the town called Playa
where we can interact with locals and there is a good
opportunity as a interaction with locals to play soccer or
volleyball. Campsite.
DAY
4 : Playa
– Machupicchu.
After
saying good-bye to our arrieros. We start our last gradually
climb toward the Llactapata pass, where just on the other
side of the pass is a spectacular Inca remains in a middle
of the dense forest with a spectacular panoramic view of the
outline of MachuPicchu. Then we descend into the rich
tropical Aobamba valley with its fields of oranges, paltas
(avocados), bananas, granadillas (passion fruit), coffee and
sugar cane. We just arrive on time to catch the train
for a 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu. We’ll overnight at
comfortable lodgings in Machu Picchu town which one is
just below of the Inca city, if you like, a late afternoon
dip in the outdoor hot spring baths a few meters of the town
is a real treat.
DAY
5 : Machupicchu – Cusco
Early
in the morning, we’ll catch the bus up to the Inca city of
Machu Picchu to enjoy a guided tour or this enigmatic site.
After the tour there will be time to wander around and
appreciate the beauty and mystery of Machu Picchu.
Later on, you may choose to climb Wayna Picchu 2,600 mt.
(8,850 ft), the jutting peak overlooking the area. Around
mid-afternoon we’ll catch the bus back to the train
station for the return trip to Cusco. The tracks run along
the Urubamba river valley, the route taken by Hiram Bingham
in 1911 when he re-discovered Machu Picchu. On the arrival
to Cusco we transfer to the hotel.
FIN DE NUESTROS SERVICIOS
Included
during the trek :
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Pick
up from several hotels all the members, and then
transfer by bus to Mollepata o Soraypampa Village
(trailhead).
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Entrance
Fee, Machu Picchu
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A
large igloo tents, for each 2 persons.
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Mattress,
one per person.
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Kitchen
tent.
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Dining
tent.
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Enough
tables and chairs.
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Toilet
tent (in case campsite don’t have toilets).
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English
speaking professional tour guide.
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An
expert cooks.
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Wranglers
and horses
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Full
meals during the trek.
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Daily
snack bag.
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Daily
afternoon tea service.
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Daily
wake up call tea, and hot water for washing.
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Daily
morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
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Emergency
oxygen bottle and medical kit.
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Comfortable
lodging in Machu Picchu town.
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Train
ticket (one way, Vista dome or backpacker service, upon
request).
Price
by person: U$ 310.00
Not
included :
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Breakfast
the fist morning (you can order an early breakfast at
your hotel)
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Day
fourth, Machu Picchu town Dinner (on your own)
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Day
fifth, Machu Picchu town Lunch, Dinner (on your own)
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Tips
to the crew (guides, cooks, wranglers)
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HOTELS
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