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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
-Lunch on the 5th day and dinner on day 4th
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.
-Insect repellent
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. |
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