Trekking Salkantay (6 days / 5 nights)

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Salkantay

Type:: Trekking Perú
Code:: AE11
Visited Destinations:: Cusco

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This six-day adventure is a trekker's delight. By combining two fabulous routes, the Inca Trail and the Salkantay route, we've come up with a trekking experience never to be forgotten. The trek traverses high passes with dramatic high mountain views. Salcantay (6,270mt-20,565ft) was one the most sacred mountains in Inca mythology. It's home to the "apus" (gods) - the spirits influencing all aspects of life. The trek's highest point passes so close to this magnificent peak that it seems you can reach out and touch it. The route then descends, hiking through Andean communities, before connecting with the Inca Trail. This route is a true marvel: breath-taking vistas, impressive land escape and a wide array of flora and fauna.

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1st day:
A 4:00 am pickup from your hotel to go to the village of Mollepata, start of the trail. The walk ends at the campsite Soraypampa, close to the mountains Salkantay and Huamantay.
2nd day: Soraypampa - Incaracay
We began climbing the slopes of Salkantay, reaching the pass at about 4,800mt-15,745ft. Then it's a downhill walk to the camp in Incaracay. Walking time about 8 hours.
3rd day: Incaracay - Huayllabamba
Visit the archaeological site of Paucarcancha. Arrive a campsite in Huayllabamba. Tomorrow is the start of the Inca Trail.
4th day: Huayllabamba - Pacaymayu
The hardest part of the trail starts this morning; you walk from 3,000mt-9,840ft to the Warmiwañusca pass at 4,200mt-13,775ft. Then descend to the camp in Pacaymayu. Total walking time 6-7 hours.
5th day: Pacaymayu- Wiñay Wayna
Start the day with visits of the archaeological sites of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and Puyupatamarca before entering the complex of Wiñay Wayna. With luck, you'll have beautiful panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains in the area. Campsite is near the ruins.
6th day: Wiñay Wayna - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
An early start to reach the Intipunku ("sun gate"), to see the sun entering Machu Picchu. Guided visit of the most important parts of the ruins. If you like you can climb Wayna Picchu peak. Catch the afternoon train from Aguas Calientes to Cuzco.

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