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SALKANTAY ALTERNATIVE TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5D/4N
Salkantay (Nevado Salkantay), is the highest peak of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco Region, about 60 km (40 mi) west-northwest of the city of Cusco. It is the 38th highest peak in the Andes, and the twelfth highest in Peru. However, as a range highpoint in deeply incised terrain, it is the second most topographically prominent peak in the country, after Huascarán.
The famous Salcantay Trek , named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine, is a trek open to everybody, with no limitation on spaces or permits (at least for now). Connecting the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.
Salcantay is a large, steep peak, "the most spectacular peak of the region", with great vertical relief, particularly above the low valleys to the north, which are tributaries of the Amazon River.
Salcantay was first climbed in 1952 by a French-American expedition comprising Fred D. Ayres, David Michael, Jr., John C. Oberlin, W. V. Graham Matthews, Austen F. Riggs, George I. Bell, Claude Kogan, M. Bernard Pierre, and Jean Guillemin. All except Oberlin, Riggs, and Guillemin made the summit.
The standard route on the mountain is the Northeast ridge. Accessing the route typically involves three days of travel from Cusco. The climb involves about 1,800 m (5,900 ft) of vertical gain, on glacier, snow, ice, and some rock. The route is graded AD on the French adjectival scale.
Salkantay Alternative Trek to Machupicchu Trip Itinerary
- DAY 1 : CUSCO / SORAYPAMPA Departure from Cusco, 3.400 m to Mollepata above the Apurimac River .A 5 hour scenic drive takes us to our camp at Soraypampa 4000 m. This is a unique camp located between two high peaks the Salcantay and the Humantay , with spectacular views of the glaciers. (B+L+D)
- DAY 2 : SORAYPAPAMPA / HUAYRAJMACHAY Today we trek over a high pass at 4,700 meters , with the Salcantay Glacier on our right side and the glaciered peak of Humantay, 5,990 meters on the other. Then down to camp in the valley below. We trek into a hidden part of the high Andes, our path is the only access into this remote area. During four days, we will be passing though some of the most spectacular scenery in Peru, trekking over icy passes, across high planes and down into the jungle. We will be provided with double occupancy sleeping tents, kitchen and dining tents, latrine tent and the services of arrieros (wranglers). Breathtaking view of the massive Salcantay peak 6,150 m the highest peak in the Vilcabamba Range. (B+L+D)
- DAY 3 : HUAYRAJMACHAY / HUIÑAYPOCO : As we follow the Santa Teresa River, the weather will become warmer and our surroundings more tropical. You will trek into the "Ceja de Selva"(the eyebrow of the jungle), with colorful orchids, hummingbirds and flocks of parrots. The contrast between this lush area and the peaks we have trekking amongst is very impressive. This afternoon we can swim in pools along the river. (B+L+D)
- DAY 4 : HUIÑAYPOCO/ AGUAS CALIENTES : Early Morning breakfast we go through different coffee and banana plantations. We will walk up another pass then down to at a most scenic place to have lunch with the a most spectacular view of the back wall of MachuPicchu ,them down to the hydroelectric plant for a short train ride to the town of Aguas Calientes , to relax in the local hot springs.Overnight at a hotel of your choice , (B+L+D)
- DAY 5 : MACHUPICCHU /CUSCO:All day visit to the Sacred City, escorted by an experienced guides. Early afternoon train back to Cusco.
INCLUDES :
- Transportation to the head of the trail
- During the trek, we will have mules for the cargo and horses for emergencies.
- All the meals during the trek
- Professional bilingual guide, Cook, assistant cook
- Double occupancy tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, bathroom tent.
- Clients do not carry anything but a day pack.
- Train back to Cusco
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Personal sleeping bags, Personal gear,
- Hotels,Transfers In or Out of Cusco.
- Overnight at Aguas Calientes
- Entrance ticket to MachuPicchu US $ 40.00 for Adult
- Clients do not carry anything but a day pack.
- Sleeping bag rental US $ 5.00 per day.
- We provide you with an insulite mattress, if you want to Up-Grade, for a therma-rest mattress, the cost is US $ 5.00 per day.
- Advise if vegetarian diet is required.
- Single tent supplement US $ 15.00
DAILY DEPARTURES
COST:
From 2 participants US.$ 697.00 each
From 3 to 5 participants US.$ 547.00 each
From 6 to 8 participants US.$ 477.00 each
From 9 to more participants US.$ 417.00 each