From the valleys to the snow and jungle land scapes!' If you miss the traditional Inka Trail. Do not miss out on adventure!! Come and enjoy the scenery of Salkantay amazing mountain that plays a major role in Machupicchu’s function....enjoy Machu Picchu from a different perspective (valleys, grasslands, glaciers, cloud forests and jungles!!)
We collect you from your hotel and travel by bus to Mollepata. A 3 hour walk will take us to Cruzpata where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will continue our trek towards Soraypamapa, our first campsite (4200m/13750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) taking in the beautiful landscape along the way. (L,D)
We will have breakfast at around 5.30am and begin our walk to the highest pass on this trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here.
After a rest, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start of the cloud forest until we reach our second campsite, Collpa pampa (3000m/9800ft). (B,L,D)
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start trekking for the day through the cloud forest crossing the Lluskamayu river and some of little brooks to reach La Playa, our lunch stop. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants. We will camp in Santa Teresa (1500m/4905ft) with a warm climate. After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water! (B,L,D)
We will have breakfast at 8am and leave our campsite and Santa Teresa. We will cross the Santa Teresa Bridge and follow the upward route of the river. We continue walking, passing a variety of crops and coca plantations, bananas etc. Until we reach the hydroelectric station. At about 4pm, we will go by train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after finishing the trek! (B,L,D)
We will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to Machu Picchu (15-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huayna Picchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Ollantaytambo. If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. (Please let us know if you would like to stay an extra night when booking your tour.) (B)
NOTE: We can offer a US$15 discount to students with a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 12 years old.
Peru Cloud Forest Adventures
Cusco - Peru
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