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THE SALKANTAY AND THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
7 DAYS TREKKING TOUR IN CUSCO


A remote and ancient footpath in the same region of the Inca trail, but less traveled and offering more spectacular views. This route  provides a magnificent wilderness alternative for those who wish to escape the more congested trekking routes.

DAY 01  CUSCO - MOLLEPATA
Transportation from Cusco to Mollepata, camping at the head of the trail.

Day 02  MOLLEPATA - SORAYPAMPA
We start our trek escorted by a bilingual guide and camp crew. Mules carry our luggage and a few saddle horses are available in case they are needed. Camp at Soraypampa with spectacular views of two glaciers, Humantay and the giant Salkantay.

Day 03  SORAYPAMPA - SISAYPAMPA
Today, we slowly hike up to the Inca Chirihasca Pass ( 5,000 m.a.s .l.). We hike along the right face of the massive Salkantay with magnificent views of snow-covered peaks. Then we descend to our camp at Sisaypampa.

Day 04  SISAYPAMPA - LLULLUCCHAPAMPA
After a healthy breakfast, we start hiking, bypassing the hamlet of Huayabamba and entering the Inca Trail. We then go through an Andean cloud forest to camp above the tree line at Llulluchapampa.

Day 05 LLULLUCCHAPAMPA - PHUYUPATAMARCA
Early morning rise to start our hike to the Warmiwañusca Pass, entering a clear Inca Trail.  with a visit to the ruins of Sayacmarca, Conchamarca and later camping near Phuyupatamarca, the " City Above the Clouds". Magnificent views of the Veronica and Salcantay Ranges.

Day 06 PHUYUPATAMARCA - MACHU PICCHU 
Early morning wake-up call to see the sun rise over the ruins. After breakfast, trek down to the ruins of Wiñay Wayna and then through the ¨Inti Punku" (Gate of the Sun) into Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas". 

Day 07  MACHU PICCHU  - CUSCO
All day free to visit to this ancient Inca sanctuary. Late afternoon train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel. You may continue on the extension of your choice.

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