OVERVIEW
This route is for all the travelers that want to experience something different from the classic inca trail, this route is one of the best hiking routes in south america, the route is designed for people of different ages, in this tour you will be able to see beautiful landscapes with snow Mountains like the Humantay and Salkantay before arrive to Machu Picchu that is considered one of the best tourist destination in south america.
DETAILED ITINERARY
1st day Cusco – Soraypampa
Pick up will be at 4:00 am in your hotel we will travel to Mollepata where you can take the Breakfast, then we will continue to Challacancha where we will left the transportation and will begin the hike to Soraypampa, we will take the Lunch in Soraypampa with beautiful views of the Mountains, after the lunch we will Hike up to the Humantay lake, the hike is around 1 hour and 30 min, after take some pictures and some explanations of the guide in Humantay lake we will return to the campsite to rest and recover energies for the next day.
2nd Day – Soraypampa – Challway
We will take the breakfast at 6:00 hrs before begin the hike, today we will walk for around 4 hours to arrive to a Pass (the highest place) located between two of the most important snowcapped mountains the Humantay and Salkantay, we can take some pictures here , then we must walk down for around 2 hours before arrive to Huayracpampa, where we will take the lunch, after the lunch the hike will contine to arrive to Challway Campsite where we will rest tonight.
3rd Day – Challway – Aguas Calientes
after we finish the breakfast at 6:30 hrs, we will start the hike into the jungle being able to see a variety of tropical fruits and plants, we will take the lunch in Playa Sahuayaco and have some free time. Then we will take a transportation to go to Machu Picchu Hydroelectric where we have the option to take the train to Aguas Calientes or walk by the railway for around 2 hours to arrive Aguas Calientes where you have a hotel to rest tonight.
4th Day – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
we must wake up at 5:30 am to take the breakfast, the we will go to the bus station to board a bus that will carry us to the Machupicchu Citadel located in the top part of the mountain, we will have 2 hours of guided tour, after this time you will have some free time to take pictures or go to the places you liked more, then we must meet in the entrance of Machupicchu to take the bus to return to Aguas calientes, where you will have time to take the lunch,
in the afternoon train will depart at 15:20 hrs remember that you must be here at least 30 min before the time in the ticket, you will travel for around 1hr 30 min, once you arrive to Ollantaytambo you need to board the transportation that will be waiting near to the train station, you will arrive to Cusco around 19:30 hrs.
Time Line Here!
1st day Cusco – Soraypampa
04:00 hrs pick up from hotel
10.00 hrs begin hike from challacancha to Soraypampa
13.00 hrs Lunch
14.00 hrs arrive to Soraypamapa (Hike to Humantay Lake)
17.00 hrs Campamento y Tea Time.
19.00 Dinner
2nd Day – Soraypampa – Challway
06.00 hrs Breakfast
07.00 hrs begin hike to Huayracmachay
13.30 hrs arrive to Huayracmachay / Lunch.
14.00 hrs Caminata Huayracmachay – Challway.
17.00 hrs Arrive to Challway Campsite
3rd Day – Challway – Hidroeléctrica.
06.00 hrs Breakfast
07.00 hrs begin of the Hike
13.00 hrs Arrive to Playa Sahuayaco / Almuerzo.
14.00 hrs Will take a Bus to Hydroelectric
15:00 hrs Arrive to Machupicchu Hydroelectric
18.00 hrs Arrive to Aguas Calientes
4th Day – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
7:30 hrs pick up from hotel
8:00 hrs take Bus Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu
8:40 hrs tour in Machupicchu Citadel
11:20 hrs take Bus Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
12:00 hrs time to take lunch
16:40 hrs train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
18:30 hrs arrive to Ollantaytambo train station, Bus to Cusco City
21:00 hrs arrive to Cusco City
INCLUDED
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- 2 nights in camping site
- Hotel (last night)
- 3 breakfast
- 3 Lunch
- 3 dinner
- Train ticket (return to Cusco)
- Entrance ticket for Machupicchu
- Round trip Bus Ticket
- Bus to Hidroelectrica
NON INCLUDED
- Meal not described
- Sleeping bag
- Hiking poles
- Horses
- Tips
- Insurances
BEFORE YOU GO
Take this recommendations Before you go!
What Your Need to Bring:
- A 20 Liter Backpack
- A cap or hat
- light weight Clothes
- good shoes, recommended Hiking Shoes
- Warm Clothes and Clothes for Rain
- Sun Screen
- Sun Glasses
- Insect Repellent
- Money in local currency
- Water and snacks
- Hiking poles
- Original Passports
- Flashlight
What is not allowed to bring to Machu Picchu Citadel:
- Hiking Poles
- Umbrellas
- Camera tripods
- Pets
- Meals
- aerosol sprays
- alcoholic beverages
GROUP SERVICE
From:- Professional Guide
- Transportation and Return Train
- 2 night in Campsite and 1 Night in Hotel
- Entrance Ticket Machupicchu
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