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Salkantay to Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Trek - Tika Trek - Cusco, Peru

Salkantay to Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Trek

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Salkantay to Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Trek

Day 1. Cusco to Soraypampa

After an early breakfast, guests will be picked up starting at
7:00 am at their hotel in Cusco by your guide and vehicle in
direction of Soraypampa. En route we will take a short break to visit the
Inca ruins of Tarawasi near the town of Limatambo (approx.
1.5 hrs from Cusco). After leaving Limatambo, we pass
through the mountain village of Mollepata where we stop for a
short coffee break before ascending a winding mountain road
to a place called Marcoccasa (30 minutes from Mollepata by
vehicle).
Here, we will begin our trek to Soraypampa This is a good opportunity for
guests to acclimate and enjoy a beautiful 6 hour trek on their first
day.
The lodge takes its name from the majestic peak at the head of
the valley – the “Salkantay”, the 2nd most sacred peak in Inca
mythology and, at 20,600 ft (6,270 m), the highest in the region.
After a warm welcome by our friendly staff, guests will be shown
to their rooms and have time to wash-up. The first afternoon is
spent at leisure to adjust to the altitude. An evening briefing by the
fireplace is followed by aperitifs and dinner.

Meals L,D.
Accommodation Lodge
Minimum altitude 3200ms
Maximum altitude 3900ms

Day 2. Soraypampa

This day is spent at leisure for rest or activities,
depending upon guests’ level of acclimatization.
The most popular activity at Soraypampa is a
half-day hike (3-4 hours. Hiking level: moderate
to challenging) to a glacial lake where the more
adventurous might take a very short swim! This
activity is excellent for acclimatization and a first
immersion into high-mountain trekking. In the
afternoon, guests may choose to trade the glacial
swim for a relaxing soak in our outdoor jacuzzi. In
the evening, the guide will brief the trekking party
on gear and the itinerary for the following day.

Meals B,L,D.
Accommodation Lodge
Minimum altitude 3900ms
Maximum altitude 4300ms

Day 3. To Wayra Lodge

This is the big day: the start of the four-day trek to Machu Picchu. After an early start, we will hike up the Rio
Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay Peak. The highest point on the trek is a pass at
4,638 m (15,213 ft). At the pass we stop to take in views of snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range in
every direction, the south face of Salkantay towering above us. We will keep our eyes out for Andean condors,
often visible in this area. From the pass we continue our descent toward the Wayra Lodge (“Wayra”: wind; ‘the
place where the wind lives’) our destination for the evening. A hot lunch is taken en route. Dinner and overnight at
the Lodge.

Meals B,L,D
Accommodation Lodge
Minimum altitude 3900ms
Maximum altitude 4600ms

Day 4. Collpapampa

On this day we enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge. We then
begin our trek by hiking downhill above the Salkantay River, through
increasingly verdant scenery. The Colpa Lodge is located in an open
promontory at the confluence of three rivers. The outdoor hot tub in
this lodge has prominent views of lush green mountains and a small,
far-away, local town.

Meals B,L,D
Accommodation Lodge
Minimum altitude 2900ms
Maximum altitude 3900ms

Day 5. Lucma Lodge

We depart early today and head down the Santa Teresa River Valley,
through more populated rural areas. We will pass through banana,
granadilla, and avocado orchards and coffee plantations (said to be
one of the best organic coffees in the world). We stop along the river
for a hot picnic lunch. After another hour of trekking a private vehicle
arrives to take us to the beginning of the “Llactapata Inca Trail” (30-
minute drive). From the head of the trail it is a short climb (30 min.) to
the Lucma Lodge, set in an avocado orchard. We arrive in time to
allow for exploration of the small village of Lucmabamba and possibly
meeting with members of the local community.

Meals B,L,D,
Accommodation Lodge
Minimum altitude 1900ms
Maximum altitude 2900ms

Day 6. To Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu

After an early start and a hearty breakfast, we tackle the last day of our
trek. We head uphill for 2-3 hours towards Llactapata pass (2,736
m/8,974ft), where we come upon a distant but quite special view of
Machu Picchu from the southwest, a view few tourists ever glimpse.
An added value are the Llactapata Ruins, which have recently been
restored. Lunch is provided at the observatory, in view of Machu
Picchu. We then begin our final descent to the Aobamba River through
lush bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations. Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are a short (30 minutes), scenic train ride away.
We then arrive in Aguas Calientes to check-in to our hotel for the night.

Meals B,L,D.
Accommodation Hotel
Minimum altitude 1900ms
Maximum altitude 2200ms

Day 7. Machu Picchu

We wake up early to have breakfast at the hotel and then
make our way to the bus station for the ride up to Machu
Picchu. A complete guided tour of Machu Picchu will
be provided. Guests will have about 4 additional
hours to explore the site on their own—there is a lot to do and
see. Afterwards, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for
lunch and to go to the train station for the afternoon departure.
The train takes us to Ollantaytambo, where a private
vehicle awaits to take us to Cusco. Upon arrival in
Cusco (approximately 7-8pm) we will drop guests off at the
hotel of their choice.

Meals B,L
Accommodation N/A

Difficulty

Medium

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Not Included

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