Cusco: 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Camping
ID: GYG889308-1397383
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Land: Peru
Duur:
5 dagen
Beschrijving
Embark on a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu with camping. Hike through the Salkantay Pass, explore the Inca ruins of Llactapata, and visit the famous Machu Picchu citadel.
Embark on a 5-day trek to Machu Picchu. Explore the Salkantay Pass, the Santa Teresa Valley, and the Inca Trail. Camp in the mountains, visit hot springs, and hike through the Amazon jungle.
DAY 1: CUSCO, EXPLORATION OF LAKE HUMANTAY AND CAMPING IN QUISWARNIYOC
Start your trek in Cusco. Hike to Lake Humantay and camp in Quiswarniyoc.
DAY 2: QUISWARNIYOC, ASCENT TO THE HIGHEST POINT, SALKANTAY PASS AT 4700 METERS, THEN DESCENT TO CHAWLLAY CAMP
Hike to the highest point, Salkantay Pass at 4700 meters, then descend to Chawllay Camp.
DAY 3: SANTA TERESA VALLEY EXPLORATION: LUCMABAMBA CAMP AND SANTA TERESA HOT SPRINGS
Explore the Santa Teresa Valley. Camp in Lucmabamba and visit the Santa Teresa Hot Springs.
DAY 4: HIKE ALONG THE INCA TRAIL TO LLACTAPATA, EXPLORING THE INCA RUINS AND MACHU PICCHU VIEWPOINT, HIKE TO AGUAS CALIENTES
Hike along the Inca Trail to Llactapata. Explore the Inca ruins and Machu Picchu viewpoint. Hike to Aguas Calientes.
DAY 5: EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU AND TRAVEL TO CUSCO
Visit Machu Picchu, a long awaited highlight. Get up at dawn, around 4 am, to enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Start the hike to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The hike from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu takes approximately 1.5 hours, combining 30 minutes of flat road with an hour of ascent through historic stone stairs that lead directly to the main entrance of Machu Picchu.
After returning to Aguas Calientes, take the train to Ollantaytambo and then transfer to Cuzco.
Hoogtepunten
- Discover the stunning Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek
- Explore the Inca ruins of Llactapata and the Machu Picchu viewpoint
- Enjoy a scenic descent through the Amazon jungle on your way to Aguas Calientes
- Visit the famous Machu Picchu citadel and learn about its history
- Hike to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and explore the ruins
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Passport required for entrance to Machu Picchu
Recommend acclimatization in Cusco at least 2 days prior to trek
Physical fitness required
Expect cold temperatures at high altitudes
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
INCLUDED
- 7 kilos duffel bag service
- Experienced guides
- Cooking equipment
- Cooking equipment and utensils
- Muleteer and horse equipment
- Transportation
- Lodging included
- Lodging in a hostel in Aguas Calientes
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Return train
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
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