Mollepata Salkantay Machupicchu 5 Days / 4 Nights

Lo invitamos a realizar este camino alternativo el cual, con un viaje de aventura le permite llegar a Machupicchu, pasando por paisajes alto andinos, nevados (sierra – Puna por encima de los 4800msnm.), paisaje de selva sub tropical y tropical. Realizar este camino tiene una dificultad de moderada a fuerte, se recomienda tener buena preparación física, llegar a Cusco al menos 2 días antes de iniciar el tour para su aclimatación.

Itinerary:

DAY 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa .- We will leave at 5:00am. by bus to Mollepata, where we are going to arrive at 8:00 am, here we will have breakfast. When our muleteers will be ready we are going to start our walking, after four hours, we will arrive to SilcaKancha to have lunch. We are going to pass for to karhuay mountain snow at 5 910 meters above sea level until Soraypampa, where we are going to spend the night.

DAY 2: Soraypampa – Salcantay – Rayampata .- We are going to start to walk early, this day will be the hardest day, because we have to ascend until Salkantay pass at 4 600 meters above sea level, Here we will see the mountain snow. Then we will continue to Rayanpata where we are going to spend the night, on the way we will observe the Vilcabamba Mountain range and the condor fly.

DAY 3 : Rayampata – La Playa .- In this walking day we will be connect with the nature, the diversity of flora (orchids, bromeliads, zarzamoras and some animals). On the way, we are going to appreciate the Colpabamba hot spring, as well the cascade with three levels.

DAY 4: La Playa – Hidroeléctrica – Machupicchu .- Will be our last walking day, we are going to ascend to Llactapata pass, from here we will have the panoramic view of Machupicchu. Then we are going to descend to Aobamba valley arriving to the hydroelectric, where we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, where we are going to spend the night in at hotel.

DAY 5: Machupicchu – Cusco .- We will get up early, after breakfast we are going up to Machupicchu citadel with our guide, we will have all morning to visit the Inka City, at afternoon we will leave back to Cusco.

OUR SERVICE INCLUDES :

• Bus from Cusco to Mollepata.
• Professional guide (05B – 04L – 04D)
• Cook
• Mules for our equipment
• Muleteers
• Camping equipment (Tents, mattress)
• 01 night hostel. (Aguas Calientes)
• Ticket bus from Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance to Machupicchu.
• Backpacker train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
• Transfer from Station to Hotel.
• First aid kit.
• 5kl de peso que cargamos de sus cosas.

THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Last lunch and sleeping bag.

YOU SHOULD BRING:

• Changes clothes.
• Walking shoes.
• Rain poncho.
• Water purifier tablets.
• A bottle of water.
• Camera and batteries.
• Insect repellent, Sun blocker and hat.
• flashligh
• Remember your sleeping bag.

COSTS:

• For this service we have to choose:
• Choose A: The tour is organize for us directly, with small groups of 6 people maximum.
• Adult Cost 530.00 USD
• Student Cost 509.00 USD
• Choose B: The tour is organizing join with other tour operator or travel agencies in Cusco with groups of 16 people us a maximum or with 12 people us a minimum.
• Adult Cost is 327.00 USD
• Student Cost 308.00 USD (bring your up-to-date ISIC card)

If you send us the advance payment with Western Union, Jet Perú or Argenper (Money transfer agencies) and pay the balance in cash in Cusco, we will give you an 8% discount off the total price.

HOW TO RECONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION

Once we’ve received all your necessary information (ISIC card if applicable, and prepayment) we will send you an email within 24 hours confirming your reservation with a service contract from our tour company.

CANCELLING A RESERVATION.

If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation please note that we will not be able to refund the full amount. Remember that when you give us your commitment we pay your entry fee for the Inca Trail(non-refundable) , reserve the services of a professional guide, and buy the Machupicchu-Cusco trip train tickets(only partially refundable). In event of a cancellation the Machupicchul entry ticket and return train ticket from Machupicchu to Cusco may be refunded to you.

With 2 days or less advance notice the total of the down-payment will not be refunded, and you may have to pay up to 50% more of the cost of your package. Suggestions

• Arrive in Cusco at least two days before you begin the Inca Trail.
• The night before beginning the hike don’t drink alcohol or dance. You should be well rested and prepared to hike at altitude.
• Don’t bring your guidebook or Lonely Planet. It will only be excess, unneeded weight.
• Memorize some Quechua words to be able to communicate with the porters
  • Allilanchu= How are you?
  • Iman sutiki = What’s your name?

INFORMACION ADICIONAL

1. Extra mule

If you want to enjoy the expedition in a little more comfort and style you may request the services of a mule extra, the mule will assist you by carrying your backpack, and may carry up to 16 kilos. It does not hike with you, but goes ahead. For this reason it is important, if you are going to use a mule extra, to pack a small bag for yourself that contains a camera, jacket, water bottle, and necessary personal items. We can provide you with a large resistant bag in which the porter can carry your things, or provide you with a small personal bag for your personal items. Cost to hire a porter: 100 USD. May carry up to 16 kilos.

2. TIP TO HORSEMANS AND

Although trail horseman receive adequate pay for the work they do, it is important to consider that the horseman traditionally organize a small going-away ceremony on the last night in the Santa Teresa camp before leaving. It has been a tradition that visitors on the Inca Trail take a collection of tips among themselves and present this to the porters. Giving a tip is voluntary, however we suggest each person in the group donate 40 soles to the collection for the horseman and cooker.

3. Water-

We suggest you buy a 2 Liter water bottle on the first day and reuse the container over the course of the trip. Each morning we provide boiled water for your bottle, but we suggest you also bring water purification tablets. When you are thirsty again you may fill your bottle in the streams and waterfalls along the way and purify the water with your tablets.

4. Trash-

There are few trash bins along the route. Our horseman take care to leave each campsite clean and constantly work together to keep the trail free of trash. We ask that you do your part and help us by not leaving trash in inappropriate places

5. Trail Rules-

It is prohibited to collect plants such as orchids, bring alcohol or other type of drugs on the trail, make bonfires, or use metal-tipped walking sticks.

6. If you get sick and need to return (almost never happens)-

Our guide coordinates your return with the help of one of the horseman

EXTRA MONEY

Provide yourself with some extra cash, perhaps 200 soles. There is an ATM in Machupicchu town (Aguas Calientes).

Our responsibilities

Eco Service Tours shall provide all services as they are described in the tour itinerary, notwithstandin natural disasters or other acts of God.

Our motto is: “Our efficiency and commitment at your service”