Machupicchu Agricultural Sector
Tour Details
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Day 01 : Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay – Salkantaypampa.:
- Pick up at the hotel around 04:30 a.m. to start the trip to Marcoccasa.
- Pass through the village of Mollepata (3000 m.a.s.l.).
- Arriving at Mollepata you will contact the support staff muleteer and horses.
- In Marcoccasa the trek begins in a magnificent valley surrounded by impressive mountains with eternal snow, such as the Humantay at 5217 masl, and the snowy Salkantay at 6264 masl.
- A visit to the Humantay Lagoon (4,220) is considered one of the most beautiful in the trek for its blue-green waters that reflect the surrounding mountains.
- Our first camp will be at Salkantay pampa (3900 masl).
- Hiking Time: 6 to 7 hours.
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Day 02: Salkantay Pampa – Huayracmachay – Challway:
- After breakfast, we will leave to the highest point of the road to the Salkantay snow-capped peak (4650 masl) which offers an exceptional view with its valleys and spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
- After enjoying the wonderful view of the snowy Salkantay, the descent begins and you will have time to enjoy the vegetation and the ecosystem, rest, and have lunch in Huayracmachay.
- Resume the hike to the town of Chaullay, changing the landscape from mountains to vegetation where you can see fruit plantations, vegetation, forests, and a tropical climate.
- The second camp will be in Challway, in the middle of the rainforest.
- Hiking Time: 6 to 7 hours.
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Day 03: Challway – Wiñaypoco – La Playa -Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes.:
- After breakfast, the start the hike in the middle of flora and fauna, and low jungle vegetation, and observe waterfalls, coffee plantations, and fruit trees.
- Descend to the area of the beach to board mobility and go to the area called Hydroelectric.
- Continuing the adventure you will continue to the town of Aguas Calientes (duration of the walk 02 hours).
- Arriving at the village, you will go to the designated hotel in Aguas Calientes, accommodation, and brief rest.
- After some time to relax, you will go to the restaurant to have dinner.
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Day 04: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.:
- Start the day, by walking through the mountain until you reach the citadel of Machupicchu, which approximately time of 01 hours.
- Entrance to the citadel of Machupicchu.
Guided visit for 02 hours. - Bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Train ticket back to Ollantaytambo. - Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, to the hotel designated by you.
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Includes:
- Private transportation from Cusco to the village of Mollepata (Soraypampa) starting point of the trek.
- Professional bilingual mountain guide.
- Camping equipment (Tent for 02 people, dining tent, kitchen tent, mattress, etc.).
- First Aid Equipment: First Aid Kit, Oxygen.
- Horsemen and mules to transport the camping equipment.
- 06 kilos of luggage are allowed per person.
- Emergency horse.
- Cook and kitchen assistant.
- Mobility from the beach to Hidroeléctrica.
- 02 nights camping.
- 01 night in a designated hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes.
- 04 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 dinners (vegetarian option).
- Snack and boiled water every day.
- 01 dinner restaurant in Aguas Calientes on the last night.
- 01 bus ticket from Machupicchu Citadel to Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to Machupicchu Sanctuary.
- Train ticket back to Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
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Not Included:
- Sleeping bag (You must carry sleeping bags for temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius).
- Last lunch.
- Entrance to the Huaynapicchu mountain (request well in advance).
- Entrance to the hot springs.
- Gratitude.
- Extra expenses.
- Hotel in Cusco.
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Additional information:
- Reservations must be made at least 1 month in advance.
- All personal information is required to proceed with the reservation.
- The participant must carry his/her own backpack during the Inca Trail (including a sleeping bag and mat).
- If for any eventuality the passenger cancels the service or desists from continuing on the trek, 100% of the service will not be refunded, except for the entrance fee to Machupicchu and the train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco).
- The participant must declare if he/she has any illness or personal treatment, and must bring his/her own medication.
- The agency will not be responsible for natural problems (landslides) or other problems, in case of strikes and delayed train departures.
- All participants must bring their original passports.
- If the visitor is a student, he/she must bring his/her student card validated by the educational institution of his/her country, it is only accepted until 25 years old.
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Recommendations:
- Backpack, Rain poncho, Hiking shoes, Warm clothes.
- Flashlight and batteries, Camera, Hat or cap.
- Sunblock, Insect repellent.
- Original passport.
- Cash in soles or dollars.
- Optional: Walking sticks.
