This trek is better suited for more adventure some trekkers who are able to handle a little more altitude and distance. This trek takes you up and along Salkantay, which is the second largest mountain in the Cusco region (6280 msn). On the first night, you will sleep not too far away from the snow capped peak. The second day will be the hardest day of the tour. While you work a bit harder to get there, the views at the top are even more stellar. After you reach the 4,600 meter pass, it is almost pure downhill, descending into a more tropical area on the far side of the mountain. You will take the forty five minute train ride to Aguas Calientes from the famous Hydro Electric Dam and then spend the rest of the 4th evening relaxing in the town. In the morning you take the bus up to Machu Picchu for your tour.

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1st DAY CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA. (20 Km)
06.00 am. Departure by our private transport to Mollepata 2900 mts. A beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, with stops for panoramic views of the “Apu Salkantay. One can see awesome chains of magnificent snow capped mountains and the lush Apurimac River Valley.
After we arrive to our trailhead, called Mollepata 3000 asl. we meet our Arrieros “ horsemen “ and trekking staff, (Cook, and Assistants). We trek for about 3hrs before lunch through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha where we stop for lunch. We continue walking for approx 3 hrs through unspoiled Andean villages to Soraypampa 3850 mts, our first campsite.
( Walking distance aproximately 20 km.)

2nd DAY SORAYPAMPA - CHAULLAY.
After an early breakfast we start trekking from approx 07:00am for 3 hours to start our ascent of the Apacheta pass 4590 mts. From this point we can appreciate the spectacular views of the Mountain Salkantay ,a stunning snow capped mountain (6264 mts) the second highest peak in Cusco’s region, and also the mountains Humantay and Huayanay, white river, small lakes and moraines.
2 hrs dowhill to lunch in Huayracpunku, and then a further 2-3 hrs downhill walk to Camp in Rayan-niyoc at 2890 mts or Camp at Chaullay 2920 mts for experienced trekkers . To be decided by the guide depending on the groups abilities and weather and walking conditions.
( Walking distance aproximately 21 Km. to Chaullay)

3rd DAY CHAULLAY - LA PLAYA – SANTA TERESA
We start the trek 07:00 am. 3 hours easy hiking to Uscamayuc, where we will be introduced to a high Jungle niche called Ceja de Selva, we will see different kind of plants, fruits, flowers, birds ect. here coca and banana crops can be observed, time to shower in a waterfall, take amazing pictures, with luck we can observe the famous Peruvian National Bird " Gallito de las Rocas " stop at Playa for lunch time.
After lunch the way is going down in the middle of jungle vegetation to Santa Teresa town our last camp site (there is a beautiful natural hot spring), it’s the best on the trek.
(Walking distance aproximately 25 km.)

4thDAY SANTA TERESA – HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Leaving from Santa Teresa the trek continues through plantations of coffee, banana, and tropical fruits. The hiking is about 3 hours to Hidroelectrica ( 1800 masl) and continue to Aguas Calientes just below Machupicchu Inca sanctuary , this afternoon you can go to have a bath in the natural hot springs a great place to relax after this challenging trek .

5th DAY MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO.
Early bus for 25 minutes to the Machupicchu city, guided tour for 3 hours and plenty of free time for further exploring, photos and optional climb of the mountain Huayna Picchu, Temple of the Moon, or the Gate of the Sun. Generally around 1pm people back to Aguas Calientes for the lunch. You’l take your return train to Cusco.

YOU NEED TO TAKE:
- Backpack day
- -5ºC sleeping bag
- Hiking boots (runners shoes are not recommended)
- Walking poles
- Warm clothes; layers for variable temperatures specially al night
- Flash light
- Camera and extra film & batteries
- Sunprotection; sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
- Thermals, wools socks and woolen hat for cold nights
- Insect repellent
- Rain poncho, good rain jacket
- Toiletries; toilet paper, small towel
- Bathing clothes for the hot springs
- Gloves, scrarf, trekking pants or similar
- Water bottle; water purifying tablets
- Personal medical kit
- Original passport and original isic student card if applicable
- Extra money for souvenirs, drink, etc.

INCLUDED
-Professional Bilingual Guide.
-Private bus from Cusco to Mollepata.
-Horses and cowboys
-Cook
-Camping equipment ( tents, mattresses, tables and seats cooking tent and eating tent).
-Excellent meals ( 04 breakfast / 04 lunches / 03 dinners).
- Personal staff max. 6 kl
-First aid kit and Oxygen balloon.
-Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu.
-Entrance fees to Machupicchu.
-Tourist Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Backpacker)

NO INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag
- Extra horse with horseman ($ 35 per day)

EXTRA INFORMATION:
Regarding horses who carry personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, water bottle, snacks, cold weather clothing and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in Dry season - May to October)- but as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as horses do not walk alongside you. You will meet up with your bag at lunch and then it will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS TREK : MAY TO NOV AND FROM DEC TO APRIL (rain season) it’s possible to do this trek but it’s hard
This trek is rated a moderate to difficult hike considering the high altitudes and length of walking especially on the 2nd Day. You need to acclimatize in Cusco.

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