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Tutte le escursioni in giornata e i trekking sono disponibili esclusivamente come personalizzazione dei programmi “Idee di viaggio” e NON vengono venduti singolarmente.
All treks are available exclusively as customizations of ‘Travel Ideas’ itineraries and are NOT sold individually.
Todos los trekkings están disponibles exclusivamente como personalización de los itinerarios ‘Ideas de viaje’ y NO se venden por separado.
Salkantay is the highest peak of the Cordillera Vilcabamba (6,271 m), located approximately 60 km northwest of Cusco. This stunning trek takes you to the slopes of this glacier, culminating at the lost citadel of Machu Picchu. Truly an unforgettable tour for lovers of mountains, hiking, and breathtaking landscapes.
We will leave Cusco at 5:30am and head towards Marcoccasa (3400m/11154f), passing the village of Challacancha (3400m/9843f). In Marcoccasa we will meet the horsemen and the rest of the group and start our trek. We start hiking in the high part of the magnificent Soraypampa valley, surrounded by huge snow-capped mountains such as Humantay (5217m/17116f) and Salkantay (6264m/20551f). In the afternoon we hike to “Laguna de Humantay” (a beautiful lake at the foothill of Humatay snowy peak). The walk to Humantay takes about 3 hours (return). Our campsite will be in Soraypampa (3900m/12795f).
Climate: cold
Transport time: 3hrs 30 hours
Hiking time: 6 hours
After breakfast, we will begin our ascent to the Salkantay Pass (4,600 m), where we will enjoy a magnificent view of the snow-capped Salkantay peak (6,271 m). We will then descend, observing the ecosystem shift as we approach Collpapampa (3,000 m) near the tropical forest, where we will set up camp for the night.
Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 9–10 hours
We will dedicate our third day to discovering the region’s flora and plantations, observing orchids, bromeliads, and many other species. We will take a close look at coffee, cacao, and fruit tree crops, meeting local families in Wiñaypoco, Granadilla, and Lucmabamba, where we will camp (2,000 m). We will spend the afternoon with a local farming family who will guide us through the entire process of growing and processing coffee, from plant to cup. We will learn how it takes about four years for a coffee plant to yield its first harvest and how the picking is done entirely by hand—a meticulous and labor-intensive task.
Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 7 hours
Note: In the afternoon, for an extra cost, it is possible to alter the itinerary to visit the Santa Teresa Hot Springs (1,830 m).
After breakfast, we will walk along an Inca trail until reaching the archaeological complex of Llactapata. From this viewpoint, we will observe Machu Picchu mountain and the Vilcanota Canyon. We will then continue our descent to the Hydroelectric station, where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes for our overnight stay at the hotel.
Climate: Warm with mosquitoes
Hiking time: 6 hours
All’alba realizzeremo il sogno di una vita: da Aguas Calientes saliremo in bus fino a Machu Picchu, la leggendaria “città perduta”. Questo sito archeologico, celebre per le rovine e la vista sulla valle dell’Urubamba, è Patrimonio UNESCO e una delle sette meraviglie del mondo moderno. La visita guidata di gruppo (circa 2 ore e mezza) vi svelerà la storia di questo luogo unico. I più intraprendenti potranno salire autonomamente sul Huayna Picchu, sulla Montagna Machu Picchu o sul Huchuy Picchu. Nel pomeriggio treno per Ollantaytambo (o Poroy) e trasferimento in bus con altri turisti fino a Cusco.
Clima durante il giorno: caldo
Tour di gruppo.
Guida in inglese/spagnolo.
Per integrare questa esperienza nel vostro itinerario, è necessario estendere il vostro viaggio di quattro giorni.
