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machu picchu trek
Machu Picchu Trek, Lodge to Lodge, Peru
Machu Picchu Trek, Lodge to Lodge:
Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge adventure was created so you can experience Peru and the sacred valley like never before. For the first time ever, you can trek the Salkantay Trail from one luxury mountain eco-lodge to the next finally reaching the echelon of Machu Picchu.
In this journey you will trek from 12,800 feet down to 6,900 feet, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form and exploring more than 15 different ecosystems from beginning to end. You'll engulf yourself in an ancient cultures and explore native civilizations on this camino sagrado (sacred path).
"...our Machu Picchu vacation goes far beyond comfortable lodges and great treks… it is a unique opportunity to experience ancient history in the Land of the Incas, contemporary manifestations of deep-founded culture, the most interesting and exotic variety of flora and fauna, culinary surprises, the determination of local people to progress, new friends and like-minded souls." Local guide used by ROW Adventures.
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- Overview
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- Length: 7 days
- Intensity: intermediate
- Season: all year
- Minimum Age: 12
- Begins In: Cusco
- Ends In: Cusco
- Airport: Cusco, Peru
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- FAQ
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Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge FAQs
What is the weight limit for luggage/clothing/equipment that each traveler can take on the trek?
MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT MULES AND PORTERS CAN CARRY IS 15KG/35lbs PER GUEST, SO THIS WILL BE THE WEIGHT LIMIT. PLEASE NOTE THAT "HARD" LUGGAGE POSES A PROBLEM SO SOFT "DUFFEL-BAG" TYPE LUGGAGE IS RECOMMENDED.
What should guests do with their remaining bags and clothing?
REMAINING LUGGAGE CAN BE STORED IN CUSCO AT YOUR PRE-TREK HOTEL.
How is luggage transported from lodge to lodge? Is it with us at all times?
MULES AND PORTERS WILL NOT TREK TOGETHER WITH THE GROUP SO IT IS IMPORTANT THAT GUESTS SHOULD CARRY A DAY-PACK WITH THEM WITH EVERYTHING THEY WILL NEED FOR THE DAY. LUGGAGES WILL MEET THE GUESTS UPON ARRIVAL AT EACH LODGE.
What's the weather like?
GUESTS SHOULD PACK FOR A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS SINCE WEATHER IN THE REGION IS EXTREMELY VARIABLE. THE TREK PASSES THROUGH 9 BIO-ZONES BETWEEN HIGH ALTITUDE ALPINE CONDITIONS TO HIGH JUNGLE. HERE IS A ROUGH GUIDELINE:
GUIDELINE:
DECEMBER-MARCH: RAIN/COLD
APRIL-JUNE: FAIR
JULY-AUGUST: DRY/COLD
SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER: OCCASSIONAL RAIN/FAIR
How many guides will be with the group on the trek?
WE WILL HAVE ONE GUIDE FOR GROUPS OF UP TO 7 TRAVELERS. WE WILL HAVE AN ASSISTANT GUIDE FOR GROUPS OF 8 TO 14. HOWEVER, EVEN IN CASES OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION, OUR COOKS AND HORSEMEN KNOW THE AREA AND THE TREK VERY WELL AND ARE COMPETENT TO ASSIST THE GUIDES AT ALL TIMES. ALL GUIDES HAVE A "WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFICATION".
What kind of emergency procedures are in place if a guest injures themselves in a way that disables them from continuing the trek (i.e. falls and breaks a leg)? What is the nearest hospital and how can they get there? Can the rest of the group continue without them or must they all turn around?
THE GUIDES THAT ARE TRAVELING WITH THE GROUP ARE TRAINED TO HANDLE EMERGENCIES AND THERE IS BASIC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND ATTENTION AT THE LODGES. MLP ALSO WORKS WITH A MEDICAL HELICOPTER RESCUE OPERATION FOR EMERGENCIES. MINOR MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT CANNOT BE GIVEN ATTENTION AT THE LODGES BUT WHICH REQUIRES SPECIAL MEDICAL ATTENTION CAN BE TAKEN TO NEAREST MEDICAL CENTERS IN WORST CASES. THESE CAN BE REACHED ONE DAY BY HORSE OR MULE. THE GUIDES ALSO CARRY WITH THEM PORTABLE OXYGEN AND FULL FIRST AID KIT AT ALL TIMES.
What is the electrical current found at the lodges if a guest wants to use their own electrical appliances?
LODGES HAVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT OF 220 VOLTS. GUESTS SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN ADAPTORS IF THEY HAVE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES WITH THEM THAT WORK WITH 110 VOLTS SINCE THERE IS A LIMITED SUPPLY OF THESE IN THE LODGES FOR THEIR USE.
Where do we meet our group/guide? When and where will we be picked-up on Day 1?
A PRE-TREK BRIEFING WILL TAKE PLACE AT A LOCAL CUSCO HOTEL THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DEPARTURE WITH THE GUIDE/GROUP. AN INVITATION SPECIFYING THE EXACT TIME AND PLACE OF THE BRIEFING WILL BE SENT TO THE GUEST VIA EMAIL.
What is the terrain like? How challenging is it?
THE OVERALL TREK IS RATED AS MODERATE TO CHALLENGING AND COVERS APPROXIMATELY 32 MILES OF UNEVEN, ROCKY TERRAIN. THE THIRD DAY WILL BE THE MOST CHALLENGING TREK WITH AN ELEVATION OF 3,000 FEET IN A STRETCH OF 3 MILES TO REACH A MAXIMUM ALTITUDE OF 15,000 FEET. HIKING EXPERIENCE IS RECOMMENDED AS THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER HIKE. GUESTS ARE VERY MUCH WELCOME TO CONTACT US FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS AND INQUIRY. |
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- Itinerary
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Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge Itinerary
DAY 1
DESTINATION: CUSCO to SALKANTAY LODGE and ADVENTURE RESORT at SORAYPAMPA (3,800m/12,500 ft)
Guests, after having an early, sumptuous breakfast will be picked up from their hotel by a local friendly guide and a vehicle starting 7:00 am to Soraypampa in which Salkantay Lodge and Adventure Resort also known as SLAR is located. A short refreshing break will be taken on the way to visit the Inca ruins of Tarawasi near the town of Limatambo. This may take approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco. After leaving Limatambo, we will pass through the mountain village of Mollepata to stop for a short coffee break before ascending a winding mountain road to Marcoccasa which will take 30 minutes by vehicle.
Then, we will start our exciting journey to Soraypampa on an old route known as the "Royal Path", the Camino Real. This is a superb chance for the guests to familiarize and take in the pleasure of a mild and beautiful 4-hour trek on the first day of their adventure. The hiking level is just moderate and this is optional as well. Guests who do not wish to trek will be transported back to the lodge in a vehicle.
The SLAR was named after the magnificent peak at the top of the valley - the "Salkantay" with its 20, 600 ft (6,270 m) peak is the highest in the region and is considered the second most revered peak in Inca mythology.
Guests will be welcomed by our gracious staff and will then be shown to their rooms to be given time to wash-up. Afternoon on the first day is spent at leisure for the guests to adapt to the altitude. After dinner, a charming briefing by the fireplace will take place in the evening.
As a note, the hotel the night before the trek is not included andlunch on this day is a box lunch.
DAY 2
DESTINATION: SORAYPAMPA
Time is spent for relaxation and any activities depending on the guest's preference for this day. A half-day hike (3-4 hours) with a hiking level of moderate to challenging is the most popular activity. The hike leads to a glacial lake where the more audacious might take a very short swim! This is a great activity for adaptation and captivation into high-mountain trekking! Guests may choose to trade the glacial swim for a relaxing dip in our outdoor jacuzzi in the afternoon. In the evening, the guide will give a briefing to the trekking party on gear and the itinerary for the next four days. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are taken at the Lodge.
DAY 3
DESTINATION: SORAYPAMPA to WAYRA LODGE at HUAYRACCMACHAY (3,850m/12,600 ft)
Here comes the start of the four-day trek to Machu Picchu! We will hike up the Rio Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay after an early start. The highest point on the trek is a pass at 4,600 m (15,000 ft). At the pass, we will stop to take in scenes of snowcapped peaks of the Vilcabamba Range in every direction, the south face of Salkantay towering above us. We will also be watchful for any Andean Condor birds often visible in this area. We then begin our descent from the pass toward the Wayra Lodge (Wayra means wind; the place where the wind lives) which is our destination for the evening. A sizzling lunch is taken on the way. We'll have dinner and stay overnight at the Lodge. Hiking time is 4-6 hours. Total excursion time for the day is 5-7 hours and the hiking level is challenging with a 15,000 ft mountain pass.
DAY 4
DESTINATION: HUAYRACCMACHAY to COLPA LODGE at COLLPAPAMPA (2,800m/9,200 ft)
The next day, we will enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge. We then start our journey downhill above the Salkantay River, through astonishing green sceneries and landscapes. We will be welcomed at the next lodge by a "Pachamanca"-style lunch (subject to availability) which is a traditional underground stone cooking. The Colpa Lodge is located overlooking the bay at the convergence of three rivers. In this lodge is an outdoor hot tub which has the striking views of lavishly productive green mountains and a modest, far away, local town. Dinner will be served at the lodge where guests will stay overnight. Hiking time is 3-4 hours and hiking level is from easy to moderate.
DAY 5
DESTINATION: COLLPAPAMPA to LUCMA LODGE at LUCMABAMBA (2,100m/6,900ft)
After an early breakfast, we will then proceed to Santa Teresa River Valley, through more inhabited rural areas with coffee plantations (said to be one of the best organic coffees in the world!), bananas, 'granadillas', and orchards. We stop along the river for a refreshing picnic lunch. A private vehicle will arrive after another hour of trekking to take us to the start of the "Llactapata Inca Trail", a 30-minute drive. From the head of the trail, there is a short 30-minute climb to the Lucma Lodge, set in an avocado orchard. We will have time to explore the small village of Lucmabamba and meet with members of the local community. Hiking time is 5-6 hours. Total excursion time for the day is 6-8 hours and the hiking level is from moderate to challenging, basically due to distance and not terrain.
DAY 6
DESTINATION: LUCMABAMBA to AGUAS CALIENTES (1,900 m/6,200 ft)
After an early, hearty breakfast, we'll tackle the last day of our trek. We climb uphill for 2-3 hours to Llactapata pass (2,700 m/8,900 ft), where we can stumble upon a distant but unique view of Machu Picchu from the southwest, a view few tourists ever glimpse. An added attraction is the recently restored Llactapata Ruins. After this, we begin our final descent (2-3 hour) to the Aobamba River through rich bamboo forests and more orchards and coffee plantations. Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are a short 30-minute, scenic ride away. Total hiking time is 4-9 hours and hiking level is from moderate to challenging. We will then check-in to our hotel in Aguas Calientes for the night.
DAY 7
DESTINATION: MACHU PICCHU (2,450m/8,000 ft) to CUSCO
We start the day by waking up early to have breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus station for the ride up to Machu Picchu (30 minutes). We will be provided by a complete guided tour of Machu Picchu (2 hours). Guests will be given additional 4 hours for exploration of the site on their own (a lot of things to do and see). After this, we return to Aguas Calientes by bus for lunch and then to the train station for the afternoon departure. The train is headed to Ollantaytambo (1½ hours) where a private vehicle awaits us for a trip to Cusco (1½ hours). We will then take the guests to the hotel of their choice upon arrival in Cusco (approximately 7-8 pm).
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