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* We recommend that you acclimatize yourself by staying in Cusco for at least 2 days prior to the trek.
.I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa - Huayracmachay Early morning start, our private transport will take us to Soraypampa community passing Izcuchaca, Limatambo and Mollepata villages. After loading our horses with all the equipment we will start by walking uphill along side the beautiful Mollepata andean valley, set at the foot of Humantay snow peak (5,910 masl / 19,390 ft). The views to the valleys of Curahuasi and Apurímac are truly spectacular.
We continue towards Soyrococha (4,400 masl / 14,436 ft), enjoying the impressive views to the west side of Salcantay snow peak (6,264 masl / 20,551 ft). We will cross the mountain pass (4,650 masl / 15,256 ft), with a constant view of the snow peak, with luck, we may have the pleasure of spotting some condors. Soon after, we will see the remains of an Inca trail (6 meter wide) and reach our first campsite at Huayracmachay (3,800 masl / 12,467 ft).
DAY 2: FROM Huayracmachay TO Wiñaypoko After a delicious breakfast we will start the descent towards Salcantay canyon. The arid landscape starts to convert into a cloud forest with trees covered by bromelids. It will take approximately three hours to reach the settlement of Challway and another hour and a half to reach the town ofColpapampa, from where the Salcantay river turns into the Santa Teresa river. After a short rest, we will continue our descent to the shores of Totora river, were we can enjoy the medicinal hot springs. Following the Santa Teresa river we will pass the Coripacchi waterfall until we reach our second camp site at Wiñaypoko (2,800 msnm / 9,186 ft). Dinner will be served under the stars accompanied by a good wine, which you can enjoy by the fire.
DAY 3: FROM WiÑaypoko TO Aguas Calientes Our last day will involve a trek to La Playa by the north side of Santa Teresa River where you can see the banana, coffee and avocado plantations. We will enter the territory of the “oso de anteojos” (spectacle bear) and have the possibility of being accompanied by a flock of parrots.From La Playa, we will be driven by truck to Santa Teresa (1,500 msnm / 4,921 ft), and from here we will change trucks and continue another 30 minutes to Hidroeléctrica to take the train to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes you can retire to your hotel and rest.
DAY 4:Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Cusco After breakfast at the hotel, we will take the bus to Machu Picchu. There will be a 2 hour guided tour of the most important attractions of the citadel: Intihuatana, the Temple of Three Windows, Moon temple, the terraces, the ceremonial fountains, the sun gate, to name but few. After the tour you will be free to roam around at your leisure. In the afternoon, we will take the bus returning to Aguas Calientes and from here board the train back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Private transport is provided to take all persons back to their hotel.
.NOTES:
All our equipment will be carried by horses. Each person must bring a daypack with a camera, a light jacket and water bag or bottle.
There will be spare horses provided for anyone who gets tired.
You may find this trek quite challenging since it covers both up and downhill, so we do recommend you to be in good shape.
It is always a good idea to wear-in your shoes before heading out on any trek to avoid discomfort and nasty blisters.
Throughout the day the temperature doesn’t go below 8°C (46°F), during the night it can drop until -5°C (23°F). Depending of the time of the year, it could also rain.
.INCLUDES:
Private transportation from the hotel to the starting point of the trek and from the train station (Ollantaytambo or Cusco) to your hotel on the last day.
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners and 3 lunches. Snacks and /or tea time every day.
Experienced bilingual guide.
Horses carrying equipment (food, tents, etc.), muleteers and one spare horse for each 5 persons.
MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR expedition tents, capacity for 3 persons but used for 2 to ensure comfort.
1 sleeping pad per person.
Chef and cooking equipment.
Cooking and dining tent with table and chairs.
Toilet tent.
Water to refill water containers.
Round trip bus to Machu Picchu (Day 4).
Transport from La Playa to Hidroeléctrica.
Train ticket from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes (Day 3).
Train on backpacker service from Machu Picchu to Cusco or Ollantaytambo.
Entry ticket to Machu Picchu.
.NOT INCLUDED:
Sleeping bag
Meals in Aguas Calientes (Day 3 and 4)
Hotels
Dinner on the third day
Tips and other not specified services and/or expenses
.WHAT TO BRING:
Sleeping bag.
One bag per person that must not exceed 12 kg / 26 pounds, including sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
One daypack to be used during the trek.
Trekking shoes.
One pair of sandals or comfortable shoes for the campsite.
Early morning start, our private transport will take us to Soraypampa community passing Izcuchaca, Limatambo and Mollepata villages. After loading our horses with all the equipment we will start by walking uphill along side the beautiful Mollepata andean valley, set at the foot of Humantay snow peak (5,910 masl / 19,390 ft). The views to the valleys of Curahuasi and Apurímac are truly spectacular. 
After a delicious breakfast we will start the descent towards Salcantay canyon. The arid landscape starts to convert into a cloud forest with trees covered by bromelids. It will take approximately three hours to reach the settlement of Challway and another hour and a half to reach the town of Colpapampa, from where the Salcantay river turns into the Santa Teresa river. After a short rest, we will continue our descent to the shores of Totora river, were we can enjoy the medicinal hot springs. Following the Santa Teresa river we will pass the Coripacchi waterfall until we reach our second camp site at Wiñaypoko (2,800 msnm / 9,186 ft). Dinner will be served under the stars accompanied by a good wine, which you can enjoy by the fire. 
Our last day will involve a trek to La Playa by the north side of Santa Teresa River where you can see the banana, coffee and avocado plantations. We will enter the territory of the “oso de anteojos” (spectacle bear) and have the possibility of being accompanied by a flock of parrots. From La Playa, we will be driven by truck to Santa Teresa (1,500 msnm / 4,921 ft), and from here we will change trucks and continue another 30 minutes to Hidroeléctrica to take the train to Aguas Calientes. Once in Aguas Calientes you can retire to your hotel and rest.
hour guided tour of the most important attractions of the citadel: Intihuatana, the Temple of Three Windows, Moon temple, the terraces, the ceremonial fountains, the sun gate, to name but few. After the tour you will be free to roam around at your leisure. In the afternoon, we will take the bus returning to Aguas Calientes and from here board the train back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Private transport is provided to take all persons back to their hotel. 