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The amazing Salkantay trek to Machupicchu is one of the famous treks in Cusco and the best alternative route to get to Machu Picchu. It is takes you through different types of landscapes from the typical Andean landscape up to the snowcapped mountains and down to the tropical forests and finally gets you into the jungle. If you are thinking to do a hiking trip to Machu picchu and you want to be off of the beaten path and be in touch with the nature; Salkantay trek is the best

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On the off chance that you are fascinating to climb the salkantay trek and you are short on time this climbing choices fits superbly to you. Beginning the climb in challacancha which is the best place to begin the salkantay trek, coming to the most noteworthy point on the second day and climbing through the wonderful valley of Santa Teresa valley which the high Peruvian amazon lastly visit to machupicchu on the most recent day of your excursion.

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The Inca Trail 4 days is the most critical trek in Peru and a standout amongst the most surely understood and famous treks on the planet. Offering days of trekking along unique cleared Inca pathways, an assortment of intriguing Inca locales and the excellent landscape of the Machu Picchu national stop the Inca Trail is a unique little something that everybody ought to do once in their life. The Inca Trail is an unquestionable requirement do in the event that you plan to visit Machu Picchu.

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The Short Inca Trail is an incredible choice for you that don't have room schedule-wise or longing to trek the full length of the Inca Trail. you will see excellent landscape, a wide assortment of greenery, fauna and a visit to the Inca Trail's most delightful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get the chance to appreciate the all the best bits of the Inca Trail consolidated into a one day walk. It is firmly prescribed to book your Inca Trail no less than 4 months ahead of time as licenses can rapidly offer out.

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Machu Picchu, an Inca stronghold situated in the Andes Mountains of Cusco in Peru, is one of the world's most outstanding hallowed spots. Our visit is in transport and prepare on 2 days, taking after the course of the Urubamba River the distance to the cloud woods that encompasses Machu Picchu you appreciate the delightful view of the high Andes over the span of the excursion. you can spend a night in Aguas Calientes, and the following day you will appreciate of Machu Picchu. 

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Machu Picchu, an Inca fortification situated in the Andes Mountains of Cusco in Peru, is one of the world's most notable hallowed spots. Our visit is in transport and prepare, taking after the course of the Urubamba River the distance to the cloud timberland that encompasses Machu Picchu you appreciate the lovely view of the high Andes over the span of the voyage. Cusco 

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Moray, Maras and Salineras are three of the most fascinating and bizarre archeological destinations with unfathomable perspectives of the Sacred Valley and the snow-topped mountains. This visit is especially prescribed for picture takers, who can catch the distinctive scenes and embodiments of these intriguing Inca destinations.

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Cusco is a delightful gem of a city situated in southern Peru. This visit is an impeccable prologue to Cusco's lively history. It incorporates Cusco's fundamental archeological sights, including the Cathedral and Qoricancha (the sanctuary of the sun) in the city, and the four primary vestiges on the edges of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.

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The celebrated four day Choquequirao trek is a standout amongst the most excellent and terrific treks in the Cusco locale. On this trek you will see the immense Choquequirao ruins and have a genuine experience getting a charge out of the breathtaking perspectives of snow-topped mountains, extraordinary valleys, and stunning ravines. You will likewise see local creatures, for example, andean Condors, winged animals, and local greenery, for example, orchids thus a great deal more. This is still a testing climb, notwithstanding for the individuals who are prepared! This is really an interesting background in a lifetime not to be missed! We are worked in this astounding course and offer the most successive takeoffs with experienced and expert aides.

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This very special alternative trek takes you alongside the spectacular snow-capped "Apu" of Ausangate (6.372m/20900ft) and takes you over mountain passes, through awesome mountain scenery, authentic Andean villages, hot springs and turquoise lakes. This alternative route to the classical circuit around Mount Ausangate still offers the most spectacular views of this sacred Andean mountain before it deviates towards the impressive Sibinacocha Lagoon, leaving tourist crowds behind and entering an almost uninhabited area where you can truly commune with nature. The hike ends in Phinaya, a small and remote Andean community with just horses and bicycles as transportation.. An unforgettable trail for lovers of mountain trekking, or those searching for something different and away from the increasingly popular traditional Ausangate trek.

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Beyond question the Ausangate trail offers probably the most awesome view in the entire of the Cusco territory, with numerous winged animals and untamed life furthermore icy masses and high snow capped lakes. Its likewise a standout amongst the most difficult in the district with three high disregards 5,000 meters/16000 feet. On a crisp morning, Apu Ausangate overwhelms Cusco's southern horizon. As we move nearer to this huge massif (6,380 meters/20 926 feet) one turns out to be progressively inspired and sees completely why the antiquated Incas held this tremendous mountain in such high respect. Amid the entire Ausangate trek circuit we pass neighborhood towns where the general population dress in their regular clothing - the ladies in wonderful flatboard caps with trimmings - and llamas touch unreservedly.

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Ausangate (6398m/20991f) is thought to be a standout amongst the most wonderful snow-topped heaps of the Andes. The area around the mountain offers amazing view of mountains, ice sheets, tidal ponds and streams.

This is a standout amongst the most wonderful decisions to visit the rainbow land in Ausangate. Additionally, it is an alternate affair since we are going to strolling more than 4500 msnm. Amid the excursion, we will see the most celebrated heap of Cusco and Peru (Ausangate, and lovely scenes). This visit consolidates a touch of society, convention, and astounding greenery offered by the Andes of Peru and it is an immaculate spot to discover peace and a feeling of Andean life.

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Inca wilderness trail exemplary is a possibility for the individuals who need to appreciate the great exercises that we have on the course. To do Downhill Mountain biking to Santa Maria town is one of the novel encounters that you may have amid your trek in Peru 65km 40mi through various kind of scene. Trekking to Machupicchu in one of the first Inca trail that we have in Peru with mountain and Vilcanota valley ignoring and appreciate the brilliant asylum of Machu Picchu

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Lares Trek is a standout amongst the most mainstream option treks picked by explorers to Cusco. This course goes through run of the mill nearby groups, empowering explorers to witness how the general population of the Andes have monitored their conventions. The landscape here is awesome, with between Andean valleys neglected by taking off snow secured mountains. The trek closes in the Patacancha valley, where neighborhood individuals proceed with the weaving customs of their ancestors. Beneath this valley is Ollantaytambo, from where we will fly out via train to Machu Picchu.

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ANCASCOCHA TREK & INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 7D/6N

TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Soqma – Rayan

We leave Cusco early in the morning and drive 1 hour and 45 minutes to Soqma (3,205 m / 10,512 ft). This is the starting point of our trek and where we meet the horsemen that will join us during the hike. Additionally, our chef will be waiting for us here with a delicious and energizing breakfast.

We begin the hike with a 1 ¾ hour walk to the Perolniyoc cascade lookout. This is a perfect opportunity to stop for photos and a snack. The waterfall that you will see at this location is breathtaking! We will then hike a further 35 minutes until we visit the Inca site of the same name, where we will have a brief tour. This will be our lunch site.

After a refueling lunch, we will ascend 45 minutes until our camp at Rayan (3,700 meters/9,350 ft)

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Lowest Elevation: 3,205 m/ 10,512 ft Highest Elevation: 3,700 m/ 12,136 ft Distance to walk: 8 km/5 miles Approximate walking time: 4 to 5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Area: Dry Mountain

Day 2: Rayan – Chancachuco – Ancascocha

We depart camp at about 6:30 AM for a 4 hour uphill trek with incredible views of the “nevadas”/snow-capped peaks, llamas, valleys, and if we are lucky, a passing condor – the largest bird in the Andes with a wingspan of up to 10 feet across. Here we reach the Kuychicassa pass (4,450 m /14,596 ft) where we take a break and soak in the magnificent views of the Chancachuco Valley on one side of the pass and the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the other side.

Then we start our descent and hike for another hour until we reach the location where we will take our lunch break.

After lunch we ascend for 30 min by way of a narrow trail following a stream with beautiful views of Mt. Veronica (5,822 m/ 19,100 ft).

This is followed by a 4 hour walk downhill to reach the small community of Ancascocha (3,700 m/12,136 ft), our campsite for the evening, in a small, gorgeous wooded valley with a stream running through it.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Highest Elevation: 4,450 m/ 15,250 ft Campsite elevation: 3,700 m/ 12,136 ft Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles Approximate walking time: 8 to 10 hours Level of Difficulty: Challenging Area: Dry Mountain

Day 3: Ancascocha – Huayanay pass – Muyu Muyu community – Paucarcancha

Views of a nearby glacier and well preserved Inca remains are the highlight of this day. After a hearty breakfast we are ready for this challenging day. Ascending towards the Huayanay Pass (4,650 m/ 15,298 ft) for 4 hours, the highest point of our trek, which is a steep zigzag trail uphill, we find an original cobblestone paved Inca trail. On the way, we see the beautiful waterfall that feeds into the Ancascocha lake.

After this stunning view, we descend for 45 minutes until the Inca site of Incarajay. We will have lunch here.

At this point we will embark on a long descent into greener vegetation. During this stretch of the trek we will have views of the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu appear in the distance, and fascinating views of the communities of the Qésqua valley. We will pass by the quaint Muyu Muyu community (3,850 m/12,628 ft).

From Muyu Muyu it is a further 2 hour descent to our campsite next to the beautiful Inca remains of Paucarcancha (3,133 m/10,276 ft). This camp is a unique Inca settlement recently restored that served as a “Tambo.” A Tambo was an Incan structure that was built for administrative and military purposes.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Highest Elevation: 4,650 m/ 15,298 ft Campsite elevation: 3,133 m/ 10,276 ft Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours Level of Difficulty: Challenging Area: Dry Mountain

Day 4: Paucarcancha – Ayapata – Llulluchapampa

Today we change pace as we join the classic Inca Trail. This is where we will say goodbye to our horsemen and the horses, and meet our porters.

From Paucarcancha we will hike 25 minutes downhill to the last village on the Classic Inca Trail, Huayllabamba (2,866 m / 9,400 ft). This will be followed by a 4 hour uphill hike to Llulluchapampa (3,700 m/12,136 ft). On the way we will hike through many ecosystems, including the cloud forest. Llulluchapampa is our camp for the night. It is located very close to Dead Woman´s Pass.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Minimum Elevation: 2,866 m / 9,400 ft Highest/Campsite Elevation: 3,700 m/12,136 ft Approximate walking time: 4 – 5 hours Level of Difficulty: Moderate Area: Dry Mountain

Day 5: Llulluchapampa – Pacaymayo – Chaquicocha

Your porters will wake you up early with a hot cup of coca tea to get you ready for the day. Today is the longest day of the Inca trail portion of the hike and we will start early. We’ll hike for roughly 2 hours to the highest pass of the Inca trail, Dead Woman’s Pass (4,215 meters/13,829 feet). On reaching the pass we’ll stop for a short break to enjoy the views before setting off again to descend to the next valley (Pacaymayo Valley – Hidden River).

It’s another hour and a half down the side of the valley to our lunch spot and a chance to refill our water bottles. After lunch we begin ascending again to the second pass of the trek. It’s 2 hours to the pass and along the way we’ll stop at a small Inca site (Runkuracay) and see two huge waterfalls cascading down the opposite side of the valley. After the second pass, it’s another hour downhill hike to reach the magnificent Inca site, Sayacmarca (an otherwise inaccessible village).

We’ll stop here for a rest and have a tour of the site and then watch the sunset over the Vilcabamba mountain range. It’s then just another 20 minutes until we stop for the night at our campsite Chaquicocha (Dry Lake, 3,600 m/ 11,808 ft). After dinner we can do some stargazing and your guide will point out the fascinating Inca constellations. In the magnificent Southern Hemisphere sky, away from all the artificial lighting, this sky is something to behold!

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Highest Elevation: 4,215 m/ 13,829 ft Campsite elevation: 3,600 m/ 11,808 ft Distance to walk: 16 km/ 10 miles Level of Difficulty: Challenging Area: Andes and Cloud Forest

Day 6: Chaquicocha – Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna

After another fantastic breakfast we will hike for two hours until we reach Phuyupatamarca (3,680 m/ 12,073 ft). From this location we will have astonishing views of Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Mountain, and Huayna Picchu mountain. We will also have a guided tour of the Phuyupatamarca Inca site.

Now it is time to head into the rainforest, We will walk downhill for 2 ½ hours until we reach our camp. During this stretch of the trail we will visit Inti Pata. Many people feel that the most beautiful pictures of the entire Inca trail can be taken from this location! After Inti Pata it is a further 30 minutes to our campsite at Wiñay Wayna (2,680 m /8,792 ft). When we arrive at the camp we will have lunch. After relaxing for a short time we will visit the archeological site that bears the same name as the camp.

Wiñay Wayna is the largest and most beautiful archeological site on the Inca trail and means forever young in Quechua. We are one of the few companies that provide a guided tour of Wiñay Wayna.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Accommodations: Camping Maximum altitude: 3,600 m/11,808 ft Minimum altitude: 2,680 m/8,792 ft Distance to walk: 10 km/ 6.2 miles Approximate walking time: 5 hours Area: High Cloud Forest Difficulty: Easy

Day 7: Wiñay Wayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu – Cusco

After breakfast we will board the bus which will take us to the biggest energetic center of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”. As part of our itinerary the same professional tour guide from the Ancascocha trail will teach you about all the history of this mysterious and mystical place. We will visit the Sun Temple, Royal palace, Main Temple, Three Windows Temple and Sun Dial. It will be an unforgettable experience. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own.

If you have booked Wayna picchu, you will need to coordinate with your guide for Machu Picchu visiting depending on your scheduled time to the mountain, for people not hiking any of the mountains there are some other optional activities on your own (not included in the price.)

Visit the Sun Gate: You will have an opportunity to walk (approx. 2 hours up and down) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) to see Machu Picchu from a different angle.

Hike to the Inca Bridge: The Inca Bridge offers a dose of adventure for your next Machu Picchu visit. However in this case, the adventure is a little less strenuous, but a lot more death defying, not suggested for people with vertigo.

Train back to Cusco: In the afternoon you will return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival to train station you will be transferred by car to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals: Breakfast Highest Elevation: 2,440 m/ 8,052 ft Lowest Elevation: 2,040 m/ 6,691 ft

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