This is one of my most wanted hikes. Climb across a relative low pass and then going mostly downhill, from the highlands to the rain forest, hot springs, bamboo, coffee plantations, wild orchids, wild strawberries and citrus groove. In addition, an awesome less known view of Machu Pichhu and Huayna Picchu from its East flank. Arriving to Aguas Calientes by train from the remote Hidro station.

SALCANTAY  TRAILS : See Map
Timing                                  : 6 days
Rating                                  : Moderate
Max. altitude : 4,767 m
Day 1. Ground transfer Cuzco to Mollepata 2,800m, trek to Cruzpata, camp
Day 2. Trek to Soray or Salcantay Pampa, camp
Day 3. Climb Salcantay Pass 4,750m, descent  to Wayraj Machay, camp
Day 4. Trek to Huinco Puco, camp
Day 5. Climb to Llactapata Pass 4,767m, descent to camp
Day 6. Descent to Hidro train station, train to Aguas Calientes, overnight at hostel
Day 7. Machu Picchu guided tour, back to Aguas Calientes, train to Cuzco

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Climbing ¦ Mountain Biking ¦ Trekking