OKIDOKI TRAVEL PERU was founded by Álvaro Cornejo, who was born in the mountains of Peru. His native language is Quechua, and his religion is Andean. A direct descendant of the Inca culture, he worked with his parents as farmers in the mountains and later as a porter and cook on the Inca Trail.
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Summary: This trekking route combines demanding high mountain hikes with a descent into the high jungle, culminating in a visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa (Acclimatization and Humantay Lagoon): Main Route: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa. Distance / Duration: 12 km (5 hours trekking). Key Altitude: Soraypampa (3912 m / 12834 ft). Highlights: Initial vehicle transfer and acclimatization. Trek to Soraypampa (base camp). Hike up to the stunning Humantay Lake (4200 m / 13779 ft). Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Chaullay (The most challenging day) Main Route: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Chaullay. Distance / Duration: 22 km (9 hours trekking). Key Altitude: Salkantay Pass (4630 m / 15190 ft), the highest point of the trek. Highlights: Demanding ascent to Salkantay Pass. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Salkantay snow peak. Long descent to Chaullay (second camp). Day 3: Chaullay – Aguas Calientes (Descent into the Cloud Forest) Main Route: Chaullay – Playa Sahuayo – Aguas Calientes. Distance / Duration: 25 km (7 hours trekking). Key Altitude: Chaullay (2900 m / 9514 ft). Highlights: Walk through the high jungle, observing native flora (orchids, coffee, coca) and fauna. Lunch at Playa Sahuayo. 3-hour walk from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes town. (Optional local transfer available for an extra cost). Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco Main Route: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco. Distance / Duration: 5 km (1.5-hour climb). Key Altitude: Machu Picchu (2430 m / 7972 ft). Highlights: Early morning climb (1.5h walk or optional bus) for sunrise view. 2-hour guided tour inside the Machu Picchu citadel. Return to Aguas Calientes mid-day to start the trip back to Cusco (by bus or train, depending on the option booked). 🚌 Return Options (Day 4) After the visit to Machu Picchu, travelers have two main options for the return journey to Cusco: 1. Budget Option: Bus (Longer Duration) Return Route: 3-hour walk from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica $\rightarrow$ Tourist bus to Cusco. Estimated Total Duration: Arrival in Cusco center is approximately between 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM. 2. Faster Option: Train (Quicker and More Comfortable) Return Route: Bus or short walk to Aguas Calientes $\rightarrow$ Train to Ollantaytambo $\rightarrow$ Connecting bus to Cusco. Estimated Total Duration: This is the faster option, with arrival in Cusco center considerably earlier than the bus option. 🛑 Important Notes Classic Salkantay Entrance and Humantay Lake (Day 1): Includes an additional community fee of 20 soles. Transportation (Day 3): Local transport from Playa Sahuayo to Hidroeléctrica is not included (approx. 40-50 soles per person). Hot Springs (Day 3): Optional activity after the trek (extra cost of 20 soles).
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