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We’re on our last day of hiking before reaching Machu Picchu. There is another big elevation change today, but nothing like day 2! And with views like we had, we really can’t complain!

👉🏻 comment “jungle” if you want the whole day 4 experience and our tips for today!

We made a stop at Llactopata ruins where got our first views of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu! And then made our way back down the mountain and to aguas calientes. And then time for a celebratory dinner to commemorate our long trek.

Tomorrow we enter Machu Picchu!

Today’s mileage is a little different, depending on if you’re doing the classic or premium trek. We did the premium trek, and we got to bypass the last bit of hiking on the train tracks and instead took the train to aguas Calientes.

Today is the hardest day of the trek with 4.5 miles uphill to over 15,000 feet and then another 10 miles downhill. You’re going from the mountains to the jungle so be prepared for all the weather changes, we had a bit of everything - rain, sleet, sun. Including no view at the top of the pass 🥺

If you’re struggling with altitude or just not feeling like you can hike up the pass, you have the option to take the horse to the top of the mountain. Tip took the horse, since he wasn’t feeling well, and basically hadn’t eaten in almost 24 hours.

Gonna be honest- today is more of a mental challenge than anything - it’s a long day - 14.5 miles and about 10 hours total. But just put one foot in front of the other! And your reward is amazing views and warm showers at Mountain sky view!





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Let’s hike to Machu Picchu! Day 1 of the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, begins with an early start with breakfast, before climbing uphill!

4.5 miles to base camp which is the incredible sky camp, with geodesic domes, perfect for star-gazing. You’ll eat a quick lunch then hike a steep mile up Humantay lake, this is beautiful but it is steep!

Then it’s back to basecamp where you’ll have some time to relax, eat dinner and then early to bed because day 2 is a doozy!





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Open Friday-sat-sunday from 7-1 or when sold out! They will most likely sell out and expect a line when they open!

For malasadas, we recommend the boss man (no filling) or the koko kolohe
For the Kolaches, we recommend the gravy train and then grand larceny

Savory kaloche $6.75
Sweet kaloche $6.25
Plain malasada $2.75
Filled malasada $3.75

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