Day 2 on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Descending into the Cloud Forest

We had an epic 22km hike today, traversing mountains, crossing rickety bridges and descending down into the cloud forest! Then, we ended the day by staying at some amazing Hobbit Houses.
This tour was led by Alpaca Expeditions. Find more about the tour here: www.alpacaexpe...
Salkantay Day 2: WAYRACMACHAY - CHAULLAY - CCOLLPAPAMPA LORETA (HOBBIT HOUSE)
Your Alpaca Expeditions trekking team will wake you up early (about 5:30 am) with a hot drink to help you start the day. Hopefully as you open your tent, you’ll be welcomed by the sunrise over majestic glacier peaks and clouds lifting from the green cloud forest. You’ll have time to pack up and enjoy a nice breakfast prepared by your local Salkantay trekking chef. This is the 2nd longest day of the trek, similar to the first day with long downhill and uphill hiking.
At around 7 a.m. you’ll hike for approximately 4 hours downhill until reaching the lunch spot at Ccollpapampa (2,700 meters above sea level). During this part of the Salkantay hike you’ll begin to notice the micro-climate as well as fauna and flora changes. You’ll go from cold glacier views to warm green jungle surroundings. There’ll be many different species of orchids to see as well as ferns, begonia flowers, and even hummingbirds.
After lunch and a well-deserved rest, you’ll continue your trek to our wonderful, unique Hobbit Houses, set up on the hillside from the Salkantay River. (2400 meters above sea level). This hike will be approximately 4 hours on gradually downhill terrain.
Along the way, you’ll be able to explore beautiful waterfalls, rivers, and more new flora and fauna. You’ll be able to experience another tropical forest micro-climate where local people farm coffee, passion fruit, papayas, oranges, and avocados. When you arrive at the evening’s glamping accommodations, your Salkantay trekking staff will be there to welcome you.
At the Hobbit Houses, you’ll have time to enjoy a nice hot shower, and soak in a wonderful, outdoor, hot jacuzzi. The Hobbit Houses manager also often has cold beer and soda available for purchase. Be sure to bring extra soles with you! There’ll also be plenty of time to walk around our ecological garden to see some of the local coffee, avocado, chilies, tomatoes, and pineapples. Dinner tonight will be at our building with views of the Salkantay River. Then when you retire for sleep, you could hear the Salkantay River in the distance.
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