5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru

5 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Embark on a 5-day hike along Peru's Salkantay Trek, culminating with a visit to Machu Picchu: one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Less congested than the popular Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek is just as spectacular You'll wind your way over mountain passes, past incredible Andes peaks, through cloud forest and along riverbeds—stopping to soak in thermal baths as you go. Enjoy an early morning tour of the 'Lost Inca City' and extra time to explore on your own. This guided multi-day journey includes round-trip Cusco transport.

All necessary equipment included
Get inside tips from a local
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Multi-Day Trip

What's Included

Private transportation to the beginning of the trek
1 night in Aguas Calientes hostel
3 nights camping, with all camping equipment included, except sleeping bag
Chef during the hike, helpers, horsemen, cargo horses as well as riding horses for the passengers
All tours stated in the itinerary are with English-speaking guides
Train ride from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo on the Vistadome trains from Peru Rail or Similar
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dinner (4)

Dinner
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast
Lunch (4)

Lunch

Sleeping bags for the trek
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Optional briefing orientation is held the night before departure. We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel the morning of the trek.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/01/2016 - 05/19/2027

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Humantay lake - Soraypampa

1 Stop

Humantay Lake

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Two person tent and mattress

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Soraypampa to Chaullay

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Two person tent and mattress

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Chaullay to Santa Teresa

1 Stop

Banos Termales de Cocalmayo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Two person tent and mattress

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hostel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

1 Stop

Machu Picchu

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: none

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Please provide a copy of every participants passport after confirmation so we can secure train tickets.

Note: There are optional activities including zip line in the rainforest and hot springs on the 4th day. You can contact the local tour operator to arrange these activities
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.