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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

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Cusco, Peru
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Go on the adventure of a lifetime—and hike the extraordinarily scenic Salkantay Trek through the Andes and to Machu Picchu, all while leaving the planning, support, and logistics to someone else—on this small-group trek. Over the course of five days, you’ll have all the support you need to embark on this rewarding and challenging journey, from bilingual guides and multi-course meals to tents with mattresses and pillows and hotel pickup included.
  • Camping equipment, food, medical amenities, and more are provided
  • This small group size ensures hands-on guidance and support
  • Visit a local coffee plantation, and the UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu
  • A pre-departure briefing is included to ensure you’re perfectly prepared

What's Included

  • Bilingual English speaking tour guide
  • Pre-Departure Briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before your trek.
  • Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Soraypampa on day 1
  • Four-person tent for each two persons
  • Mattress and pillow
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Toilet tent with portable toilet
  • Expert chef and assistant chef
  • Wranglers and horses to carry all the equipment (food, tents, chairs, table, etc)
  • Horse to carry 8 kg of your personal belongings
  • Duffle bag to pack your personal belongings
  • Emergency horse in case we need it
  • Hot water for washing.
  • Daily morning boiled and cold water to fill the water bottles.
  • Emergency oxygen bottle and medical kit.
  • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to either Ollantaytambo or to Poroy
  • Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Coffee plantation tour in the afternoon of day 3
  • Lodging in Aguas Calientes on night 4 of the trek (double occupancy)
  • Breakfast (5)
    Breakfast
  • Lunch (4)
    Lunch
  • Dinner (4)
    Dinner
  • Sleeping bag
  • Day 5 lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • Tips for the crew (muleteers, chef and guide)
  • Hiking poles
  • Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pick up travelers from airbnbs, but they must be located in the city of Cusco.

Operating hours
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Umantay Lake - Soyrococcha

1 Stop

1

Humantay Lake

6 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Soyrococcha - Salkantay Pass - Colpapampa

1 Stop

1

Salkantay Trek Trailhead

8 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Colpapampa - Lucmabamba

1 Stop

1

Colpapampa

6 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping in tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

1

Mirador de Llactapata

5 hours Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

1

Machu Picchu

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco on your own

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • What to bring:
  • Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after you made your booking, bring both)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Down or synthetic feather sleeping bag (can be rented from us)
  • Clothes (trekking boots, warm fleece jacket, a few t-shirts, socks, sun hat, warm underwear, light long pants, gloves, rain jacket)
  • Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
  • Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
  • Head lamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera with spare batteries (batteries run down faster at high altitudes)
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Binoculars
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Book to read (you will have some spare time at every camp to read your favorite book)
  • Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Insect repellent
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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From $690.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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