Salkantay Trek To Machupicchu In 5 Days

Cusco, Peru

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

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Overview

If you want to reach Machu Picchu along the route less traveled then look no further than this 5-day trek, which takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site via the Salkantay pass. Suited to active travelers of a good fitness level, this trek rewards you with sweeping views of green valleys and the Urubamba River, and guarantees far less crowds than other trails. Plus, you’ll be one of the first to visit Machu Picchu on the final day.

Stray from the beaten path on a 5-day Salkanay trek
Gain access to Machu Picchu via the route less traveled
Let a guide take care of arranging all logistics
Suitable for travelers of a good fitness level

What's Included

Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus to Mollepata, the starting point of the trek.
English speaking professional guide.
Accommodation: 03 nights camping, 01 night basic accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Meals: 4 Breakfasts/ 4 Lunches/ 3 Dinners
Cook and cooking equipment
Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
Camping equipment: We provide 3 people capacity tents for two persons, brand new four season tents, Therm-a-rest, dining room tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, seats, tables, tent for Guides and helpers, kitchen gears.
Mattresses.
Dinner tent
Toilet tent
Kitchen tent
Tables & seats
Table set
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle

Breakfast on the first day.
Lunch and dinner on the last day: after the guided tour at Machupicchu, you can enjoy free time to further visit the ruins and choose to have lunch either in Machupicchu or in Aguas Calientes at your own expense. Arrival in Cusco is estimated around 9pm, dinner being at your own expense too.
Sleeping bag: can be rented in our office for US$ 25.00 for the entire trek (every sleeping bag is washed prior to each use)
Entrance to the Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (optional): a relaxing way to end-up the 4-day trek while you’re awaiting the return train to Cusco, only 10 minutes from the village center, entrance fee is US$ 4.00, Towels can be hired in Aguas Calientes.
Tips for porters, cooks and guides (staff)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

we can meet in the main square of cusco, we will be waiting with a white board with travelers name.

Meeting point

Cusco Region, Cusco Region

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants