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5 Day - Salkantay Trek

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cusco, Peru
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Briefing at your hotel, the night before the tour
    • Pick up from your hotel
    • Transport from Cusco to Challacancha
    • Professional guide
    • Horse for carrying a maximum of 8 kilograms of baggage per person
    • Horses (equipment, food)
    • Camping equipment (tents and sleeping mats)
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu
    • 01 night’s stay at a hostel in Aguas Calientes.
    • Return train ticket in expeditions class Aguas Calientes –Ollantaytambo
    • Transport Ollantaytambo - Cusco
    • Lunch (4)
      Lunch
    • Breakfast (4)
      Breakfast
    • Dinner (4)
      Dinner
    • Breakfast on the first day
      $7.00 per person
    • Lunch on the final day
      $15.00 per person
    • Bottled water or snacks during the tour
      PEN50.00 per person
    • Entrance to Huayna Picchu
      PEN200.00 per person
    • Entrance to machupicchu mountain.
      PEN200.00 per person
    • Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu
      $24.00 per person
    • Sleeping bag
      $10.00 per person
    • Train from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
      $33.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Salkantay
      PEN20.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Hot spring
      PEN10.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 11/21/2019 - 05/21/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Ticket Redemption Point

    De La Raza 548, Cusco 08002, Peru

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA

    1 Stop

    1

    Humantay Lake

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Camping

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    SORAYMAPA - CHAULLAY

    1 Stop

    1

    Salkantay Trail

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Camping

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    CHAULLAY - SAHUAYACO BEACH - SANTA TERESA

    1 Stop

    1

    Banos Termales de Cocalmayo

    2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    DAY 4: SANTA TERESA - AGUAS CALIENTES

    1 Stop

    Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

    Accommodation: hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 star)

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

    1 Stop

    1

    Machu Picchu

    4 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 11 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing!

    Lucie_P, Oct 2025
    Superb experience, passionate hikers we feasted! Physical and intense but worth it! Organization and team on top! Breathtaking landscapes! Many thanks to our exceptional guides Nidia and Olger who shared their knowledge and love of nature and their origins. And thank you to the cooks who accompany us and prepare excellent meals throughout the trek! I will do it again with great pleasure and strongly advise you.
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