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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

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

Overview

    What's Included

    • Transportation (Cusco Soraypampa and Ollantaytambo Cusco).
    • Andean ceremony, offering to mother earth.
    • A cook to prepare all meals.
    • Kitchen equipment: dining tent, kitchen with table and chairs. chairs.
    • Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Picchu.
    • First aid kit.
    • Hotel pick up.
    • Train (Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo).
    • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners and 5 snacks. snacks
    • Luxury dome with private bathroom and hot shower. 1 night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
    • First breakfast and last dinner.
    • Trekking poles
    • Sleeping bag.
    • Cold drinks.

    Meeting and Pickup

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

    Pickup point

    • Cusco, Peru

      We will pick you up directly from your hotel, as long as it is located within the city limits of Cusco. If your accommodation is outside the designated area, we will coordinate an alternative meeting point in advance.

    Pickup details

    Pick-up will be from your hotel in Cusco, provided it is within the city limits. For accommodations located outside this area (such as in the Sacred Valley or rural zones), we can coordinate a central meeting point in Cusco. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the scheduled time.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Cusco, Peru

      For travelers who do not require hotel pick-up, we will meet at a designated location in Cusco (or Urubamba/Ollantaytambo, depending on the briefing details). The exact meeting point and time will be provided in advance during your pre-departure briefing.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 05/06/2025 - 05/12/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa

    1 Stop

    1

    Salkantay Trail

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Cristal domes and huts.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Soraypampa - Abra Salkantay - Huayraqpunku - Chaullay

    1 Stop

    1

    Salkantay Trail

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Cristal domes and huts.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 3

    Chaullay - La Playa (Coffee Plantation) - Optional: Hot Springs in Santa Teresa

    1 Stop

    1

    Salkantay Trail

    7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Mountain capsules

    Meals: Not included

    Day 4

    La Playa - Llaqtapata - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes

    1 Stop

    1

    Salkantay Trail

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Hotel

    Meals: Not included

    Day 5

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 Stop

    1

    Machu Picchu

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Not included

    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
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    From $800.00

    per person

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

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