About this experience
Salkantay Trek is one of the best alternatives that will allow you to visit Machu Picchu, after 5 days and 4 nights in a 73 kilometers route. It is a great adventure that will allow you to appreciate high and massive mountains, exuberant vegetation, streams, rivers and more. It also includes thermal waters that will help you relax your body after the physical effort of walking. You can also enjoy some snow at one of the highest points of the road, 4,650 m above sea level. Finally, on the last day we will have the great guided tour of Machu Picchu.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Transport from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata.
- Briefing the day before of your tour in your hotel
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Breakfast
- First-aid kit
- High quality camping equipment (tent for 2 persons), eating tent with table and chairs.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Not included
- Sleeping bag (there is the possibility of renting one +25 USD)
- Breakfast at the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (24 USD)
- Zipline in Santa Teresa (optional activity: +30 usd).
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from any hotel, hostel or airbnb in Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- inca machu picchu tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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