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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)

About this experience

If you’re looking for an alternative to the busy and often booked-up Inca Trail, look no further than this 5-day Salkantay Trail trekking tour from Cusco. Suited to travelers with a good level of fitness, this hike takes you through glaciers, high jungle, rushing rivers, and Andean mountain villages. The tour culminates with a visit to Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. All meals, overnight camping or lodge accommodation, and entrance fees are included.

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  • Duration: 120 hr

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)

Plan your experience

Time on the tour120 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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What is included

  • 01 Night's accommodation in an ensuite room in Aguas Calientes
  • The following meals: 4 x lunch, 4 x dinner, 4 x breakfast (optional vegeterian).
  • Chairs and dining tables.
  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
  • Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel.
  • Breakfast
  • Roomy dining tent and kitchen.
  • Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Professional bilingual guide, cook and assistants.
  • Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Not included

  • The bus to/from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu ($12/way)
  • Sleeping bags.
  • Personal care items.
  • Tips for the guide and the horsemen.
  • Lunch and dinner on the last day.
  • Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu (+30 usd)
  • (Cocalmayo Hot Spring) is possible to pay on the site

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • esquina de plaza de armas y iglesia de triunfo por el paddys pab

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Andes Peru Tour & Adventure

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 120 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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