About this experience
On this 5-days trekking to Salkantay, you will cross a pass at 4,510m and then it´s a relaxing walking down. You will pass some remote villages, have fabulous views at for example Veronica, Salkantay, other snow peaks, green valleys and the river Urubamba, maybe you can see condors and surely you will meet very friendly people.
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
What is included
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Tables & seats
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Toilet tent
- Dinner tent
- Meals: 4 Breakfasts/ 4 Lunches/ 3 Dinners
- English speaking professional guide.
- 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.
- Horsemen and horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)
- Kitchen tent
- Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer in bus to Mollepata, the starting point of the trek.
- Accommodation: 03 nights camping, 01 night basic accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- Table set
Not included
- 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)
Itinerary and highlights
During this activity we will walk for a few hours each day and camp in camping places, we will view a beatiful flora and fauna diverse, eat local food.
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Meeting and pickup information
- we can meet in the main square of cusco, we will be waiting with a white board with travelers name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Greatperutours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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