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3 Day Private Salkantay Trek Adventure Tour

About this experience

Salkantay is the second-highest mountain in Cusco, Peru. Approximately 6275. It has a very interesting place in the surroundings, with mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, rivers, and lagoons. Salkantay Trek: 2 days, 1 night. In this tour, you will visit the Humantay lagoon and the Salkantay lagoon. These places are very beautiful, and you will have a great time on the mountain. If you have already visited Machu Picchu and you like to explore the mountains, this tour is perfect for you.

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  • Duration: 72 hr
  • Private experience

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3 Day Private Salkantay Trek Adventure Tour
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour72 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 72 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

  • 1 night camping
  • 1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes
  • Transportation from the beach to Santa Teresa
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Lunch
  • Horses to carry - 7 Kilos of each hiker.
  • Pillows in the first camp.
  • Dinner
  • Duffel bag to prepare 7 kilos of your belongings carried by horses.
  • Breakfast
  • Professional English / Spanish speaking guide.
  • Pick up at your hotel in the city center.
  • Transportation to the Salkantay trail head.
  • First aid kit.
  • Briefing prior to departure from Salkantay
  • Oxygen bottle for emergencies.
  • Vegetarian food is available upon request at no extra charge.
  • BY TRAIN at 18:20
  • Cooks Cooking equipment.
  • After breakfast, boiled water to fill your water bottles (1 liter per person).

Not included

  • Entrance fee of ten soles from the local municipality of Mollepata
  • each person pays the ten soles directly to the local government, which is approximately 3 dollars.
  • Sleeping bags, if you do not have one, you can rent with us.
  • Hot springs expenses that will cover transportation and entrance fee (20 to 25 soles).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Additional expenses, tips and gratuities.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Admission to Machu Picchu is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up is at the hotel lobby, wait 10 minutes before pick up. The guide will write or call you 15 minutes before pick up.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MachuPicchu Journey

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 72 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up is at the hotel lobby, wait 10 minutes before pick up. The guide will write or call you 15 minutes before pick up.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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