About this experience
El camino salkantay es un antiguo y remoto sendero alternativo al Camino Inca, posee vistas mucho más espectaculares y con diversos pisos ecológicos, donde observaremos, laguna del nevado Humantay, cruzando por los ríos y zonas tropicales de abundante vegetación y fauna. Este camino es una excelente opción para aquellos que desean escapar de las rutas más congestionadas y de una forma más aventurera.
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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What is included
- Traslado en bus, Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Mulas o acémilas por 3 días.
- Lunch
- 3 noches de campamento, 1 noche de hotel en Aguas Calientes
- Transporte turístico privado Cusco, Challacancha
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Boleto de Ingreso a Machu Picchu y Salkantay.
- Boleto de tren, Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Zip Line en santa teresa
- Guia profesional especializado en Salkantay y en Machupicchu
- Recojo del hotel 4:40am:
Not included
- Bus ascenso y descenso en Machupicchu $24
- Montaña de Wayna Picchu o Montaña
- Ultimo dia Almuerzo y cena.
- Ingreso a los baños termales $4
- Boleto de tren Hidroeléctrica, Aguas Calientes. $39
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- If you book any other hotel just let us know three days ahead, also we suggest hotel close the center for easy pickup.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu USA
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Solicitamos enviar los datos correctos tal como se ve en su pasaporte, caso contrario no podrá ingresar a Machupicchu.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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