About this experience
Experience Machu Picchu on a low-cost adventure without compromising quality! This tour is perfect for backpackers, adventure seekers, and budget travelers looking for an authentic journey through the Andes.
Unlike expensive train tours, we take you through breathtaking landscapes, immersing you in local culture as you trek past coffee farms, Inca ruins, and lush cloud forests. We guarantee your entry to Machu Picchu (if booked in advance) and provide a professional bilingual guide to share the site’s fascinating history. Plus, we carry your backpack for the toughest part of the trek—so you can focus on the experience.
Affordable, well-organized, and unforgettable. This is the best-value way to see 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 a high level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Professional bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
- 3 nights camping + 1 night in a hostel (private room for couples)
- Briefing with the guide (one day before departure)
- Hotel pickup from your Hotel or accommodation in Cusco
- Complete camping equipment (except for a personal sleeping bag)
- Return to Cusco by Minivan on the last day
- Pack horse to carry up to 5 kg backpack on the first 3 days (during the hardest part of the trek)
- Machupicchu Ticket. If booked at least 3 months in advance. Otherwise, contact us for more options
- All meals during the trek (except lunch and dinner on the last day)
Not included
- Sleeping bag (available for rent: -10°C feather sleeping bag carried for you throughout the trek)
- Breakfast on the first day & lunch/dinner on the last day
- Zipline activity (includes rock climbing and a suspension bridge)
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets (optional hikes inside Machu Picchu)
- Train back to Cusco on the last day (optional upgrade instead of the minivan)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Dear customer, welcome to our Salkantay trek tour adventure! After your booking, we’ll be in touch to provide all the tour details and ensure everything is ready for your trip. If your hotel/accommodation is outside the historic center, please share the exact address so we can arrange the meeting point accordingly.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nixon Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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
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