About this experience
The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu tour 5-day, 4-night is an exciting trekking adventure that takes travelers through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Peruvian Andes, by local experts.
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Coffee experience
- Pre-departure briefing
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Train ticket for the way back (class: Expedition)
- Breakfast
- First-aid kit, satellite phones, oxygen supply
- All meals on the trail, except the last day lunch (all dietary needs covered)
- 1 night at Glass Cabañas
- Entry tickets to the Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu
- 2-night camping in comfortable tents
- 1 night 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- All transportation during the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Duffle Bag for up to 5 kg (11 lb) for your stuff
- Experienced chef to prepare meals
- Cargo mules to carry all camping equipment
- Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Sleeping bag, air mattress, trekking poles
- Last day lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Tips
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Travelers will have their briefing one day before starting the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu adventure. They will be informed about the activities to be carried out (general information), recommendations, etc.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Korean — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tierra Biru Expeditions
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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