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4-Days Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

About this experience

Salkantay Trek is a great alternative to hike covering amazing landscapes and a differen face than the Inca Trail. Places such as the imposing Salkantay mountain (6,271 m.a.s.l.), one of the highest in Peru and considered one of the most venerated sacred peaks by the Incas. Learn a little more about this 5-day, 4-night trek, considered one of the most memorable ways to get to Machu Picchu.

At a glance

  • Duration: 96 hr
  • Private experience

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SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
Aventura
Duration: 4 days
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour96 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 96 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

  • Tour guide
  • Transportation from Hotel to starting point.
  • Machu Picchu entrance Ticket
  • Hotel in Machupicchu
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Consettur bus tickets
  • 2 Camping nights
  • One way train ticket at standard train.

Not included

  • 01 Breakfast the 1rst day
  • Gratuities
  • Huayna Picchu mountain
  • 4rd Dinner
  • Personal Snacks

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • we are in the center of the city of Cusco or we pick you up from your hotel

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • CrossoverPeru Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 96 hr.
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 20+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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