About this experience
The Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu is the number one alternative to the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The impressive Salkantay and Humantay Mountain, dominates your first two days, as you pass through the high puna landscape. On the third day, you descend to the warm cloud forest, to reach Machu Picchu town. The impressive magic citadel of Machu Picchu visited on the fifth day of the trek. The Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu was recently named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.
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
Local guides to help you plan
Cusco Spring Travel Guide
Plan a September-to-November trip to Cusco with room for flexible city days and a firmly booked Machu Picchu visit. This guide explains official ticket options, practical budgeting, packing, accessibility questions, and
What is included
- 18:20h Perurail train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Pre-briefing about the trek to Salkantay with the Guide
- Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo - San Francisco Plaza Cuzco.
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Tourist transportation to the Trail-head
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 3 nights camping - 1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes downtown
- Local certified Tour Guide along the Salkantay trek
- Masterchef and cooking equipment during the Salkantay trek
- Drop-Off Near San francisco Cusco downtown
Not included
- Sleeping bags ($30) and Walking sticks($20) available for rent in Cusco
- Extra expenses: first day Breakfast, Lunch and dinner on the last day
- Train from Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu town $34(tourist usually hike this part)
- Bus from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu and vice-versa ($24) (tourists usually hike this part)
- Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Note: Your extra luggage can be stored at your hotel or our office during your trip
- Entrance fee Humantay Lake 7$
- Humantay Lake
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Once you have booked your hotel in Cusco let us know ahead for the briefing at your Hotel
Languages and tickets
- German — Written
- Portuguese — Guide
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Italian — Written
- French — Written
- Spanish — Guide
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu USA
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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