About this experience
Discover the "Lost City of the Incas" with an expert guide
Get back to nature on a 5-day hike of the Salkantay Trek. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and arrive at their legendary "Lost City" to take a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Encounter wild orchids, amazing waterfalls and much more.
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and hike along the same paths they used to trek through the mountains centuries ago. Get back to nature and experience amazing views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes.
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
- Vegetarian food is available on request at no extra charge
- Standard train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transportation to the head of the Salkantay Trek
- Thick mattress and night lighting
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Lunch
- Dinner
- English/Spanish-speaking guide
- Trek briefing
- Breakfast
- • Basic hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- Pillow
- First aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
- Personal pad: double foam - 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) thick
- Luggage allowance of 7 kilograms per participant, to be carried by the horses
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to downtown Cusco
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Not included
- Entrance fee to Salkantay ($3)
- Sleeping bags
- Walking sticks (you can add-on)
- Round-trip bus tickets (you can add-on)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from your hotel, but it is possible if your hotel is inside of center of the city, if your hotel is outside of the city we can coordinate a meeting point.
- the pick up is for hotels inside of the center of the city, but if your hotel is outside we can coordinate a meeting piont.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- GO PERU ADVENTURE
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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