About this experience
This is a great alternative Inka Trail to Machu Picchu.
with this trip you’ll cross beautiful Andean places and we have the opportunity to observe Condors and Alpacas in their natural habitat. On this trip you will reach the beautiful and great Salkantay Mountain (6271 m), you can take a bath in natural hot springs from the depths of the earth, to see the Condor, various fruit trees and a variety of orchids, even better you can try the Peru tastiest coffee, enjoying the beautiful view of Machu Picchu from our campsite.
Salkantay trek is one of the greatest attractions of Cusco. The Cordillera Vilcabamba, where the massif of Salkantay is located, it’s a beautiful and secluded area, dominated by the Apu Salkantay it has many high snowy peaks, such as Tucarhuay (5,910 m.s.n.m.), the Veronica (5,682 m.s.n.m.) and Huacayhuilca (5,361 m.s.n.m.), among others, where you will meet new friends and Visiting the most important place of the route the Santuary of 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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar
What is included
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Train Station
- Transport from Cusco to Challacancha
- Camping equipment (tents, matras, etc)
- Accomodation in Sky Lodge Domo
- Cheff, horseman
- Lunch
- First aid kit and oxigen bottle
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Bus from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco city
- Professional tour guide
- Transport from Hidroeléctrica to Cusco (for people who dont take the train option).
Not included
- First breakfast, last lunch, snacks, etc
- Tips, gratitudes
- Entrance ticket to the Hot Spring (Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes)
- Sleeping bag (you can rent with us for 15 dollars for all the nights)
- Entrance Ticket to Humantay Lake (10 soles or 3.3 dollars)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain (USD 25.00 per person)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- It is important to provided us the name and address of the hotel to pick up you from the hotel
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LIBERTY PERU TRAVEL
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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