About this experience
This unique tour is perfect for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts alike, offering an unforgettable journey that combines challenging trekking across the breathtaking Ausangate mountain range with the exploration of sacred Inca trails leading to the legendary Machu Picchu. Ideal for those who crave both physical and spiritual discovery, this adventure immerses you in the stunning contrasts of Peru’s rugged landscapes and ancient traditions, making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those looking to truly connect with the Andean world.
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
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What is included
- Emergency horse (Soraypampa - Chaullay)
- Vegetarian meal options available
- Lunch
- Private transportation from Cusco to Mollepata (Challacancha)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Pre briefing session at 17 pm in our office 2 days before your activity day
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay and Machu Picchu
- Hotel with private room and bathroom in Aguas Calientes, breakfast included
- Transportation Lucmabamba - Hydroelectric Station (just for the equipment and everyone's bag)
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Tea and snack time every day
- Horseman and mules (up to 7kg) for customer's personal equipment
- Sky Domes in campsites 3 nights
- Tourist train ticket from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo, and bus to Cusco Historic Center.
Not included
- Breakfast of the 1st day and lunch of the last day in Aguas Calientes ($30.00 each meal)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes ($12.00)
- Sleeping Bag ($20.00)
- Train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- If your hotel is outside the center of Cusco City, we will meet you at the main square, Plaza de Armas. Wait for us next to the water fountain at the Plaza de Armas.
- Please wait for us in the lobby of your hotel. Our guide will pick you up and escort you to the transportation to start the activity.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Xtreme Tourbulencia
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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