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Excursion Salkantay Machupicchu 04 days 03 nights

About this experience

The Salkantay excursion to Machupicchu is one of the most spectacular routes offered by nature; since you can see the main attractions of the route, such as the Humantay Lagoon, the Salkantay mountain which is part of the Vilcabamba mountain range, and then enjoy all the wonder of the Machupicchu Sanctuary.

It is a recommended route to do it in the company of friends and family, where you can enjoy the adventure and magic of this unique place.

We are dedicated to provide the best service, to take care of the security and comfort details that the tour requires. Just prepare to enjoy it.

At a glance

  • Duration: 120 hr
  • Private experience

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Option 1
Salkantay Excursion
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour120 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

What is included

  • Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu
  • 01 restaurant dinner in Aguas Calientes (last night)
  • Mobility from the Beach to Hydroelectric
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 02 nights of camping (Accommodation 02 people per tent)
  • First Aid Equipment such as First Aid Kit and Oxygen
  • Professional bilingual mountain guide.
  • 01 Bus ticket from the Machupicchu Citadel to Aguas Calientes
  • 01 Tourist train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Bus transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Cook, assistant, muleteer, emergency horse and mules to move the camping equipment.
  • Private transportation from Cusco to the town of Mollepata (starting point of the trek)
  • 01 night in a hotel in the town of Aguas Calientes

Not included

  • Sleeping bag. (They must carry sleeping bags for temperatures below 0 degrees)
  • Entrance to the mountain of Huaynapicchu (request much earlier)
  • Tips and entrance to the hot springs in Machupicchu
  • Hotel in Cusco

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • The main office of the company is defined with the starting point, which is located a block and a half from the main square of Cusco.
  • Night before the start of the tour, we will have a meeting with the guide in charge of coordinating the development of the tour, as a recommendation, leave Cusco at 4 in the morning, it is necessary to have rested well the night before, to be with all the energies set to start the tour.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Aventuras EcotrekPeru Tour Operador

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

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 120 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Night before the start of the tour, we will have a meeting with the guide in charge of coordinating the development of the tour, as a recommendation, leave Cusco at 4 in the morning, it is necessary to have rested well the night before, to be with all the energies set to start the tour.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 15–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
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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