About this experience

A new and good alternative of trekking, for before the adventure and those people who did not find a place for the Inca Trail – classic of Machu Picchu. This alternative leads us to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu with landscapes between Lakeons, mountains like the skies of the Humantay and Salkantay, a route of our ancestors where we can appreciate a progression of the diverse ecological floors, crossing by mighty rivers, in the mountain range we visited Thermus-Natural Waters; entering the region of the eyebrow of forest of abundant tropical vegetation, appreciating flowers of different colours, birds like the Colibri and parrots of the humid forests. The last day of trekking very early we will visit the Lost City of Incas – Machu Picchu and that same day in the evening we return to Cusco.

At a glance

Duration: 120 hr
Private experience

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Private Salkantay Trek 5 Days – Hike to Machu Picchu

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 a high level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

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What is included

Tour guide
Transport - Cusco - Ollantaytambo - and back
Ticket to enter Machu Picchu
Hotel Pickup with in the historical center of Cusco
One night accommodation in hostal
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Not included

Entrance fees to Waynapicchu. (Optional USD 30)
Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack
Sleeping Bags
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Minka Peru Expeditions

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 120 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 4+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?