About this experience
Salkantay route is on its way to become one of the most famous across the world due to its ample geography and bio diversity of flora and fauna, this route goes through Humantay and Salkantay high mountains as well as beautiful turquoise colored lagoons which seems surreal.
During your adventure through this Salkantay trek, in the third day you will have the opportunity to hike an authentic inca path with more than 500 years old and lead you to Llaqtapata archaeological site, from here our visitors will have a unique and impressive view of Machupicchu inca citadel inside the Andes mountain chain, Salkantay Mountain and its glaciers
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Passport number
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What is included
- 01 oxygen tanks and 01 emergency riding horse
- 3 stars hotel at Aguas Calientes for the 3th night.
- 01 pair of walking sticks per person.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Extra porter service to help you with your belongings.
- Breakfast
- 2 nights at private campsite.
- 2 hours guided tour in Machupicchu.
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Private transportation from Cusco until starting trekking point.
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Drinkable water every day during your trek and snacks from 2nd day.
Not included
- What does not include? The first breakfast (usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast) Huaynapicchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain ticket (if you are interested please consult with our sales executives) Sleeping bags (can be rented at our office) Last lunch in Aguas Calientes (you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options) Tips
- last lunch at aguas calientes town.
- tips
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up Our client at Their hotels (we need the name of Their hotels)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kenko Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Have a look carefully the next information; it will help you answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
- First Day additional info:
- Meals: Snacks, lunch and dinner.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Hiking distance: 15 kilometers
- Accommodation: Camping
- Minimum Altitude: 3300 m.a.s.l / 10800 fts.(Cusco city)
- Maximum Altitude: 4600 m.a.s.l 15500 fts.(Salkantay Pass)
- Climate: Sunny during dry season. Cold, windy and cloudy during rainy season.
- Transportation: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa
- Second Day Additional info:
- Maximum Altitude: 3800 m.a.s.l /12500 fts. (Wayraqmachay)
- Meals: snacks, Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Accommodation: camping place
- Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l /6600 fts.(la playa twon)
- Climate: Sunny during dry season. Very humid and rainy during rainy season.
- Third Day Additional info:
- Maximum Altitude: 3000 m.a.s.l / 9600 fts. (Llaqtapata archaeological site)
- Transportation: Train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Hiking distance: 11 kilometers
- Accommodation: 3 stars hotel at Aguas Calientes
- Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l / 6600 (Aguas Calientes)
- Fouth Day Additional Info:
- Meals: Snacks, breakfast.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l / 6600 fts.(Aguas Calientes town)
- Maximum Altitude: 3300 m.a.s.l / 10800 fts.(cusco city)
- Transportation: Bus to Machupicchu, train to Ollantaytambo, touristic minivan to Cusco.
- You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and we drive you to your hotel, please send us the information about flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding an KENKO ADVENTURES logo at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited to you!
- We use to visit at your hotel 6 pm or if you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please you could send us an email with details to get your briefing time Will be ready any time for our clients.
- Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
- to book our day tours and Machu Picchu Tours or trekking tour, we need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW.
- Please be ready with the next information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender
- Passport number
- Full name
- D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
- Nationality
- we require the total payment by this web
- It could be greatly appreciated if our clients pay in cash at your briefing time at the hotel (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also pay by PAYPAL online.
- According to our government Laws you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example, if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
- students from 12 to 17 years old, they get discount of $20.
- children from age of 2 to 12 they get discount of $20.
- children from the age of 0 to 2 they are free.
- All students must send a copy of their passport at booking time to get the discount.
- We need a copy at [email protected].
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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