About this experience
Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike for high peaks, snow-capped mountain and tropical valley. The Salkantay trek is one of the 25 best new treks of whole world according to National Geographic magazine. The Qechuas and Pre-Inca people denominated this mountain Apu Salkantay (God Protector). Salkantay is located into Vilcabamba mountain range and altitude is about 6,271 meters above sea level (20,574 feet). This is a great alternative to Inca Trail.
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You have to bring, rain jacket, sun cream, hiking boots, t-shirts, snacks
- We need yout personal information like, full name, number of passport, age and nationality
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What is included
- Train ticket Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
- Professional guide
- Entrance to Machu Picchu (available circuit at the moment of your reservation)
- Professional Cook, mules and muleteers, you can send 5kl. for free
- Lunch
- Pickup from your hotel, transportation Cusco to Mollepata
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Tent, mattresses, kitchen and dining equipment, double tents
- Dinner
- Transportation back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Breakfast
- One night accomodation in Aguas Calientes
Not included
- First breakfast, last lunch
- Sleeping bag
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Humantay lake and Salkantay
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- A night before of the tour our representative will visit you at your hotel and will provide you all tour details, to coordinate the meeting time please contact us via whatsapp +51981719681
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inkas Destination Tour Operator
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You have to bring, rain jacket, sun cream, hiking boots, t-shirts, snacks
- We need yout personal information like, full name, number of passport, age and nationality
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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