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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)

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.

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  • Duration: 120 hr

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)
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Time on the tour120 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

Not included

  • Entrance fee to Waynapicchu
  • Sleeping Bags, infaltable mattress & poles

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Happy Gringo Tours

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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
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 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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