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5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco
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Cusco
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most spectacular hiking adventures and a popular alternative to the Inca Trail. This small-group trek takes you through breathtaking Andean landscapes, from snow-capped mountains and the Salkantay Pass to lush cloud forests on the way to Machu Picchu.
Travel with experienced local guides while enjoying well-organized logistics, including accommodation, meals, and porter support, ensuring a comfortable and memorable trekking experience.
This unforgettable journey combines high-mountain scenery, nature, and cultural immersion, making the Salkantay Trek one of the most rewarding routes to discover Machu Picchu.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complete camping equipment
Mules to carry gear (up to 7 kg per person, until Day 3)
Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Private transport Cusco – trek start
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Salkantay
Cook and kitchen equipment
Pre-trek briefing
Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Hotel pick-up in Cusco
All meals during the trek
Boiled water and hot water for washing
Private transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco
First aid kit, oxygen, and emergency horse
2 nights camping, 1 night lodge/local stay, 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (one way)
Sleeping bag (available to rent on site)
Trekking poles (available to rent on site)
Day 1 breakfast
Day 5 lunch and dinner
Hot springs entrance (optional). Available for purchase on site.
Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, souvenirs)
Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers (optional)
Travel insurance
5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco
(1) Reviews
Cusco
About
The 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most spectacular hiking adventures and a popular alternative to the Inca Trail. This small-group trek takes you through breathtaking Andean landscapes, from snow-capped mountains and the Salkantay Pass to lush cloud forests on the way to Machu Picchu.
Travel with experienced local guides while enjoying well-organized logistics, including accommodation, meals, and porter support, ensuring a comfortable and memorable trekking experience.
This unforgettable journey combines high-mountain scenery, nature, and cultural immersion, making the Salkantay Trek one of the most rewarding routes to discover Machu Picchu.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Complete camping equipment
Mules to carry gear (up to 7 kg per person, until Day 3)
Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Private transport Cusco – trek start
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Salkantay
Cook and kitchen equipment
Pre-trek briefing
Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Hotel pick-up in Cusco
All meals during the trek
Boiled water and hot water for washing
Private transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco
First aid kit, oxygen, and emergency horse
2 nights camping, 1 night lodge/local stay, 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (one way)
Sleeping bag (available to rent on site)
Trekking poles (available to rent on site)
Day 1 breakfast
Day 5 lunch and dinner
Hot springs entrance (optional). Available for purchase on site.