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5 Days - Salkantay Trek Hike To Machu Picchu
Cusco
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Discover the "Lost City of the Incas" with an expert guide
Get back to nature on a 5-day hike of the Salkantay Trek. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and arrive at their legendary "Lost City" to take a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Encounter wild orchids, amazing waterfalls and much more.
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and hike along the same paths they used to trek through the mountains centuries ago. Get back to nature and experience amazing views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vegetarian food is available on request at no extra charge
Standard train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Transportation to the head of the Salkantay Trek
Thick mattress and night lighting
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Cook and cooking equipment
Lunch
Dinner
English/Spanish-speaking guide
Trek briefing
Breakfast
• Basic hotel night in Aguas Calientes
Pillow
First aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
Personal pad: double foam - 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) thick
Luggage allowance of 7 kilograms per participant, to be carried by the horses
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to downtown Cusco
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Entrance fee to Salkantay ($3)
Sleeping bags
Walking sticks (you can add-on)
Round-trip bus tickets (you can add-on)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cusco
We pick you up from your hotel, but it is possible if your hotel is inside of center of the city, if your hotel is outside of the city we can coordinate a meeting point.
Return
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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Discover the "Lost City of the Incas" with an expert guide
Get back to nature on a 5-day hike of the Salkantay Trek. Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and arrive at their legendary "Lost City" to take a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Encounter wild orchids, amazing waterfalls and much more.
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas and hike along the same paths they used to trek through the mountains centuries ago. Get back to nature and experience amazing views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andes.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Vegetarian food is available on request at no extra charge
Standard train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Transportation to the head of the Salkantay Trek
Thick mattress and night lighting
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Cook and cooking equipment
Lunch
Dinner
English/Spanish-speaking guide
Trek briefing
Breakfast
• Basic hotel night in Aguas Calientes
Pillow
First aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
Personal pad: double foam - 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) thick
Luggage allowance of 7 kilograms per participant, to be carried by the horses
Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to downtown Cusco
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Entrance fee to Salkantay ($3)
Sleeping bags
Walking sticks (you can add-on)
Round-trip bus tickets (you can add-on)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cusco
We pick you up from your hotel, but it is possible if your hotel is inside of center of the city, if your hotel is outside of the city we can coordinate a meeting point.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake (L, D)
1 Stop
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Salkantay Trail
Depart Cusco and journey to Challacancha for the start of your trek to Soraypampa, 3,850 meters above sea level. Stop for lunch at the base camp and then go on a round-trip hike to Humantay Lake.
