The Salkantay tour is one of the best treks in the world. This impressive trail is a good option after the Inca Trail.
The Salkantay Trek is designed to offer a challenging hike and a beautiful view of Salkantay while participating in the Inca Trail. It is truly the best of both worlds experience. This trip is a specially curated trek that spans five days and four nights, with an emphasis on hiking. If you are looking for your next once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, consider the Salkantay Trek with short 5-day Inca Trail that takes you directly to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Oxygen tank and first aid is available.
2-night camp with comfortable equipment.
Lunch
Entrance ticket to short inca trail and Machu Picchu
Dinner
Breakfast
Return to your hotel.
All transportation for the duration of the trek.
Personal carrier up to 7 kilos
Experienced chefs and porters
Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
Professional tour guides.
Inca rail voyager expedition train.
Satellite phones, first aid kit and oxygen tank.
Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu
Private portable toilets
2 nights in a three-star hotel
Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
Satellite phones for emergencies.
Eureka tents with 4 seats for every 2 passengers.
Sleeping bags, air mattresses or trekking poles or you can bring your own.
Lunch last day after the Machu Picchu Tour
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 a high level of physical fitness
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We accommodate any special requests for food restrictions. (e.g, allergy to nuts, vegan, gluten-free).
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 Salkantay tour is one of the best treks in the world. This impressive trail is a good option after the Inca Trail.
The Salkantay Trek is designed to offer a challenging hike and a beautiful view of Salkantay while participating in the Inca Trail. It is truly the best of both worlds experience. This trip is a specially curated trek that spans five days and four nights, with an emphasis on hiking. If you are looking for your next once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, consider the Salkantay Trek with short 5-day Inca Trail that takes you directly to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Oxygen tank and first aid is available.
2-night camp with comfortable equipment.
Lunch
Entrance ticket to short inca trail and Machu Picchu
Dinner
Breakfast
Return to your hotel.
All transportation for the duration of the trek.
Personal carrier up to 7 kilos
Experienced chefs and porters
Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
Professional tour guides.
Inca rail voyager expedition train.
Satellite phones, first aid kit and oxygen tank.
Bus down to Aguas Calientes from Machu Picchu
Private portable toilets
2 nights in a three-star hotel
Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
Satellite phones for emergencies.
Eureka tents with 4 seats for every 2 passengers.
Sleeping bags, air mattresses or trekking poles or you can bring your own.
Lunch last day after the Machu Picchu Tour
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
CUSCO - CUSIPATA - RED VALLEY - RAINBOW MOUNTAIN - ANAMPATA CAMP
1 Stop
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Nevado Auzangate
"The journey begins at 4:30 AM with pick-up in Cusco by your tour guide in our private van. You will drive for 2 hours to Cusipata for a hot breakfast. Afterward, you will continue by vehicle for another hour until you reach the trailhead at 4,400m14,435 ft.The hike starts by exploring the amazing Red Valley, a tranquil and visually stunning section. From there, you will begin an ascent of approximately 2 hours to reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain at 5,036m/16,522 ft, where you will admire its mineral stripes and the Ausangate glacier.
After enjoying the views, you will descend to Kayrawiri for a hot lunch prepared by the chef. The final stage consists of 3 hours of serene trekking through a high Andean valley, arriving at the campsite in Anantapata (4,750 m/15,580 ft), where dinner and a starry sky await you.
