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About this activity

The Salkantay Trek is open to everybody meaning that there are no permit limitations. You will trek for 5 days accompanied by horses and mules to carry the gear and cooking equipment. The trek will take you along the highlands of the Andes into the cloud forest connecting the village of Mollepata with Machu Picchu. The starting point is located less than sixty miles northwest of Cusco in the Vilcabamba mountain range. Rising to 20,574 feet, Mount Salkantay is an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped for thousands of years by local Peruvians. Get off-the-beaten path on a trek perfect for travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity.

See itinerary below for details.

Included

Private transportation to the beginning of the trek
1 night in Aguas Calientes hostel
3 nights camping, with all camping equipment
3 meals per day during the trek
Chef during the hike, helpers, horsemen, cargo horses as well as riding horses for the passengers
All tours stated in the itinerary are with English-speaking guides
Train ride from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo on the Vistadome trains from Peru Rail or Similar
Round-trip bus transfer
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Not included

Sleeping bags for the trek
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Please provide a copy of every participants passport after confirmation to secure train tickets.
Note: There are optional activities including zip line in the rainforest and hot springs on the 4th day. You can contact the local tour operator to arrange these activities

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

55% Sport

30% Aquatic

30%

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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu