5 days

About this activity

This legendary Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (or Salkantay Trek) has been chosen as one of the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. It is a hike easy to access by everyone, with no limitations or permits required (for the moment). Joining the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek is an antique and out-of-the-way pathway situated in the same area as the Inca Trail surrounded by huge snow-capped mountains and an abundant tropical rainforest.

Included

Pre-trek briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing)
Early morning transfer by private bus to Challacancha
Accommodation: Campsites (3 nights) and a Hotel in Machu Picchu (1 night)
Meals: 4x breakfast, 4x lunch, 4x dinner and 4x afternoon hot beverages (please advise us in advance if you are a vegetarian; this option is for no extra additional cost)
Professional bilingual tour guide
Professional cook
Horseman
Horses to carry food, camping and cooking equipment and 7 kg of each passenger's stuff
An emergency horse which can be ridden if you are feeling ill or if are a little slower
Water every day (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own)
Camping equipment: Personal double tents (4 person tent which allows for greater comfort, and also storage of backpacks)
Inflatable mattress (Term-a-Rest Mattress)
A sleeping bag (for up to -5°C)
A blanket per person
A pillow
Day Pack Rain Covers
Rain Ponchos
Duffel bag (for your personal belongings)
A T-shirt of the Salkantay Trek Map
Tourist train from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo
Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Not included

Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on the last day
International and domestic flights nor airport departure taxes
Travel insurance
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu ( U$25)
A shuttle bus between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes Town ($12 - one way, $24 - a round trip)
Gratuities
Other extras not mentioned

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Minimum age is 19 years
If you are a vegetarian, please advise at time of booking
Note: If you suffer from altitude sickness, please bring any necessary medicine and/or consult with your doctor before the day of your tour

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

50% Sport

45% Aquatic

30%

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