Salkantay Backpacker Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

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duration 5 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-30813
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Operated in English

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

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Hike through the beautiful Andean mountains
Marvel at the scenic panorama of snow-capped peaks
Explore the incredible city of Machu Picchu

Start and end in Cusco, the trip "Salkantay Backpacker Trek To Machu Picchu 5D/4N" is a guided explorer tour that takes 5 days. You will travel through Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and 5 other destinations in Peru. "Salkantay Backpacker Trek To Machu Picchu 5D/4N" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Experience an incredible backpacker trek through beautiful Andean mountains and finish your journey with the visit of the spectacular archaeological site of Machu Picchu. Enjoy some stunning views of the snow-capped mountains, the magnificent waterfalls, and the Andean vegetation. Get a guided tour of the mysterious city of Machu Picchu and learn about the history of this unique place.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Cuzco - Soraypampa, Peru
Day 2: Soraypampa - Challhuay or Colcapampa, Peru
Day 3: Challhuay or Colcapampa - Santa Teresa Town, Peru
Day 4: Santa Teresa Town - Aguas Calientes, Peru
Day 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco, Peru

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

1N in hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Accommodation pick-up in Cuzco

Meals

4 Breakfast / 4 Lunch / 4 Dinner

Transport

Van transfer Cuzco - Mollepata - Challacancha (starting point of the trek)
Car transfer La Playa - Santa Teresa

Guide

Professional English-speaking guide

Others

4N in camping during the trek (including basic sleeping mattress and tent for 2)
Tourist train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Tourist bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
Pre-departure briefing
Machu Picchu entrance fee
First aid kit and emergency oxygen bottle
Horseman and mules to carry a total of 7 kg for each trekker (including 3 kg for your sleeping bag and mattress plus 4 kg of personal items)

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Trekking
Visit the archaeological site Machu Picchu

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Guide for bus and train transfers (those portions are on your own)
Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Sleeping bag
Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 5
Travel insurance
Other Meals/Drinks
Personal expenses
Optional activities (Hot Springs Santa Teresa, Huayna Picchu Trek, Machu Picchu Mountain Hike)
All the tips to the guides are optional and not included
Optional gratuities

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