Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

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duration 5 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 5-79 yrs
max group size 15
guiding method Fully guided
Maximum altitude 4615 meters
Trek difficulty Medium
Tour Code BM-491
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Operated in English, Spanish

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

HIGHLIGHTS

One of "the best 25 new treks in the world" by National Geographic
Salkantay is a majestic peak of over 6300 meters (20,000 feet!)
The trek combines hiking in the Andes with the cloud forest
Great views of Salkantay and other snow-capped mountains of the Vilcabamba Range

This 5-day 4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent substitute for the Inca Trail — considered by most to be the best alternative route, and maybe even better!

This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals, medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living but ancient culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners. End your trek at the famed Machu Picchu for an experience of a lifetime.

Let’s start exploring the mountains!

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Day 1: Cusco - Mollepata - Markokasa - Soraypampa
Day 2: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpampa
Day 3: Collpapampa - Playa Sawayaco - Santa teresa
Day 4: Santa teresa - Hydroelectrica - Machu Picchu town
Day 5: Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hotel pickup
Transfer to trek starting point
1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes on the last night
Group porters (to carry tents and food) and cook
Group horses (to carry 5 kg of personal gear)
Waterproof tents
Equipment - safety gear for zip lines provided when booking optional excursion.
English speaking guide
Meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)
Guided Machu Picchu tour
Machu Picchu general admission
Return expedition train and bus transport to Cusco
First aid & oxygen

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Gratuities (optional)
Sleeping Bag - can be rented at additional cost
Private horses - can be hired at additional cost to either carry backpacks or to ride
Zip lines - not included in base price, available at additional cost
Santa Teresa Hot Springs admission
Optional bottled water - can be purchased on the trail

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