Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

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duration 4 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-14309
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Operated in English

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

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Hike among 6,000m Andean peaks
Cross snowy high passes with incredible views
Reach the comfort of Aguas Calientes town
See the Machu Picchu site as it opens with a guide

Starting and ending in Cusco, the trip "Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 4D/3N" is a guided active and outdoor trip that takes 4 days. You will travel through Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes and 3 other destinations in Peru. "Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 4D/3N" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Forget the Inca Trail and hike to Machu Picchu along the higher and more beautiful Salkantay Trail! Discover a different side of the great Andes mountain range and get the most amazing views of the mountains by taking this alternative route.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Cuzco-Soraypampa Camp, Peru
Day 2: Soraypampa Camp-Challhuay, Peru
Day 3: Challhuay-Aguas Calientes, Peru
Day 4: Aguas Calientes-Cuzco, Peru

WHAT'S INCLUDED

meals

3B / 3L / 3D plus 2 snacks

transport

Pick-up, various transfers
Cuzco accommodation pick-up
Van Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha (starting point of trek)
Car transfer La Playa to Santa Teresa to hydroelectric station
Round trip tourist bus Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Tourist train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

guides

Professional bilingual guide on trek tour

Included Activities

Active adventure
Trek

Others

Briefing, equipment, snacks, fees
Pre-departure briefing
Machu Picchu entrance fee
Tent for 2 people
2 snacks with typical menus
First aid kit
Foam sleeping mat
Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (this includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items.)
Emergency oxygen bottle

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Airport pick-up and drop-off (please make your own way)
Day 1 breakfast, day 4 lunch and dinner, bottled water
Sleeping bag (rental $15 USD for the trek)
Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
Accommodation in Cuzco
Optional services
Train transfer from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes (30 USD)
Huayna Picchu Trek (200 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
Trekking Permit
Tips
Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
Assistant guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (200 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
The Peruvian government may require a trekking permit for Salkantay. If this is approved, the rates will be around: 133 soles for adult, 67 soles for student
All the tips to the guides are optional and not included
Optional gratuities

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 21 reviews

Anonymous
From Australia
On Jan 13 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Such a great trek to Machu Picchu! The scenery of the snow-capped montains is spectacular and finishing the trek with Machu Picchu was unbelievable. The team was great, very nice! I definitely recommend this trip.

Anonymous
From United Kingdom
On Jan 07 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

What a beautiful adventure among the Andean mountains. The scenery is breathtaking and the trek is worth it. Our guide was amazing and passionate about the Inca ruins and the nature. Food and the tents were great.

Anonymous
From United Kingdom
On Dec 28 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Great trek among the Andean mountains with a wonderful day in Machu Picchu. Highly recommended.

Anonymous
From United States
On Dec 18 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Awesome. We loved this salkantay trek and even more thanks to our incredible guide. Definitely recommend this trek.

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For any tour departures within 17 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 June 2024, a deposit of 20% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

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