Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
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- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 5 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Maximum altitude 5000 meters
- Trek difficulty Medium
- Tour Code BM-9565
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- Discover stunning mountains and steep peaks
- Enjoy the best of natural beauty and wildlife
- Visit Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas
- Explore the Salkantay Circuit, one of the greatest attractions of Peru
The Salkantay circuit is one of the greatest attractions of Cusco. The Mountain Range of Vilcabamba where the massif of Salkantay lies is a beautiful and secluded area. Dominated by Apu Salkantay, it has many snowy peaks such as Tucarhuay (5,910 masl), Veronica (5,682 masl) and Huacayhuilca (5,361 masl). These peaks are visible from Salkantay, on the way to Machu Picchu. The Salkantay is also surrounded by deep valleys and gorges, making this an extremely interesting journey.
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Day 1: Cuzco - Challacancha - Soroycocha
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Day 2: Soroycocha - Qollpapampa
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Day 3: Qollpapampa - Lucmabamba
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Day 4: Lucmabamba - Hydroelectric Plant - Machu Picchu
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Day 5: Machu Picchu - Cuzco
- Pick-up from the hotel 30 minutes before the departure of Cusco.
- Private transfer to Mollepata, starting point of the tour
- Professional Spanish and Inglés Guide.
- Entrance ticket to Salkantay Trail. Entrance to Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary.
- Porters and horses to carry all the equipment, tents, food, cooking equipment, restaurants and tents, equipment passenger (6 kilos maximum)
- Permits and tickets for our porters and chefs.
- 4 breakfasts, 4 snacks, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners. All These meals are prepared by our chef and his assistant
- Coca tea is served every morning in your tent.
- Boiled water after breakfast, to refill Their water bottles (one liter per person).
- Lunch with hot drinks like tea and coffee coke. Appetizers every morning or snacks.
- Oxygen and first aid kit.
- Vegetarian and special diets on request.
- All equipment, Including tents for personnel.
- 2-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and then a by bus to Cusco.
- Hotel 01 night in Aguas Calientes
- Lunch on the fifth day.
- Sleeping bag (can be rented in our office $ 25 for the entire trip).
- Entrance to the mountain Huayna Picchu ($ 20 USD).
- Earn US$ 25+ in travel credits.
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10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
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What is an ideal time to visit Peru? Is travel possible during the off-season?
The best time to visit Peru is between the months of May and September. Corresponding with the dry season, temperatures in the country at this time hover between 16°C to 22°C. But more importantly, traveling to Peru during this time means that there is little fear of getting caught in the country’s torrential monsoon. Another less popular but still good time to visit Peru is between October and December. A shoulder period between dry and monsoon seasons, the climate during this time of year is generally fine, although skies are cloudier and you might have to dodge the odd shower. The wettest months are January and February. It is still possible to visit destinations such as Lake Titicaca during the rainy season, but the Inca Trail is closed to travelers. You can find more information here.
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How many days do you need in Peru?
Given its wealth of attractions, there are many reasons why you should consider Peru trips that last between ten days and two weeks. This will give you enough time to see top-rated sites, such as Manu National Park, while also discovering the country’s history and culture in more far-flung and as-yet-unknown destinations. You can still take in a number of attractions even if you can only spare one week in Peru, however, the time constraint would mean that you will have to limit your exploration to a destination or two. For a more detailed rundown, check out our travel guide on how many days to spend in Peru.