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Salkantay Trek & Machupicchu Tour

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5 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
8 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
4600mHighest point reached
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Highlights

Conquer the Salkantay Pass

Explore Machu Picchu

Take a ride on an Expedition train

Travel to the ruins of Llactapata

What's Included

Licensed guide fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua, plus an assistant guide for large groups
Support staff including professional cooks and wranglers for the mules and horses
Horses and mules to carry group gear as well as large duffel bags, provided during the briefing, for personal items (no weight limit)
Drinking water and snacks as well as all meals throughout the duration of the trek. We take care of special dietary needs
Sleeping tents, and a Therm-a-rest. Three-person tents are provided for single occupancy and four-person tents for double occupancy to allow plenty of room for personal gear
1 horse for emergencies. Additional horses can be arranged at an additional charge
A first aid kit, including oxygen cylinders
All group entrance fees, including that to Machu Picchu
Hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 star hotel)
Train (Expedition Train Service)
All transfers

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