Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

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7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Cusco, Peru

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Highlights

Trek the hidden Salkantay valleys on a quieter route away from main trekking crowds

Cross Salkantay Pass (4638m / 15365ft) with views of snow-clad Andean peaks

Explore Sacred Valley markets, villages and Inca sites including Pisac and Ollantaytambo

Walk through a protected conservation area with native forests, orchids and birdlife

Visit Machu Picchu after completing a multi-day high-altitude trek

Itinerary

Arguably the best short trek alternative to the classic Inca Trail. Trek to Machu Picchu via a quieter Salkantay route through remote Andean landscapes and conservation areas. Beginning in the Sacred Valley, the journey combines cultural experiences with a fully supported multi-day trek through forest, alpine terrain and high passes. The route crosses Salkantay Pass (4638m / 15365ft) and travels through one of Peru’s newest protected ecosystems. The experience concludes with a guided visit to Machu Picchu after trekking through lesser-visited valleys.

day 1Depart Cusco and drive to the Sacred Valley

Leaving Cusco, you travel into the Sacred Valley, where the landscapes begin to shift from highland city to rural Andean countryside. Arriving at Pisac, you explore the archaeological site set high above the valley, with views across surrounding peaks known as Apus, revered in Andean culture. After time at the ruins, you descend to the village to visit the open-air market, where local communities trade produce, textiles and handicrafts. Continuing through the Sacred Valley, you travel to Ollantaytambo, walking through its historic streets and observing traditional architecture before settling into your accommodation.
Accommodation: Sol Naturaa Hotel or similar

Meals

Lunch

day 2Explore Sacred Valley communities

day 3Trek to Acopía Camp (4154m / 13628ft, 10km / 6.2mi, 6–7hrs)

day 4Trek Acopía to Pampacahuana (max 4683m / 15360ft, 15km / 9.3mi, 6–7hrs)

day 5Trek Pampacahuana to Chamana (3865m / 12680ft, 17km / 10.6mi, 6hrs)

day 6Trek to Machu Picchu Village (15.5km / 9.6mi, 6hrs)

day 7Explore Machu Picchu and return to Cusco

What's Included

Accommodation

Pick up from Cusco hotel on day 1

Meals

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners

Transport

Private internal transportation

Guide

Expert bilingual guide for each section

Others

Comfortable and central hotelsSightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including Machu Picchu entrance fee)The use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket and thermarestGroup camping equipmentPack animals or Porters to carry personal gearGroup medical kitFiltered drinking water

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