Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu

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5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

5000mHighest point reached

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Cusco, Peru

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Highlights

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

Itinerary

Embark on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a high-altitude journey that promises both adventure and breathtaking scenery. This tour introduces you to the majestic Apu Salkantay (6,271m), sacred to locals and surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba range. Traverse remote valleys, bathe in natural hot springs, spot condors and alpacas, and stroll through orchid-filled forests—all while sampling Peru’s famed coffee in Quillabamba. The trek culminates with awe-inspiring views of Machu Picchu, capping off an experience rich in both nature and culture. The USP? This tour delivers a lesser-traveled, spectacular alternative to the Inca Trail, ideal for those seeking an intimate connection with Peru’s wild beauty.

day 1Cuzco - Challacancha - Soroycocha

We leave the city of Cuzco en route to Mollepata, a town located at 2,803 m, and continue the journey on a packed dirt road until reaching Challacancha. Awaiting us there are the pack horses that will carry our baggage and their drivers. From here, we begin our ascent to Salcantaypampa, arriving first at Soroycocha (4,491 m), which is the campsite and where we catch our first glimpses of Mount Salkantay.

day 2Soroycocha - Qollpapampa

day 3Qollpapampa - Lucmabamba

day 4Lucmabamba - Hydroelectric Plant - Machu Picchu

day 5Machu Picchu - Cuzco

What's Included

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

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