The Salkantay Trek

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7896
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Operated in English

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a remote full-service camping trek through the beautiful Vilcabamba range
Connect the Salkantay Trail and classic Inca Trail for the ultimate inca trail trek
Marvel at Mount Salkantay and its glaciers
Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
Spend four nights in Cuzco, the old Inca capital
Explore the fortresses and markets of the Sacred Valley
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The "The Salkantay Trek" tour starts and ends in Cusco. It is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 14 days taking you through Machu Picchu, Cusco, Pumapaccha and 5 other destinations in Peru. "The Salkantay Trek" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This ultimate Inca Trail trek spends four days trekking deep in the majestic Vilcabamba mountain range before joining the classic Inca Trail for the approach to Machu Picchu. This high route skirts many of the great peaks and passes close to Mount Salkantay (20,574ft/6,271m) and its creaking glaciers. The trek continues through remote villages and crosses the spectacular Inca Chiriasqa Pass to finally join the classic Inca Trail before finishing at the famous Inti Punku (Sun Gate). This trek also allows plenty of time to explore the Inca temples and fortresses of Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.

Our classic Inca Trail trip is designed to give you more time to enjoy the trail by arriving to Machu Picchu in the afternoon for iconic photos and overnight in Aguas Calientes. We return the next morning, fresh and well rested, for our in-depth tour of Machu Picchu and train back to Cuzco.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Start Cuzco; afternoon city tour
Day 2: Full-day walking tour of nearby ruins including Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman
Day 3: Free day in Cuzco
Day 4: Drive to Marcocasa; trek to camp at Soraypampa
Day 5: Optional walk to Humantay Lagoon and climb up to base of Salkantay
Day 6: Cross Inca Chiriasqa Pass and follow glaciated valley to Pampa Cahuana
Day 7: Follow river to camp at Huayllabamba
Day 8: Join Inca Trail and summit Dead Woman's Pass
Day 9: Over Runquracay Pass to the ruins of Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca
Day 10: Walk down Inca steps to Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate
Day 11: Guided tour of Machu Picchu; train to Sacred Valley
Day 12: Explore Ollantaytambo and Pisac; return to Cuzco
Day 13: Free day in Cuzco
Day 14: End Cuzco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Seven nights in hotels and six nights of full-service camping

Meals

All breakfasts, eight lunches and six dinners

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Arrival and departure transfers

Guide

Tour leader throughout

Others

Full porterage throughout trek
Exodus kitbag
Inflatable sleeping mat while camping

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
Sleeping bag (hire locally from US$35)

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 57 reviews

Anonymous
On Jul 11 2024

5 - Excellent

Couldn't possibly have been better!

This was the trip of a lifetime - having long had Machu Picchu on our bucket-list: the actual experience (of arriving via the mountains) far exceeded all our expectations.

Anonymous
On Jul 25 2023

5 - Excellent

Wonderful Salkantay and Inca Trail

The Salkantay Trek gives you both remoteness, superb mountain and glacier views along with the Inca Trail and the reward of the inspirational Machu Picchu at the end. It’s definitely worth the extra days of walking and camping.... Read more

Anonymous
On May 16 2023

5 - Excellent

Well organised, challenging, beautiful.

A challenging first few days over Salkantay pass etc., then a simply beautiful second third as we descend to the Sun Gate and into Machu Picchu itself, then a very relaxing few days sightseeing several amazing towns... Read more

Anonymous
On Jul 06 2019

5 - Excellent

Immersion in the high Andes

Really excellent trip. Altitude is an issue. We needed the first few days acclimatising in Cusco, where walking up hills seemed an effort. But we were acclimatised when the trek started. There are two parts to the trek... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this The Salkantay Trek tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 14 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 14 December 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Salkantay Trek tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this The Salkantay Trek tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

THE INCA TRAIL PERMITS

Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.

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