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Trek along Salkantay to Machu Picchu

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
14 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
4643mHighest point reached
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Highlights

8-Day Classic Inca Trail Journey to Machu Picchu, from Cusco

Embark on a multi-day, small-group trek to Machu Picchu along the famed Inca Trail

Spend time exploring the former Inca capital of Cusco and its surrounds.

Spend time exploring the former Inca capital of Cusco and its surrounds, with a visit to t

What's Included

INCLUDED BEFORE THE SALKANTAY TREK
All transfers.
All transportation.
All tours.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
All entrances
3 nights accommodations in 3 stars hotels.
3 breakfasts.
INCLUDED DURING FOR THE TREK:
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
Chef.
Mules to carry cooking and camping equipment
Pick-up and transportation from your hotel to the start of the trail.
Water (excluding the first 4 hours of the trek when you need to bring your own).
4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks and 4 Dinners.
Dining tent with tables and chairs.
4 man tent for every 2 trekkers.
Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 4.
Inflatable mattress
Oxygen bottle.
First aid kit.
Entrance to Machu Picchu.
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
Train ticket Hidroelectrica-Machupicchu.
Train ticket Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco.

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