Salkantay Trek 5D / 4N

Cusco, Peru
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Duration5 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required to do this private excursion.
The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is the number one alternative to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The impressive Salkantay and Humantay mountains dominate the first two days as you traverse the high puna landscape. On the third day, you will descend into the warm cloud forest, to reach the city of Machu Picchu. The impressive magical citadel of Machu Picchu is visited on the fifth day of the trek. The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu was recently named one of the 25 best treks in the world, by National Geographic Adventure travel magazine.

What's included

  • Horse to transport luggage
  • Entrance to Machupicchu
  • Bus from MachuPicchu to MachuPicchu
  • Pick up from hotels in Cusco
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Return train ticket Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo
  • Accommodation 4 nights
  • Lunch the last day after the guided visit to Machu Picchu.
  • Others not mentioned
  • Thermo-medicinal baths in Cocalmayo 10 soles
  • Optional Zip Line

What to expect

To carry out this excursion privately, a minimum of 2 people per reservation is required.
Salkantay Trek is one of the most famous routes in Cusco, which combines beautiful landscapes; from the highlands of Peru to the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. This is a perfect alternative route if you plan to trek to Machu Picchu along the less traveled areas. Along the way you will find beautiful snow-capped mountains, lakes, hundreds of orchids, bromeliads, hummingbirds, coffee and coca farms. Highlights • Highly trained professional tour guides • Experience different landscapes from the Highlands to the cloud forest. • Visit the coffee plantations and participate in the harvesting process • Llaqtapata Camp, the best camp right in front of Machu Picchu.

  1. Salkantay Trail
  2. Humantay Lake
  3. Machupicchu

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the same Water Pool

End point

In the same Water Pool

Pickup details

Traveler pick-up is included
We pick up from any hotel near the main square.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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