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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

5.0(2 reviews)
120 hours
From $670
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About This Tour

Enjoy a 5 day 4 night trek to Machu Picchu. One of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Salkantay is a great alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. You will enjoy a unique experience and visit Machu Picchu to top-off your adventure. A professional guide and transport are included.This trek is open to everybody meaning that there are no permit limitations. We will have horses and mules to carry all your gear, and a chef and porters. It’s a beautiful trek that takes us along the highlands of the Andes into the cloud forest. This trek is located less than sixty miles northwest of Cusco in the Vilcabamba mountain range. Rising to 20,574 feet, Mount Salkantay is an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped by local Peruvians. Our classic Salkantay Trek is a custom-designed alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. Off the beaten path, this is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity

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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Train ride from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo on the Vistadome trains from Peru Rail or Similar
3 nights camping, with all camping equipment included, except sleeping bag
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All tours stated in the itinerary are with English-speaking guides
1 night in Aguas Calientes hostel
Chef during the hike, helpers, horsemen, cargo horses as well as riding horses for the passengers
Private transportation to the beginning of the trek

What's Not Included

Sleeping bags for the trek
Gratuities

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please provide a copy of every participants passport after confirmation so we can secure train tickets.
Note: There are optional activities including zip line in the rainforest and hot springs on the 4th day. You can contact the local tour operator to arrange these activities

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Dest ID: 937 (Machu Picchu)
Slug: machu-picchu