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Overview
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a popular alternative to the Inca Trail. It is considered by many to be the best alternative route due to the natural beauty found along the trail and the lack of crowds. Because it is a more remote and rugged route, the Salkantay Trek has significantly fewer people than the Inca Trail. With breathtaking and inspiring views, this less traveled trail is invaluable. It is truly, as the Incas called it, sacred. If you are looking for an adventure in Peru, consider the “Salkantay Trek” as an option to reach Machu Picchu.
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am, our manager will be calling your name to meet you.
Redemption Instructions
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Circuit 2B / 6:00 – 7:00 am ($40.00 – subject to availability on the official Machu Picchu government ticket sales site https://tuboleto.cultura.pe/llaqta_machupicchu If there is no ticket to MP available for the required date, the value of the ticket will be deducted and the passenger will have to buy the ticket to MP in Aguas Calientes – MP town. ).
Pickup Information
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am from your hotel.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Inclusion
English/Spanish speaking professional tour guides
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco historic center
Coca tea to wake you up every morning in the campsite
Free Storage service
3 Snacks
Vegetarian/Vegan options available on request with no additional charges
Private transportation to head of Salkantay trail
3 Nights in glamping sky huts, domes
A duffle bag to pack 6 kg of your belonging that will be carried by horses during the trek
Guided visit to Machu Picchu (Only Circuit 2 / 6:00 or 7:00
Boiled water provided for coffee and tea to accompany your meals at the campsites
3 tea time every afternoon: Popcorn, cookies, chocolate & coffee
Free electricity in all camps to charge your electronic devices
Personal pad and pillow
First-Aid equipment, walkie-talkies and oxygen bottle for emergencies
1 night in a 3-Star hotel in Machu Picchu town
Professional chef and cooking equipment
Horses for carrying up to 6 kg of personal luggage and other required equipment
On the day before departure Pre-Trek Briefing at 6 pm at the Machu Picchu Expeditions office
Exclusion
Last lunch
Sleeping bag (you can rent from us for US$ 10.00 for whole trek)
Walking sticks (you can rent from us for US$ 10.00 for whole trek)
Entrance ticket to the hot springs (PEN 10.00)
Transportation to the hot springs (PEN 40.00) per person
Drinking Water For Bottles
Hot Shower
Internet Connection
TIPS : (Voluntary, not mandatory) for your mountain chef and horsemen
ZIPLINE on day 3 , you can book with us $28 USD
Optional Horseback Ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2) you can book with us.
Return by Train Optional
Return journey from Hidroelectrica (2h by walk from MP Town to Hidroeléctrica) to Cusco by Bus
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Personas mayores sin experiencia en caminatas largas
Reviews
4.8
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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