5 Day Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The amazing Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is one of the famous treks in Cusco and the best alternative route to get to Machu Picchu. You will experience untouched natural beauty as you hike through the Andean mountains worshiped by the Incas. This trek will tread through varied terrain, experiencing 15 unique ecosystems, and changing altitudes. If you are thinking to do a hiking trip to Machu Picchu and you want to be off-the-beaten-path and back in touch with nature then this 5 day Salkantay trek is the absolute best option.

What's Included

Camping equipment
English speaking official guide
Train tickets
Trekking Chef
Lunch (4)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
Private transportation
Accommodation
Snacks
Medical kit
Horses to carry luggages
Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
Entrance Free to Salkantay Trail (USD 3.50)
Huayna Picchu (USD 25) – Booked in advance
Machu Picchu Mountain (USD 25) – Booked in advance
Sleeping bag (rentals offered)
Walking sticks (rentals offered)
Bus ticket to Machu Picchu (USD 12 each way)
Transport to the Hot Spring in Santa Teresa
Cocalmayo Hot Springs (10 PEN)
Zip-line adventure

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our pick ups are from well-known accommodations that have easy access for our transport team. Alternatively, we may arrange the night before at the briefing to meet out transport team at the agreed time at some other nearby and easy location. (For example: At our main Office, Ukukus Hostel, main plaza of Cusco etc.)

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Meeting point

In case no pick up is required we will meet at 4:45am to 5:00am at "la plazoleta Regocijo" right in the centre, next to the little fountain of water.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will be hiking 75 km and reaching the famous Apacheta pass 4621m, the highest point of the Salkantay trek. Enjoy incredible views while hiking from Mollepata town to Soraypampa base camp sitting at the edge of the Humantay mountain. You will hike up to the highest point and enjoy the outstanding snow-capped Salkantay mountain towering above you. Continuing on to Santa Teresa, unwind in the healing natural hot springs before your next hike to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu.

Reaching Aguas Calientes you will be able to relax at your hotel and get some beauty rest for the next days sightseeing. You will be one of the first one visiting Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary to enjoy the mystical Machu Picchu in all its glory as the sun rises behind the ruins.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
Supplied by Ukukus Travel***

Tags

Hiking Tours
Camping
Additional fees
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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