Salkantay Trek 5D / 4N

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

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

Entrance to Machupicchu
Pick up from hotels in Cusco
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Tourist transport
Return train ticket Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo
Accommodation 4 nights
Lunch the last day after the guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Entrance to Laguna Humantay and Salkantay Trail 20 soles (payment on the spot)
Others not mentioned
Zip line activity ($32 dollars)
Thermo-medicinal baths in Cocalmayo 10 soles

Meeting and pickup

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

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

OR
Meeting point

In the same Water Pool

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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.

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 a high level of physical fitness
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