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Salkantay Classic Trek 5 Days from Cusco
Cusco, Peru
120 hours
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What You Will Do
The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru's most famous hikes and boasts the best alternative route to the Inca Trail. On this 5-Day adventure, you will experience the wildest range of eco-systems. Watch towering snow-capped peaks like Humantay, make a dramatic transition to venture into the Cloud Forest, and pass a section of the Inca Path. If you want to be off the main route to Machu Picchu, close to remote towns, and Peru’s hypnotic nature, this Salkantay Trek is for you.
• Join a small-group trek with the Kings of the Salkantay Trail
• See Humantay Lake and beat the Salkantay Pass
• Spend three nights in exclusive accommodations in the middle of the mountains
• Visit an organic coffee farm in the High-jungle valleys
• Explore the World best UNESCO site: Machu Picchu
• Join a small-group trek with the Kings of the Salkantay Trail
• See Humantay Lake and beat the Salkantay Pass
• Spend three nights in exclusive accommodations in the middle of the mountains
• Visit an organic coffee farm in the High-jungle valleys
• Explore the World best UNESCO site: Machu Picchu
What's Included?
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners (we cater to every dietary restriction)
- 3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Andean Huts, Jungle Domes)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All entrance fees (Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu)
- Experienced Mountain Guide
- Duffle Bag for 7kg of your personal gear (carried by the horses)
- Safety: First aid kit, oxygen supply, and emergency satellite phones
- One way bus between Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Tourist Class Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Extras: Trekking poles, sleeping bag, backpack cover and rain poncho
- All Private Transport and transfers during the tour
- Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
- Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
- 1 night in a 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes
- Private Camping Facilities & Equipment (dining rooms, kitchen, tables, and chairs)
- Pre-departure briefing (One day before your trek at 17:00hrs)
What's Not Included?
- Lunch and Dinner on Day 5
- Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional)- $35
- Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Day 1 '̣Cusco - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp' Salkantay Trail
6 hours
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Salkantay Trekking.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- 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
- It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
- Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least two months in advance to secure spaces.
- KEEP IN MIND THIS HIKE IS A CHALLENGING TREK. TRAVELLERS HAVE TO BE IN GOOD HEALTH AND PHYSICAL SHAPE TO FULLY ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF THIS ADVENTURE.
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
- Audio Guide - Spanish
- Guide - Spanish
- Printed Guide - Spanish
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