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5 Day Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

By Ukukus Travel***
Price is NZ$785 per adult
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Features
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Salcantay
    • 08680, Urubamba Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza Regocijo
    • 08002, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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RETURN BUS OPTION
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • English

Leave Machupicchu by 12:00Hrs. Walk back again to Hydro Electric. Bus Departs from Hydro E. to Cusco at 15:00Hrs.

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$785.06 x 1 AdultNZ$785.06
Total
Price is NZ$785.06

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedCamping equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking official guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrain tickets
  • What's includedWhat's includedTrekking Chef
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch (4)
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner (4)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast (4)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedMedical kit
  • What's includedWhat's includedHorses to carry luggages
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry ticket to Machu Picchu
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Free to Salkantay Trail (USD 3.50)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHuayna Picchu (USD 25) – Booked in advance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMachu Picchu Mountain (USD 25) – Booked in advance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSleeping bag (rentals offered)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWalking sticks (rentals offered)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBus ticket to Machu Picchu (USD 12 each way)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to the Hot Spring in Santa Teresa
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCocalmayo Hot Springs (10 PEN)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedZip-line adventure

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSalcantay
    • 08680, Urubamba Province, Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPlaza Regocijo
    • 08002, Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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