5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Description

Enjoy a 5 day 4 night trek to Machu Picchu. One of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Salkantay is a great alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. You will enjoy a unique experience and visit Machu Picchu to top-off your adventure. A professional guide and transport are included.This trek is open to everybody meaning that there are no permit limitations. We will have horses and mules to carry all your gear, and a chef and porters. It’s a beautiful trek that takes us along the highlands of the Andes into the cloud forest. This trek is located less than sixty miles northwest of Cusco in the Vilcabamba mountain range. Rising to 20,574 feet, Mount Salkantay is an outstanding glacier-capped summit worshipped by local Peruvians. Our classic Salkantay Trek is a custom-designed alternative to the traditional Inca Trail. Off the beaten path, this is a cutting edge experience for adventure travelers looking for a little more privacy and authenticity

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What's included

Pickup Locations & Times

Optional briefing orientation is held the night before departure. We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel the morning of the trek.

Traveller Ratings

Important Information

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please provide a copy of every participants passport after confirmation so we can secure train tickets.
• Note: There are optional activities including zip line in the rainforest and hot springs on the 4th day. You can contact the local tour operator to arrange these activities

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Reviews(2)

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Natalie C

August 21, 2018

An Amazing Adventure

This was an unforgettable experience. Breathtaking views, challenging hikes, and good food. The tour guide was wonderful at creating a great experience for hikers of all abilities and making sure slower hikers had enough time to make it each day.

Operator response

Thank you Natalie for writing a review. We enjoyed having you both with us on the Salkantay. We attempt to make sure all our travelers enjoy themselves, the experienced and the perhaps not so experienced. Thanks again for writing a review and for your business, we appreciate it.

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Kinga H

December 12, 2017

Inka trail

I had an amazing experience walking the inka trails, Juan is a great guide, super friendly. We had a 3 days walk sleeping on the mountains with breathtking views. Everything was so well organized, and even the weather was super kind to us! I can recommend to all, couples ,groups,private tours! Its not easy but really worth it to approach Machu picchu through this way! Would do it again anytime! <3

Operator response

Thank you Kinga, we are glad you enjoyed your trek. It was a pleasure to meet you and the group. I know you have a choice in tour companies and we appreciate your review and recommendation on Trip Advisor. Please come back to visit us anytime. Sincerely, Juan