Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

The Salkantay Sacred Valley Trek - Tour Extension

5 Days / 4 Nights per person*
from 1056
*Example by 4 travelers in 4β˜… accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Summary

Enjoy the 88 km-long Salkantay Trail that will lead you to Machu Picchu through the Salkantay Pass, one of the most breathtaking trails in the Peruvian Andes. The Salkantay trail is a great alternative to the classic Inca trail in the Sacred Valley, and it includes the tour of Machu Picchu.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this trek with one of our full package tours.

Tour Highlights

  • Trekking & camping in the Peruvian Andes Mountains

  • Scenic mountains and views

  • Tour of Machu Picchu

Included

  • All transfers to/from Cusco, including train
  • All tours, transfers, and entrance fees
  • Porters, cooks, guides on the trail
  • All camping and cooking equipment, including tents and sleeping pads
  • All meals prepared by camp cooks
  • English-speaking guide
  • Emergency medical kit, including oxygen bottle
  • 1-Night accommodation in Aguas Calientes

Not Included

  • Sleeping bag (it can be rented in Cusco or beforehand)
  • A backpack for personal belongings
  • Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
  • Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
  • Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
  • Sunblock
  • Insect repellent - minimum recommended 20% DEET
  • Snacks and water bottle
  • Original passport (better in a ziploc plastic bag)
  • Tips for porters, guides, and cooks
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Day 1Cusco to Sayllapata to Soyrococha

View down Apurimac Valley

At 6:00 AM we’ll pick you up from your selected hotel. We’ll leave by our private transport to Mollepata (2800 meters). We will enjoy a beautiful scenic journey through Limatambo, stopping for panoramic views of the Apurimac Valley, where you can have a breakfast in a typical restaurant. After that we’ll drive 1hour to our trailhead at Sayllapata (3 200 meters), where we’ll meet our “arrieros” (horsemen) and trek staff. For 2 1/2 hrs, we will hike through traditional Andean communities like Cruzpata, Challacancha, and Soraypampa (3750 meters), before stopping for lunch. After another 4 hours, we’ll arrive at our first campsite at Soyrococha (4200 meters).

Day 2Soyrococha to Huayraqmachay to Colpapampa

Day 3Colpapampa to La Playa

Day 4La Playa to Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

Day 5Machu Picchu Tour & Return to Cusco

Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customizeΒ anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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From 946 Per Person

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From 1183 Per Person

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From 946 Per Person

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From 1056 Per Person

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From 946 Per Person

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  • Aguas Calientes El Mapi
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  • Aguas Calientes Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
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  • Aguas Calientes Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel
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