5-Day Salkantay Trek to MachuPicchu with Optional Hot Spring Bath
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The Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu is the number one alternative to the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The impressive Salkantay and Humantay Mountain, dominates your first two days, as you pass through the high puna landscape. On the third day, you descend to the warm cloud forest, to reach Machu Picchu town. The impressive magic citadel of Machu Picchu visited on the fifth day of the trek. The Salkantay Trekking Machu Picchu was recently named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
5 days
Available in German, Portuguese, Portuguese, English, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Spanish
What's included
- 18:20h Perurail train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo - San Francisco Plaza Cuzco
- Tourist transportation to the Trail-head
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- 3 nights camping - 1 night hostel in Aguas Calientes downtown
- Masterchef and cooking equipment during the Salkantay trek
- Local certified Tour Guide along the Salkantay trek
- Drop-Off Near San francisco Cusco downtown
- Pre-briefing about the trek to Salkantay with the Guide
Not included
- Sleeping bags ($30) and Walking sticks($20) available for rent in Cusco
- Extra expenses: first day Breakfast, Lunch and dinner on the last day
- Train from Hidroelectrica to Machu Picchu town $34(tourist usually hike this part)
- Bus from Aguas Calientes town to Machu Picchu and vice-versa ($24) (tourists usually hike this part)
- Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain
- Note: Your extra luggage can be stored at your hotel or our office during your trip
- Entrance fee Humantay Lake 7$
- Humantay Lake
Where you'll meet
Once you have booked your hotel in Cusco let us know ahead for the briefing at your Hotel
Operated by
Machupicchu USA
Important information
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. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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