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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)

Cusco, Peru

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an alternative to the Inca Trail and considered by most to be the best alternative route (and maybe even better!). This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals and medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living, but ancient, culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners!

The Cordillera Vilcabamba is an impressive mountain range extending over 260 km,. The snow-capped mountain Salkantay rises to 6271 MASL– 20574 FASL in height. It is an outstanding snowy peak, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cusco in south-central Peru. Because of its proximity to the city, it is easily accessible by car and it has been climbed by professional mountaineers since 1952.

What to remember

Important info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

What's included

Bio-degradable personal hand soaps and Bio-degradable dishwashing detergents used by our staff. Second day Andean ceremony, offering to the mother earth. Thermarest (air mat) sleeping mat. Transport back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. Camping equipment (tent, cooking and eating tent. Chairs and tables). Horseman, mules or porters (they just carry cooking and camping equipment) 7kgs your personal things. Transport to Soraypampa ( trailhead). Professional bilingual tour guide. Entrance fee Machu Picchu. 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carry by the horses. Collection from your hotel (we pick you up from where you are staying). Entrance fees to The Salkantay Trek. Vegetarian/special diet options available. Tourist train back to Ollantaytambo. First Aid kit. Entry/Admission - Salkantay Trek

What's not included

Entrance fees to Huyanapicchu. Extra horse to ride or for any extra backpack

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

Peru Amazon Trips

Meeting Point

We will be picking you up only from hotels within the historic centre of Cusco