Cuzco

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Car)

Description

The Salkantay Trek is a famous trekking in Cusco and is a great alternative to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Going this hike, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful places in Cusco - Peru and see the snow covered Mountain, and also pass through Salkantay Pass, Salkantay altitude is 20,574 ft (6,271 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna, and camping at night in the middle of the sacred mountain. The Salkantay Trek is a hiking in south America and an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail for reaching Machu Picchu. It presents a unique combination of culture and mystic, with preserved proudly by the Peruvian people, and is an amazing adventure and extraordinary natural beauty. Salkantay trekking is set at the highest peaks of Humantay Mountain, where the cold ice of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Andes.

Highlights

  • Adventure Tours
  • Small Group
  • Historical Tours
  • Archaeology Tours
  • Multi-day Tours
  • Bus Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide English & Spanish x 4 days including Machu Picchu
  • Camping Equipments
  • Cusco Hotel Transfer
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Horses (mules) to carry 6 kilos per person
  • Inflatable mattresses (thermal rest)
  • Hot drinks at night and during each meal
  • All Transportation

Not included

  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Optional)
  • Train from Hidro Eletrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional)
  • Access to Machu Picchu Mountain or Huyana Picchu (Optional)
  • The first breakfast and the last lunch
  • The entrance ticket to the community of Mollepata – Salkantay price 10 soles
  • Walking Sticks (Optional)
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu

Meeting point

Para recogerlos se coordina con el viajero el punto de encuentro y recogida un dia antes de su viaje pudiendo ser recogerlos en su hotel o en la plaza de armas del cusco previa coordinacion

Useful information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Para recogerlos se coordina con el viajero el punto de encuentro y recogida un dia antes de su viaje pudiendo ser recogerlos en su hotel o en la plaza de armas del cusco previa coordinacion
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

  • More than 0 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato1-3 anni
    411
  • Bambino4-11 anni
    411
  • Giovane12-17 anni
    411
  • Adulto18-65 anni
    411
  • Senior66-99 anni
    411

Review distribution

  • 5
    35
  • 4
    1
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    0

Available options

  • classic salkantay trek 4day

    Duration: 4 days

  • Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Car)

    Pickup included

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