5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Operated by Go Xplore Peru
Overview
The 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most spectacular hiking adventures and a popular alternative to the Inca Trail. This small-group trek takes you through breathtaking Andean landscapes, from snow-capped mountains and the Salkantay Pass to lush cloud forests on the way to Machu Picchu. Travel with experienced local guides while enjoying well-organized logistics, including accommodation, meals, and porter support, ensuring a comfortable and memorable trekking experience. This unforgettable journey combines high-mountain scenery, nature, and cultural immersion, making the Salkantay Trek one of the most rewarding routes to discover Machu Picchu.
What’s included
- Complete camping equipment
- Mules to carry gear (up to 7 kg per person, until Day 3)
- Train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Private transport Cusco – trek start
- Food and drink
- Food and drink
- Food and drink
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Salkantay
- Cook and kitchen equipment
- Pre-trek briefing
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Hotel pick-up in Cusco
- All meals during the trek
- Boiled water and hot water for washing
- Private transport Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- First aid kit, oxygen, and emergency horse
- 2 nights camping, 1 night lodge/local stay, 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (one way)
Not included
- Sleeping bag (available to rent on site)
- Trekking poles (available to rent on site)
- Day 1 breakfast
- Day 5 lunch and dinner
- Hot springs entrance (optional). Available for purchase on site.
- Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, souvenirs)
- Tips for guides, cooks, and muleteers (optional)
- Travel insurance
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