The Salkantay Exclusive Trek spans 7 days and 6 nights, blending the Classic Inca Trail with the Salkantay hike. The journey begins in Cusco City, followed by transportation to Mollepata, where the trek commences. After traversing the Salkantay pampa pass, the trail merges with the Inca Trail. Camp is set up at Huayllabamba, where hikers meet the chefs and porters. The following days are spent on the Classic Inca Trail, culminating in a breathtaking arrival at Machu Picchu on the seventh day.
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Franco F. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English, Spanish
I am a professional Peruvian tour guide with more than 13 years in the travel industry. our specialty are the operation of hiking routes in Peru with an emphasis in the hiking routes to Machu Picchu and the Inca trail.
Tour highlights
Stunning Scenic Views
The diverse scenery ranges from high-altitude pampas to cloud forests
Spectacular Arrival at Machu Picchu
Visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Explore Cusco
Explore the rich culture and history of the city at a leisurely pace
Route details
Day 1
Landing in Cusco
Our representative will wait for you at the airport with your name in a banner or with the company’s logo, after picking you up he or she will transfer you until your hotel that usually is located in the main area of Cusco city or Cusco’s downtown, the transfer will take you just 15 minutes, the rest of this morning is for acclimatizing your body to the high altitude.
Day 2
Walking Tour in the Ancient Capital of the Incas!!
Day 3
Cusco – Soraypampa – Wayraqmachay Camp Site
Day 4
Wayraqmachay – Playa Sahuayacu Camp Site
Day 5
Playa Sahuayacu – Llaqtapata – Aguas Calientes
Day 6
Machu Picchu
Day 7
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour provider's comments
Day 3: Distance: 13 km / 8.06 miles
– Highest point: Salkantaya pass 4650 m / 15200 ft.
Day 4: Distance: 17 km / 10.500 miles.
– Highest point: Wayraqmachay 3800 m / 12467 ft.
Day 5: Distance: 19 km / 11.78 miles
– Highest point: Llaqtapa 2760 m / 9052 ft.
Day 6: Walking 2 hours
Accommodation
Comfort
Basic
Upscale
Hotel
4 nights
Tent
2 nights
3 nights
Cusco Hotel 3*
2 nights
Tents
1 night
Aguas Calientes Hotel 3*
Weather during the tour
Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour conditions
Included
- professional, bilingual tour guide;
- 4 nights of accommodation in a 3-star hotel (3 in Cusco and 1 in Aguas Calientes);
- walking tour in Cusco;
- private transportation for all transfers;
- assistant guide;
- pick up from the hotel;
- return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollanta);
- entrance fee to Machu Picchu;
- 1 bus ticket up to the Machu Picchu world heritage site;
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4-afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits, and popcorn) and 3 dinners. If you have a dietary request such as vegetarian food please let us know;
- dining tent with tables and chairs;
- 4 man tents are provided for 2 people only;
- sleeping mattresses;
- horseman and mules (they carry cooking and camping equipment);
- extra oxygen;
- First-Aid kit;
- a spare blanket per tent;
- toilet tent;
- hot portable shower.
Extras
- flights;
- entrances to Huayna Picchu Mountain (need to book in advance);
- entrances to Machu Picchu Mountain (need to book in advance);
- sleeping bag (Can be hired from us);
- personal porter up to 7 kgs or 14 kgs;
- walking sticks (can be rented from us);
- breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 7;
- water (during the first 4 hours, after that, our team will provide you);
- tips;
- travel insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip;
- alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages;
- laundry.
Group size
From 2 to 10 tourists
Duration
7 days
6 nights
It's important to know
Cancellation of booking
In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 Jan – 31 Dec
