Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 Days
Enjoy one of the best hikes in the world and the first alternative hike for those who want to explore part of the famous Inca Trail. Salkantay Trek 5-day hike, recommended by the Lonely Planet and National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine due to its exceptional natural and archeological scenic beauty. In Salkantay trek 5-day hike, you will hike between the Andean mountain range by the original Inca trail until you reach the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Exclusively by Llactapata, the Inca path is totally original and virgin and for that reason, our trek will be totally different from other groups, because we will be the only ones to pass through Llactapata route.
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Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 Days
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What's included in Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Humantay Pampa.
Salkantay Trail
Food and Drinks
Day 2 | Humantay Pampa – Salkantay Trek Pass – Chaullay.
Salkantay Trail
Food and Drinks
Inclusions
- cook and assistant
- Large dining and kitchen tent
- Entry ticket to Machu Picch
- First aid kit and an oxygen balloon
- 1 night in Aguas Calientes hotel
- 1 Tent for 2 people plus mats
- Bus Cusco – Mollepata (Challakancha)
- Chairs and dining table
- Professional guide
- Bus: Ollantaytambo to Cusco 1 hour and a half
- Food: 4 lunches, 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts (vegetarian optional)
- Train: Machu Picchu village (Aguas Calientes) to Ollantaytambo 1 hour and a half
- Small information about the tour one day before the trek
- Bus from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Sleeping bags (Can be hired from us)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains
- Travel Insurance
- Personal stuff
- Additional horse
- Breakfast on the first day, lunch, dinner on the last day
- Tips for the guide and the horsemen (optional)
- Walking sticks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.