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Ultimate Salkantay Trek - 5 Days and 4 Nights Tour
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Ultimate Salkantay Trek - 5 Days and 4 Nights Tour

Cusco, Peru

Hike through breathtaking snowcapped mountains and picturesque valleys on this trek to Machu Picchu

Duration5 Days
Pick-Up & Drop-OffIncluded
Fitness LevelModerate
MealsIncluded
Start & End LocationStart Soraypampa - End Machu Picchu
TentIncluded

Ultimate Salkantay Trek - 5 Days and 4 Nights Tour Highlights

  • Get up to $40 cash back per person when you book with us to use on day tours before or after your trip
  • 3 nights camping accommodation
  • Camping equipment including tents, tables, chairs and portable solar showers
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Free airport pickup and drop-off available
  • Detailed pre-departure briefing 
  • Cooking lessons and Pachamanca (underground cooking) demonstration 
  • Knowledgeable native guides
  • All taxes and admission permits 
  • Porters to carry all belongings that you don’t need in your daypack (up to a maximum weight of 7 kg)
  • All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (except lunch on the final day) 
  • Essential items including filtered water, medical kit and atellite phones
  • Extras including hand towels, pillows, hand sanitizer, hot water for washing, snacks, daypack covers, and rain ponchos
  • 2% of the price you pay goes to support local social projects

What to Expect

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring?

ABSOLUTE ESSENTIALS:

  • Valid, original Passport (a copy will not be accepted)
  • Valid, Student Card (if you booked as a student)
  • Hiking boots (light, comfortable and broken in)
  • A good quality daypack (light, small and comfortable)
  • Water storage for at least 2 liters; either a camel bag or water bottle(s)

FOR YOUR DAYPACKS:

Below is a list of items that we highly recommend you keep with you at all times in your personal backpack. Remember you will be carrying this with you every day of the trek so we recommend you bring a good quality daypack which is both light and comfortable. It is important to note that due to local regulations, your backpack should not exceed 25L. All larger backpacks cannot be taken into Machu Picchu and will need to be stored outside the gates.

  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Rain gear
  • Warm layers (fleece / long-sleeved tops)
  • Sun cream, bug spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal medication
  • Band-aids, moleskin
  • Camera, extra batteries
  • Head torch
  • Extra snacks, power bars, chocolate
  • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips (small change is useful for paying to use the villagers’ toilets on the first day)
  • Some light, comfortable shoes for the camp
  • Warm jacket, hat, and gloves
  • 2-3 t-shirts (wicking t-shirts are best)
  • 1-2 hiking pants/trousers
  • 4 sets of undergarments
  • 4 sets of hiking socks
  • 1 Fleece
  • 1 Warm, down jacket for the coldest nights
  • Quick-dry towel
  • Soap
  • Wet wipes
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Face moisturizer
  • Powerpack/battery charger
  • Plastic bags to keep wet or muddy clothes separate

It's advised that all hikers arrive in Cusco at least two days prior to your tour. This will enable you to get used to the high altitude. Those who have not had time to acclimatize may struggle with the treks.

 

Cusco is a domestic airport only and therefore international visitors typically arrive via Lima. The easiest and fastest way to get to Cusco from Lima is to take a flight. The bus journey from Lima to Cusco is very long (approximately 20 hours). Visitors travelling to Cusco from closer cities in Peru are advised to take a bus. There are a number of companies in Peru operating very comfortable bus journeys. We advise you to book your bus journey in advance as ticket do sell out.

Food on this tour is supplied by highly talented chefs who never fail to cook up a delightful feast despite being in the middle of the Andean Mountains! All chefs specialize in Andean cuisine and are able to cater for all dietary requirements so please let the supplier know in advance of your needs. All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are provided each day (except lunch on the final day) and the food is both delicious and plentiful. It's guaranteed that even the biggest foodies among you won’t fail to be impressed. Your energy levels will be kept high with snacks each day and it's ensured that you will have tea/coffee every morning to wake you up and every afternoon to unwind.

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  • Sleeping bag: $20 to rent
  • Inflatable air mattress: $15 to rent
  • Trekking poles (pair): $15 to rent
  • Tips for our staff: TreXperience ensures all staff are fairly paid and therefore tipping is optional and at your own discretion
  • Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for all hikers
  • Lunch on the last day
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person
  • Machu Picchu Mountain: Tickets need to be booked in advance and cost an additional $75 per person
  • Additional Night in Aguas Calientes: $55
  • Vistadome Train Upgrade: $55

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