Trekking
10-Day Peru Machu Picchu Premium Guided Salkantay Trek, Lodge-Based
Peru
10 days
Difficulty:Moderate
Trip Type:Basic
Group size:12
5Highlights
Out of all the treks to Machu Picchu, few can compete with the Salkantay trek in terms of scenery. It’s a spectacular route, passing through jungles and mountain passes, and dotted with azure lagoons. At the heart of the trek is Salkantay Mountain, which at 20,574 ft/6,271 m is the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range and the twelfth-highest in Peru.
This trek traverses the flank of this sacred mountain, offering some of the most awe-inspiring views in Peru. It’s one of the more challenging alternative routes to Machu Picchu, simply because of the high altitude. Unlike the standard five-day Salkantay trek, this route goes on to join the classic Inca Trail, giving you the best of both worlds: the stunning scenery of Salkantay, including Humantay Blue Lagoon, and the Inca ruins found along the classic Inca Trail.
Due to the altitude of this trek, it is highly recommended that you spend at least 2 days acclimatizing at higher altitudes. As such we have designed this itinerary such that you spend 2 days in Cusco before embarking on your trek.
The cancellation policy for this trip varies from our standard cancellation policy. Please see the cancellation policy specific to this trip.
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Itinerary
10-Day Peru Machu Picchu Premium Guided Salkantay Trek, Lodge-Based
DAY 1
Arrival to Cusco
DAY 2
Full day acclimatizing and Sacred Valley Tour
DAY 3
Salkantay Trek begins
Transfers
Transportation between different destinations as part of the itinerary.
Accommodation
Lodging at various hotels, guesthouses, or other types of accommodation during the trip.
Admission fees
Entry fees for museums, parks, historical sites, and other attractions included in the trip.
Guide fees
Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.
Luggage transfers
Cost for transferring your luggage.
Airport transfers
Transfers to the hotel on the day of arrival and to the airport on day of departure are included.
Local guide
A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.
Some meals
Selected meals provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on certain days, as specified in the itinerary.
What's not included
Alcoholic beverages
Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.
Flights
All the flight charges required for your adventure.
Gratuities
All the guide gratuities throughout your adventure.
Visas
Required Visa fees for your travel.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.
Personal gear
All the personal gear required for your adventure.
Day 1 & 2
You will be staying in at the JW Marriot, or similar 5* hotel in Cusco in a standard room on double occupancy basis
Day 3 & 4
You will be staying in Salkantay Lodge on double occupancy basis
Day 5
You will be staying in Wayra Lodge on double occupancy basis
Day 6
You will be staying in Copla Lodge on double occupancy basis
Day 7
You will be staying in Lucma lodge on double occupancy basis
Day 8
You will be staying in Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or similar a 5* hotel in Aguas Calientes in a standard room on double occupancy basis
Day 9
You will be staying in at the JW Marriot, or similar 5* hotel in Cusco in a standard room on double occupancy basis
Departure Dates
from $5900 /person
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