Peru Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Lodge Edition - AdventureTripr

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Peru Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Lodge Edition

Peru
10 days
Difficulty:Moderate
Trip Type:Rustic
Group size:12
5

Highlights

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

Peru Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Lodge Edition

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DAY 1

Arrival to Cusco

2

DAY 2

Full day acclimatizing and Sacred Valley Tour

3

DAY 3

Salkantay Trek begins

Trip Inclusions

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 transfer

Transportation from and to Airport

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.

Gratuities

All the guide gratuities throughout your adventure.

Flights

All the flight charges required for 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.

Accommodation

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

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Day 3 & 4

You will be staying in Salkantay Lodge on double occupancy basis

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Day 5

You will be staying in Wayra Lodge on double occupancy basis

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Day 6

You will be staying in Copla Lodge on double occupancy basis

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Day 7

You will be staying in Lucma lodge on double occupancy basis

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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

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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

Private groups

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We offer essential resources like gear lists and training plans to ensure you're fully prepared for your adventure. Our goal is to equip you with everything you need to enjoy your trip with confidence.

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What people say

2023-10-26

Highly Recommend!!

If you are looking for adventure trips across the globe, look no further and check out our very own Seattlite Preeti Suri 's company AdventureTripr. Our 12 day trip was absolutely flawless with top of the line customer service, experienced and well rounded guides, some of the best locations to stay, food to die for, a solid training plan to prep and overall a very smooth, personalized and authentic experience. Preeti, Thank you for attention to detail, your personal commitment and a customized exceptional experience. We had the most precious time! Lifetime of memories and cheers to many more🥂

 

Nitya Gupta

2023-10-25

Exceptional!!

A big thank you to AdventureTripr and Preeti Suri for such an amazing experience hiking in Peru with every step of the way planned and taken care of so we could have a fabulous time!!! Loved the concept of hiking from luxurious lodge to lodge as we ascended and descended the Salkantay pass!! Thank you Preeti Suri for all your guidance and support!!!

 

Sharmila Rathinam

2023-10-24

Perfectly organized trip!!

A big thank you to AdventureTripr - Preeti Suri and her wonderful team to help organize an amazing trip to Peru for us! We appreciate all the ease, the consistent support from early on, the great choice on the right local Peru company to plan our trip , with fabulous guides, a packed itinerary that we loved, just the most beautiful mountain lodges, great food, warmth and hospitality in the staff, and great attention to detail by the whole team helping us. Especially appreciate all the personal attention from Preeti in our preparatory training and our Camp Muir hike. You go the extra distance, Preeti, thank you for that. AdventureTripr

 

Darshana Shanbhag

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