Peru

Salkantay Trek 8 Days to Machu Picchu

duration: 8 days

difficulty: Strenuous

group size: 10

experience: Intermediate

Overview

This complete Salkantay Trek 8-day tour to Machu Picchu starts right in the Capital of the Incas, Cusco. From here, the magical Andean vibes will prepare you to embark on a real adventure. This trip includes day tours, exclusive hotels, and the most amazing hike to Machu Picchu.

Tour Highlights:

- Cusco City Tour: Visit Plaza de Armas, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara.

- Sacred Valley Tour: Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a full-day tour from Cusco, visiting the Pisac Inca Site, Pisac Market, Moray, Salineras of Maras, and Ollantaytambo.

- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Embark on the epic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.

- Humantay Lake: Known as the Andean jewel, the Salkantay Trek includes a visit to this wonderful natural wonder.

- Machu Picchu: Spend a day exploring the best of Machu Picchu, and if you feel adventurous, climb Huayna Picchu Mountain after the tour.

- Ride the scenic train from Machu Picchu: End your journey with a scenic ride on the panoramic Vistadome train.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at the airport – Cusco City Tour

Welcome to Cusco! On arrival, our team will pick you up from the airport and take you to a centrally located hotel. If you arrive early, have free time to relax in the city before the tour (we recommend booking early morning flights to Cusco). Our tour begins in the afternoon at 1:00 pm. with a walking tour with your guide, visiting the most remarkable places in Cusco City: explore Plaza de Armas, see the 12-angled stone street, and discover the once-gilded Temple of the Sun at Qoricancha.

The second part is by car, a 10-minute drive to Sacsayhuaman, an extraordinary Inca setting made of massive rock walls. After enjoying the upper Cusco views, you will visit the labyrinth of Qenqo, the temple of the water Tambomachay, and the red fort of Puka Pukara. On the way back to your hotel, and if you still have time, we will visit the large white statue of Christ perched up the hill overlooking the city of Cusco.

Tour Duration: Half-day

Entry tickets: Included

Meals: Not included

Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Moray, Salineras of Maras, Ollantaytambo

Day 3: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salkantay Basecamp (12km, 6hrs)

Day 4: Salkantay Basecamp – Wayracmachay – Collpapampa (18km, 9hrs)

Day 5: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Llactapata (16km, 8hrs)

Day 6: Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes (14km, 6hrs)

Day 7: Machu Picchu in all its Glory and return to Cusco

Day 8: Departure

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 2 days

Standard room based on double occupancy at a 3-star Hotel in Cusco

On day 3, for 1 day

On day 4, for 1 day

On day 5, for 1 day

On day 6, for 1 day

On day 7, for 1 day

Pricing

Included:

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Excluded:

All meals

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Local guide

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.