8 Day Apu Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Overview

The 8 Day Salkantay Trek is an alternative route to get to Machu Picchu and unlike the Classic Inca Trail, there are no permit limitations. .

Mount

Salkantay stands at 6,271m, being the 12th highest mountain in Peru. In quechua Salkantay means ‘Savage’ and it was first successfully climbed in 1952 by a French-American expedition.

Thanks to our well deserve trekking experience we will lead you to achieve the challenge in doing the Salkantay Trek. You will be surrounded by full Andean nature. Passing the snow capped peaks and reach the famous Apacheta Pass at 4,600m /15,088ft and descend into a tropical area passing Andenes and Chaullay on the far side of the mountain.

The breathtaking views throughout the entire Salkantay trek to machu picchu 8 days will lead us to hiking the ancient Machu Picchu, and experience one in a lifetime memory in which we are looking forward to welcome

Important Information

What's included?

Airport pickup and drop-off,Hotel accommodation (Casa Andina or similar),All breakfast at hotels,Professional guide,One night accommodation at Aguas Calientes,Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu,Train back to Ollantaytambo station,All transfers,4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 afternoon snacks (hot drinks, biscuits and popcorn) and 3 dinners,Water,Dining tent, table, chairs,Professional chef and porters,Horsemen and mules,4-man tent (per 2 people),Foam mattress (carried by the horses),Oxygen bottle and first aid kit,Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral

Exclusions

Single Supplement $232.00 USD(solo travelers),Excess baggage charges,Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,Travel Insurance,Laundry services,Sleeping bag (can be rented),Walking stick (can be rented),Entrance ticket to the hot springs (15 soles),First breakfast and last lunch at Aguas Calientes.,Meals that are not stated otherwise,Entrance fees for the walking tour,Sacred valley tour and entrance fees,Gratitude for your crew (cooks, horsemen, guides, etc),Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes),Entry/Admission - Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes),Entry/Admission - Cusco Cathedral

Please Note

Wheelchair accessible

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Minimum age is 10 years
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Note: Each hiker is responsible for carrying their own personal belongings, sleeping bags or extra rentals
to carry personal belongings up to 5 kilos
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.