Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Cusco - Independently explore the charming ancient capital of the Incas
- Salkantay Trail - Complete one of the most picturesque treks in the world, hiking through jungles and high mountain passes, dotted with azure lagoons
- Llactapata Ruins - Take in the ruins of this Incan Fort and gaze across at Machu Picchu, a teaser of what's to come
- Machu Picchu - Marvel at this world famous Inca citadel set high in the Andes Mountains
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Trip includes
- 3 nights 4 star hotel in Cusco, 1 night 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes and 3 nights camping in 2-man tents on the Salkantay Trek
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 afternoon snacks, 4 dinners and various snacks to be eaten throughout the day (if you would like vegetarian food or a special diet, please let us know in advance)
- Cusco airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 8
- 4-day Salkantay Trek - all camping and cooking equipment is provided apart from your sleeping bag, which can be hired locally
- Escorted by a bi-lingual (English & Spanish speaking) specialist local guide on the trek, with a cook and horsemen
- All relevant transfers and transportation
- Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Poray
- Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu and guided tour with a bi-lingual (English & Spanish speaking) local guide
- First aid kit
- Note: This tour is operated by a trusted local partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
Itinerary
Welcome to Cusco, upon arrival at the airport you are met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of this beautiful city. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to walk the stunning cobbled streets, discover Spanish colonial churches and enjoy the vibrant nightl...
After breakfast, you have a free day to explore Cusco at your own pace. Cusco was once the capital of the Incan Empire and is now a top spot for archaeology in the Americas. It's also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on the continent. You can check out ...
Day 3 of the tour marks the beginning of the exhilarating Salkantay Trek. We have an early start this morning for the scenic drive to the Andean village of Mollepata, which takes approximately 4 hours. Here we meet our horsemen, porters and cooks and set out on the fi...
We wake early for breakfast before setting out on the most challenging day of our trek, as we ascend to the highest point on the trail, at 4,650 m (15,200 ft). From here we can admire the incredible views of two huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on...
We rise early and have a hearty breakfast before setting out on our trek through a region of jungle known as the “Ceja de selva” , which lies between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest. Crossing the Lluskamayo River our route takes us through valleys with breathtakin...
Today marks the final day of the Salkantay Trek, another early start sees a steady climb as we make our way to Llactapata. At Llactapata we find an incredible Incan fort, whilst beautiful and enchanting in it's own right it also offers distant views across to Machu Pi...
After 4 days of fulfilling trekking, we set off early this morning to the world famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Arriving in time for sunrise, we then enjoy a guided tour of this incredible Citadel. Learn all about the history of this magical place and how it lay al...
Today marks the end of our fantastic trip through the Salkantay and Cusco region. A transfer will be provided to take you to the airport for you onward flight.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Sleeping bag - can be hired locally
- Evacuation: in the event of a serious medical injury, we will coordinate with your travel insurance company to arrange evacuation.
- Tipping - refer to the Tipping paragraph in the Trip Notes for further information
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Minimum age is 7 years old but not recommended for under 10s.
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