Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu
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Highlights
- Trek the picturesque Salcantay region with dramatic mountain scenery & enjoy 3 hearty meals a day on trek prepared by our cooks
- Hike up the Salkantay Pass (4,638m) and admire the amazing views
- Discover the enigmatic ruins of Machu Picchu
- Journey to the beautiful Sacred Valley and the village of Ollantaytambo
- Undertake a trek through lush bamboo forests, orchards and coffee plantations, enjoying scenic lunch stops
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- 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
- Pick up from Cusco hotel on day 1
- Comfortable and central hotels
- Expert bilingual guide for each section
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including Machu Picchu entrance fee)
- The use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorch
- Group camping equipment
- Pack animals or Porters to carry personal gear
- Private internal transportation
- Group medical kit
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Salkantay Trek and Machu Piucchu is the ultimate way of experiencing the fascinating web of ancient Inca trails against the backdrop of mountains and jungle
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World Expeditions offered a true wilderness adventure
The trek was challenging (in a good way) and exceptionally well managed for acclimatisation. Our guide Harka and his team were incredibly professional, genuinely car...
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We weren't disappointed. Everything was easy to organise and all our questions were promptly answered by the wonderful Natalie and Kerren in the Auckland office. Onc...
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