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Cusco & Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

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Start and end in Cusco
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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (We pick up from the airport of Cusco, 10:00 - 00:00)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel
    • Cusco Cathedral visit
    • Qorikancha temple visit
    • Sacsayhuaman archaeological site visit
    • Kenko archaeological site visit
    • Puka-Pukara ruins visit
    • Tambomachay temple visit
    • Cusco walking tour
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of Cusco
    Qorikancha
    Sacsayhuaman
    Kenko
    Puka-Pukara
    Tambomachay
    Plaza de Armas
  3. Day 2

    Sacred Valley

    Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet with Peruvian cuisine in Urubamba)

    Included Activities

    • Pisac archaeological site visit
    • Ollantaytambo fortress visit
    • Buffet lunch in Urubamba

    Optional Activities

    • Pisac traditional market shopping
    Landmarks
    Pisac
    Ollantaytambo
    Urubamba
  4. Day 3

    Salkantay Trek Begins

    Salkantay Trek Begins
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at base camp), Dinner (Delicious dinner at base camp)

    Included Activities

    • Bus transport to trailhead
    • Hiking to Soraypampa
    • Humantay Lake visit
    • Base camp setup
    • Camp lunch
    • Camp dinner
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lake
    Salkantay
  5. Day 4

    Salkantay Pass to Chaullay

    Salkantay Pass to Chaullay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal at Wayracpunku), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Salkantay Pass hike
    • High jungle trek
    • Wayracpunku meal
    • Camp dinner
    Landmarks
    Salkantay Pass
  6. Day 5

    Chaullay to Santa Teresa

    Chaullay to Santa Teresa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Peruvian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Sahuyaco
    • Transport to Santa Teresa
    • Cocalmayo Hot Spring visit
    • Traditional Peruvian dinner
    Landmarks
    Cocalmayo Hot Spring
  7. Day 6

    Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes

    Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant with informative session)

    Included Activities

    • Railway hike to Aguas Calientes
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    • Informative session about Machu Picchu

    Optional Activities

    • Zip-lining activity (advance booking required)
    • Town exploration after sunset
    Landmarks
    Hidroelectrica
  8. Day 7

    Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus to Machu Picchu
    • Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu guided tour
    • Free exploration of Machu Picchu
    • Bus and train return to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu mountain climb (private service available, 1.5 hours)
    • Lunch in Aguas Calientes
    • Town exploration in Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
  9. Day 8

    Cusco Departure

    Cusco Departure
    End point
    Plaza de Armas de Cusco, Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We drop off in the main square or in your hotel, 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Local market visit
    • Baby alpaca market visit
    • Shopping for souvenirs

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    “We had an excellent experience on the Salkantay trek. I would highly recommend Inca Explorer Peru - they go above...
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