
The Salkantay Trek
- Tour Operator:
- Exodus Travels
- Max group size:
- 16
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 16 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 33569
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Start Cuzco (3400m); afternoon city tour.
- Day 2: Full day walking tour of nearby ruins including Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman.
- Day 3: Free day in Cuzco.
- Day 4: Drive to Marcocasa; trek to camp at Soraypampa.
- Day 5: Optional walk to Humantay Lagoon and climb up to base of Salcantay.* *
- Day 6: Cross Inca Chiriasqa Pass and follow glaciated valley to Pampa Cahuana.
- Day 7: Follow river to camp at Huayllabamba.
- Day 8: Join Inca Trail and cross Dead Woman's Pass (4215m).
- Day 9: Over Runcuray Pass (3800m) to ruins of Sayajmarca and Phuyupatamarca.
- Day 10: Down Inca steps to Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate.
- Day 11: Guided tour of Machu Picchu; train to Sacred Valley.
- Day 12: Explore Ollantaytambo and Pisac; return to Cuzco.
- Day 13: Free day Cuzco.
- Day 14: End Cuzco.
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- Guide
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- Additional Services
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- AAnthony Easthope· October 25th, 2013A challenging adventure. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?As we performed a ritual thanking the mountains for a safe arrival at Chiriasqa pass at 5000m a condor appeared and flew just above us. Seeing Machu Picchu for the first... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AMichael Theelke· October 14th, 2013Wonderful trek, highly recommended. Although the Inca Trail itself is well worth doing it's relatively busy, so to have four days trekking in the high mountains before that with hardly another tourist in sight added so much to the experience.What was... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ATim Doyle· September 25th, 2013Stunning scenery, a decent 'tough at times' trek, trip of a lifetime.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?I felt the whole trek was inspirational but the most inspirational moment was being camped beside & staring in awe of Mnt... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AFrances Murray· September 5th, 2013A great itinerary in the High Incas, getting away from the crowds but into the heart of this amazing region. If you like your mountains and a trekking without the tourist (I know this is an irony!) then this is the Peru for you. I also took the Lake... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AKathryn Dean· July 5th, 2013This trip is a great combination of remote high level altitude treking and culture with fantastic scenery, flora and fauna. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Arriving at Sungate and viewing Machu PicchuThe remoteness of Salcantay... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ATracey Tuckey· June 1st, 2013A challenging trek with some steep climbs. The 8 days saw us camping and trekking in rain, wind, snow and then beautiful clear blue skies.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Reaching the top of Dead Womens Pass and then a few days later... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ALindsay Evans· January 2nd, 2013This was my first trip with Exodus and I'm booking my next one soon! A fantastic experience, I especially enjoyed camping in the wild. The only people we saw for days were our group, our porters and a few locals. We had a great group, and I really... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ADeborah Pitt· November 6th, 2012A fantastic holiday, we were lucky to such a great group. Macchu Pichu was breath taking but it wasn't the highlight of the holiday for me it had to many tourists and loud fat Americans booming about, I enjoyed trekking in the Andes over the high pass... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- AMichael B· October 31st, 2012Truly an amazing and unforgettable adventure. The diversity of Peru and its people is inspiring and made for a once in a life time experience. This was my third trip with Exodus and I continue to be impressed by their professionalism, organization and... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
- ATerence Mullan· October 13th, 2012I spent much of my two weeks in Peru slapping myself to make sure I was awake and that it wasn’t all just a dream. High in the Andes I loved the absolutely breathtaking scenery, the incredible ruins of the ancient Inca settlements, the sincere warmth... Show moreReview collected by Exodus Travels
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