Salkantay Base Camp to Machu Picchu Trek
Peru
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Experience one of Peru's best treks and the delights of Cusco
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From 22/04/2024 to 29/09/2025
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Enjoy the lesser-trekked route to Mount Salkantay before walking the last day of the classic Inca Trail.
Explore the iconic ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu at the best time of day.
Trek among the lush valleys, alpine lakes and rugged snow-capped peaks of the Peruvian Andes.
Experience historic Cusco along with world class restaurants, museums and galleries in the bustling capital of Lima.
Be immersed in stunning landscapes and cultural encounters providing endless photo opportunities.
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinnersAirport transfers if arriving/departing on first or last dayEntrance to Machu PicchuExpert bilingual guideGroup medical kitComfortable and central hotels primarily Casa Andina Classic hotelsPrivate internal transportationThe use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket, thermarest and headtorchGroup camping equipment & porters to carry personal gearSightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including Machu Picchu entrance fee)World Expeditions does not require single travellers to pay a surcharge for travelling alone.
We will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same gender and if we cannot match you up we will provide a single room at no extra charge.
If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.
Please refer to our website for the additional cost.
While in Lima or Cusco, you will typically stay at a Casa Andina hotel, or another property of a similar style.
The Casa Andinas specialise in integrating the characteristics of each destination such as architecture, decoration, gastronomy and music to create an authentic experience for our travellers.
They are centrally located and come with good service and comfort.
Most of the hotels and lodges we use can be described as 3 star accommodation, some of them are categorised as 4 stars.
In smaller towns and villages hotel options are often limited and we might have to use more basic accommodation with a lower or without star rating.
Please note that the star rating in South America is very fluid and can’t be compared to a western standard star rating, however you can be assured of clean, comfortable and well located lodgings.
During the trekking section, enjoy our fully supported camping experience in quality two person tents with plenty of personal space and storage for your luggage.
Our team are on hand to ensure your comfort and safety with a dining tent, separate cooking tent and where appropriate, toilet tent erected.
Group Size: 4 - 16.
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The soaring peaks of the Andes and the cultural legacies of the Incas are two of Peru's most compelling attractions. We discover both and much more on this amazing two-week adventure. After savouring the historical and cultural highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas while we take our time acclimatising, we commence our trek. This little-visited trail takes us through breathtaking mountain scenery as we make our way to the foothills of the majestic snow-capped peaks of Salkantay, Humantay and Huayanay. For a week we explore the stunning wilderness of the Peruvian Andes, following trails to 5,000 m in the Cordillera Vilcabamba and establishing camp beneath the spectacular 6,220m Mount Salkantay. This stunning trail is much quieter than the busier Inca Trail and is highly regarded by past trekkers. On the final day we join the classic Inca Trail for the unforgettable sight of Machu Picchu from the 'Sun Gate'. Rather than rushing back to Cusco, we spend a night in nearby Aguas Calientes for a well-deserved soak in the local hot springs before heading back to Machu Picchu the next day at the best time, as the sun is rising over these dramatic ruins. If you're looking for an unforgettable encounter with Peruvian culture, history and wilderness--one that gets you off the beaten track but takes in the must-see sights of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu--then this is the adventure for you!
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