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Salkantay Base Camp to Machu Picchu Trek

15 days
Start and end in Lima
4.6
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Salkantay Base Camp to Machu Picchu Trek - World Expeditions
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Tour Operator:
World Expeditions
Max group size:
14
Age range:
16 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
30685
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Highlights

  • Explore Lima's vibrant Miraflores district
  • Tour Cusco and ancient Inca ruins nearby
  • Visit Chinchero and the Maras salt mines
  • Trek through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
  • Discover the iconic sanctuary of Machu Picchu
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Lima
  2. Day 2 Fly to Cusco
  3. Day 3 Tour of Cusco and the nearby ruins
  4. Day 4 To Sacred Valley of the Incas
  5. Day 5 In Sacred Valley of the Incas
  6. Day 6 Drive to Challacancha, commence trek (trekking approx 4-6hrs)
  7. Day 7 Trek up the valley between Salkantay and Humantay (trekking approx 4-7hrs)
  8. Day 8 Trek over Incachiriasca pass to Acobamba (trekking approx 7-8hrs)
  9. Day 9 Descend to Paucarcancha and up to the village of Q’esca (trekking approx 7-8hrs)
  10. Day 10 Trek over the Ancascocha Pass (trekking approx 6-7hrs)
  11. Day 11 Descend to the Sacred Valley at Chilca (trekking approx 5-6hrs)
  12. Day 12 Trek to Machu Picchu (trekking approx 5-7hrs)
  13. Day 13 Explore Machu Picchu, return to Cusco
  14. Day 14 Cusco - free day
  15. Day 15 Drive to Cusco airport, trip concludes
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Number of tours

90

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

World Expeditions is a multi-award winning pioneer of the adventure holidays travel industry. Starting in Nepal in 1975, the company now offers small group adventures to all seven continents, with a variety of activities on offer including trekking, rafting, cycling, mountaineering, wildlife...

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Customer Reviews

  • Michelle
    · August 24th, 2019
    Sandaval lake was an ideal location to experience our first trip to the amazon. Our guide, Soledad was...
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  • Jie
    · October 7th, 2018
    We are a family of 3 including a 12-year old boy who wanted to hike portions of the Inca trail but not for four days....
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  • Eila
    · June 1st, 2024
    Our guide Rolando was fabulous, he made sure that we didn't feel rushed. Got us to places before the crowds.

Dates & Availability

15 days
Salkantay Base Camp to Machu Picchu Trek
From Lima to Lima

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    Peru
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F. As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with World Expeditions. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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