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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 3 Days Tour.
Tour 2025
Overview
Salkantay route is on its way to become one of the most famous across the world due to its ample geography and bio diversity of flora and fauna, this route goes through Humantay and Salkantay high mountains as well as beautiful turquoise colored lagoons which seems surreal.
Following the mountains, the visit to Santa Teresa tropical valleys will come. Here our peasant brothers from these towns are dedicated to cultivate coffee and more other fruits as passion fruit, oranges, papayas, bananas and honey bee farming. Our visitors will have the opportunity to visit some local families to share a little bit of our culture and also interact with local people, tasting some exotic beverages and traditional food, especially the fresh avocados.
Details
Difficulty
Trip Details
Highlights
Salkantay 3D
Experience the best of Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Us, lower down is why you should book to SalkantayTrek with Us.
Kenko Adventures Will provide a dufle bag per person for your personal ítems for your Trek.
We Provide autentic camping experience with profesional camping equipment like: sleeping tents, dinning tent, table, inflatable pats per person, a pair hiking poles per person, table cutlery, portable bathroom, and more¡¡¡
Kenko Adventures let you have a great experience Suporting and helping the locals, we are renting Treir horses and hiring The Local peolple as horsemen.
Enjoy a amazing hike though colorfull Humantay lake and Camping on top of the Real Andes Mountains and snow capped peaks like Salkantay mountain and Huamantay Mountain then hike down to tropical forest valley to have a coffe experience and special local drinks and local food, do not forget to try the best abocado by Lucmabamba village.
While Our Custumers are hiking on Salkantay Trek they are going to be able to hike a part of the traditional Inca Trail to Llaqtapata Inca site on day 3, where we Will see Machu Picchu and the beautifull Andes mountains.
We Will be able to get Machu Picchu for Sunerise on last day and if you book in advance you can do the Inca bridge for free.
Our custumers Will have 3*** hotel in Aguas Calinetes town.
We have a professional experienced chefs making a nice a Delicious peruvian local food and we have a variety options for vegetarian options and vegan people.
Profesional authentic local peruvian english speaker tour guide
Kenko Adventurres tours are hiring the horsemen and horses from those communities so if you come with Us 100% that we Will suport those local people.
Making nicer Our custumers experience we included the Vistadome service Train on the way back in all Our tours and no Upgrade and we Will be back in Cusco city around 7 pm.
We Will provide oxigen tank and first aid and one riding horse for your safety.
Your Pre-Tour Briefing: Preparing for Machu Picchu
We believe in ensuring you feel fully prepared and confident for your extraordinary journey to Machu Picchu.. That's why we arrange a personalized pre-tour briefing, where we will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb the day before your tour departure, typically around 6 PM. During this session, we provide all essential information about your upcoming Machu Picchu hike, offer valuable recommendations, and answer any last-minute questions you may have. This is our commitment to a seamless start to your Inca Trail adventure.
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Salkantay 3D Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay lake - Soyrococha
Day 02: Wayraqmachay – Colpapampa – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Itinerary
Itinerary of 3 Days
The begin of this adventure is in Cusco city, picking you up from your hotel approximately at 04:30 am by our professional adventure guide and our private transportation, for a short ride to Mollepata town (2 hrs.) Upon or arrival, we will stop some time to have our first breakfast and use the restrooms, afterwards we will continue through some hours until reach Soraypampa and from here we will initiate our hike with impressive views of Humantay and Salkantay mountains.
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This first portion of the hike is gradually ascending towards Salkantay mountain and through a very ancient path until reaching Salkantaypampa, called this way due that it is located on the foothills of Salkantay snowcapped mountain. Then, we will continue until reach the summit of this road, Salkantay Pass in which we will have stunning views of surrounding mountains and appreciate the tropical forest valley.
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Later in the afternoon and after a nutritious lunch, we will start descending on foot for 2.5 hrs until reach our campsite and enjoy your hot shower (we provided towels) then take a relax time to share with our staff members, as well as appetizers and dinner.
Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
15
kilometers
Maximun Altitude
4600.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
3300
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
04:30 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
We will start this day with our special service to tent and a hot coca tea which is good for the altitude, and then you will have breakfast in our dining tent.
After breakfast we will continue descending to the valley and will enjoy a lot of wildlife as many types of orchids, varieties of trees, bamboos, different types of wild birds and moreover! Then we will reach to Colpapampa village, here we will have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, continuing with our adventure we take a minivan for 1 hour approximately and then we get to hydroelectric form where our clients Will board the train to aguas calientes and then your guide Will help you to get your hotel and then dinner at a restaurant in aguas calintes and rest for the Machu Picchu day.
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Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
15
kilometers
Maximun Altitude
3800.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
his day we recomended to wake up very early to try to get one of the first buses to reach Machupicchu and enjoy the wonderful sunrise over it as it is a unique experience. After that you will have a private guided tour by our profesional guide which will lasts 2.5 hours and a lot of inca history about our Inca culture, considered one of the most important in South America with an ample extension in this south America continent.
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Once you had finished your tour and taking the beautiful Machupicchu postal photo, you will have time to relax and have the visit to some important places like Huayna picchu or Machu Picchu mountains (we advise you to request the ticket at booking time) or walk to Sun Gate, or Inca bridge in Machupicchu.
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Following your experience, for your return you will board the bus back to Aguas Calients and then from here you will board expedition class train at 14:55 pm back to Ollantaytambo train station; upon your arrival, our transfer will be waiting for you to return back to Cusco city and your respective hotels, arriving by 18:30 pm approx.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Maximun Altitude
3300.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:30 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
Inclusions
Equipment
:
01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
Other Services
:
01 Riding Horse for emergency
(
in case our clients feel very tired or to take photos.
)
Tour Services
:
Briefing service
(
2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide.
)
Tour Services
:
Chef and cook assistant specialized in gourmet and traditional meals in our region
Food and Meals
:
Drinkable water and snacks during the tour.
Train Tickets
:
Expedition class return train ticket
(
at 15:20 or 18:10 pm from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (according to availability)
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Machu Picchu Citadel
Food and Meals
:
Meals as specified on the itinerary (B, L, D)
Transport Services
:
Pick up from Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel in Cusco
(
(Flight information is required).
)
Tour Services
:
Professional bilingual guide very well trained in adventure tourism.
Equipment
:
Professional trekking equipment.
Transport Services
:
Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Salkantay Trekking route.
(
check Salkantay Trekking
)
Transport Services
:
Transportation from Cusco until starting trekking point.
Equipment
:
We provided you a dufle bag for your trek.
Equipment
:
We provided you walking poles for your trek.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
(
check Huayna Picchu Availability.
)
Food and Meals
:
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
(
(you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options)
)
Equipment
:
Sleeping bags
(
(can be rented at our office).
)
Food and Meals
:
The first breakfast
(
(usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast).
)
Tips
:
The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Prices Options
Prices for Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 3 Days - Group Service
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 3 Days service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
Max Group Size :
8
Our price:
USD $
0.00
per 1 person.
Our price:
USD $
600.00
per person for 2 people.
Our price:
USD $
550.00
per person for 3 people.
Our price:
USD $
499.00
per person for 4 people or more. The best price!
Reservation price: USD $
250
per person
FAQS
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, your main luggage can be stored safely at our office or at your hotel. Both options are free of charge. We advise you not to pack anything you will not need for your hike, ensuring you can trek light.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, it is essential to bring your original passport for your Cusco Machu Picchu tour. The passport number must match the one you provided at the time of booking, as rangers at Machu Picchu and train companies will meticulously check it before allowing entry or boarding. In case you are changing your passport or have lost it and obtained a new one, please send us your new passport information immediately to secure your permit and prevent any surprises upon arrival.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
Eligible students can receive a discount. You must possess a valid and current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name. You can apply for an ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/. Please provide a copy of your ISIC card at the time of your booking by sending it to info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to Peruvian government laws, to qualify for the student discount, you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students aged 18 and above generally require an ISIC card). For example, if you book a trek at 17 but turn 18 before your trek date, you will not qualify for the discount. Students from 12 to 17 years old receive a $20 discount, as do children from 2 to 12 years old. Children aged 0 to 2 are free. All students must send a copy of their passport at the time of booking to receive the discount; please send it to info@kenkoadventures.com.
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in Peru is highly variable and does not conform to the typical four seasons. Here in the Andes, you can experience all seasons in a single day! This is why we always recommend our visitors prepare for any occasion, whether it's for rain or sunny days. A significant factor affecting our global climate is global warming, which has contributed to glacier melting in the Peruvian Andes, impacting our weather patterns. Nonetheless, Peru, and particularly Andean cities like Cusco, have two main seasons:
- Dry Season: Generally from the end of April until the end of September, with the first rains beginning towards the end of this period. This is often considered the best time to visit our region and the amazing Machu Picchu to avoid inconveniences.
- Rainy Season: This season typically runs from October until the end of April. During this time, we advise all visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as sunny mornings can quickly turn into heavy rain. We understand that extreme climates exist worldwide, but this should not deter your desire to explore the world, discover marvelous cultures, and interact with them. Welcome to Peru and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour?
To book our tour, we need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW. Please be ready with the following information for each participant in your group, exactly as it appears on your passport: full name, gender, passport number, date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy), and nationality. We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or your train ticket without this precise information.
Huayna Picchu Mountain (What is this hike, and how do I book it?)
This iconic Huayna Picchu Mountain is located within Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, towering approximately 300 meters above the citadel. The hike typically takes about 45 minutes to ascend and another 45 minutes to descend. This Mountain preserves fascinating archaeological remains, such as the Moon Temple, and other precincts interconnected by authentic trails, steps, tunnels, and natural caves, making the view incredibly interesting. Without a doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360-degree view and a stunning panorama of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu Mountain, and the famous Inti Punku (Sun’s Gate). Currently, the Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Culture, controls visitor entry, offering only 400 tickets per day, divided into two groups of 200 each (7:00-8:00 AM and 10:00-11:00 AM schedules). Due to high demand, it is necessary to make a booking at least 3 months in advance to guarantee your visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
We encourage you to review the following important information carefully. It will help us answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain (What is this hike, and how do I book it?)
This majestic Machu Picchu Mountain is also located inside the park, a hike of only 1 hour and 20 minutes on your own. Once you reach the summit, you will capture impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley, encompassing Machu Picchu Inca citadel, impressive vistas of the Andes Mountain range, and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem. The demand for permits for this hike is growing quickly, so we advise booking tickets a minimum of 2 months in advance, as there is a limit of 200 people per group per schedule (7:00-8:00 AM and 9:00-10:00 AM).
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
Unfortunately, no. Once the tickets have been purchased, the government does not allow any changes. Tickets are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. We strongly advise you to confirm your travel dates before booking your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour.
Note: If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
We require a deposit of US $250.00 per person to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and your train ticket. You can make your deposit conveniently via PAYPAL Online or through a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We are always flexible to accommodate your schedule for the briefing. We can visit you at your hotel at 6 PM, or if you prefer, during the day between 9 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM. Please send us an email with your preferred details to arrange your briefing time. We are always ready to assist our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
We offer a warm welcome upon your arrival in Cusco. We will meet you at Cusco airport and provide private transportation directly to your hotel. To ensure a seamless arrival, please send us your flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding a Kenko Adventures logo at the arrival terminal. This service can be arranged on any date that best suits your travel plans.
What about the balance?
We greatly appreciate it if our clients can pay the remaining balance in cash (US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing time at the hotel here in Cusco. For your convenience, there are many cash machines in the historical center for withdrawals. You can also pay the balance easily via PAYPAL Online.
Packing List
Packing List
Kenko Adventures Peru is going to give you a duffel bag for your hiking tour at briefing time mostly a day berofe prior to the trek. The duffel bag accommodates up to 6 kg of your personal items and a sleeping bag. Our Porters or horses will carry those bags, camping equipment and food. The maximum weight allowed by Peruvian law to be carried by a Porter is 23 kg (this consists of 18 kg of load + 5 kg of Porter's personal items). Things excessing the maximum weight are carried by you unless you hire an Extra Porter. You have to bring a small daypack to pack your personal ítems for the day hike as water bottle, a camera and sun protection cream as you will have access to your dufle bags carried by the Porter sor horses at Lunch time and at the campsites because Porters always go ahead the group but the group is going to join for lunch and you can get your dufle bags.
Appropriate guear for Inca Trail or alternative hikes to Machu Picchu
We higltly recomend hiking pants and long sleeved T-shirts during the day, fleeces and waterproof jackets. It traveller are coming during the rainy season so we Recomend (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather changes very frequently. We over camping nights we recomend warm clothing is required, down jackets can be useful. About Machu Picchu tour day is warm and some times very hot climate, so we recmend you covertible hiking pants to swtch as a shorts, so the most important things that you should bring for Machu Picchu hiking tours is:
Antibacterial hand gel
Binoculars
Camera
Clothes in layers
Passport
Personal medication
Plastic bags for rain situations
Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
Sandals or flip-flops
Sleeping bag
Small pack towel and hand towel
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
Swimsuit
Toilet paper
Torch (flashlight)
Warm clothes for overnights
Water bottle to be refil in campsites
Water purifier
Waterproof clothes
Waterproof hiking shoes
Wet wipes
Highlights
Salkantay 3D
Experience the best of Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Us, lower down is why you should book to SalkantayTrek with Us.
Kenko Adventures Will provide a dufle bag per person for your personal ítems for your Trek.
We Provide autentic camping experience with profesional camping equipment like: sleeping tents, dinning tent, table, inflatable pats per person, a pair hiking poles per person, table cutlery, portable bathroom, and more¡¡¡
Kenko Adventures let you have a great experience Suporting and helping the locals, we are renting Treir horses and hiring The Local peolple as horsemen.
Enjoy a amazing hike though colorfull Humantay lake and Camping on top of the Real Andes Mountains and snow capped peaks like Salkantay mountain and Huamantay Mountain then hike down to tropical forest valley to have a coffe experience and special local drinks and local food, do not forget to try the best abocado by Lucmabamba village.
While Our Custumers are hiking on Salkantay Trek they are going to be able to hike a part of the traditional Inca Trail to Llaqtapata Inca site on day 3, where we Will see Machu Picchu and the beautifull Andes mountains.
We Will be able to get Machu Picchu for Sunerise on last day and if you book in advance you can do the Inca bridge for free.
Our custumers Will have 3*** hotel in Aguas Calinetes town.
We have a professional experienced chefs making a nice a Delicious peruvian local food and we have a variety options for vegetarian options and vegan people.
Profesional authentic local peruvian english speaker tour guide
Kenko Adventurres tours are hiring the horsemen and horses from those communities so if you come with Us 100% that we Will suport those local people.
Making nicer Our custumers experience we included the Vistadome service Train on the way back in all Our tours and no Upgrade and we Will be back in Cusco city around 7 pm.
We Will provide oxigen tank and first aid and one riding horse for your safety.
Your Pre-Tour Briefing: Preparing for Machu Picchu
We believe in ensuring you feel fully prepared and confident for your extraordinary journey to Machu Picchu.. That's why we arrange a personalized pre-tour briefing, where we will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb the day before your tour departure, typically around 6 PM. During this session, we provide all essential information about your upcoming Machu Picchu hike, offer valuable recommendations, and answer any last-minute questions you may have. This is our commitment to a seamless start to your Inca Trail adventure.
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Salkantay 3D Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay lake - Soyrococha
Day 02: Wayraqmachay – Colpapampa – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Itinerary
Itinerary of 3 Days
Day 01: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Wayracmachay
The begin of this adventure is in Cusco city, picking you up from your hotel approximately at 04:30 am by our professional adventure guide and our private transportation, for a short ride to Mollepata town (2 hrs.) Upon or arrival, we will stop some time to have our first breakfast and use the restrooms, afterwards we will continue through some hours until reach Soraypampa and from here we will initiate our hike with impressive views of Humantay and Salkantay mountains.
Image
This first portion of the hike is gradually ascending towards Salkantay mountain and through a very ancient path until reaching Salkantaypampa, called this way due that it is located on the foothills of Salkantay snowcapped mountain. Then, we will continue until reach the summit of this road, Salkantay Pass in which we will have stunning views of surrounding mountains and appreciate the tropical forest valley.
Image
Later in the afternoon and after a nutritious lunch, we will start descending on foot for 2.5 hrs until reach our campsite and enjoy your hot shower (we provided towels) then take a relax time to share with our staff members, as well as appetizers and dinner.
Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
15
kilometers
Maximun Altitude
4600.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
3300
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
04:30 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
Day 02: Wayraqmachay – Colpapampa – hidroeléctrica – aguas calientes
We will start this day with our special service to tent and a hot coca tea which is good for the altitude, and then you will have breakfast in our dining tent.
After breakfast we will continue descending to the valley and will enjoy a lot of wildlife as many types of orchids, varieties of trees, bamboos, different types of wild birds and moreover! Then we will reach to Colpapampa village, here we will have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, continuing with our adventure we take a minivan for 1 hour approximately and then we get to hydroelectric form where our clients Will board the train to aguas calientes and then your guide Will help you to get your hotel and then dinner at a restaurant in aguas calintes and rest for the Machu Picchu day.
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Difficulty Day
Moderate
Hiking distance
15
kilometers
Maximun Altitude
3800.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:00 pm
HikingTime Day
08:00 am
Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
his day we recomended to wake up very early to try to get one of the first buses to reach Machupicchu and enjoy the wonderful sunrise over it as it is a unique experience. After that you will have a private guided tour by our profesional guide which will lasts 2.5 hours and a lot of inca history about our Inca culture, considered one of the most important in South America with an ample extension in this south America continent.
Image
Once you had finished your tour and taking the beautiful Machupicchu postal photo, you will have time to relax and have the visit to some important places like Huayna picchu or Machu Picchu mountains (we advise you to request the ticket at booking time) or walk to Sun Gate, or Inca bridge in Machupicchu.
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Following your experience, for your return you will board the bus back to Aguas Calients and then from here you will board expedition class train at 14:55 pm back to Ollantaytambo train station; upon your arrival, our transfer will be waiting for you to return back to Cusco city and your respective hotels, arriving by 18:30 pm approx.
Difficulty Day
Easy
Maximun Altitude
3300.00
m.a.s.l.
Minimun Altitude
2000
m.a.s.l.
Start End Time
06:00 am ~ 06:30 pm
HikingTime Day
12:00 am
Inclusions
Equipment
:
01 oxygen tanks and first aid kit in emergency cases.
Other Services
:
01 Riding Horse for emergency
(
in case our clients feel very tired or to take photos.
)
Tour Services
:
Briefing service
(
2 or 1 day before your tour by your guide.
)
Tour Services
:
Chef and cook assistant specialized in gourmet and traditional meals in our region
Food and Meals
:
Drinkable water and snacks during the tour.
Train Tickets
:
Expedition class return train ticket
(
at 15:20 or 18:10 pm from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (according to availability)
)
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Machu Picchu Citadel
Food and Meals
:
Meals as specified on the itinerary (B, L, D)
Transport Services
:
Pick up from Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel in Cusco
(
(Flight information is required).
)
Tour Services
:
Professional bilingual guide very well trained in adventure tourism.
Equipment
:
Professional trekking equipment.
Transport Services
:
Round trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Salkantay Trekking route.
(
check Salkantay Trekking
)
Transport Services
:
Transportation from Cusco until starting trekking point.
Equipment
:
We provided you a dufle bag for your trek.
Equipment
:
We provided you walking poles for your trek.
Entrance Fee Tickets
:
Huayna Picchu - (45 min walk)
(
check Huayna Picchu Availability.
)
Food and Meals
:
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes
(
(you can make a better choice here as there are a lot of different options)
)
Equipment
:
Sleeping bags
(
(can be rented at our office).
)
Food and Meals
:
The first breakfast
(
(usually all Cusco hotels include breakfast).
)
Tips
:
The tips for sevices of guides, porters, etc
Price & Options
Prices for Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 3 Days - Group Service
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 3 Days service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: 3 Days service is available only by group service (from 2 persons). Then, we need minimum 2 persons to open this service for you.
Max Group Size :
8
Our price:
USD$
0.00
per 1 person.
Our price:
USD$
600.00
per person for 2 people.
Our price:
USD$
550.00
per person for 3 people.
Our price:
USD $
499.00
per person for 4 people or more. The best price!.
Reservation price: USD $
250
per person
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, your main luggage can be stored safely at our office or at your hotel. Both options are free of charge. We advise you not to pack anything you will not need for your hike, ensuring you can trek light.
Do I need my original passport for the Cusco Machu Picchu tour?
Yes, it is essential to bring your original passport for your Cusco Machu Picchu tour. The passport number must match the one you provided at the time of booking, as rangers at Machu Picchu and train companies will meticulously check it before allowing entry or boarding. In case you are changing your passport or have lost it and obtained a new one, please send us your new passport information immediately to secure your permit and prevent any surprises upon arrival.
How do i get the student ISIC card discount?
Eligible students can receive a discount. You must possess a valid and current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name. You can apply for an ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/. Please provide a copy of your ISIC card at the time of your booking by sending it to info@kenkoadventures.com.
How do I qualify for the student discount? (-$20)
According to Peruvian government laws, to qualify for the student discount, you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students aged 18 and above generally require an ISIC card). For example, if you book a trek at 17 but turn 18 before your trek date, you will not qualify for the discount. Students from 12 to 17 years old receive a $20 discount, as do children from 2 to 12 years old. Children aged 0 to 2 are free. All students must send a copy of their passport at the time of booking to receive the discount; please send it to info@kenkoadventures.com.
How is the climate in Cusco?
The climate in Peru is highly variable and does not conform to the typical four seasons. Here in the Andes, you can experience all seasons in a single day! This is why we always recommend our visitors prepare for any occasion, whether it's for rain or sunny days. A significant factor affecting our global climate is global warming, which has contributed to glacier melting in the Peruvian Andes, impacting our weather patterns. Nonetheless, Peru, and particularly Andean cities like Cusco, have two main seasons:
- Dry Season: Generally from the end of April until the end of September, with the first rains beginning towards the end of this period. This is often considered the best time to visit our region and the amazing Machu Picchu to avoid inconveniences.
- Rainy Season: This season typically runs from October until the end of April. During this time, we advise all visitors to pack their belongings into waterproof bags, as sunny mornings can quickly turn into heavy rain. We understand that extreme climates exist worldwide, but this should not deter your desire to explore the world, discover marvelous cultures, and interact with them. Welcome to Peru and Machu Picchu.
How to book the tour?
To book our tour, we need you to fill out our booking form with your personal information by clicking on BOOK NOW. Please be ready with the following information for each participant in your group, exactly as it appears on your passport: full name, gender, passport number, date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy), and nationality. We cannot purchase an entrance to Machu Picchu or your train ticket without this precise information.
Huayna Picchu Mountain (What is this hike, and how do I book it?)
This iconic Huayna Picchu Mountain is located within Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, towering approximately 300 meters above the citadel. The hike typically takes about 45 minutes to ascend and another 45 minutes to descend. This Mountain preserves fascinating archaeological remains, such as the Moon Temple, and other precincts interconnected by authentic trails, steps, tunnels, and natural caves, making the view incredibly interesting. Without a doubt, this is one of the best attractions of Machu Picchu; the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers a 360-degree view and a stunning panorama of Machu Picchu Inca Citadel, Machu Picchu Mountain, and the famous Inti Punku (Sun’s Gate). Currently, the Peruvian government, through the Ministry of Culture, controls visitor entry, offering only 400 tickets per day, divided into two groups of 200 each (7:00-8:00 AM and 10:00-11:00 AM schedules). Due to high demand, it is necessary to make a booking at least 3 months in advance to guarantee your visit to this extraordinary place.
Important information for your tour
We encourage you to review the following important information carefully. It will help us answer any of your questions about our service and tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu Mountain (What is this hike, and how do I book it?)
This majestic Machu Picchu Mountain is also located inside the park, a hike of only 1 hour and 20 minutes on your own. Once you reach the summit, you will capture impressive photos with panoramic views of the entire valley, encompassing Machu Picchu Inca citadel, impressive vistas of the Andes Mountain range, and the glaciers that protect this unique ecosystem. The demand for permits for this hike is growing quickly, so we advise booking tickets a minimum of 2 months in advance, as there is a limit of 200 people per group per schedule (7:00-8:00 AM and 9:00-10:00 AM).
May I change the departure date after the tickets have been bought?
Unfortunately, no. Once the tickets have been purchased, the government does not allow any changes. Tickets are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. We strongly advise you to confirm your travel dates before booking your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour.
Note: If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
Note
Kenko Adventures guarantees the visit to these attractions in any of our tours if you make the booking early enough in advance.
Second, we require a deposit of US $ 250.00 per person
We require a deposit of US $250.00 per person to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and your train ticket. You can make your deposit conveniently via PAYPAL Online or through a deposit in our Bank account at Interbank
Bank account number: 4203107104602.
The briefing
We are always flexible to accommodate your schedule for the briefing. We can visit you at your hotel at 6 PM, or if you prefer, during the day between 9 AM to 1 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM. Please send us an email with your preferred details to arrange your briefing time. We are always ready to assist our clients.
Welcome to Cusco
We offer a warm welcome upon your arrival in Cusco. We will meet you at Cusco airport and provide private transportation directly to your hotel. To ensure a seamless arrival, please send us your flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek or tour. Look out for our representative holding a Kenko Adventures logo at the arrival terminal. This service can be arranged on any date that best suits your travel plans.
What about the balance?
We greatly appreciate it if our clients can pay the remaining balance in cash (US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing time at the hotel here in Cusco. For your convenience, there are many cash machines in the historical center for withdrawals. You can also pay the balance easily via PAYPAL Online.
Packing List
Packing List
Kenko Adventures Peru is going to give you a duffel bag for your hiking tour at briefing time mostly a day berofe prior to the trek. The duffel bag accommodates up to 6 kg of your personal items and a sleeping bag. Our Porters or horses will carry those bags, camping equipment and food. The maximum weight allowed by Peruvian law to be carried by a Porter is 23 kg (this consists of 18 kg of load + 5 kg of Porter's personal items). Things excessing the maximum weight are carried by you unless you hire an Extra Porter. You have to bring a small daypack to pack your personal ítems for the day hike as water bottle, a camera and sun protection cream as you will have access to your dufle bags carried by the Porter sor horses at Lunch time and at the campsites because Porters always go ahead the group but the group is going to join for lunch and you can get your dufle bags.
Appropriate guear for Inca Trail or alternative hikes to Machu Picchu
We higltly recomend hiking pants and long sleeved T-shirts during the day, fleeces and waterproof jackets. It traveller are coming during the rainy season so we Recomend (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather changes very frequently. We over camping nights we recomend warm clothing is required, down jackets can be useful. About Machu Picchu tour day is warm and some times very hot climate, so we recmend you covertible hiking pants to swtch as a shorts, so the most important things that you should bring for Machu Picchu hiking tours is:
Antibacterial hand gel
Binoculars
Camera
Clothes in layers
Passport
Personal medication
Plastic bags for rain situations
Pocket money in Soles or USD dolars
Sandals or flip-flops
Sleeping bag
Small pack towel and hand towel
Sun glases
Sun hat
Sun scream
Swimsuit
Toilet paper
Torch (flashlight)
Warm clothes for overnights
Water bottle to be refil in campsites
Water purifier
Waterproof clothes
Waterproof hiking shoes
Wet wipes
Salkantay 3D Info
Maps of Salkantay 3D
Reviews for 3 Days
We did the Salkantay trek with Elvis and had a fantastic time. He was a great guide, very personable and interested in what we wanted. Throughout the 5 days, he continually added in his personal experiences and knowledge to augment the standard info I assume all guides give. He paced us perfectly thought the altitude and… ...
My friends and I trekked the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu September 2013 with Elvis as our guide. Elvis was so knowledgeable about the culture, climate, plants, language, and trek. The trek was… ...
I’ve been in the hospitality industry for 17 years and they blew my expectations out of the water. Elvis was such a knowledgeable guide, food and camping service was great, and they were so helpful with us taking in every moment of the 4 day trek. Trip of a lifetime and Kenko made it magical!
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Free warm jacket for my litle friend!
Kenko Adventure Peru founder decided to add a social proyect in all Our tours that means, if you are booking a tour with Us, you automatically are donating a warm jacket for Our litle kids that have very hard living in very cold conditions near by the Andes Mountain
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