Machu Picchu Trek

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Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge adventure was created so you can experience Peru and the Sacred Valley like never before. For the first time ever, you can trek the Salkantay Trail from one luxury mountain eco-lodge to the next finally reaching the echelon of Machu Picchu. In this journey you will trek from 12,800 feet down to 6,900 feet, traversing across magni...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cusco
    • Visit Soraypampa and experience with a hiking level of moderate to challenging is the most popular activity
    • Explore the complete guided Machu Picchu
    • Visit Santa Teresa River Valley

What's this trip about?

    Machu Picchu Lodge to Lodge adventure was created so you can experience Peru and the Sacred Valley like never before. For the first time ever, you can trek the Salkantay Trail from one luxury mountain eco-lodge to the next finally reaching the echelon of Machu Picchu. In this journey you will trek from 12,800 feet down to 6,900 feet, traversing across magnificent mountain passes, enjoying enormous and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form and exploring more than 15 different ecosystems from beginning to end. You'll engulf yourself in an ancient cultures and explore native civilizations on this camino sagrado (sacred path). Our Machu Picchu vacation goes far beyond comfortable lodges and great treks… it is a unique opportunity to experience ancient history in the Land of the Incas, contemporary manifestations of deep-founded culture, the most interesting and exotic variety of flora and fauna, culinary surprises, the determination of local people to progress, new friends and like-minded souls." Local guide used by Peru Unbound. Call us today and see the detailed itinerary to learn more about this Machu Picchu lodge to lodge hiking adventure!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCusco
End CityCusco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 7

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • All services from pick up in Cusco on Day 1 to drop off in Cusco on Day 7.
    • Transportation from hotel in Cusco to Soraypampa on Day 1 and from Ollantaytambo back to hotel on Day 7.
    • 6 nights lodging (5 nights in MLP lodges and 1 night in Aguas Calientes in a 4-Star hotel)
    • All meals except breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 7
    • Service of a bilingual guide (Spanish/English) from Day 1 to Day 7. Tours are led in English.
    • Transportation of personal belongings on the trek by pack horses/mules and/or porters
    • Guided visit of Machu Picchu Sanctuary (includes entrance and transportation to the site)
    • Train transportation(Hydro electric Station to Aguas Calientes, and Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
    • At the lodges we provide filtered and sparkling water, tea and coffee, juice and soft drinks free of charge. Alcoholic and sports drinks, and natural bottled water are not included. Only filtered water and tea are available free of charge at the Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel.

Popular Trips

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: You'll arrive the day before into Cusco. We can arrange airport transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Salkantay Lodge

Cusco To Salkantay Lodge And Adventure Resort At Soraypampa (3,800m/12,500 Ft)

After having an early, sumptuous breakfast, guests will be picked up from their hotel  by a local, fri...

Day 2: Soraypampa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

ccommodation: Salkantay Lodge

Time is spent for relaxation and any activities depending on the guest's preference for this day. A half-day hike (3-4 hours) with a hiking level of moderate to challenging is the most popu...

Day 3: Soraypampa To Wayra Lodge At Huayraccmachay (3,850m/12,600 Ft)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Wayra Lodge

Here comes the start of the four-day trek to Machu Picchu! We will hike up the Rio Blanco valley, circling Humantay Peak across from Salkantay after an early start. The highest point on the t...

Day 4: Huayraccmachay To Colpa Lodge At Collpapampa (2,800m/9,200 Ft)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Colpa Lodge

The next day, we will enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Wayra Lodge. We then start our journey downhill above the Salkantay River, through astonishing green sceneries and landscapes. We will be w...

Day 5: Collpapampa To Lucma Lodge At Lucmabamba (2,100m/6,900ft)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lucma Lodge

After an early breakfast, we will then proceed to Santa Teresa River Valley, through more inhabited rural areas with coffee plantations (said to be one of the best organic coffees in the world...

Day 6: Lucmabamba To Aguas Calientes (1,900 m/6,200 ft)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Aguas Calientes

After an early, hearty breakfast, we'll tackle the last day of our trek. We climb uphill for 2-3 hours to Llactapata pass (2,700 m/8,900 ft), where we can stumble upon a di...

Day 7: Machu Picchu (2,450m/8,000 ft)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

We start the day by waking up early to have breakfast at the hotel and then head to the bus station for the ride up to Machu Picchu (30 minutes). We will be provided by a complete guided tour of Machu Picchu (2 hours). Guests will be ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,990
Price per day$427
Last Updated: 10/15/2019

Prices (2018):

Low Season - $3530  (March 1 - March 31 and November 1 to December 14, 2018)

High Season - $3890 (all other dates)

*Rates are per person for the 7-day/6-night lodge trek program, based on shared accommodations in a twin, double or triple room.

Pricing Table:

 Start Date

 End Date

 Double Standard

 Availability

 2018-03-01

 2018-12-31

 $3,530

 Limited

 2019-03-01

 2019-12-31

 $3,530

 Limited

 

Prices (2019):

Low Season - $2990 (March 1st – March 31st and November 1st – December 14th

High Season - $3990 (April 1st – October 31st and December 15th – December 31st)

Single Supplement

Requested Single Room: 50% supplement of the retail cost per person

If a guest is a single willing to share, we will do our best to pair up the guest with another traveler of the same gender.

In case ultimately no roommate is found then the guest would only be subject to a 25% supplement of the retail cost per person

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Where do we meet our group/guide? When and where will we be picked-up on Day 1?

A pre-trek briefing will take place at a local Cusco hotel the night before the departure with the guide/group. An invitation specifying the exact time and place of the briefing will be sent to the guest via email.

Guides
We have 1 guide for every 7 guests and an assitant guide included for groups 8 - 12.  Inthe case of an emergency evacuation our cooks and porters know the area and trek very well so can act as assitant guides where required.  All of our guides have a Wilderness First Aid Certificate.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy:

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. If written cancellation is received by ROW (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of deposit. Deposits are non-refundable. If cancellations are made on or after the final due date, no money will be refunded. You are welcome to find a replacement for yourself. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved spaces to other individuals or groups. Therefore, we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason we a strongly recommend you consider purchasing a travel protection plan.

 

Trip Protection Plan

We offer a comprehensive cancellation and trip protection plan through our office and recommend this coverage which protects your payments if you have to cancel for medical or other covered reasons

Travel Insurance
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
12 years and up
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