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Machu Picchu Full Day.
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Machu Picchu Full Day.

By Salkantay Trail Peru
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This is a tour that allows travelers to know in a full day the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu and its Inca architecture, providing a charming experience in the altitude of its location and allowing visitors to know part of its streets, platforms and temples that hide mystery and history.
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Ages 3-65, max of 8 per group
Duration: 12h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Transfers from your hotel in Cusco / Train Station Ollantaytambo / Hotel in Cusco
  • Train tickets Ollantaytambo / Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) / Ollantaytambo.
  • Cold or hot drink and a snack with Andean ingredients (inside the train).
  • CONSETTUR bus ticket (round trip) Machu Picchu Pueblo / Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide for 2 hours and 30 minutes (in group).
What's not included
  • Entrance ticket to MachuPicchu or Huaynapicchu Mountain (check availability).
  • Tips
  • Extra money
  • Meals not mentioned in the program


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Plaza Mayor de Cusco, Del Medio 123, Cusco 08000, Peru
    catedral
Pickup details
  • We will pick up our travelers from the hotel where they are staying, only if they are located in the center of Cusco, but if they are outside this area, we will give the traveler the option of a meeting point in our main offices.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31624P11

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • no drone allowed to fly.
      • people with mobility problems.
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31624P11

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      • Salkantay Trail Peru
        203
        Cusco, Peru
        Joined in October 2011
      • camillahN5989VQ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great trekking experience
        The trek to Ausangate was awesome! Erica helped me resolve all questions I had and organized the perfect trek. My guide Basilio had great knowledge of the route and made all of us feel safe and his English was great. One thing that I especially liked was that Erica asked us beforehand if we had dietary restrictions and what food we would like to have, the food was an incredible experience! I wholeheartedly recommend you to book with Erica.
        Written September 6, 2024
      • guillermoxavierm
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        One of the best ways to get to Machu Picchu
        We trekked with a group of friends on the 4 DAY SALKANTAY with Terra Quechua Peru, we honestly didn't know what we were doing but it turned out to be AMAZING! The trail was beautiful! The food on this tour was fantastic with lots of different local flavours to try at each meal. Our guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the local plants and animals as well as Inca history and beliefs. We were the last ones and they were always waiting for us and the arrival at Machu Picchu was exciting!
        Written May 20, 2024
      • J8168JUarthurl
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best multi day trek experience I’ve ever done
        What an experience! I booked a Classic 5-day Salkantay Trek with Local Trekkers Peru in October for a trip in Enero this year. The process was pretty smooth with Alberto Overall the experience with this company was perfect and worth every cent; the food is the best we've had in Peru, the views and daytreks are awesome and the accomodations are wonderful as well. The entire staff that joined us on our journey (guide, chefs, porter) were great, kind people as well who made us feel at home. I would highly recommended this trek to anyone seeking an adventure in Peru and they want to experience the country in a unique way, with Local Trekkers Peru. Dann, Mike & Sammy.
        Written January 31, 2024
      • L7136HNtommyh
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended the trek, everything super organized.
        Very satisfied with the personalized and friendly attention from the Terra Quechua Peru team. Kevin our guide, very reliable, very patient, very attentive to any need. He clarifies any doubt you have, they know very well the culture and the routes, the cook Alberto excelled with the menu every day. The tour is physically demanding, you must be in good condition and be familiar with the altitude due to the oxygen density. It's certainly worth all the physical effort to get to know all the landscapes and learn about the Inca culture. Without a doubt I highly recommend 🙌🏻♥️🇵🇪, I would take a tour with them again.
        Written November 10, 2023
      • xiom895
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Exploring the Salkantay Trek with Local Trekkers Peru.
        The Salkantay Trek with Local Trekkers Peru was an adventure that completely surpassed our expectations and left me with memories that will last a lifetime. From the very beginning with Alberto the Manager the communication was good, his personalized approach and attention to detail set the stage for an incredible journey. The expertise of Roberto and Danny our guides added a whole new dimension to the trek. Their extensive knowledge of the local culture and history provided context to this ancient path. They were always ready to share fascinating stories and answer our questions, making the trek an enlightening cultural experience. everyone in this agency, including the guides, our cook Paulino and our muleteer, Manuel, did everything possible to make this adventure something we will remember forever. We highly recommend Local Trekkers Peru for the Salkantay Trek experience of a lifetime. Their commitment to providing an authentic and memorable journey is evident in every aspect of the trek, with them you Will not regret.
        Written October 10, 2023
      • 458arronb
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The trek was more than good, it was FABULOUS!
        The Salkantay trek was one of our most important "to do" on our trip around the world. We booked the trek through Terra Quechua Peru agency. It was the best price we could find in Cusco, it was worth every penny we spent! He explained a lot and was fun. Each day he told us what we needed to expect and take with us the next day! Excellent management of expectations! And him. Very important for a good hike and motivation is the food. Chef Marco was simply outstanding! Every morning we woke up with coca tea. The food was amazing! And the places where we spent the night were all great, the walk is full of beautiful scenery. Hiking from glaciers to a rainforest and finally reaching Machu Picchu a very recommendable hike.
        Written August 21, 2023
      • alfredr563
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Take this trip and I promise you won't regret it.
        I highly recommend TERRA QUECHUA PERU if you plan to do the 5 days-4 nights Salkantay Trek! The dedicated team ensures that every part of your day is amazing, the food prepared by our chef and the accommodations during the trek, among others, was great! Most importantly, thanks to our guide Jhonatan we had the best trek possible! This trekking allows you to enjoy the mountain activity while getting to know landscapes of Peru very different from each other and at the same time very different from what, at least I, expected to find in my trip to Peru. Almost everyone identifies Peru with Machu Picchu, but this trek shows that there is much more to this country and that other places that are just as spectacular should be promoted. The people who make the day to day of this trek have my sincere admiration. Working with tourists is not easy, and even more so in conditions that can sometimes be extreme, due to the cold or the difficulty of the treks, but they are so dedicated to their work. I also highlight their ability to solve problems when they arise along the way. I recommend the whole TERRA QUECHUA PERU team 100%, if you are thinking of doing a trek in Peru like the Salkantay Trek.
        Written August 7, 2023
      • johnnymac1974
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic Experience with a great guide
        We took our tour through Kantu Tours Peru. They picked us up at our hotel room at around 4:20 am. After picking up the rest of the groups for the tour the drive is about 2 hours from Cusco to the restaurant for a local breakfast. Then the final drive is another hour up the mountain to the starting point. The mountain is majestic and the views are so incredible. Everything you have heard about the altitude is real. I got very dizzy several times and had to rest often. Our guide “ Edison” was great and helped to negotiate a good price to rest a horse to take us up the mountain. The going price was about 60 Solas which is about $15 USD. A ride down is less about 40 Solas or $10 USD. The total hike up is about 2.5 hours and the final leg is rather steep. The horses drop you off before the steep part. Edison our guide walked me up the final leg to the top because ever 30-50 feet I would be out of breath. He was great. At the top you will have enough time to take all the pictures and video you like and the views are breathtaking. You will see locals with Alpacas to take pictures with and they only ask for a tip. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I would recommend doing it if you plan to go to Cusco make sure you visit Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain as well. On the way down you will stop at the restaurant again for a buffet lunch which is very good, and then we were dropped off at our hotels as well. Be sure to tip out the guide and driver. Things to remember, the mountain is around 17,000 feet above sea level, so it is cold most of the year. Dress appropriately.
        Written June 24, 2021
      • flollesly
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        5 stars for our Salkantay Trek with Local Trekkers Peru.
        Me and my friends, we spend a lot of time planning our Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu 5D/4N, so we know the time, patience and effort that this involve. After searching among many agencies, we came across Local Trekkers Peru, who did a great job, at a very reasonable price. My friends and i felt cared for and attended to during our entire trek and we admit it was rather nice to relax for a change and not worry for anything. The trek itself was hard in some parts, especially the second day, but fortunately, we had our great guide (Super Roberto) who was very professional in his job, well educated, very well informed and knowledgeable of Peruvian culture, he was always in good mood, he always encouraged us in the hard parts, In addition to this at each dinner he told us interesting stories about the Incas and also the fall of this empire, you just have to ask him about something and he is in charge of describing it in a surprising way. I HIGHLY recommend him as your Salkantay Trek guide. Other actors of this movie we should thank is also our chef Timoteo and our horseman Jorge, who can do amazing things with camping cooking equipment. These guys will work very hard so that you feel comfortable throughout the trip and with them you never have to worry about food and they are always in good humor as well. In short, doing the Salkantay Trek you will immerse yourself in beautiful landscapes, and finishing in Machu Picchu, there is nothing else you can ask for, and if you can do it with Local Trekkers Peru, do it, for sure you will not regret.
        Written February 19, 2020
      • vpmtl14
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful little tour
        Mother-daughter trip in early February. Very easy pick-up and communication with the tour company, comfy bus and great tour guide, Mikey. David the driver was very safe. Mikey shared a lot of very interesting information, he was very patient with the group, there was some walking and he always waited for the group. We had some rain and he helped everyone walk up the hill in the mud, very courteous and helpful! Took a lot of photos of us. Absolutely beautiful stops!! I totally recommend this tour with this company!!
        Written February 15, 2020
      • lauriewD3517OA
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent alternative tour to Rainbow Mountain.
        This alternative tour to Rainbow Mountain is excellent. Picked up at 0830am and dropped back to my hotel at 5pm. Excellent driver Jorge in his very comfortable Prada 4WD. Tour takes the back road through authentic Peruvian villages and alpaca and llama farms. Excellent photographic opportunities and only 15 minutes of walking on flat ground to see the striking colours of Rainbow Mountain. Don't even think of the other tour that leaves at 4am ,gets back in the evening and makes you walk 2 hours to see the same mountain. Salkantay Travel is definitely the way to go.
        Written February 12, 2020
      • 000Laurie
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Day trip to Rainbow Mountain region
        Fantastic trip with Trevor as our guide. Amazing driver too. Six of us rode in a van from Cuscoe to the Rainbow Mountain region. We were gone about 12 hours. We travelled about 3 5 hours each way Loved the journey on the rough roads with plenty of switchbacks. We had awesome scenery, loved the rural area and Trevor was amazing.He taught us about the region and he and our driver were amazing guides once we trekked at the Rainbow Mou train region. I highly recommend this tour group.
        Written February 11, 2020
      • Megan D
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing day trip, great guide, good food!!
        I did the Rainbow Mountain tour yesterday. Our guide, Jose Luis, was amazing! He was incredibly organized, knowledgeable, patient, and funny (in both Spanish and English)- everything you want in a guide!! Seriously such a wonderful guide and made it a great trip for everyone. Another thing about a lot of the companies in Peru is that they run a little behind. This is this only tour I went on where they were very punctual and ran on time, which was awesome! And if you've been on any of the other companies tours, you know that typically when they say breakfast is included it just means a bunch of rolls and maybe some juice. Not the case with this group. An actual full breakfast with eggs and veggies alongside the carbs. Lunch was great with tons of options as well! To top it off, Erika, who was at the desk when I stopped by to book the night before, was so kind and gave me amazing restaurant recommendations. All in all, book with this company!!
        Written December 24, 2019
      • Meike v
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Salkantay Trek
        We had a fantastic time on our Salkantay trek booked through Salkantay Trail Peru. This trek is a perfect balance between nature and culture, each equally stunning. Wherever there were multiple options, Erika made the right choice and everything was organized to a T. All we had to do is show up and take it all in. Our trek was supported by a fantastic and knowledgeable guide, amazing cooks, and a great horseman who took care of our luggage in the mountains. All accommodations were clean and included covered eating areas. The fourth night in a hotel with hot showers, power outlets, and wifi was a welcome luxury after four days of hiking. The ziplining adventure on day four is definitely worth it. And lastly, the train back through the Sacred Valley was a beautiful way to say goodbye to our Salkantay adventure. Would definitely recommend booking the Salkantay Trek through Salkantay Trail Peru and Erika to all!
        Written November 2, 2019
      • rusitc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended
        Salkantay trail was recommended to me by hotel staff where I was staying. Feel very lucky to find them out of many agencies in Cusco. They went out there way to make my trip fun, buy organizing tours , recommending sights, recommending restaurants , doing it all. I am really surprised by some bad reviewers , because I was guided without any problems, or misunderstanding. Highly recommended.
        Written July 15, 2019
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      Katarina P
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      Jan 2024 • Friends
      Muy profesional la Erika en ofrecer los boletos y dar la información necesaria por Machu Pichu y Rainbow mountain. Hermoso día en cuadremoto. Very professional staff and excellent service in giving us the information needed to commute to tours and enjoy them, as well. Would highly recommend their tours for affordability and bang for your buck.
      Written January 18, 2024
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      gracias chicas.
      Written May 8, 2024
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      Stefano C
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      May 2024 • Friends
      Excellent services offered by the agency, trained and friendly staff, always willing to help you if you need it and provide you with a solution. Without a doubt an experience that I would repeat.
      Google
      Written May 11, 2024
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      Marycarmen Vergara
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      Jan 2024 • Family
      Excellent tour, wonderful people, the guides are very responsible and attentive to the entire group, 100% recommended, my family and I were very happy with their service.
      Google
      Written February 25, 2024
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      Hugo Andres H
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      Jan 2024 • Family
      We paid 770 USD to take the Machupichu tour, Mrs. Erica charged us in cash, we could not go due to public order problems. They assured us they would return our money, to date they DO NOT respond to us and they kept the money.
      Money, such a person does not deserve your trust. DO NOT BUY HERE

      Does anyone know how I can file a complaint legally?
      Google
      Written February 22, 2024
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      Hugo Primero deseo agradecerle por haber reservado su tour con nosotros y lamentamos mucho que ustedes y su familia no haya podido visitar Machu Picchu por causa de las protestas. Nosotros, por nuestra parte hemos hecho todo lo posible para sacar adelante su viaje a Machu Picchu pero las protestas estaban muy fuertes y NO había forma de llevarlos a Machu Picchu. Ahora, nosotros en ningún momento intentamos/quisimos tomar ventaja de ustedes y como usted puede ver abajo, nosotros compramos todos sus boletos e ingresos a Machu Picchu. Adjuntamos copias en el link abajo demostrando con esto que NO SOMOS ESTAFADORES. Siempre tuvimos la intención de organizar su viaje a Machu Picchu y que somos una empresa de turismo seria. POLITICAS DE RESERVA, a pesar de que en nuestras políticas de reserva nosotros somos claros e indicamos ¨NO HAY DEVOLUCION DESPUES DE SU RESERVA¨ Y/O HACEMOS DEVOLUCIONES, pero a pesar de eso nosotros deseamos hacerles devoluciones sobre todo de los tickets de tren ya que NO hay devoluciones por ingresos a Machu Picchu, pero hay tiempos de espera para devolverles los costos de los tickets de tren y le pedimos por favor que tenga paciencia. Saludos cordiales, Erika https://mega.nz/folder/g29BFIwb#7kthHwUlFa9v-duWjRyYrg
      Written May 8, 2024
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      Julieth P
      Bogota, Colombia1 contribution
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      Mrs. Erika sold us the tour that could not be carried out due to public order. She asked us to wait for the money to be returned. A WAIT THAT IS ALREADY GOING FOR NEAR OF A NES And still nothing and now that we make this public if it appears and calls supposed people lawyers who in the end end up without resolving anything conclude that they are SCAMMERS DO NOT BUY TOURS HERE THEY LOSE YOUR MONEY
      Google
      Written February 23, 2024
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