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9 Days Horseback Riding: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Experience

9 days
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Start and end in Cusco
5.0
1 traveler review
  • Llama overlooking Machu Picchu ruins.
  • View of Cusco city with mountains in the background.
  • Horses with tourists overlooking agricultural terraces.
  • Horses walking in a scenic mountainous area.
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  • Mountain Lodges was completely amazing including the lodges, all staff and the horses!

    LB
    Linda, traveled in April
    5.0
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  • Tourist overlooking Machu Picchu.
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Platinum Operator
Responsible Travel South America
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Ages 18-60

Places You’ll See

  • Cusco
    Cusco
  • Salkantay Mountain
    Salkantay Mountain
  • Sacred Valley
    Sacred Valley
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
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Highlights

  • Ride horses near majestic Salkantay Peak
  • Explore the mystical Humantay Lake
  • Experience a traditional Pachamanca meal
  • Hike to Llactapata for views of Machu Picchu
  • Tour the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Cusco! & Evening Orientation (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  2. Day 2 Cusco to Salkantay Lodge (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  3. Day 3 Horseback Ride to Lake Humantay and The Chakana (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  4. Day 4 The Salkantay Pass to Wayra Lodge (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  5. Day 5 Journey into the Cloud Forest to Colpa Lodge (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  6. Day 6 Santa Teresa River Valley to Lucma Lodge (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  7. Day 7 Llactapata Pass to Aguas Calientes (The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
  8. Day 8 Crown Jewel of Peru: Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  9. Day 9 Private Transfer Cusco to Cusco Airport (CUZ)
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What's Included

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  • Insurance
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Customer Reviews

  • LB
    · April 12th, 2025
    Mountain Lodges was completely amazing including our guide, Antonio as well as the lodges, all staff and the horses!
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    Responsible Travel South America commented on this review
    Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re happy to know that you had an incredible experience in the Incan Empire in Peru. Our team takes great pride in delivering expertise and kindness, and it’s wonderful to know that their... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025

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9 days
9 Days Horseback Riding: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Experience
From Cusco to Cusco

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