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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

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Mountain Lodges was completely amazing including the lodges, all staff and the horses!
LB
Linda, traveled in April
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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
Salkantay Mountain
Sacred Valley
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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Introduction

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

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Responsible Travel South America

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Number of tours

204

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

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within 1 day

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Responsible Travel South America
4.6

LB
Linda
· 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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Tour ID: 273655

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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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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before October 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Responsible Travel South America. 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 60 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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