Transportation on the route salkantay
The Salkantay Trek is not done only on foot: there are vehicle transfers at the beginning, on some sections, and at the end of the hike. Here we explain how transportation works on the Salkantay route, which transfers are usually included in the tour, which ones you might pay for separately, and what options you have if you need a break from walking on any section.
How you get around during the Salkantay Trek
Check each transfer before booking; this way you know which sections you do on foot, which ones by vehicle, and what is included in your tour.
Salkantay Trek Transportation: How to Get Around the Route
The Salkantay Trek is done on foot, but not for the entire journey. Between leaving Cusco and returning, you will board a vehicle before dawn,
Salkantay Trek on Horseback: Routes, Options and Limits
Yes, you can do part of the Salkantay Trek on horseback, but not the entire route. Horses are common in the high section of the
Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes: Train or Walk
You arrive at Hidroeléctrica station after four days of trekking, with the afternoon sun over the jungle and a decision ahead. On one side, a
What Does the Salkantay Trek Tour Include? Meals, Guide, Accommodation and Transport
Before booking, it is worth knowing exactly what the package covers and what changes from one version to another. Not all Salkantay tours are the
How to Get to the Salkantay Trek Starting Point from Cusco
The Salkantay Trek does not start in Cusco, but at a point along the route that must first be reached by road. The good news
Salkantay Trek Luggage: Mules and Weight Limits
On the Salkantay Trek, you do not have to carry all your luggage for five days. Mules and pack horses, guided by local muleteers, carry
How to Return to Cusco After the Salkantay Trek
You finish your visit to Machu Picchu with five days of hiking in your legs, and you still have one final journey ahead: getting back
Salkantay Trek Without a Guide: How to Do It Independently
Yes, it can be done without an agency. Unlike the Inca Trail, the Salkantay route does not require a government permit or mandatory guide, and
IMPORTANT
Confirm what transfers your Salkantay tour includes
Before booking, ask the agency for the details of each transfer: the pick-up on the first day, the vehicle sections along the route, and the return at the end of the hike. Also ask if you can hire a support horse in case you need to rest on any climb. With everything clear from the start, you enjoy the Salkantay Trek without worrying about how to get to each point.