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Prices for Salkantay Trek

Typical prices for Salkantay Trek, Peru, sources checked September 2026. Trail or Aguas Calientes meal is S/ 10.00 to 40.00.

  1. Trail or Aguas Calientes meal S/ 10.00 to 40.00

    Meals on an organised trek are usually included. Independent lunches in Aguas Calientes start around S/10 and climb fast.

  2. Bottled water on trail S/ 5.00 to 10.00

    Much dearer than Cusco. Fill bottles in town before departure if your operator allows it.

  3. Snacks / coca sweets S/ 5.00 to 15.00

    Chocolate, biscuits and coca sweets from a Cusco shop, not from a high-pass stall.

  4. Tips for the crew S/ 150.00 to 230.00

    Common pooled tip is about US$40–60 in total, not per day. Check what your operator suggests.

  5. Horse for a tough section S/ 80.00

    Emergency horse hire is often quoted around S/80. Confirm with the guide before you need it.

  6. Machu Picchu entrance S/ 152.00 to 163.00

    Foreign adult ticket is S/152, plus an 11-sol conservation surcharge in 2026. Circuits with Huayna Picchu cost more.

  7. Sleeping bag and poles S/ 90.00 to 130.00

    Typical combined rental is about US$25–35 if your package does not include them.

Sources checked September 2026. Typical ranges, not a live menu.