Salkantay Trek 4-Day | Star Domes & Glamping Adventure

4.9 (32 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration4 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the best of the Andes on this 4-Day Salkantay Trek | Glamping Experieces to Machu Picchu. Hike through dramatic landscapes—from the snow-capped Salkantay Pass to lush cloud forests—accompanied by expert local guides and small groups. Enjoy comfortable camps, delicious meals, and a carefully designed itinerary that blends adventure, culture, and breathtaking nature. This experience offers a unique non-crowded alternative to the classic routes, delivering an authentic, challenging, and unforgettable journey to the Lost City of the Incas.

What's included

  • Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • First-aid kit and emergency oxygen
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • 2 afternoon tea times, 2 snacks
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Pre-trek briefing (day before)
  • Breakfast
  • Return transport to Cusco
  • duffle bag to bring 6kls. of your personal belongings
  • Satellite phone for emergencies
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and snacks
  • sleeping bag
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Salkantay Sanctuary

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Apu Salkantay Camp
  1. Humantay Lake
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your adventure with an early pickup at 4:30 AM and travel through stunning Andean landscapes until reaching Soraypampa. From here, hike to the breathtaking Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,779 ft), famous for its crystal-blue waters framed by glacier peaks. After exploring the lake, continue toward Apu Salkantay Camp, where you’ll enjoy lunch and spend the night surrounded by dramatic high-mountain scenery. At night, witness an unforgettable display of stars in the clear Andean sky.
Day 2: Apu Salkantay Camp – Salkantay Pass – Huayracmachay – Chaullay
  1. 9h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, ascend to the highest point of the trek: Salkantay Pass (4,650 m / 15,255 ft). Enjoy panoramic views of the sacred Apu Salkantay and surrounding peaks before descending through rocky trails to Huayracmachay for lunch. In the afternoon, the landscape transforms as you enter the lush cloud forest, filled with diverse plants and wildlife. End the day at Chaullay (2,900 m / 9,514 ft), where your eco-dome accommodation awaits.
Day 3: Chaullay – La Playa – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    Walk through the tropical high jungle, passing waterfalls, rivers, coffee and fruit plantations, and the vibrant village of Colpapampa. Enjoy a fresh lunch at La Playa, then continue by vehicle to Hidroelectrica. From here, you may choose to take the train to Aguas Calientes (extra cost) or enjoy a scenic 3-hour walk along the historic railway used by Hiram Bingham. Arrive in Aguas Calientes for dinner and rest in a comfortable hotel.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
  1. Machu Picchu
    2h
    Start early to reach Machu Picchu before the crowds and witness the sunrise over the ancient Inca citadel. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour, exploring terraces, temples, and sacred sites. Those with pre-booked tickets may climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes, board the train to Ollantaytambo, and travel back to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We’ll start the day by picking you up right at your hotel’s front door at 4:30 a.m. Our guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing the company logo so you can easily recognize him. We’ll then drive for about 3 hours, passing through Anta and Mollepata before arriving in Soraypampa.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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