5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco

Cusco, Peru
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Duration5 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Experience the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on a scenic 5-day journey through the Andes. Hike from the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake to the high-altitude Salkantay Pass. Walk through cloud forests, local plantations, and ancient Inca trails. Stay in unique mountain camps, Andean cabins, and a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes. Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca experience and taste locally produced coffee. Finish your trek with an early guided visit to Machu Picchu and a scenic return journey aboard the Vistadome panoramic train. This tour combines spectacular landscapes, local culture, comfortable stays, and an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu.

What's included

  • All meals throughout the tour, except for the final lunch.
  • Daily drinking water and snacks.
  • Duffel bag for personal belongings, up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs).
  • First-aid kit, oxygen, and satellite communication.
  • 1 night at Salka Glamp (Day 1).
  • 1 night camping in Llactapata (Day 3).
  • All camping equipment transported by mules.
  • Pachamanca dining experience and coffee tasting.
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
  • Pre tour briefing
  • Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
  • Round-trip bus transportation to Machu Picchu.
  • Professional chef throughout the trek.
  • 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 4).
  • Vistadome panoramic train for the return journey.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Pillow, sleeping mat, and hand towels.
  • Transportation throughout the experience.
  • 1 night in Andean cabins in Collpapampa (Day 2).
  • Salkantay Trek entrance fees.
  • Sleeping bag, inflatable sleeping mat, and trekking poles (available for rent).
  • Lunch on the final day.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salka Glamp
  1. Humantay Lake
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will hike to the stunning Humantay Lake, famous for its turquoise waters and spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains. They will have time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and explore the area with their guide.
Day 2: Day 2: Salka Glamp – Wayracmachay – Collpapampa
  1. 2h
    Travelers will descend through the changing Andean landscape toward Collpapampa, where they will relax and spend the night in cozy Andean cabins surrounded by nature.
Day 3: Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Llactapata
  1. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will follow an ancient Inca trail to the archaeological site of Llactapata, where they can enjoy unique views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains. They will spend the night camping in this spectacular location.
Day 4: Day 4: Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
  1. Aguas Calientes
    1h 20m
    Travelers will walk from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes, the gateway town to Machu Picchu. They will have time to relax and spend the night at a comfortable hotel before visiting Machu Picchu.
Day 5: Day 5: Machu Picchu – Early Morning Visit
  1. Machu Picchu
    2h
    Travelers will take an early morning bus to Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour of the most important areas of the historic sanctuary. After the guided visit, they will have free time to take photos and explore the site at their own pace.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Please wait at the main entrance of your hotel within Cusco’s Historic Center 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Your driver will arrive in a tourist vehicle and will provide your name or reservation details for identification.

If your hotel is located on a street that is not accessible to vehicles, we will arrange a nearby meeting point and provide clear instructions in advance.

Additional information

  • 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 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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