Cusco

Salkantay Classic Trek 5 Days from Cusco

Cusco, Peru
Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days
  • 5 days
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

One of Peru's greatest trails, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This 5-Day, small-group hiking adventure takes you through a range of eco-systems, from snow-capped peaks to cloud forest, and takes care of all of the necessary logistics. including accommodations, porters, and meals.
  • Hike to Machu Picchu along the Salkantay Trek
  • Alternative way to reach Machu Picchu
  • Small-group experience (maximum 10 people)
  • Leave all the logistics (accommodation, porters etc...) to the experts

What's Included

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Mountain Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All Private Transport and transfers during the tour
  • Private Camping Facilities & Equipment (dining rooms, kitchen, tables, and chairs)
  • 3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Andean Huts, Jungle Domes)
  • 1 night in a 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes
  • Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
  • Duffle Bag for 7kg of your personal gear (carried by the horses)
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners (we cater to every dietary restriction)
  • Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
  • One way bus between Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Tourist Class Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • All entrance fees (Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu)
  • Safety: First aid kit, oxygen supply, and emergency satellite phones
  • Extras: Trekking poles, sleeping bag, backpack cover and rain poncho
  • Lunch and Dinner on Day 5
  • Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional)- $35
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
  • Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (Can be booked, subject to availability)
  • Travel Insurance (Recommended)
  • Gratuities for the staff (Optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

04:30 AM

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco. The pickup time is between 04.00 and 04:30 am.

What To Expect

Day 1

Cusco - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Soraypampa Sky Camp

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Chaullay - Andean Huts

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Chaullay Andean Huts

Meals: Not included

Day 3

Chaullay - Colpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Jungle Domes

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Lucmabamba Jungle Domes

Meals: Not included

Day 4

Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

9 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Not included

Day 5

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

1 Stop

Machu Picchu

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
  • Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least two months in advance to secure spaces.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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BrydenTeal_B, Mar 2024
The sights, places to stay, and people on the trek were all awesome! Our guide wasn’t a great communicator- I wish we had had someone more responsive and genuinely excited for us. We didn’t get information about what was going on when there were last minute changes in plans due to weather, we were just left wondering. A little bit of brief communication would have made a world of difference. He didn’t really show an interest in what we had to say either. I was kinda jelly of the other group’s guides. Wanted to love it but it was an average time!
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