5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service

5 days Not CancellableMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 8+Guided by Valencia Travel
5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service
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Not CancellableMin 2 participantsPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 8+Guided

Why we love it?

The Salkantay Trek 5 Days offers a scenic alternative to the Classic Inca Trail, beginning in Cusco and passing through diverse landscapes from the high-altitude Salkantay Pass at 4,600 meters to the lush cloud forest of the Santa Teresa valley. Along the route, trekkers visit Humantay Lake near Soraypampa and explore the Llactapata Inca site before reaching Aguas Calientes. The journey concludes with an early bus ride to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, followed by a return to Cusco by tourist train. This trek suits travelers seeking a multi-day hiking experience with professional bilingual guides, inclusive meals, and comfortable dining arrangements, without the permit restrictions of the Inca Trail.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Professional bilingual tour guide
  • Assistant guide
  • Pick up from hotel
  • Return transportation (bus to start of trail and tourist train back to Ollantaytambo)
  • Dining tent with tables and chairs
  • Cook
  • 4 man tents (per 2 people)
  • Sleeping mattresses
  • Horsemen and mules (for carrying the camping equipment and 8 kilos of tourists' belongings)
  • 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (3-star superior category)
  • Extra oxygen & First-Aid kit
  • Entrance fees
  • 7kgs Personal Porter

Exclusions

  • Single Suplement fee $ 112.00
  • International and domestic flights
  • Airport departure taxes or visa fees
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast on day 1, and dinner and lunch in Aguas Calientes
  • Huayna Picchu tickets

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco to Soraypampa and Humantay Lake

  • Early hotel pickup and drive of about four hours to Soraypampa. Hike to Humantay Lake and camp at Salkantaypampa.

Day 2

Salkantay Pass (4,600 m)

  • The most challenging day, crossing the Salkantay Pass below the snow-capped Salkantay peak and descending toward the cloud forest.

Day 3

Trek through the cloud forest (ceja de selva) toward the Santa Teresa valley.
Day 4

Llactapata Inca site and Aguas Calientes

  • Climb to the Inca site of Llactapata with views of the Santa Teresa valley, then continue to Aguas Calientes.

Day 5

Early bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, then return to Cusco.

Please Note

  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please Note: Train times are subject to change depending on timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition train) for an additional cost
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Please, provide your hotel information

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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