Salkantay Trek: Five-Day Hike to Machu Picchu from Cusco
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Salkantay Trek 5-Day Private Guided Tour to Machu Picchu
Cocalmayo Thermal Waters
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Humantay Lake
Why we love it?
This five-day tour through the stunning landscapes of Cusco, Peru, is perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Starting with a visit to the breathtaking Humantay Lagoon, you'll ascend to the Salkantay pass at 4,600 meters, where panoramic views await. As you trek through diverse ecological zones, from high-altitude terrain to lush jungle, you'll have the chance to relax in the natural hot springs of Cocalmayo. The journey culminates in a visit to the iconic Machu Picchu, allowing ample time to explore this ancient site. With a focus on social tourism, you'll stay in family accommodations that enrich your cultural experience while enjoying meals made from local ingredients. This tour combines physical challenge with cultural immersion, making it an unforgettable adventure for those looking to connect deeply with Peru's rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
Inclusions
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Shared transport Cusco Soraypampa
- Adventure and cultural guide in English/ Spanish
- Accommodation in family accommodation ( social tourism)
- Entrance to Laguna Humantay and Salkantay
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Return Train to Cusco
Exclusions
- Thermal baths
- Beverages in bottles
- Trekking poles (optional rental)
- Boarding bus to MachuPicchu (Optional)
Itinerary
Day 1
1st Day
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Pick up from your hotel at approximately 4:00 am, we leave in the direction of Soraypampa to visit the Humantay Lagoon and returning to the lodging to enjoy a local lunch, we enjoy longe and dinner.
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Local home (Social tourism)
Day 2
2nd Day
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We leave very early at approximately 4:30 am after breakfast, hike up to the Salkantay pass 4600 masl, we take the best photos with the Apu Salkantay and continue with the descent to Huayracmachay, where our well-deserved lunch awaits us and continue the walk. to Callway to take our dinner break in country rooms and until the next day.
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Local Home (Social Tourism)
Day 3
3rd Day
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We also leave very early after our breakfast, to enter the edge of the jungle where we can appreciate incredible nature, dense vegetation following an imposing river, until we reach Lucmabamba where our well-deserved lunch with products from the area awaits us, and then continue until Santa Teresa and have the option of visiting the thermal baths of Cocalmayo, dinner and lodging.
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Rustic Lodge
Day 4
4th Day
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we have breakfast and we have the option of doing the Zip line activity (Tiroleza) to continue to Hidroelectrica or start the walk to hydroelectric where we have lunch and continue walking, following the train lines until we reach MachuPicchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes, where Dinner and hotel await us until the next day.
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Tourism Hostel
Day 5
5th Day
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To end this adventure with a flourish, we walk to the Archaeological Park of Machu Picchu and visit for an average of 3 hours and then return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
