About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is 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.
Not included
- Sleeping bag, inflatable sleeping mat, and trekking poles (available for rent).
- Lunch on the final day.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Panoramic Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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