Salkantay: All-Inclusive 5-Day Machu Picchu Trek

Take the Salkantay Trail on a guided trek to Machu Picchu. See snow-capped mountains, tropical forests, and the dense Inca jungle as you make your way to the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site.
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lagoon

Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Cusco early in the morning. Have breakfast and drive to Challacancha, the starting point of your hike. After a 3-hour hike, arrive at a campsite in Soraypampa. Enjoy lunch and hike 1.5 hours to Humantay Lagoon. Head back to the campsite in Soraypampa. Arrive at approximately 6 PM, have tea and dinner, and spend the night in glass huts.

Day 2: Soraypampa – Paso Salkantay – Colpapampa
Have breakfast at 5 AM and start your 3-hour trek from Soraypampa to the highest point of Abra Salkantay for views of the snow-capped High Andes Mountains of Salkantay, Humantay, Tucarhuay, and Pumasillo. Passing through Salkantaypampa and Soyrococha, start the descent to Huarachmachhay. Enjoy lunch and then continue to the Colpapampa campsite. Have tea and dinner and sleep in the domes at the campsite.

DAY 3: Colpapampa – Playa Sahuayaco
Have breakfast and set out on a 5.5-hour hike through the Peruvian jungle. Stop for lunch at Playa Sahuayaca and enjoy the option to visit the thermal baths in Cocalmayo. Return to the campsite at 6 PM for tea and dinner.

DAY 4: Playa Sahuayaco – Llactapata – Aguas Calientes
Enjoy breakfast at sunrise and walk along the Inca Trail, enjoying the beautiful views of the Santa Teresa Valley. After a 2.5-hour ascent, arrive at the Incan archaeological site of Llactapata, where a local guide will teach you about its history. Get your first glimpses of Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain. Enjoy lunch and then continue your hike to Hidroeléctrica. Either take the 3-hour walk to Aguas Calientes or opt to board a train. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in the village. Spend the night in a hotel.

DAY 5: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Take a guided tour of the Machu Picchu archaeological site and then enjoy free time to discover the site on your own. Take an optional climb to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain at a pre-designated time – the first group will to the hike from 6-8 AM and the second group from 9-11 AM. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then take the train to Ollantaytambo, leaving at 2:55 PM. Complete your tour with drop off from the train station to Plaza Regocijo in Cusco.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.