Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (5 Days)

Durations

5 Days

Max. Altitude

4600 m.s.n.m

Group Size

02 - 15 person

Difficulty

Challenging

Type Service

Private - Group

Support

24/7

Estimated total

$630.00

Tour Date

Passengers

Subtotal$600.00

Online booking fee (5%)$30.00

Total$630.00

🔒 Secure payment · Flexible cancellation

Embark on an adventure with Machu Picchu 360’s Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Over five days, you will hike the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. This journey will take you through diverse landscapes, from towering peaks to lush forests.

Your 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu will begin at the majestic Salkantay Pass, challenging yet rewarding with its stunning vistas. Along the way, visit the serene Humantay Lake, a sight you’ll never forget. Experience the warmth of the hot springs near Santa Teresa, perfect for relaxing muscles after a day’s hike.

The final day brings the highlight: visiting the iconic Machu Picchu. Our guided tour ensures you discover every secret of this ancient wonder. Prepare for altitude with travel insurance and enthusiasm. Join us on the classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu for the journey of a lifetime.

Itinerary

Machu Picchu 360 starts the Salkantay Trek, Peru to Machu Picchu with a morning drive from Cusco to Mollepata. This takes about 3 hours.

After breakfast, we’ll hike to Soraypampa, our first campsite, over 4 hours. Here, you’ll witness the stunning Humantay Lake, spending around 1 hour to enjoy the views. The day ends with dinner at the campsite.

The trek continues early to the highest point, the Salkantay Pass, at 4,630 meters (15,190 feets). It’s a challenging 4-hour hike. After the pass, we descend to Huayracmachay for lunch, then continue 3 more hours to our camp at Chaullay. You’ll experience breathtaking views of the Andean landscape.

Day three begins with a 6-hour trek through the jungle to La Playa. The path is full of flora, fauna, and coffee plantations.

After lunch at La Playa, a short bus ride takes us to Santa Teresa. You can opt to soak in the hot springs. We camp here for the night.

The day starts with a 3-hour hike to the Hydroelectric station, followed by lunch. Then, a 3-hour walk along the railway tracks leads to Aguas Calientes. This town is the gateway to Machu Picchu. We´ll spend the night in a hostel, preparing for the final day’s visit to the ancient city.

We’ll rise early for a bus ride to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of this iconic Inca site. After the tour, you’ll have time to explore at your pace.

In the afternoon, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes. From there, you’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo and then a bus to Cusco. This marks the end of your unforgettable Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Machu Picchu 360.

Included

Professional bilingual guide
Extra guide for assistance (for groups of 9 or more people)
Return transportation to Cusco
4 nights of accommodation (camping and one night in a hostel)
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Salkantay Trail
Meals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Horses (to carry tents, food, and cooking equipment)
Drinking water refills
Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Not Included

Breakfast on the first day
Lunch and dinner on the last day
Tips for the guide, cooks, and horsemen
Travel insurance
Entrance to Huayna Picchu
Personal clothing and gear
Entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes

Additional Information

Briefing session before the trek
Duffel bag for personal belongings
Celebration dinner on the last trekking day

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Estimated total

$630.00

Tour Date

Passengers

Subtotal$600.00

Online booking fee (5%)$30.00

Total$630.00

🔒 Secure payment · Flexible cancellation

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 23 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Nelson R 
 
 
 
  Outworldly beauty
Long hike but well worth the effort. The experience was very nice and the staff right from the booking till driving me back to my hotel were incredibly nice and helpful. I did fel a bit shirt of breath as we got closer to the lake but the guide was quick to assist me and accompanied me all the way up to the lake ensuring that i did not have any issue. They did have an option of renting a horse but i didn´t feel it quite needful as the hike was through beautiful sites and i did have plenty of stop along the way to click photos. Would highly recommend spending a few days and acclimatizing well before doing the trek.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  OUR ANCESTORS
It is important to recognize and respect our ancestors because of them here we are, they have so much to offer and teach us
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  There's something else
Your eyes will see what you are prepared to see, prepare you daily to know so many wonderful things, nothing is enough
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  Amazing and revealing.
The world offers us a thousand to do, don't miss the opportunity to perform the ones you can, you'll never finish learning
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  Humantay lagoon
Don't miss it is really beautiful and in the company of the best you will love it, get there, feel and observe is the most
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Maria L 
 
 
 
  The best choice for an unforgettable travel experience
A simply spectacular experience with this agency. Everything was impeccable: organization, personalized attention and a Service that exceeds any expectation. Traveling with them is a guarantee of tranquility and unforgettable moments. Without a doubt, the best choice to live unique adventures and highly recommended!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   rosalia f 
 
 
 
  An unforgettable trip with the best agency
“My experience with the agency was just spectacular. Everything was very well organized, from the beginning to the end of the trip. The guides were very friendly and professional, the Service excellent and every detail was thought for us to enjoy to the fullest. Thanks to you I lived an unforgettable journey full of unique moments. I recommend them with complete confidence!”
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   kalyanihariharan 
 
 
 
  Nice guide and spectacular views
We did this Humantay Lake tour with Saul (our guide) and every moment of the trip was crafted exceptionally. We had nice breakfast and lunch during the tour and Saul did a remarkable work in explaining the prominence of the lake and mountains in the Incan mythology.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Daryll 
 
 
 
  An immersive day trip
We had a wonderful time visiting the Humantay Lake on a full day trip from Cusco. Everything was well planned especially the guide was very helpful and patient, especially when we found it difficult to hike as we got closer to the lake.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Nick 
 
 
 
  The breathtaking Humantay lake Hike with Machu Picchu 360 Experiences
An absolutely stunning experience hiking to Lake Humantay with Machu Picchu 360 Experiences! The views were surreal, and the entire tour was well organized, well paced and professionally managed. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group motivated throughout the trek. Highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Cusco!

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      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 23 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Nelson R 
 
 
 
  Outworldly beauty
Long hike but well worth the effort. The experience was very nice and the staff right from the booking till driving me back to my hotel were incredibly nice and helpful. I did fel a bit shirt of breath as we got closer to the lake but the guide was quick to assist me and accompanied me all the way up to the lake ensuring that i did not have any issue. They did have an option of renting a horse but i didn´t feel it quite needful as the hike was through beautiful sites and i did have plenty of stop along the way to click photos. Would highly recommend spending a few days and acclimatizing well before doing the trek.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  OUR ANCESTORS
It is important to recognize and respect our ancestors because of them here we are, they have so much to offer and teach us
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  There's something else
Your eyes will see what you are prepared to see, prepare you daily to know so many wonderful things, nothing is enough
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  Amazing and revealing.
The world offers us a thousand to do, don't miss the opportunity to perform the ones you can, you'll never finish learning
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Adriana Lucia C 
 
 
 
  Humantay lagoon
Don't miss it is really beautiful and in the company of the best you will love it, get there, feel and observe is the most
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Maria L 
 
 
 
  The best choice for an unforgettable travel experience
A simply spectacular experience with this agency. Everything was impeccable: organization, personalized attention and a Service that exceeds any expectation. Traveling with them is a guarantee of tranquility and unforgettable moments. Without a doubt, the best choice to live unique adventures and highly recommended!
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   rosalia f 
 
 
 
  An unforgettable trip with the best agency
“My experience with the agency was just spectacular. Everything was very well organized, from the beginning to the end of the trip. The guides were very friendly and professional, the Service excellent and every detail was thought for us to enjoy to the fullest. Thanks to you I lived an unforgettable journey full of unique moments. I recommend them with complete confidence!”
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   kalyanihariharan 
 
 
 
  Nice guide and spectacular views
We did this Humantay Lake tour with Saul (our guide) and every moment of the trip was crafted exceptionally. We had nice breakfast and lunch during the tour and Saul did a remarkable work in explaining the prominence of the lake and mountains in the Incan mythology.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Daryll 
 
 
 
  An immersive day trip
We had a wonderful time visiting the Humantay Lake on a full day trip from Cusco. Everything was well planned especially the guide was very helpful and patient, especially when we found it difficult to hike as we got closer to the lake.
  
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Nick 
 
 
 
  The breathtaking Humantay lake Hike with Machu Picchu 360 Experiences
An absolutely stunning experience hiking to Lake Humantay with Machu Picchu 360 Experiences! The views were surreal, and the entire tour was well organized, well paced and professionally managed. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group motivated throughout the trek. Highly recommend this adventure to anyone visiting Cusco!