Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

5 days
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Start and end in Cusco
5.0
2 traveler reviews
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  • Awesome trek, stunning scenery, amazing meals and a great finish at Machu Picchu.

    FS
    Frederick, traveled in February
    5.0
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Tierras Vivas
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Cusco
    Cusco
  • Salkantay Mountain
    Salkantay Mountain
  • Santa Teresa
    Santa Teresa
  • Machu Picchu
    Machu Picchu
  • Ollantaytambo
    Ollantaytambo

Highlights

  • Ride a bus to Mollepata and hike to Soraypampa
  • Trek through Salkantay Pass and camp at Collpapampa
  • Explore orchids and waterfalls on the way to La Playa
  • Hike to Llactapata ruins or Santa Teresa hot springs
  • Tour Machu Picchu and watch the sunrise over the ruins
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha -Soraypampa
  2. Day 2 Soraypampa - Salkantay Mountain - Collpapampa
  3. Day 3 Collpapampa - La Playa
  4. Day 4 La Playa - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes
  5. Day 5 Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Tierras Vivas

4.5
(13 reviews)

Number of tours

6

Age Range

4 to 65 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

50%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    Tierras Vivas
    4.5
  • FS
    · February 11th, 2019
    Awesome trek, stunning scenery, amazing meals and a great finish at Machu Picchu. Highly recommended
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • FS
    · February 10th, 2019
    Awesome tour, seamless organisation and very memorable! Particularly enjoyed the stunning vistas, delicious food and variety of landscape and experiences. Machu Picchu a highlight!
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    Trip date: February 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

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    Anita

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    How challenging is this tour? How many people will be on it? Why are there start dates every single day?

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    • Tierras VivasOperator•Written November 2024

      Sorry we dont have any group available for the Salkantay, January is start the rain season

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    Lisa

    Asked on April 9th, 2024

    I am 72 would like to go in October. Am I too old? Is the age limit hard and fast?

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    • Tierras VivasOperator•Written May 2024

      Age is not necessarily a barrier, and many people of varying ages successfully complete the trek. However, it is a moderately challenging trek, so it's essential to assess your fitness level and any health concerns beforehand. We recommend consulting with your physician to ensure it's suitable for you. The age limit is not hard and fast, but we prioritize the safety and well-being of our participants. If you're comfortable with the physical demands and have the green light from your doctor, we'd be happy to accommodate your trek in October!

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    Megan

    Asked on July 12th, 2022

    I'm looking at your Salkantay tour - 5 days and considering booking for around August 21st and have a few questions - would you have availability at that time? I'm also wondering whether you provide sleeping bags and sleep mats? I have my own if not ... Does this tour include the permit to Machu Pichu? I spoke with a rep from G-Adventures yesterday and she told me that all permits were now sold out for August and that I would not be able to go in August.

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    • Tierras VivasOperator•Written July 2022

      Regarding your requirement, there are spots available for the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on August 21st, 2022. This trail is the alternative hike to the Inca Trail. The Inca Trail is sold out 2 months ago, but at the moment, we have spots available for the Inca Trail to start on August 21st, 25th, 27th, and 28th. We can provide all camping equipment such as a sleeping bag, hiking poles, and others.

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      Megan

      Traveler•Written July 2022

      So the Salkantay trek takes a different route from the classic Inca trail but does also include the permit to visit Machu Pichu ... Is this correct? Dietary. The information states that dietary needs will be catered for but I just want a bit of clarity on this ... I eat a lot of eggs, meat, fish, nuts, veg and fruit (mostly cooked as raw food is tricky) but my digestion doesn't tolerate any grains except quinoa, or pulses except butter beans. Would quinoa be the main grain used on the trek seeing as it grows in Peru?

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      Megan

      Traveler•Written July 2022

      Which is more difficult - the Inca trail or the Salkantay trail? and which would you consider more beautiful? Would the Salkantay trail be less busy than the Inca trail? and what is the price difference between them?

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    April

    Asked on January 16th, 2022

    I am looking for an active 3 day hike to Machu Picchu walking a good amount each day. I would like to depart February 11.

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    • Tierras VivasOperator•Written January 2022

      Unfortunately, we don't have any groups available on February 11th, 2022 for trekking.

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