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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey

5 days
Start and end in Cusco
4.8
77 traveler reviews
5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey - TreXperience
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 12 to 65

Highlights

  • Challenge yourself and hike the Salkantay Trail
  • Admire the serene natural beauty of the Sacred Valley
  • Celebrate your victory with 'that' photo of Machu Picchu
  • Trek through the picturesque scenery of the Andes
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa
  2. Day 2 Salkantaypampa – Wayracmachay – Collpapampa
  3. Day 3 Collpapampa – Llucmabamba – Llactapata
  4. Day 4 Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes
  5. Day 5 Explore Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
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  • Itinerary
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    4.8
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  • SH
    · December 22nd, 2024
    The tour was amazing. We had a smaller, more intimate group and an amazing Guide "Roger" who was very knowledgable of all the areas we journeyed. You could tell he really was passionate about his work and loves what he does. The landscapes were stunningly beautiful and different day to day. The food was amazing and plenty of it thanks to Chef Bertrand and A/Chef Cenobio. I felt completely supported and taken care of. Everything was organized and well operated. I would highly recommend this experience. 5/5.
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    Trip date: December 2024
  • 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey reviewer 2
    · November 29th, 2024
    Absolute a fantastic experience. The food prepared is awesome. Even better than a restaurant. Thanks to our chef Zenovio and sous chef Dario. Despite landslides our horseman, Elicio, was able to bring our luggage to the next checkpoint. An amazing work. And of course our guide Manolo. This is really a wonderful person and a reason on itself to do the trup. Trexperience have a fantastic team working for them. Last thank goes to my personal guide Adrian who guided me very well through Machu Picchu. The knowledge and passion made this visit above expectations
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey reviewer 3
    · November 10th, 2024
    We had an incredible time on the salkantay 5-day tour; the itinerary and experience was amazing and we were sad to leave! Thankyou to our guide Sara who was always kind, helpful and had so much knowledge of the nature and the history! The chefs Esteban and Dario made amazing food and helped in so many other ways as well, I am amazed with the meals you can create on the mountain, so tasty and varied! We would love to come back and do a trek with Sara, Esteban, Dario and the porters again!
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • EB
    · November 10th, 2024
    Guide Sara, chef Esteban, assistant Dario and muleiter Ali were all excellent and I would highly recommend them! The tour was incredible with amazing views, great food and high rewards for the hard hikes.
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • CJ
    · October 19th, 2024
    One of my favorite trips I’ve done to date. Couldn’t recommend more.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • PD
    · August 29th, 2024
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    Food was always good! Sleeping accommodation was also always good! Sanitary facilities were also good under the circumstances. Hiking route: Day 1: good Day 2: good Day 3: good Day 4: not good. Hike along the tracks can be canceled Fresh water tastes of plastic (very bad) Guide: poor communication Improvement: Introduce the participants at the beginning for a better group feeling; divide the groups into slow and fast if necessary (the fast hikers always had to wait and often cooled down); transparent communication in case of difficulties. Macchu picchu: very good organization: important to start early.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey reviewer 7
    · July 13th, 2024
    Fantastic tour and am glad that I chose this tour after the Inca tours were all full for the month. There were 7 people in the tour group and 6-7 staff members supporting our tour! Very personal and enjoyable, plus am grateful to the guides (Sarah and Toribio) for making the pace easier for me - going uphill was quite tiring for me at the start of the trek. Really like that this is a relatively young company managed by locals, as perhaps compared to the other more established ones where I observed a bit of a rush and they tend to cater to large groups with smaller age differences. Great service from the guides as they shared and infused Quechua culture and language into the tour, so that gave the tour an added dimension 😄 Finally, the food prepared meticulously with great care by the chef and his team ( not forgetting the horsemen and super porters) was delicious and fits all diets and preferences! Sometimes it feels like a party! And gosh, they do make sure we are all fed well and happy. Highly recommend this trek and the team!
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey reviewer 8
    · June 4th, 2024
    A great tour! It was challenging but worth every step. Stunning scenery the whole trek. The whole team did a great job, the guides John and JJ, the cooks, the porters all contributed to a fantastic overall experience. Be sure to pack all of the recommended items and consider the add ons that contribute to a better overall experience. (Trekking poles, air mattress etc..) You definitely won't go hungry on this trip, all meals and snacks are provided along with drinking water and the chance to purchase additional refreshments at stops if you wish. Overall I had a great time and would definitely recommend! Thank you TreXperience :)
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • AD
    · June 1st, 2024
    Great food! They porters and guides really helped make the trip feel special. On a cold night they had warm rubber bags for us to sleep with. Also tea in the morning to wake up. It's like a bougie hiking/camping trip.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • TG
    · April 19th, 2024
    Such an amazing experience. Roger our guide was a great guy, very experienced and full of local knowledge and stories. We were so well fed by our chef who never ceased to amaze us by producing fantastic local food every meal. The porters made sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed - even hot water bottles on a freezing cold night.
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    Trip date: April 2024

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5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: An Unforgettable Journey
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    Joel

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    What meals are provided during the trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten March 2025

      All meals are included throughout the trek, with options to suit dietary preferences.

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    Cynthia

    Asked on February 16th, 2025

    What type of camping accommodations for the first 3 nights? Are they glass cabanas and jungle domes?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten February 2025

      We include glamping and andean huts in our salkantay hike and then on the nigth 4th you will have a 3 stars hotel accomodatuion with buffet breakfast included, in this way you will have an autenthic and comfortable andean trekking experience.

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    Deborah

    Asked on January 8th, 2025

    Can I do this trip as a solo? Is getting to Cusco easy?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten January 2025

      If you are a solo traveler, I suggest joining one of our groups to ensure your booking is confirmed. To get to Cusco, you will need to take an international flight to Lima first and then book a domestic flight from Lima to Cusco.

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    Lhoussain

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    Are there specific travel restrictions for Peru?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten January 2025

      It's best to check the latest travel restrictions, as they can change frequently.

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    Dirk

    Asked on November 23rd, 2024

    Are tickets available for Machu Picchu for the dates I'm considering?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten November 2024

      Unfortunately, regular tickets are sold out for the selected dates, but alternative tickets may be available.

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    Mary

    Asked on November 14th, 2024

    I have a food allergy to wheat/gluten/ bread, will you be able to accomadate for the gluten diet? I usually just eat natural foods like veggies, meat (no pork), and rice. Just no breads.

    Meals
    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten November 2024

      During the trip, the Chef will adapt to all the needs of the group, the meals that are prepared are always according to the preferences of the group, this tour is a shared service so the food varies, but food preferences will always be taken into account when preparing it.

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    Dale

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    Do you provide all the camping equipment? If not, what is the price for renting the missing items?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten November 2024

      We provide all essential camping equipment, including tents, Chef, and support from porters. If you need to rent additional items, the costs are: Sleeping bag: $25 USD, Air mattress: $20 USD, Trekking poles: $20 USD.

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      Dale

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Do I need a visa to Peru? Do I have to buy a hiking/Trekking bag?

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten November 2024

      It is not necessary to obtain a visa if you have a residence permit in Denmark to enter Peru. I suggest buying and bringing a daypack of about 25 liters, which is an appropriate and recommended size for the hike.

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    Hans-Joachim

    Asked on October 27th, 2024

    What should I bring for the trek in terms of luggage?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten October 2024

      Only carry essentials in your backpack; porters will carry the main luggage during the trek.

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    Melissa

    Asked on October 5th, 2024

    What's included in the trek package and How fit do we need to be to do the salkantay trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten October 2024

      Regarding physical condition, it is advisable to be in good physical shape, as this trek requires considerable physical effort. The trek includes meals, camping equipment, transportation, professional guides, entrance tickets to Salkantay and Machu Picchu, buses, panoramic train, first aid kit, and most meals during the trek.

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    Sandra

    Asked on July 6th, 2024

    I am wondering what the price with the hotel will be

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our Salkantay trek already includes the 3-start hotel in Aguas Calientes

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    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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