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- Silver Operator
- Alpaca Expeditions
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Other languages on request: Spanish
- Group Size 2 - 14
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Capture sunset views at Glass Cabañas
- Hike to the stunning Humantay Lagoon
- Explore diverse ecosystems and wildlife
- Visit an organic coffee farm in the jungle
- Witness sunrise over Machu Picchu
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Transfer to the GLASS CABAÑAS
- Day 2 (Hiking Begins) SORAYPAMPA CAMPSITE – HUMANTAY LAGOON – SALKANTAY PASS - WAYRACPUNKO
- Day 3 WAYRACMACHAY – CHAULLAY – CCOLLPAPAMPA LORETA (HOBBIT HOUSE)
- Day 4 LORETA – LA PLAYA SAHUAYAKU – LUCMABAMBA COFFEE FARM – LLACTAPATA (Camp in front of Machu Picchu)
- Day 5 LLACTAPATA LOOKOUT – WATER FALLS AT HIDROELECTRICA – MANDOR HIRAM BIINGHAM FARM – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Day 6 MACHU PICCHU – RETURN TO CUSCO
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 14 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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Alpaca Expeditions
Number of tours
11
Age Range
10 to 65 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
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Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Mike· October 17th, 2024Incredible guides, a trip which over delivered with excellent organisation and once in a lifetime views and experiencesShow more
Alpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Mike: Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing the Salkantay Trek! We're so happy to hear that you had an unforgettable adventure and enjoyed your experience with us. Your feedback means a lot, and we hope to have the pleasure of... Show moreTrip date: October 2024- JLJulia· May 25th, 2024This experience was just a 10 out of 10, highly recommend if you love hiking and the nature!Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewDear Julia: Thank you for your review! Your feedback helps us continue to provide the best experience for all our hikers. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.
Trip date: May 2024 - MSMelany· November 27th, 2023The Ultimate Salkantay Trek 5D/5N with glass cabañas & hobbit house + hot tub jacuzzi was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Would recommend this trek to everyone. Our tour guides Javier and Victor were phenomenal. You could ask any question and they knew the answer and if you needed anything? They would immediately take care of it. We woke up everyday with an amazing view and a cup of hot tea. We were always the first one to arrive at a beautiful location to take pictures without any other hikers blocking the view. The food was delicious! Go book this trek if you love hiking, beautiful views and an adventure.Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Melany : Thank you for taking a time out to share with us your experience. Our team members are delighted to hear you got a wonderful experience Thank you once again for choosing Alpaca and let us been part of your experience we hope to see you... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- BHBjørn Kåre· October 22nd, 2023Salkantay Trek is really beautiful. The guides, porters and the cook made this adventure really nice for us! I really liked the glas cabanas, the hobbit houses, and also the tents were good and spacious. Thank you!Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Bjorn. Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; Our Team members are doing their best to give you such a wonderful experience and take care of every single detail to ensure your happiness.... Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- Kieran· October 5th, 2023We had an excellent time in the 5D Salkantay trek with Alpaca. Our guide was Américo was sweet and helpful every step of the way. The food was amazing and staff were great! You will be in awe with the ever changing scenery that stops you in your tracks multiple times a day. One of the best travel experiences so far!Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Kieran. Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review... Show moreTrip date: August 2023
- SHSherry· September 4th, 2023Booking through TourRadar was super easy. And Alpaca Expeditions was outstanding.Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Sherry. Thank you for traveling with Alpaca Expeditions, good to know you had an amazing time and experience, have a nice back home, we hope to see you again in the future for next adventure. Kind regards. AE Team.Trip date: July 2023
- MCMary· May 9th, 2023Great experience. Alpaca Expeditions was a great choice. Fabulous teams.Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewHello Mary Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear you had great trek to Machu picchu. We wish you the best on any future travels and we hope to see you back again in Peru in the future. Kind Regards, The Alpaca TeamTrip date: April 2023
- Ndola· October 14th, 2022I did a lot of research on different operators and am really happy I did the 5D/5N with Alpaca. They use a different schedule than most trekking companies so you're 1/2 a day ahead of the crowd, we always felt like we were the only ones on the trail. The food was delicious and the campsites were nice and clean, our guide Elisban was also very wonderful and took great care of us. Definitely would recommend!Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewDear Ndola, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy about your experience with us. Our Team members are always well organized and take care of every single detail so that our guests can fully enjoy their trip with total confidence.... Show moreTrip date: October 2022
- MMartaSgrignoli· August 29th, 2022The guide Ivan and al the staff was simply amazing!Show moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewDear Marta, Thank you so much for your remarkable words. We always take care of every single detail and give special attention to your needs so that we can give you an amazing experience during your trip with us. The most important thing is your total... Show moreTrip date: July 2022
- Jacopo· August 28th, 2022Super panorama Super Trekking Super Ivan the tour guideShow moreAlpaca Expeditions commented on this reviewDear Jacopo, Thank you so much for your remarkable words. We always take care of every single detail and give special attention to your needs so that we can give you an amazing experience during your trip with us. The most important thing is your total... Show moreTrip date: August 2022
Dates & Availability
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- From Sunday30 Nov, 2025To Friday5 Dec, 2025English, SpanishFrom:NZ $1,234 per person
- From Monday1 Dec, 2025To Saturday6 Dec, 2025English, SpanishFrom:NZ $1,234 per person
- From Tuesday2 Dec, 2025To Sunday7 Dec, 2025English, SpanishFrom:NZ $1,234 per person
- From Wednesday3 Dec, 2025To Monday8 Dec, 2025English, SpanishFrom:NZ $1,234 per person
- From Thursday4 Dec, 2025To Tuesday9 Dec, 2025English, SpanishFrom:NZ $1,234 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Paul
Asked on September 23rd, 2025What dates do you have available for November?
Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written October 2025We are pleased to inform you that towards the end of November we still have availability for the Salkantay Tour. We would appreciate it if you could let us know your exact travel dates so that we can verify availability in detail and provide you with the corresponding options.
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Valerie
Asked on April 26th, 2025Is the tour still has available spot for 1 person on May 10th, 2025?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written April 2025
Unfortunately, we currently do not have availability for the dates you requested. However, we would like to offer you the option of rescheduling your reservation for alternative dates. The next available dates would be starting from the month of June.
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Tammy
Asked on February 11th, 2025Do I need to fly into Cusco a day before the tour begins?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written February 2025
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least one day before your tour begins to allow for acclimatization. We can arrange a hotel pick-up for the afternoon before the trek starts.
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Cynthia
Asked on November 28th, 2024I'm a solo traveller interested in your 5D Ultimate Salkantay Trek. As a Solo traveller, when would you be able to confirm my trek booking so that I can secure my flights from the UK? I would also be interested a personalised quote, starting the group Salkantay trek as early as possible and after visiting Machu Picchu, trekking the main tourist route back to Cuzco.
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written November 2024
We have availability for the Ultimate Salkantay Trek starting on May 4th, 2025, as part of a group service. You need to confirm your booking at least 3 months in advance, as May is a high season, and permits for Machu Picchu tend to sell out quickly.
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Cynthia
Traveler•Written November 2024I'm a keen hiker. Can you propose anything specifically to add on at the end, either from Aguas Calientes or a separate trek starting from a Cusco pickup? A trek involving the Sacred Valley and/or Rainbow mountain sounds interesting?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written November 2024
Rainbow Mountain + Red Valley costs $160 per person in group service. Maras Moray Tour is $150 per person (group service) or $250 per person (private service). This includes visits to Moray archaeological site, Maras Salt Mines, and a local market in Chinchero.
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Teresa
Asked on September 24th, 2024I was wondering if you had availability for 2 people starting anywhere between October 15th and October 18th? I do not want to book if we are unable to enter Machu Picchu on the final day.
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written September 2024
Permits for Ultimate Salkantay Trek 5D/5N with glass cabañas & hobbit house + hot tub jacuzzi are totally SOLD OUT, however we would like to invite you to join our group for the available date: on October 23rd.
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Hans-Peter
Asked on September 24th, 2024What kind of luggage is advisable for the trek?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written September 2024
Traveling with a hiking backpack is advisable as we provide a duffle bag for your trek essentials. Hard cover suitcases are not recommended.
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Wietse
Asked on September 6th, 2024What is the group size for the trek?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written September 2024
Group sizes can vary, but they are usually kept to a maximum of 15 hikers to ensure personalized attention and safety.
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Alice
Asked on August 2nd, 2024What types of payment do you accept?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written August 2024
We accept both credit card and cash payments. Payments for incidental expenses can be made at our office.
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Jean-Michel
Asked on June 24th, 2024Can I leave personal items I don't need for the trek?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, any luggage not required for the trek can be safely stored at our office.
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Gretha
Asked on April 15th, 2024Is the Sun Gate ticket included in the tour price?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written April 2024
The Sun Gate ticket is only included if you book the Inca Trail 4D/3N. The Salkantay trek does not route through the Sun Gate.
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