This 5-day 4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent substitute for the Inca Trail — considered by most to be the best alternative route, and maybe even better!
This magnificent trail is perfect for adventurers who wish to become personally integrated in changing ecosystems from one day to the next. You will walk through sweeping, magical landscapes of a snowy mountain paradise to a tropical jungle where you will find a wide range of animals, medicinal plants and flower varieties. Witness with your own eyes a living but ancient culture in remote villages hardly ever seen by foreigners. End your trek at the famed Machu Picchu for an experience of a lifetime.
Let’s start exploring the mountains!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Tent, Camping
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Ch
Salkantay, Cusco, Soraypampa, Chaullay, Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes
Experience Peru in style on this 15-day adventure from coastal plains to mountaintop cities. Travelling through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, you’ll explore dramatic Andean landscapes and learn about traditional cultures. Visit the iconic Machu Picchu – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – and see the citadel from different angles on an optional One Day Inca Trail trek. Share a classic pachamanca meal with the locals in the highlands community of Huilloq. And spend time with the Uros people on their floating islands on Lake Titicaca. With a local leader by your side, you’ll go beneath the surface and come away with a deeper understanding of Peru and its people.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calie
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno
The trek was very well organized from the beginning to end. I was quite nervous to do it but the team was very motivating and attentive, which I really appreciated. The guide was very informative and the food was great.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Explore Peru on an eye-opening journey from the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes. Get to know downtown Lima’s ornate buildings and markets, uncover Cusco’s ancient charms, encounter incredible wildlife in the Amazon, see the lush Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo, and marvel at the wonder of Machu Picchu. Offering an up-close look at Peru's diverse attractions, this is an unforgettable trip at a relaxing pace. Discover ancient cultures, natural wonders, welcoming locals and vibrant modern life as you journey through the homeland of the Incas.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Eco Lodge
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Inca Trail, Cusco, Lima, Puerto
Inca Trail, Cusco, Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu
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My girlfriend and I just came back from our amazing 4 weeks in Peru. We went from amazement to wonder across many different landscape and cultures. And without any doubt, our trek to Machu Picchu with Carlos and his team was the highest point (both literally and figuratively).
The organization was impeccable. We were provided with everything we needed, assisted by the team with every questions, both prior and during the trip. The sleeping locations, and the activities proposed, were all unique and made you feel closer to the wonderful and various scenery all along the trek. Helping with this organization was our two horsemen, Gilbert and Jos, that did an impressive job, bringing our stuff when and where we needed them.
5 days of trekking is hard, and a good meal at the end of the day helps a lot in recovering. The food prepared by our world-class chefs, Gido and Elvis, was simply among the best dishes we had, in terms of taste, variety, colors and quantities.
This trek brings you through sacred Apus (mountains), in the wilderness of the jungle and all its secrets to end up in this magic place that is Machu Picchu. And all covered with Quechuas culture, mythology and science. We experienced it fully thanks to our amazing guide Carlos the mountain king. He created a very familiar atmosphere between everybody from the very first moment, and rewarded us with all his knowledge of the fauna, flora, local cultures and history that brought a whole new level to our experience.
This trek is an amazing experience and I would recommend it 100%. It is strenuous, with very long walking days, but the treasures and natural beauty that you find along the way are worth every drop of sweat.
SULPAYKI WAIKIS to all team for this amazing adventure.
Rio de Janeiro, Quito, Mancora, Trujillo, Lima, Huacachina, Nazca, Arequipa, Tena, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta, Buenos Aires, Banos, Colonia, Montevideo, Estancia, Iguassu Falls, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Cuenca
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This fantastic tour will take you through impressive places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and also on its opposite side, the South Valley. Visit places like Maras, Moray, Chinchero, Pisac, Pikillaqta, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas, among others. and its main attraction is the 'Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu'.
In Puno you can enjoy the calm waters of Titicaca Lake.
Enjoy the best trip organized by professionals who will provide you with everything you need for this interesting adventure through the Peruvian Andes. Visit the most outstanding places that will leave you shocked by so much beauty.
Discover the magic that enshrouds the Andes and its cultures. Let yourself be carried away by the mysterious and fascinating Andean world!
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Taquile Island
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With this fabulous 8-day package, you can experience the most impressive and charming natural and cultural landscapes of the entire valley and snow-capped mountains of Cusco. And it is that, within the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will visit Chinchero, Maras and Moray, so that the next day, we venture towards the spectacular Salkantay trek, we will reach heights of 4000 meters above sea level.
We will enjoy impressive views and the exotic flora and fauna that are located in each ecological floor that is found throughout the route, the one that will take us to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
This is however not just a trek, as we before the trek will be exploring Cusco and inca museums (please see the itinerary) and also be getting insights on textiles and weavings in Cusco.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Welcome to the Classic Inca Trail, the most famous and most spectacular hiking route in South America! This ancient 45-kilometer trail follows the footsteps of the Inca pilgrims to the gates of the sacred city of Machu Picchu, one of the new 7 Wonders of the World
Our exciting itinerary offers 4 days of trekking along the original Inca pathways, passing an array of Inca ruins along the way.
The trail is located high in the Peruvian Andes climbing gradually from the valley floor (2,700 m/8,856 ft) to the most spectacular mountain passes (as high as 4,215 m/13,825 ft). At every turn, the surrounding scenery will take your breath away!
Hiking the 4-day Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a strenuous and awe-inspiring adventure. We will push ourselves to our physical limits, resting each night under the stunning Andean night sky.
On our final day, as the mist lifts to reveal the emerald peaks and terraced ruins of the mystical ancient city you’ll be rewarded for your efforts.
Action Peru Treks invites you to awaken your senses through this once in a lifetime experience trekking to Machu Picchu. If the 4-day trek is a bit too much for you, consider the Short Inca Trail hike instead.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Wow, the Huayhuash Circuit is an amazing expedition, I had a blast. Of course, the trek had to end, well because it's pretty hard and it's a loop, but there were so many magical moments, I wanted it to just keep going…
Everything was so well organized with great attention to all the logistics, the guides Javier and Virgilio were exceptional, the cooks and the wranglers were so awesome, it was a trek of a lifetime for me !!!!!
I’m sure you’ll be hearing from me again with interest in another World Expedition down the road!!!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
The experience was overall amazing, I went to so many places and saw so many things. I always felt safe and enjoyed making friends! Just a shame about having a cold shower and having to use other people?s toilets for a while!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
So glad that we took this trip now, a great way to connect with friends, nature and people from another country while learning about the Inca , their sacred ways and places
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Discover the magic of Peru on this comprehensive 11-day tour that takes you through ancient civilizations, modern cultures, architectural wonders and stunning landscapes!
Start in Lima and visit the historic downtown before heading off to Cusco, where you will feel the magic reverberating in this sacred Inca city. Pass through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Inca, interact with a living ancient culture, and arrive at the enigmatic and iconic city of Machu Picchu. Explore Ollyatomabo, Moray and Pisac. Then, navigate Lake Titicaca through the inhabited floating islands of the Uros and experience a unique homestay on the island of Taquile. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience through the Peruvian Andes!
During this experience, you will be fully accompanied by the best guides who are professionals ready to serve you at every moment. All transportation, domestic flights, accommodation and some meals are included. Please see the itinerary and what’s included sections for more details on the activities and locations.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers