Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu Tour by Inkas Destination Tour Operator

5 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

4615mHighest point reached

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Cusco, Peru

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One of "the best 25 new treks in the world" by National Geographic

Salkantay is a majestic peak of over 6300 meters (20,000 feet!)

The trek combines hiking in the Andes with the cloud forest

Great views of Salkantay and other snow-capped mountains of the Vilcabamba Range

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For adventurous souls craving an alternative to the Inca Trail, the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu offers five days of ever-changing ecosystems and cultural immersion. Traverse from snow-capped Andean peaks into lush tropical forests, encountering diverse wildlife, medicinal plants, and remote villages where ancient traditions still thrive. Each day reveals new vistas and unique experiences, culminating in the awe-inspiring arrival at Machu Picchu—a truly unforgettable finale. The trek’s unique selling point is its variety: from magical landscapes to living culture, this trip offers a rich, less-traveled path to one of the world’s great wonders, perfect for those seeking both adventure and authenticity.

day 1Cusco - Mollepata - Markokasa - Soraypampa

The 5-day Salkantay Trek begins with a 4:20 a.m. pick up from your hotel or hostel in Cusco. The day before, our guides will visit you at your hostel/hotel for a short briefing about the trek and confirm your location.
We begin the trek by traveling to Mollepata. This is a beautiful and scenic journey through Limatambo, stopping for panoramic views of the Apurimac valley. Arriving at Mollepata we will meet our porters and horses, here you can also have breakfast.
Mollepata is the official starting point of the trek where we will start our hike to Soraypampa 3,725 m. (12,221 ft.) After a 2 hour hike, we will have lunch among the beautiful scenery. After lunch, we will continue on our hike until arriving at Soraypampa 4 hours later. Here we make camp, have dinner and get a good nights rest.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Camping

day 2Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpampa

day 3Collpapampa - Playa Sawayaco - Santa teresa

day 4Santa teresa - Hydroelectrica - Machu Picchu town

day 5Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

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What's Included

Hotel pickupTransfer to trek starting point1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes on the last nightGroup porters (to carry tents and food) and cookGroup horses (to carry 5 kg of personal gear)Waterproof tentsEquipment - safety gear for zip lines provided when booking optional excursion.English speaking guideMeals (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners)Guided Machu Picchu tourMachu Picchu general admissionReturn expedition train and bus transport to CuscoFirst aid & oxygen

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