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Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
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Hike to stunning Humantay Lake amidst towering Andes peaks.
Explore the iconic Machu Picchu at sunrise with a local guide.
Cross Salkantay Pass for breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains.
Conquer the challenging Salkantay Pass with panoramic mountain views.
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a four-day, challenging journey crafted for those who thrive on adventure and cultural discovery. Traverse dramatic mountain landscapes, vibrant cloud forests, and the awe-inspiring Salkantay Pass, culminating in a guided exploration of the legendary Machu Picchu. Highlights include the turquoise Humantay Lake, rejuvenating hot springs, and daily immersion in Andean culture and history. Perfect for experienced trekkers and young adults seeking an exhilarating yet rewarding tour, this trek’s unique appeal lies in its off-the-beaten-path route, blending spectacular scenery with rich cultural encounters for an unforgettable Peruvian adventure.
Such a great trek to Machu Picchu! The scenery of the snow-capped montains is spectacular and finishing the trek with Machu Picchu was unbelievable. The team was great, very nice! I definitely recommend this trip.
What a beautiful adventure among the Andean mountains. The scenery is breathtaking and the trek is worth it. Our guide was amazing and passionate about the Inca ruins and the nature. Food and the tents were great.
Great trek among the Andean mountains with a wonderful day in Machu Picchu. Highly recommended.
Awesome. We loved this salkantay trek and even more thanks to our incredible guide. Definitely recommend this trek.
Came back from the Salkantay trek with amazing memories, the trip was excellent from the beginning to finish. The hikes were great and we recommend at least two days of acclimatization if you really enjoy the trek. Our guide was incredible and attentive, he was always taking care of everybody. We are also grateful to the cook and the horsemen for the great food and carrying all the equipment. Don't miss this trek, it is worth it.
My wife and I really enjoyed this trek and we can only recommend Bamba for their professionalism. The team that accompanied us on the trek was great, we had an amazing time with them. Everything was great!
We had such a beautiful experience on this trek. Took many pictures of the mountains and the beautiful surroundings. We are very grateful to the team that made an excellent job. Highly recommended.
I had a great time in the mountains, the trek was nice and the team very profesisonal and attentive. The guide was friendly and informative. Machu Picchu is outstanding.
My wife and I had an wonderful experience with incredible views of the Andean mountains along the way. The trek was great and the team was very nice. Machu Picchu site was fantastic and it was even more interesting thanks to the explanations of the guide. In overall, a great trip.
My friend and I had an incredible 4-day Salkantay trek, very well planned. Our guide was the best, friendly and very knowledgeable. It was nice to hear its stories about the culture, nature and Machu Picchu. Obviouly, Machu Picchu was the highlight of the trip, amazing. A big thanks to the team that accompanied us on this amazing trek.
It was the best trek we've ever done. The scenery was breathtaking from the beginning to end and our team was awesome. The guide was very friendly and always joking. He was very informative, he told us a lot about the Macchu Picchu site and the Inca culture. Food was great and we were lucky to have the horsemen with us as they carried all the heavy equipment. Every person of the team was very nice and helpful. I recommend this trek to everyone.
We had a fabulous adventure to Machu Picchu. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Views of the snow-capped mountains are breathtaking. The trek was quite difficult for us sometimes but the guide was very motivating and we could take some breaks.
The trip was everything we were looking for. The trek was a little bit challenging at some point but the views are so worth it. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable, he taught us many things about the Inca ruins, the history and the culture. It was a rich cultural experience.
Got splendid views of the mountains and the surroundings on this trek. The guide was very motivating especially when the trek began to be quite tough. We truly enjoyed Machu Picchu and having a guide made the tour even more enjoyable.
We booked the trek with Bamba and we loved the trip. The team on the trek was very professional. The guide was very informative and attentive. It was very interesting to hear its explanations about the culture, traditions and history. We had a great experience, highly recommended.