Salkantay Trek 5D/4N
5 days / 4 nights
Up to 12 people
dificil
4,650 m
From
$225
Start Point
Hotel in Cusco (4:00 AM day 1)
End Point
Hotel in Cusco (evening day 5)
Max Altitude
4,650 m
About this tour
The Salkantay Trek is considered one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic. This 5-day route takes you through incredibly diverse landscapes: from glaciers and high-altitude lakes to tropical jungle. The highest point of the trek is Salkantay Pass at 4,650m, with impressive views of Mount Salkantay (6,271m), the second most important apu after Ausangate. You'll sleep in comfortable lodges or camps, enjoy delicious food prepared by our chef, and walk along pre-Inca trails until reaching Machu Picchu. It's the most complete trekking experience in the region.
Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
1
Cusco - Mollepata - Soraypampa
Hotel pickup at 4:00 AM. Drive to Mollepata where we'll have breakfast. Continue to Challacancha (3,800m), trek starting point. 4-hour hike to Soraypampa camp (3,900m) with views of Mount Humantay. Option to visit Humantay Lake in the afternoon. Dinner and night at camp.
Lunch and dinner Camp at Soraypampa
2
Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass - Chaullay
Early wake up (4:30 AM). Hot breakfast. Gradual ascent to Salkantay Pass (4,650m), the highest point of the trek. Impressive views of Mount Salkantay. 5-hour descent to Chaullay (2,870m), transitioning from alpine to cloud forest landscape. Dinner and night at camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Camp at Chaullay
3
Chaullay - La Playa - Lucmabamba
Breakfast. 6-hour hike through subtropical jungle. You'll see coffee, banana, and avocado plantations. Lunch at La Playa. Continue to Lucmabamba. Visit a local coffee farm where you'll learn about organic coffee processing. Dinner and night at camp or lodge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner Camp or lodge at Lucmabamba
4
Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aguas Calientes
Early wake up. Ascent to Llactapata archaeological site (2,700m) with first views of Machu Picchu from afar. Descent to Hidroelectrica. 2-hour walk along train tracks to Aguas Calientes. Hotel check-in. Free afternoon. Machu Picchu briefing. Free dinner. Night at hotel.
Breakfast and lunch Hotel in Aguas Calientes
5
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Very early wake up. Bus to Machu Picchu. 2.5-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel: Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Sacred Plaza, agricultural and residential sectors. Free time to explore and take photos. Option to climb Huayna Picchu (book in advance). Descent to Aguas Calientes. Free lunch. Train to Ollantaytambo. Transport to Cusco. Approximate arrival: 9:00-10:00 PM.
Breakfast
Includes
- ✓ Briefing the night before
- ✓ Hotel pickup
- ✓ Transport Cusco - Mollepata - Cusco
- ✓ 4 nights accommodation (camping or lodges)
- ✓ All meals during the trek
- ✓ Certified professional guide
- ✓ Cook and cooking equipment
- ✓ Pack horses for group luggage
- ✓ Dining tent and kitchen tent
- ✓ Double camping tent (if applicable)
- ✓ First aid kit and oxygen
- ✓ Entrance to Machu Picchu
- ✓ Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- ✓ Return train
- ✓ Return transport to Cusco
Not Included
- ✗ Sleeping bag (rental $15 for 4 nights)
- ✗ Trekking poles (rental $10)
- ✗ First day breakfast
- ✗ Last day lunch
- ✗ Entrance to Huayna Picchu (optional)
- ✗ Tips
What to Bring
- Day backpack (30-40 liters)
- Sleeping bag (or rent)
- Waterproof trekking shoes
- Thermal and layered clothing
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat, gloves, scarf
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Headlamp
- Personal toiletries
- Camera
- Original passport
FAQs
How difficult is the Salkantay Trek?
It's a high difficulty trek due to distance, the 4,650m pass, and terrain variety. We recommend good physical condition and 2-3 days acclimatization in Cusco before.
Can I do the trek without prior experience?
Yes, if you have good physical condition. You don't need trekking experience but you should be able to walk 6-8 hours per day on uneven terrain.
What's the difference between camping and lodge?
Standard tour includes camping. Lodges have additional cost but offer more comfort: beds, hot showers, and electricity. We can quote this option.
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From
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