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4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
(568) Reviews
Cusco
About
Walk into the heart of the Andes on a 4-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, perfect if you want adventure with comfort. Hike to bright turquoise Humantay Lake, cross the Salkantay Pass, then follow the trail down into warm green cloud forest.
Share a Pachamanca meal cooked underground, visit an organic coffee farm, and sleep in our exclusive camps: Salka Glamp at the foot of Salkantay, cozy Andean huts, and a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. This quieter alternative to the Inca Trail offers big mountain views, local culture, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Why book with TreXperience? - Friendly local guides who know the Salkantay trek - Stay at our private Salka Glamp campsite in comf...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pre-departure briefing
1 night at Salka Glamp campsite (Day 1)
Trekking chef and all meals on the trail (except last-day lunch; all diets covered)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Return on Vistadome panoramic train
Drinking water and daily snacks
Entry tickets for Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Pachamanca barbecue and coffee experience
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)
Cargo mules for camping equipment
1 night in Andean huts in Collpapampa (Day 2)
Pillow, sleeping pad, rain poncho and hand towels
All transport during the tour
First-aid kit, satellite phone and oxygen
Duffle bag for up to 7 kg (15 lb)
Professional tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Sleeping bag and trekking poles
Last-day lunch in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
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Travelers can also meet us at Plaza Regocijo at 4:30 a.m.; please coordinate this with us the day before the tour.
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Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
(568) Reviews
Cusco
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About
Walk into the heart of the Andes on a 4-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, perfect if you want adventure with comfort. Hike to bright turquoise Humantay Lake, cross the Salkantay Pass, then follow the trail down into warm green cloud forest.
Share a Pachamanca meal cooked underground, visit an organic coffee farm, and sleep in our exclusive camps: Salka Glamp at the foot of Salkantay, cozy Andean huts, and a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. This quieter alternative to the Inca Trail offers big mountain views, local culture, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Why book with TreXperience? - Friendly local guides who know the Salkantay trek - Stay at our private Salka Glamp campsite in comf...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pre-departure briefing
1 night at Salka Glamp campsite (Day 1)
Trekking chef and all meals on the trail (except last-day lunch; all diets covered)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Return on Vistadome panoramic train
Drinking water and daily snacks
Entry tickets for Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Pachamanca barbecue and coffee experience
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)
Cargo mules for camping equipment
1 night in Andean huts in Collpapampa (Day 2)
Pillow, sleeping pad, rain poncho and hand towels
All transport during the tour
First-aid kit, satellite phone and oxygen
Duffle bag for up to 7 kg (15 lb)
Professional tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Sleeping bag and trekking poles
Last-day lunch in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
ChatGPT Plus
Travelers can also meet us at Plaza Regocijo at 4:30 a.m.; please coordinate this with us the day before the tour.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salka Glamp Campsite
6 Stops
1
Cusco
Start your adventure with an early hotel pickup around 4:30 a.m. from Cusco, then relax on a scenic drive through the Andean mountains.
2 hours
2
Mollepata
Stop in a traditional village along the way and enjoy a warm Andean breakfast at a local restaurant.
1 hour
3
Challacancha, Mollepata
Meet your guide and trekking team, get your gear ready, and begin the hike.
3 hours
4
Humantay Lake
Reach the bright turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, surrounded by snowy mountains—a calm, beautiful place to rest, take in the view, and snap stunning photos.
1 hour
5
SORAYPAMPA
Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch made with local ingredients, then continue hiking for about two hours through quiet valleys and below towering glaciers, always surrounded by amazing Andean views.
2 hours
6
Trexperience Salkantay Mountain Camp
Settle into our exclusive Salka Glamp campsite, our unique and private camp located right below Salkantay Mountain and used only by TreXperience. Sleep in spacious glamping tents with amazing mountain views, enjoy a cozy tea time and a delicious hot dinner, and finish the day lying under a sky full of stars in the quiet Andes.
