The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable journey through high Andean mountains, turquoise lakes, cloud forest and ancient Inca trails.
With Machu Picchu Expeditions, the experience is about much more than the hike. You’ll stay in our Sky & Jungle Domes, enjoy freshly prepared mountain meals, travel with experienced guides and horsemen, discover local coffee culture and finish with a comfortable hotel night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu.
From the moment you book, our Customer Service team is there to support you before, during and after the trek, helping with your preparation and making sure you feel looked after throughout the journey.
Why trek with Machu P...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English/Spanish speaking professional tour guides
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco historic center
Coca tea to wake you up every morning in the campsite
Lunch
Dinner
Free Storage service
3 Snacks
Breakfast
Vegetarian/Vegan options available on request with no additional charges
Private transportation to head of Salkantay trail
3 Nights in glamping sky huts, domes
A duffle bag to pack 6 kg of your belonging that will be carried by horses during the trek
Boiled water provided for coffee and tea to accompany your meals at the campsites
Guided visit to Machu Picchu Only Circuit 2 / 6:00 or 7:00
3 tea time every afternoon: Popcorn, cookies, chocolate & coffee
Free electricity in all camps to charge your electronic devices
Personal pad and pillow
First-Aid equipment, walkie-talkies and oxygen bottle for emergencies
1 night in a 3-Star hotel in Machu Picchu town
Professional chef and cooking equipment
Horses for carrying up to 6 kg of personal luggage and other required equipment
On the day before departure Pre-Trek Briefing at 6 pm at the Machu Picchu Expeditions office
Last lunch
Drinking Water For Bottles
Hot Shower
Internet Connection
TIPS : (Voluntary, not mandatory) for your mountain chef and horsemen
ZIPLINE on day 3
Return by Train Optional
Return by bus Optional
Sleeping bag
Walking sticks
Ticket to MP
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am, our manager will be calling your name to meet you.
Return
5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Classic Guided Hike
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Cusco
About
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable journey through high Andean mountains, turquoise lakes, cloud forest and ancient Inca trails.
With Machu Picchu Expeditions, the experience is about much more than the hike. You’ll stay in our Sky & Jungle Domes, enjoy freshly prepared mountain meals, travel with experienced guides and horsemen, discover local coffee culture and finish with a comfortable hotel night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu.
From the moment you book, our Customer Service team is there to support you before, during and after the trek, helping with your preparation and making sure you feel looked after throughout the journey.
Why trek with Machu P...
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English/Spanish speaking professional tour guides
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco historic center
Coca tea to wake you up every morning in the campsite
Lunch
Dinner
Free Storage service
3 Snacks
Breakfast
Vegetarian/Vegan options available on request with no additional charges
Private transportation to head of Salkantay trail
3 Nights in glamping sky huts, domes
A duffle bag to pack 6 kg of your belonging that will be carried by horses during the trek
Boiled water provided for coffee and tea to accompany your meals at the campsites
Guided visit to Machu Picchu Only Circuit 2 / 6:00 or 7:00
3 tea time every afternoon: Popcorn, cookies, chocolate & coffee
Free electricity in all camps to charge your electronic devices
Personal pad and pillow
First-Aid equipment, walkie-talkies and oxygen bottle for emergencies
1 night in a 3-Star hotel in Machu Picchu town
Professional chef and cooking equipment
Horses for carrying up to 6 kg of personal luggage and other required equipment
On the day before departure Pre-Trek Briefing at 6 pm at the Machu Picchu Expeditions office
Last lunch
Drinking Water For Bottles
Hot Shower
Internet Connection
TIPS : (Voluntary, not mandatory) for your mountain chef and horsemen
ZIPLINE on day 3
Return by Train Optional
Return by bus Optional
Sleeping bag
Walking sticks
Ticket to MP
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Regocijo
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am, our manager will be calling your name to meet you.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Cusco - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Cabin with Glass Roof
1 Stop
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Humantay Lake
You'll be up nice and early today to be ready for us to pick you up around 4 am. You'll travel in our comfy transportation with blankets to enjoy a bit more sleep on the drive.
After 2 hours, we'll enjoy a brief stop in Mollepata for an optional breakfast. We'll then continue on to Challacancha, where we'll start our hike.
Once you get to Soraypampa, you'll get settled in at our exclusive Private Camp where you'll sleep this evening. You’ll have a bit of time to rest after enjoying your first lunch in the mountains. Feeling refreshed, it'll be time to start the hike up to the incredibly beautiful Humantay Lake (4200 masl).
Back at camp, you'll enjoy a delicious and well-deserved dinner with a beautiful sunset as your company. You can't describe the energy here, but you'll feel its peacefulness for yourself once here.
