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Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail: The Ultimate 5-Day Trek
Cusco
About
Experience the most diverse trekking route in the Andes with Ali Perú Treks. This legendary journey combines the raw, alpine beauty of the Salkantay and Short Inca Trail, taking you from soaring glacial peaks to the lush, emerald high jungle. Our expert local guides lead you through a landscape of dramatic contrasts, ensuring a safe, immersive, and deeply authentic connection to the land of the Incas.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid kit, satellite telephones, oxygen,
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional tour guides (fluent English)
Complimentary luggage storage.
Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
2 nights at a 3-star hotel
2 nights' accommodation in comfortable tents
Experienced chefs and porters.
Private portable toilets
Drinking water and snacks every day.
Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
Entrance ticket to Salkantay and the Short Inca Trail
All transportation for the duration of the hike.
Dinner on the last day.
Gratuities for staff.
Important Information
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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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Salkantay Trek & Short Inca Trail: The Ultimate 5-Day Trek
Cusco
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$790.00
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About
Experience the most diverse trekking route in the Andes with Ali Perú Treks. This legendary journey combines the raw, alpine beauty of the Salkantay and Short Inca Trail, taking you from soaring glacial peaks to the lush, emerald high jungle. Our expert local guides lead you through a landscape of dramatic contrasts, ensuring a safe, immersive, and deeply authentic connection to the land of the Incas.
Highlights
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 days
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
First aid kit, satellite telephones, oxygen,
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional tour guides (fluent English)
Complimentary luggage storage.
Pick up from your hotel for the tour.
2 nights at a 3-star hotel
2 nights' accommodation in comfortable tents
Experienced chefs and porters.
Private portable toilets
Drinking water and snacks every day.
Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
Entrance ticket to Salkantay and the Short Inca Trail
All transportation for the duration of the hike.
Dinner on the last day.
Gratuities for staff.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAKE - COYROCCOCHA - WAYRACMACHAY
1 Stop
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Salkantay Trail
The expedition begins at 4:00 a.m. with a private transfer from Cusco to Soraypampa (12,795 ft / 3,900 m). After a nutritious breakfast set against the backdrop of the first Andean peaks, we begin the ascent toward Humantay Lake (13,779 ft / 4,200 m). This initial challenge allows you to witness turquoise glacial waters guarded by the majestic Humantay peak.After descending back to the base, the route enters the sacred domain of the Great Apu Salkantay. The trek continues toward Soyroccocha, a strategic point where a gourmet Andean lunch is served with front-row views of the glacier.Conquering the Salkantay Pass
We reach the journey’s climax at the Salkantay Pass (15,190 ft / 4,630 m). This is the highest and most spiritual point of the trek, offering a unique proximity to the summit and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Vilcabamba Range.
Finally, we begin a scenic descent toward our campsite at Wayracmachay (12,834 ft / 3,912 m).
