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Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cusco to Humantay Lake to Salkantaypampa

    Start point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pick up from any hotel in Cusco city, 04:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch (Freshly prepared picnic lunch at Soraypampa), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Salka Glamp campsite)
    Accommodation
    Camping (Trexperience Salkantay Glamping Tents)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through mountain valleys from Cusco
    • Traditional breakfast in Mollepata
    • Hike to Humantay Lake
    • Explore Humantay Lake and views
    • Picnic lunch at Soraypampa
    • Afternoon tea at Salka Glamp
    • Dinner at Salka Glamp campsite
    Landmarks
    Humantay Lake
    Salkantay Pass
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  2. Day 2

    Salkantaypampa to Salkantay Pass to Collpapampa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with views of snow-capped mountains), Lunch (Hearty lunch in Wayracmachay surrounded by mountain scenery), Dinner (Dinner in Collpapampa)
    Accommodation
    Hut (Collpapampa Andean Huts)

    Included Activities

    • Hot drink service at tent
    • Breakfast with snow-capped mountain views
    • Ascent to Salkantay Pass
    • Pause at turquoise lake for photos and reflection
    • Descent through cloud forest
    • Hearty lunch in Wayracmachay
    • Dinner in Collpapampa
    Landmarks
    Salkantay Pass
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  3. Day 3

    Collpapampa to Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

    Meals
    Breakfast (Nourishing breakfast in the cloud forest), Lunch (Traditional Pachamanca feast), Dinner (Dinner in town, Aguas Calientes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (3 Star Hotel in Aguas Calientes)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in the cloud forest
    • Walk through orchid-lined paths with waterfalls and tropical plants to Lucmabamba
    • Hands-on Pachamanca barbecue - ancient Andean cooking ritual
    • Pachamanca feast lunch
    • Organic coffee farm visit
    • Learn roasting process and taste freshly brewed coffee
    • Hike along railway through lush valley from Hidroelectrica
    • Dinner in Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Lucmabamba
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  4. Day 4

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

    End point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop off will be at your hotel in Cusco, 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Early bus to Machu Picchu
    • Sunrise entrance to Machu Picchu
    • Guided exploration of Machu Picchu temples, terraces, and sacred plazas
    • Panoramic Vistadome train journey through Sacred Valley to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Huayna Picchu Mountain entrance ticket - must be booked in advance, costs $68 per person
    • Machu Picchu Mountain entrance ticket - must be booked in advance, costs $68 per person
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
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    4.8
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    4.7
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  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 1
    January 4th, 2026
    5.0
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    This tour was extraordinary! If you're looking for adventure, beautiful scenery, new experiences and encounters, I'd...
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    Traveled in January 2026
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 2
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Our guides Renato and Jose Luis ( Pepe) took great care of us. Everything was well organised and prepared when we...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 3
    June 5th, 2025
    5.0
    Our guides Renato and Jose Luis ( Pepe) took great care of us. Everything was well organised and prepared when we...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 4
    November 11th, 2024
    5.0
    The trek was really good. Frank was nice with us. The cookers were incredible, the food was really good!
    Traveled in November 2024
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 5
    September 8th, 2024
    5.0
    A fantastic experience. It was tough but rewarding to climb to up the Salkantay pass. The first night was by far the...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 6
    June 6th, 2024
    5.0
    Thanks to the breathtaking beauty of the region and the excellence of TreXPerience guides, the Salkantay Trek is the...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • D
    June 1st, 2024
    5.0
    Absolutely loved this tour! The sites were stunning and all meals delicious and fresh. The trek is beautiful but was...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days reviewer 8
    April 19th, 2024
    5.0
    Very well timed and organized, the distances were really well dispatched every day. The service and the food were...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • A
    April 19th, 2024
    5.0
    Amazing experience with our guide Roger ! The trek was an unforgettable experience. Great food also everyday thanks...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • A
    December 17th, 2022
    5.0
    Well, where to start with this review! I originally had booked onto the 5 day Ultimate Salkantay Trek but 2 weeks...
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    Traveled in December 2022

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    Neil

    Asked on April 26th, 2025

    I am really interested in this hike but noticed it is no longer available for the dates that suit my itinerary. I was wondering whether you would consider adding an extra person into your group for the hike departing either on 22 or 23 May 2025, please?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten April 2025

      Currently, we already have group departures scheduled for May 23 and May 25. However, I must inform you that entry tickets to Machu Picchu are already sold out for May. We can still offer you the Salkantay Trek experience without the visit to Machu Picchu on the last available date. Additionally, we can offer you the opportunity to switch and join the 4-Day Inca Trail departure on May 25, where entry to Machu Picchu is still available.

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    Brandon

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    Could u please send me pics of tents and campsites, food offered/cooked so i have a better idea if i want to book this trip? Also my daughter doesn't eat red meat so what meat options do u offer?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten March 2025

      All meals are prepared with fresh local ingredients, including a Pachamanca barbecue. Accommodation: 2 nights glamping/camping + 1 night in a 3-star hotel.

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      Brandon

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      I asked what meat options do you offer besides chicken but cant eat red meat?

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, we also offer seafood.

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    Jorge

    Asked on February 26th, 2025

    What do I need to bring for the trek in terms of gear?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten February 2025

      You should bring a small daypack, plenty of water, and waterproof clothing for the trek. Rental options for sleeping bags and trekking poles are also available.

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    Marc

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    can I book for two adults from my account? Is there availability leaving cusco on may 30th 2025(29th could also be an option). how big are the tents? (how many people?). Are there WC tents included - or can you add this option? what gear do you recommend to take? (hike boots, or trail shoes? wet weather gear etc?). can you recommend hotels in cusco for day before and day after the tour? 3 or 4* with private bathroom prefferred. which entrance ticket is included to Machu Picchu? does it makes sense to purchase the additional machu picchu entrance tickets? what is the difference in the two other entrance ticket types? what is the cost difference if we make the tour privately?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, you can book for two people using your account. We have a confirmed group departure on May 27. For May 29 or 30, we can organize a private tour. We use Eureka tents designed to fit four people, but for comfort, we assign them to two participants per tent. We provide a portable toilet tent. For May, we recommend mountain trekking boots with good grip. We can arrange 3-star hotels for $95 USD per night. The package includes Machu Picchu – Circuit 2. Additional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain cost $75 USD per person. A private service costs $1,390 USD per person.

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      Marc

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      When would you know if the group tour will take place on May 29 or 30th? We can maybe push forward our itinerary to start on May 28th. I am concerned about cutting short our acclimatization time in cusco. We prefer the group tour. I want to know about the entrance time regulations and train schedule back to Cusco.

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten February 2025

      To confirm a group for May 29 or 30, we would need to place your reservation on the waiting list. The safest option is May 27. You can stay in Machu Picchu for about 2.5 to 3 hours. The train back is usually booked between 14:55 and 15:20, arriving in Cusco between 19:00 and 19:30. It's best to book train tickets 2 to 3 months in advance.

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      Marc

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I have booked for 2 people on the tour for 27 May. I would appreciate if you can put us on the waiting list for both 29 and 30 May. We are hoping to preserve our acclimatization time.

    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten February 2025

      We have confirmed your booking for May 27th and purchased your Machu Picchu (Circuit 2) entry ticket. We will notify you about availability for May 29 or 30. Changing dates would require a penalty as Machu Picchu tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Do we have the pass for Machu Picchu? What is exactly Huayna Picchu Mountain / Machu Picchu Mountain? If I take one of these, is there a difference during the trek or my group? Have you ever done this trek? Do you maybe have a request for me to do in Peru?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, the package already includes the Machu Picchu citadel entrance tickets. Huayna Picchu mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain are extra hikes that you can do after the guided tour in Machu Picchu citadel. Huayna Picchu is the iconic peak behind Machu Picchu, a steep, adventurous hike (2-3 hours) with narrow trails and stunning close-up views. Machu Picchu Mountain is a taller, less steep mountain on the opposite side. The hike is longer (3-4 hours) but offers panoramic views of the citadel and surrounding valleys. You will have time just for one of the mountains. If you do not do the extra hikes, other people can explore Aguas Calientes and wait for lunch there.

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    Larissa

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    What is included in the meals during the trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten September 2024

      All meals are included during the trek, consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

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    Nicole

    Asked on August 6th, 2024

    Are there any health recommendations for the trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten August 2024

      Consult your doctor regarding vaccinations, such as for yellow fever and rabies, especially if traveling to other regions.

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    Helen

    Asked on July 27th, 2024

    Could you state the daily elevation changes that will be covered? This is the key parameter to estimate the effort on the hike.

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten July 2024

      Below is the daily elevation change for the 4-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu: Day 1: Cusco to Wayllabamba Uphill: 400 meters (1312 feet) Downhill: None Highest Point: 3000 meters (9843 feet). Day 2: Wayllabamba to Pacaymayo Uphill: 1200 meters (3937 feet) Downhill: 600 meters (1969 feet) Highest Point: 4200 meters (13780 feet). Day 3: Pacaymayo to Wiñay Wayna Uphill: 400 meters (1312 feet) Downhill: 1000 meters (3281 feet) Highest Point: 3600 meters (11811 feet). Day 4: Wiñay Wayna to Machu Picchu Uphill: 200 meters (656 feet) Downhill: 300 meters (984 feet) Highest Point: 2730 meters (8957 feet).

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    Lesley

    Asked on June 13th, 2024

    What is the accommodation during the trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten June 2024

      You will be camping in tents for the first two nights, while the last night will be spent in a hotel.

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    Tom

    Asked on May 28th, 2024

    How do I book the optional services for the trek?

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    • TreXperienceOperatorWritten May 2024

      You can pay for optional services, such as renting equipment, through the provided payment links when booking your trek.

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