Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

4 days

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From Cusco to Aguas Calientes

5.0

3 traveler reviews

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The food the chef cooks for you was amazing, the scenery, the challenge, and of course, Machu Picchu!
Megan, traveled in April
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Operator: Andean Path Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 13
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Soraypampa to Lake Humantay
Start point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Traveller's Accommodation, 04:00 - 04:30)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch along the trail), Dinner, Snack (Afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Hike to Lake Humantay
- Guided trek with local certified guide
Landmarks
Lake Humantay
Mount Salkantay
Day 2
Salkantay Pass Trek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Afternoon tea)
Included Activities
- Trek to Salkantay Pass (4,638 m)
- Descent through cloud forest
- Guided trek with local certified guide
Landmarks
Salkantay Pass
Vilcabamba Range
Day 3
Salkantay River to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at end of trek), Dinner, Snack (Picnic alongside river)
Included Activities
- Hike along Salkantay River descent
- Coffee plantation tour
- Scenic picnic alongside river
- Guided trek with local certified guide
Landmarks
Salkantay River
Hidro Electrica
Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Machu Picchu
End point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Traveller's Accommodation, 19:00 - 19:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu Inca site (2 hours)
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu mountain hike
- Machu Picchu mountain hike
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo

Landmarks
Lake Humantay
Mount Salkantay

Landmarks
Salkantay Pass
Vilcabamba Range

Landmarks
Salkantay River
Hidro Electrica
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo

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Meals
Additional Services
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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Andean Path Travel

5.0

(21 reviews)

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Age Range

5 to 70 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

75%

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5.0

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
5.0

Megan
April 18th, 2022
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Andean Tours! Our guide, Ron, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and friendly...
I cannot say enough good things about Andean Tours! Our guide, Ron, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and friendly and encouraging the entire trip. Plus, I got to practice my Spanish with him which was awesome! David checked in when we got to the hotel as well as when we finished our tour, which was really nice as well. This was such an incredible adventure for my mom and I! The food the chef cooks for you was amazing, the scenery, the challenge, and of course, Machu Picchu! It’s not an easy four days, but if you are up for the challenge it is an experience of a lifetime!Show more
Traveled in April 2022
Reply from: Andean Path Travel
Thanks so much for your review, we really appreciate it - thanks again for choosing Andean Path Travel for your trip, we hope you come back soon!
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Joseph
September 15th, 2021
5.0
We did the classic 4 days Salkantay trek with Jhon as a guide and it was the most amazing trip. Andean Path travel is...
We did the classic 4 days Salkantay trek with Jhon as a guide and it was the most amazing trip. Andean Path travel is a great company and we could definitely see that it provided higher service than other companies and probably at a lower price. For example, only our group got a cake and the food was simply amazing. Think appetizers, soup, 2-3 main courses and on the last dag we even got an amazing cake! The history information we received was interesting and entertaining and Jhon has great jokes. Also, he made us feel very safe throughout the trip and all of his clients ever got to Machu Picchu. I would really recommend this company. Small groups, amazing service and great value for moneyShow more
Traveled in August 2021
Reply from: Andean Path Travel
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with other travellers, we really appreciate it - thanks again for choosing Andean Path Travel for your trip, we hope you come back soon to Peru!
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TaylorHenry
September 14th, 2021
5.0
Had a fantastic time. It was harder than we thought. Our guide was very knowledgeable, experienced and overall very...
Had a fantastic time. It was harder than we thought. Our guide was very knowledgeable, experienced and overall very kind. I suffered a bit Altitude sickness. I was looked after and completed the trek. My 14 year old son completed the trek with great encouragement from Edy our guide. We loved his stories from his culture, enjoyed the food and the team who looked after us were great. The scenery was spectacular and will be an experience we won't forget. Thankyou to the great people that we traveled with and Tourradar / Andean Path Travel!Show more
Traveled in September 2021

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Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days

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Soraypampa to Lake Humantay

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Salkantay Pass Trek

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Salkantay River to Aguas Calientes

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Machu Picchu

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