I will turn 64 this month. I am in good physical shape and plan to prepare for this trip by working out. I am 5'2 and weigh about 135 pounds. Is it possible for an exception to be made? I am flexible on dates, so if there is a better tour anytime between 6/2 and 6/10 that might be better, I am receptive. My primary goal is to hike the Inca trail.

Regarding your main goal of hiking the Inca Trail, unfortunately the permits for June are already completely sold out. The Inca Trail has a very strict permit system and the spaces often sell out several months in advance. However, we still have availability for the 5-Day Salkantay Trek, and you could join a departure on June 4th. This is one of the most spectacular alternative routes to Machu Picchu, offering beautiful mountain scenery, glaciers, cloud forest, and a very rewarding hiking experience. For the final day of the trek, visitors need an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. At the moment, the regular circuits are also sold out for those dates. The only remaining option is Circuit 1B, which provides access to the upper viewpoints of Machu Picchu. From there you can enjoy the classic panoramic views and take photos from the terraces overlooking the citadel. If you really want to visit the Inca trail, there is a 2 day Short Inca trail option that visits the last part of the Inca trail.

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Ultimate Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco to Salkantay Base Camp
Start point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Hotel in Cusco, 04:00 - 04:30)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Soraypampa facing Humantay and Salkantay mountains), Lunch (Lunch at foothills of Humantay mountain), Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Soraypampa with views of Humantay and Salkantay mountains
- Hiking to Humantay Lake (approximately 2 hours uphill)
- Lunch at foothills of Humantay mountain
- Hiking to Salkantay base camp (approximately 2 hours)
- Viewing Salkantay mountain from campsite
- Wildlife observation including Andean geese and Vizcachas
Landmarks
Humantay Lake
Salkantay Mountain
Soraypampa
Day 2
Salkantay Base Camp to Cloud Forest Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hot beverage service at campsite
- Hiking from Salkantay base camp through high Puna
- Hiking through cloud forest with wildlife observation
- Wildlife viewing including orchids and hummingbirds
- Waterfall viewing along the trail
Landmarks
Cloud Forest
Day 3
Cloud Forest to Llactapata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Pachamanca lunch prepared during the day), Dinner
Included Activities
- Coffee farm visit and learning process from planting to espresso
- Pachamanca lunch preparation class
- Hiking on original Inca Trail section
- Visit to Llactapata archaeological site
- Educational tour of Inca history and Andes geography
- Sunset viewing at Llactapata with Machu Picchu views
Landmarks
Llactapata
Machu Picchu
Inca Trail
Day 4
Llactapata to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hydroelectric power station), Dinner (Farewell dinner prepared by chef and porters)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu from Llactapata
- Hiking from Llactapata to hydroelectric station (approximately 2 hours downhill)
- Tropical forest hiking through Hiram Bingham path
- Wildlife observation including Cock of the Rock, parrots, toucans, hummingbirds
- Orchid viewing along the trail
- Lunch at hydroelectric power station
- Transfer to Aguas Calientes (approximately 3 hours)
- Farewell dinner prepared by trek chef and porters
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Hydroelectric Power Station
Aguas Calientes
Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
End point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Back to your hotel in Cusco, 18:00 - 19:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu with English-speaking guide (2-3 hours)
- Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
- Bus transfer from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train transfer from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Bus transfer to hotel in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Climb Huayna Picchu mountain (must be booked in advance)
- Climb Machu Picchu mountain (must be booked in advance)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu

Landmarks
Humantay Lake
Salkantay Mountain
Soraypampa

Landmarks
Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Llactapata
Machu Picchu
Inca Trail

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Hydroelectric Power Station
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu

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Marek
May 17th, 2022
5.0
Spectacular! From start to finish everything was clear and well organized. Pick up went as planned and the ride was...
Spectacular! From start to finish everything was clear and well organized. Pick up went as planned and the ride was comfortable, the company also stored the rest of our stuff. We were given duffle bags for things that we didn't want or need in our day backs and those were carried by amazing porters, more on them later. We also rented sleeping bags, inflatable pads and tracking poles -everything was in very good condition and served us well. The food throughout the whole trek was just out of this world. I don't know how they managed to cook such an wholesome dishes in conditions that one finds on a hike, but it was incredible, from traditional Peruvian soups, ceviche to cakes (yes, that's right). The guides were always helpful, cheerful and ready to say something interesting. Porters were supporting and the service they provide is unbelievable, we didn't worry about anything (and there is a lot of things to worry about/they provide: food, camps, water, tents and other facilities), because we knew that we can rely on them. We got to see sooo many lovely views, animals, plants and history, while hiking safely and supporting the local people. Inca trail is hard but so worth it. Thank you Trexperience for a chance to be a part of this.Show more
Nicholas
May 3rd, 2022
5.0
Incredible - from start to finish, this was amazing. Adolfo and Yoner, our tour guides, did everything they could to...
Incredible - from start to finish, this was amazing. Adolfo and Yoner, our tour guides, did everything they could to make this a fantastic experience, and Adolfo's Quechua heritage added real depth and knowledge to the trek. And the food... How the chef, Rolando, managed to make so much amazing food (honestly - every meal three courses of better quality than most of the restaurants we ate in pre/post trek) with just the equipment carried by the porters is unbelievable. They even made and decorated a cake for our penultimate day as three of us had big birthdays that month! And as for the Inca Trail itself - magical. If you're interested, I suggest just doing it without researching the route too much, so you don't anticipate the Inca settlements etc that you'll come across along the way, and you'll feel the full impact of the awe inspired by these amazing places - each day better than the last. There are some serious heights and precipitous drops to tackle, but if you're like me and go wobbly at the knees from such things, the route builds you up slowly so by the 4th day you're able to deal with them - and even Huayna Picchu at the end (very much recommended)! All in all, 100% recommended, especially with this team. Just make sure you're fully acclimatised to the altitude before starting this amazing experience.Show more
Adam
January 3rd, 2022
5.0
The whole experience was excellent. From introduction to returning us to our hotel. The guide, elisban, and porters...
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I will turn 64 this month. I am in good physical shape and plan to prepare for this trip by working out. I am 5'2 and weigh about 135 pounds. Is it possible for an exception to be made? I am flexible on dates, so if there is a better tour anytime between 6/2 and 6/10 that might be better, I am receptive. My primary goal is to hike the Inca trail.
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- Ultimate TrekkingOperator•Written March 2026
  Regarding your main goal of hiking the Inca Trail, unfortunately the permits for June are already completely sold out. The Inca Trail has a very strict permit system and the spaces often sell out several months in advance.
  
  However, we still have availability for the 5-Day Salkantay Trek, and you could join a departure on June 4th. This is one of the most spectacular alternative routes to Machu Picchu, offering beautiful mountain scenery, glaciers, cloud forest, and a very rewarding hiking experience.
  
  For the final day of the trek, visitors need an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. At the moment, the regular circuits are also sold out for those dates. The only remaining option is Circuit 1B, which provides access to the upper viewpoints of Machu Picchu. From there you can enjoy the classic panoramic views and take photos from the terraces overlooking the citadel.
  
  If you really want to visit the Inca trail, there is a 2 day Short Inca trail option that visits the last part of the Inca trail.

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Ultimate Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days

Itinerary

Cusco to Salkantay Base Camp

Included Activities

Salkantay Base Camp to Cloud Forest Camp

Included Activities

Cloud Forest to Llactapata

Included Activities

Llactapata to Aguas Calientes

Included Activities

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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