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The Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days

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Start and end in Cusco

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Operator: Salkantay Trekking
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco to Humantay Lake
Start point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Pickup from Cusco hotels 30 minutes before departure time., 04:00 - 04:30)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Sky Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike from Challacancha to Soraypampa following ancient Inca canal (3 hours, 7 km)
- Hike to Humantay Lake (3 hours round trip)
- Entrance to Salkantay and Humantay Lake trails with certified guide
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake
- Rent walking sticks ($25 per person)
- Rent sleeping bag ($25 per person)
Landmarks
Humantay Lake
Apu Salkantay
Day 2
Soraypampa to Collpapampa
Meals
Breakfast (Coca tea and energy-packed breakfast), Lunch (Hearty lunch at Huayracmachay surrounded by beautiful scenery), Dinner (Hearty dinner)
Accommodation
Camping (Mountain Sky View)
Included Activities
- Hike to Abra Salkantay summit (3 hours, 7 km ascent)
- Descent to Huayracmachay (3 hours)
- Trek through cloud forest to Collpapampa
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay
- Rent walking sticks ($25 per person)
- Rent sleeping bag ($25 per person)
Landmarks
Abra Salkantay
Day 3
Collpapampa to Lucmabamba
Meals
Breakfast (Hot mate tea and breakfast), Lunch (Typical lunch at La Playa), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Accommodation
Camping (Super Jungle Domes)
Included Activities
- Hike through Santa Teresa Valley (5-6 hours, 17 km)
- Visit organic coffee farm and learn about Andean coffee process
- Typical lunch at La Playa
Optional Activities
- Rent walking sticks ($25 per person)
- Rent sleeping bag ($25 per person)
Landmarks
Santa Teresa Valley
Day 4
Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Hike to Llactapata Inca archaeological site (2 hours ascent)
- Guided tour of Llactapata with views of Machu Picchu
- Descent to Ahobamba (1.5 hours)
- Hike or train from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes
- Hike along railway tracks viewing Intihuatana (optional instead of train, 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Train ticket from Hidroeléctrica to Aguas Calientes ($40 per person)
- Rent walking sticks ($25 per person)
- Rent sleeping bag ($25 per person)
Landmarks
Llactapata
Intihuatana
Day 5
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
End point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Drop-off at Cusco hotels, 18:30 - 19:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to Machu Picchu archaeological site
- Two-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (one way)
- Scenic train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Private transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 2 hours round trip, $60 per person, advance reservation required)
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike (approximately 3 hours round trip, $60 per person, advance reservation required)
- Return bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes ($15 per person)
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Machu Picchu Mountain

Landmarks
Humantay Lake
Apu Salkantay

Landmarks
Abra Salkantay

Landmarks
Santa Teresa Valley

Landmarks
Llactapata
Intihuatana

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Machu Picchu Mountain

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Sky Camp
Camping
day 1
Mountain Sky View
Camping
day 2
Super Jungle Domes
Camping
day 3
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Hotel
day 4

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Oscar
January 28th, 2026
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Brandon Katsuro
January 27th, 2026
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Everything was amazing. Our guide, Guido, was very attentive and friendly. We visited beautiful places, the food was...
Everything was amazing. Our guide, Guido, was very attentive and friendly. We visited beautiful places, the food was perfect and the accommodation was comfortable. I highly recommend it.Show more
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Jesús
January 27th, 2026
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The Salkantay trek was brutal. The landscapes are incredible and really leave you speechless. Of course, it is quite...
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Fallcha
January 27th, 2026
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The experience was incredible and magical, good service,
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Teo
January 27th, 2026
5.0
Having Ramiro as a guide makes the trek feel steady and human from the very first day. He walks with the group, keeps...
Having Ramiro as a guide makes the trek feel steady and human from the very first day. He walks with the group, keeps an eye on everyone, and knows exactly when to slow down, when to push a little, and when to stop and enjoy the view. His explanations come naturally, mixed with stories and quiet encouragement, which helps build trust and makes even the harder sections feel manageable. Julio, the chef, brings real comfort to the mountains. After long days on the trail, sitting down to a warm, well-prepared meal feels almost unreal at that altitude. His food is not just filling, it’s made with care, and you can feel the effort behind every dish. Those meals become moments to relax, laugh, and recharge as a group. The rest of the team ties everything together. From the early mornings to the evenings at camp, there’s always a friendly face, a helping hand, and a genuine sense that everyone wants you to have a good experience. It’s that collective effort—small gestures, attention, and kindness—that turns the trek into something personal and truly memorable.Show more
Traveled in December 2025

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Tour ID: 251759

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- For any tour departing before April 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Salkantay Trekking. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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The Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days / 4 Nights

Itinerary

Cusco to Humantay Lake

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Soraypampa to Collpapampa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Collpapampa to Lucmabamba

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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