What is the Day1 itinerary of this tour?

Day 1: Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920m) (L/D) Today we pick you up between 5:00 - 6:00 am and travel by tourist-class bus to Mollepata where you can stretch your legs and buy snacks. Continue by car to Challacancha where we will make final preparations and double check our equipment. Embark on a 3-hour walk that will take us to Soraypampa where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains. Hike up to Laguna de Humantay for more incredible views of the Andes mountains and then return to camp for the night. Our first campsite is located at and is the highest and coldest campsite of the trip. Take some time to rest up, and enjoy your first night immersed in nature. Have dinner and go to sleep early. (14 kms, 6 hours approx.)

From

US $797 per person

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

5 days

•

Start and end in Cusco

4.8

57 traveler reviews

View all
Food was so good! Our wake up call was a steaming cup of coca tea delivered to our tents every morning.
F
Fabia Rathbone, traveled in January
5.0
View all

From

US $797 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Operator: Bamba Travel
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity: Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa
Meals
Lunch (Hearty lunch at Soraypampa Camp surrounded by panoramic mountain scenery), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Soraypampa Camp)
Included Activities
- Trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa Camp (3 hours)
- Side trek to Laguna Humantay (approximately 1.5 hours each way)
Landmarks
Laguna Humantay
Mollepata
Day 2
Salkantay Pass Trek
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast in camp), Lunch (Energizing lunch at Huayracpampa), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Salkantay Pass (4 hours)
- Trek descent from Salkantay Pass through changing landscapes (2 hours)
- Trek through high jungle to Challhuay or Colcapampa camp (3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Horse rental for gentler ascent to Salkantay Pass
Landmarks
Salkantay Pass
Salkantay Mountain
Humantay Mountain
Day 3
Jungle Trails to Santa Teresa
Meals
Breakfast (Energizing breakfast), Lunch (Delicious lunch at La Playa surrounded by jungle), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through upper jungle with river crossings (duration not specified)
- Scenic drive from La Playa to Santa Teresa town
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Teresa hot springs (20 soles)
Landmarks
Santa Teresa Hot Springs
Day 4
Cloud Forest to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty mountain breakfast in Santa Teresa at 8:00 am), Lunch (Nourishing box lunch at hydroelectric station), Dinner (Delicious dinner at a traditional local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Trek through cloud forest from Santa Teresa to hydroelectric station (3 hours)
- Walk along railway path from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes (3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Train ride from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 5
Machu Picchu Sunrise to Cusco
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- 2-hour expert-guided tour of Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Peak hike (48 soles, must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles, must be booked at least 1 week in advance)
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu Peak

Landmarks
Laguna Humantay
Mollepata

Landmarks
Salkantay Pass
Salkantay Mountain
Humantay Mountain

Landmarks
Santa Teresa Hot Springs

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu Peak

What's Included

Expand All

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Bamba Travel

4.2

(1,354 reviews)

Number of tours

272

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

Bamba Travel offers the best of both worlds: small group tours that foster...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Other

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 57 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
4.2

F
Fima
May 25th, 2022
2
First of all, it took Tour Radar 7 days to reply to my questions. The first 2 days of the tour were OK. On the third...
First of all, it took Tour Radar 7 days to reply to my questions. The first 2 days of the tour were OK. On the third night, at the “lodge”, i slept on the worst mattress in my life. Let me say it again, i slept on metal springs. To use the bathroom or the shower, i had to leave the building, second floor, go across long courtyard to another building to use a bathroom! The tour guide at Aquas Calientes gave me a ticket to Machu Picchu and MP. Mountain with instructions to text him when I was done with the mountain, so he can give me a tour of Machu Picchu. I got up at 4:30 in the morning to be one of the first at the gate. When I presented the ticket, i was told that i had a ticket for the wrong date!!! So I had to wait for over an hour for my guide to show up with a different ticket. In a mean time, thousands of other tourists went inside, preventing me to photograph without tourists. And the best time to photograph, the sunrise, was gone. Also, i asked the guide what to do with my luggage while I am hiking in Machu Picchu and he told me to leave it in the hotel. Wrong! Check out was at 10 in the morning. So I had to rush from the mountain to check out on time. No Machu Picchu Mountain! The company should have known about 10 AM checkout. Also hotel did not have hot water for 4 hours. Finally, if checkout is at 10, and my train ticket is for 14:55, I had to sit in the lobby for 3 hours! Not good planning. The website stated that porters: horses, donkeys and cars will be carrying luggage up to 5 kg. On day 4, I had to carry it. There were many other things but i am giving you just the highlights.Show more
Traveled in May 2022
A
Brian Delaloye
January 8th, 2020
4
We would probably ahve chosen an easier trek because was a little beyond or physical capacities. We had to take it...
Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear you made it! We would love to see you again and organise another Bamba tour through the world. Until next time! The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
Show more
A
Steph Crone
January 8th, 2020
5
Socially responsible company, great ecological policy to pack in reusable dishwear. We had tons of great food and it...
Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hi! Thank you so much for your comments. We are glad to know you recognise the effort that our team is doing every day for this experience. We would love to see you one more time in another Bamba trip. Until next time! The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
Show more
A
Sue Leelo
January 8th, 2020
5
This trek will test your character! We experienced sweat, tears and blood (only a little after falling down on a...
Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind word to Junior! We will let him know he's doing an excellent job as a guide and host on this experience. We are always here to help you! Please keep us in mind for your future travels! The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
Show more
A
Erik Nelligan
January 8th, 2020
5
To date, this remains our BEST MAJOR HIGHLIGHT of all South America. Salkantay and Machu Picchu beats everything else...
Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! Your comments give us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team.
Show more
A
Assandro Heidt
January 8th, 2020
5
SALKANTAY WITH PERCY! If you do anything in your life, do the Salkantay trek with Percy from Bamba. It's something...
Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words. We will let Percy knows your comments as he is doing an excellent job as a host! Please have a look at our tours in other countries! The Bamba Team, Daniela Pérez
Show more
A
Jon Gan
January 8th, 2020
5
We went as a family (2kids ages 16 and 18, adults ages 50+) and have no complaints. We were well taken care of the...
Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We appreciate your comments This gives us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team
Show more
A
Ann Ferreira
January 8th, 2020
5
DO IT! Its not easy, but it's worth every step of the way. We savored the experience of arriving to Machu Picchu so...
Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team
Show more
A
Hayley Milliet
January 8th, 2020
5
Simply amazing! I'm in my 50's and wanted to take my kids on a Peruvian adventure and boy was this trip great! It...
Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! Your comments give us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team.
Show more
A
Nigel Ott
January 8th, 2020
5
FYI - there are some VERY EARLY wake up calls and LONG days, LONG distances trekked each day. This is a SERIOUS trek,...
Show more
Traveled in September 2019
Review collected by Bamba Travel
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello! Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! Your comments give us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Team.
Show more

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

From Saturday
21 Mar, 2026
To Wednesday
25 Mar, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Tuesday
24 Mar, 2026
To Saturday
28 Mar, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Saturday
28 Mar, 2026
To Wednesday
1 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Tuesday
31 Mar, 2026
To Saturday
4 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Saturday
4 Apr, 2026
To Wednesday
8 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Tuesday
7 Apr, 2026
To Saturday
11 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Saturday
11 Apr, 2026
To Wednesday
15 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
From Tuesday
14 Apr, 2026
To Saturday
18 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
Instant Confirmation
From Saturday
18 Apr, 2026
To Wednesday
22 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person
Instant Confirmation
From Tuesday
21 Apr, 2026
To Saturday
25 Apr, 2026
English
Filling Fast
From:
US $797 per person

Why book with TourRadar?

Trusted and vetted operators
Rated excellent on
Best price guarantee

24/7 customer support
Earn $50 in travel credits

To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

All questions

We couldn't find results

Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts

V
Victor
Asked on February 1st, 2016
What is the Day1 itinerary of this tour?
Other
- Bamba TravelOperator•Written February 2016
  Day 1: Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha, Trek to Soraypampa Camp (3,920m) (L/D)
  Today we pick you up between 5:00 - 6:00 am and travel by tourist-class bus to Mollepata where you can stretch your legs and buy snacks. Continue by car to Challacancha where we will make final preparations and double check our equipment. Embark on a 3-hour walk that will take us to Soraypampa where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains. Hike up to Laguna de Humantay for more incredible views of the Andes mountains and then return to camp for the night. Our first campsite is located at and is the highest and coldest campsite of the trip. Take some time to rest up, and enjoy your first night immersed in nature. Have dinner and go to sleep early.
  (14 kms, 6 hours approx.)

From

US $797 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 73500

Currency
S/.
Sol
Peru
Plugs & Adapters
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Bamba Travel. 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 90 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Bamba Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Bamba Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Bamba Travel. Please familiarize yourself with the Bamba Travel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
People also viewed
Croatia Sailing Tours
Africa Tours
Caribbean Sailing Vacations
Italy Explorer
Tropical North Queensland Holidays
11 Days Uganda Plus Gorillas
Quick Cochin Munnar Thekkady Alleppy Kovalam …

Videos

Travel in Peru with Bamba Experience
Happy World Adventures - Bamba Experience
Happy World Adventures - Bamba Experience

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

Itinerary

Cusco to Soraypampa

Included Activities

Salkantay Pass Trek

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Jungle Trails to Santa Teresa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cloud Forest to Aguas Calientes

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Machu Picchu Sunrise to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Want to read it later?

What's Included