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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

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  • Snow-capped mountains with a green valley below.
  • Trekkers celebrate at the 4600 m Abra Salkantay pass sign on a rocky trail under a deep blue sky.
  • Scenic view of a snow-capped mountain range with green pastures.
  • Stone agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu cascade down a sun-lit mountainside framed by dramatic ridges and morning mist.
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  • Food was so good! Our wake up call was a steaming cup of coca tea delivered to our tents every morning.

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  • View of a lake surrounded by mountains with snow.
  • Eight trekkers in outdoor gear stand arm-in-arm on alpine grass with a snow-capped Andean peak towering behind.
  • Two people hiking in a valley with snow-capped mountains.
  • Bustling hillside town with colorful buildings, shopfronts and pedestrians set against steep forested mountains.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cusco to Soraypampa Camp

    Cusco to Soraypampa Camp
    Start point
    Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Accommodation Pick-Up)
    Meals
    Lunch (Hearty lunch at Soraypampa Camp surrounded by panoramic mountain scenery), Dinner (Delicious dinner at Soraypampa Camp)

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa Camp through highland landscapes
    • 1.5-hour hike to Laguna Humantay with return to camp
    Landmarks
    Laguna Humantay
    Mollepata
  3. Day 2

    Soraypampa Camp to Colcapampa Camp

    Soraypampa Camp to Colcapampa Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast in camp surrounded by crisp Andean air), Lunch (Energizing lunch at Huayracpampa), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 4-hour trek to Salkantay Pass (4,650m) with views of Salkantay and Humantay peaks
    • 2-hour descent from Salkantay Pass to Huayracpampa
    • 3-hour trek from Huayracpampa through high jungle to Colcapampa Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Horse rental for gentler ascent to Salkantay Pass
    Landmarks
    Salkantay Pass
    Salkantay Mountain
    Humantay Mountain
  4. Day 3

    Colcapampa Camp to Santa Teresa

    Colcapampa Camp to Santa Teresa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Energizing breakfast in camp), Lunch (Delicious lunch at La Playa (2,200m) surrounded by jungle), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through upper jungle pathways with river and brook crossings
    • Views of waterfalls and tropical vegetation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Santa Teresa hot springs (20 soles extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Santa Teresa River
    La Playa
    Santa Teresa Hot Springs
  5. Day 4

    Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes

    Santa Teresa 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

    • 3-hour trek through cloud forest from Santa Teresa to hydroelectric station
    • 3-hour scenic walk from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes along railway tracks

    Optional Activities

    • Train ride from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes (at own expense)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
  6. Day 5

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco

    Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus transfer to Machu Picchu at dawn
    • 2-hour expert-guided tour of Machu Picchu with legends, hidden temples, and panoramic viewpoints
    • Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
    • Bus transfer from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes
    • Train transfer from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo through the Andes
    • Bus transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

    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
    Ollantaytambo
    Plaza San Francisco

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Traveler Moments

  • Snow-capped mountains with a green valley below.
  • Scenic view of a snow-capped mountain range with green pastures.
  • Mountain valley landscape at dusk.
  • Hikers on a mountain trail with snowy peaks.
  • View of a lake surrounded by mountains with snow.
  • Llama standing on a hillside with mountains in the background.
  • Two people hiking in a valley with snow-capped mountains.
  • Machu Picchu with surrounding Andes mountains.

Traveler Reviews

4.8
Overall rating based on 57 Reviews
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    4.7
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • Fima2.0•May 2022
    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...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • Brian4.0•January 2020
    We would probably ahve chosen an easier trek because was a little beyond or physical capacities. We had to take it...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    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
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  • Steph5.0•January 2020
    Socially responsible company, great ecological policy to pack in reusable dishwear. We had tons of great food and it...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    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
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  • Sue5.0•January 2020
    This trek will test your character! We experienced sweat, tears and blood (only a little after falling down on a...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    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
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  • Erik5.0•January 2020
    To date, this remains our BEST MAJOR HIGHLIGHT of all South America. Salkantay and Machu Picchu beats everything else...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    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.
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  • Assandro5.0•January 2020
    SALKANTAY WITH PERCY! If you do anything in your life, do the Salkantay trek with Percy from Bamba. It's something...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    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
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  • Jon5.0•January 2020
    We went as a family (2kids ages 16 and 18, adults ages 50+) and have no complaints. We were well taken care of the...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    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
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  • Ann5.0•January 2020
    DO IT! Its not easy, but it's worth every step of the way. We savored the experience of arriving to Machu Picchu so...
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    Traveled in October 2019
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    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
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  • Hayley5.0•January 2020
    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...
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    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.
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  • Nigel5.0•January 2020
    FYI - there are some VERY EARLY wake up calls and LONG days, LONG distances trekked each day. This is a SERIOUS trek,...
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    Traveled in September 2019
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    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.
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      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.)

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