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You can bring on the trek a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items) that the horseman and mules will carry. For your big backpack we can arrange it to stay in the Milhouse hostel.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

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Start and end in Cusco

4.9 (25 reviews)

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Bamba experience arranged this tour keeping the requirement of the travelers in mind. Brilliantly planned executed trip.
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cusco to Soraypampa Camp
Cusco to Soraypampa Camp
Meals
Lunch (Delicious lunch at Soraypampa amid panoramic views of snow-capped peaks), Dinner (Hearty dinner at high-altitude campsite)
Included Activities
- Trek from Challacancha to Soraypampa (3 hours, moderate difficulty)
- Hike to Laguna de Humantay (1.5 hours each way)
- Professional bilingual guide throughout trek
- Equipment and briefing
Landmarks
Laguna de Humantay
Salkantay
Day 2
Soraypampa Camp to Challhuay
Soraypampa Camp to Challhuay
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at high-altitude campsite), Lunch (Lunch at Huayracpampa amid natural amphitheater of the Andes), Dinner (Dinner at Challhuay or Colcapampa campsite)
Included Activities
- Ascent to Salkantay Pass (4-hour trek, 4,650m)
- Trek through high jungle to Challhuay (3 hours)
- Professional bilingual guide throughout trek
Optional Activities
- Horse rental for Salkantay Pass section (100-120 soles)
Landmarks
Salkantay Pass
Day 3
Challhuay to Aguas Calientes
Challhuay to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before jungle trek), Lunch (Delicious lunch at La Playa at 2,200 meters in upper Amazon basin), Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Aguas Calientes)
Included Activities
- Trek through upper jungle with river crossings and waterfalls
- Drive from La Playa to Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station
- Hike along rail tracks to Aguas Calientes (3 hours)
- Professional bilingual guide throughout
Optional Activities
- Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (28 USD, extra fee)
Landmarks
Hydroelectric Station
Santa Teresa
Day 4
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Included Activities
- Round trip tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Guided walking tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
- Free time at Machu Picchu for exploration and photography
- Tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Machu Picchu entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Trek (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

Landmarks
Laguna de Humantay
Salkantay

Landmarks
Salkantay Pass

Landmarks
Hydroelectric Station
Santa Teresa

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

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4.9

Overall rating based on 25 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.2

Els4.5•July 2019
Led by Junior
Since my friend and I did the 4 (instead of 5) day Salkantay trek, Junior was our second guide as off the 3rd day. He...
Since my friend and I did the 4 (instead of 5) day Salkantay trek, Junior was our second guide as off the 3rd day. He picked us up on time from the meeting point and brought our luggage to our room. Our next day and last day, was THE big and exciting visit to Machu Pichu. Junior accompanied us by bus in the mornig and gave us the historic background on top the sit. He told us where to go, handed over the return bus and train tickets and then left us at 10 o'clock to roam around on our own. We were very surprised and even more disappointed since he didn't accompany on the Machu Picchu site....after all it was the epidamy of our whole visit to Peru ! We even feel cheated, since we paid dearly for a 4 day trek and the last one was just a farce. For all that matters, he also could have talked about the history in the restaurant the night before and just given us us the bus tickets. We're still quite upset about this. All the more since we couldn't help notice that most people had all the explications on the site, wile enjoying a fully guided tour.....meanwhile, we were just wandering around.... BUT, our first guide, Niko, was absolutely great. 5 stars for his excellent care and attention. He even got in touch after in order to ask us about our MP visit. He was surprised also and assured us that he ALWAYS accompanies his groups. Such a shame we didn't have him for our last day !Show more
Traveled in June 2019
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Hello Els, thank you very much for your valuable feedback! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Your comments help us to improve our service to future guests and our apologies for the experience that you had with our guide, Junior. We would love to host you on another experience. Please have a look at our tours in other countries! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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Tommy5.0•May 2019
Led by Percy
5 stars from my side.I was little skeptical in my mind whether i would be able to pull off this trek but Bamba...
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Traveled in April 2019
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Hello Tommy, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments so we can continually improve our service. We would love to see you again on another Bamba tour. Please keep us in mind for your future travels! The Bamba Team (Pedro Ferraez)
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SamuelCarlsson5.0•April 2019
Beautiful is the word. We were travelling to this part of the world for the first time and we have experienced the...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Hello Lena, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! This gives us the motivation to keep doing the good 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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LucaHansson5.0•April 2019
Led by Junior
This ranks among the best treks i have ever had and i have had quite a few in my life. To start with Salkantay trek...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Hello Luca, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! This gives us the motivation to keep doing the good 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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EmilIversen5.0•April 2019
Led by Percy
Great trip with great travel partners. Bamba experience made the tour far more comfortable and memorable than we...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Dear Emill, thank you very much for your kind feedback! We are so happy you had an excellent time! We appreciate your comments this gives us the motivation to keep doing the good 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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IdaAndersen5.0•April 2019
Led by Junior
Our trip started in beautiful Cuzco and then we were on the adventurous trek of Salkantay to Machu Picchu. It was one...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Dear Ida, 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! Katie & The Bamba Team
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JoshCox5.0•April 2019
We were thinking for going for a trek for over a year. Upon surfing internet we chanced upon Bamba and reserved our...
We were thinking for going for a trek for over a year. Upon surfing internet we chanced upon Bamba and reserved our tour and it turned out to be a great decision. The Salkantay trek was physically challenging but visually beautiful. The meal arrangement was too good, we had informed them about our preference and we were delivered what we had asked for. The guide was kind and jolly. Superb experience.Show more
Traveled in January 2019
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello Josh, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time learning about the Inca culture and to taste its flavors! We appreciate your comments This gives us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. Please think of us as your first option for your next adventure! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Experience.
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DylanRussell5.0•April 2019
Led by Percy
Great trekking experience you are a trek love the beautiful sight will take your breath away and of course with that,...
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Traveled in March 2019
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Hello Dylan, thank you very much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an excellent time learning about the Inca culture. We appreciate your comments This gives us the motivation to keep doing the great work for our travelers. Please think of us as your first option for your next adventure! Sincerely, Pedro Ferraez from The Bamba Experience.
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lucyTren5.0•April 2019
Led by Junior
One of the most memorable trip ever had. First time with this tour and have to say it didn't disappoint us. Worth...
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Traveled in February 2019
Reply from: Bamba Travel
Dear Lucy, 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! Katie & The Bamba Team
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RichardBoorman5.0•April 2019
Led by Junior
Trekking is always physically taxing, but when you are provided with most basic things that are required it becomes...
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Traveled in February 2019
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Dear Richard, 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! Katie & The Bamba Team
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  You can bring on the trek a total of 5 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 2.5 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 2.5 kilos of personal items) that the horseman and mules will carry. For your big backpack we can arrange it to stay in the Milhouse hostel.

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