Salkantay Trek Tours & Trips

The Salkantay route through the Andes is seriously breathtaking. You’ll see huge snow-capped peaks all around you, forests that are insanely green, and orchids everywhere you look. The mountain lodges are cozy as can be, and the Peruvian hosts make you feel right at home. Then you end up at Machu Picchu, which honestly lives up to the hype.

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Emanuele•traveled in August, 20264.8
Such an astonishing experience! I would recommend it immediately to everyone. The guides made it even more special.
Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days
Kristina•traveled in March, 20255.0
Jeg havde høje forventninger til den 5 dages salkantay treck, og jeg blev stadig enormt positivt overrasket. Det var over alle forventninger. Naturen, maden, hele arrangementet var bare 10/10. Vores guide hed Wilbert, og han gjorde en allerede spændene og yderst tilfredsstillende oplevelse, 100 gange bedre. Løsningsorienteret mand, en masse gode samtaler, hjælpsom, godt humør og en masse spænende historier om Peru, kultur og machu pichu. En meget vis mand med mange oplevelser i rygsækken. Karismatisk mand. Han lærte os så meget, og jeg er yderst taknemmelig. Jeg kunne ikke have ønsket mig end bedre guide til den 5 dages salkantey treck.
5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service
Andrew•traveled in July, 20265.0
Fellow travelers, Trip of a lifetime with my wife, 14yo daughter and son for his 13th birthday - he was a good hiker before we went and he’s for sure a good one now! 50+ miles Salkantay and Inca Trail. Extraordinary and stunning doesn’t come close to describing it. We live in the SW US and hike quite a bit, but wouldn’t consider ourselves experts. But having successful completed thins journey we feel like we can take on even more adventures! Alpaca was fantastic from start to finish. Too many highlights to post in full but here are a few: First and foremost, our guide and new friend Henrry! He was so great and made our journey extra special. He was knowledgeable, patient, very funny (we had many many laughs) and treated us all like family. Our group ended up being just the four of us, Henry, our chefs, 6 mules and horseman, and 8 porters when we got the Inca trail. Henrry taught us about so many different things like culture and traditions, history, vegetation, farming, fruits and vegetables, and more. We truly felt like we were getting a local, expert peek into past and current life in the Andes and Cusco region. We also saw six different Inca sites with a detailed history of each which was really valuable, especially leading into Machu Picchu. Culinary team We had an amazing culinary team. Our chefs Marcellino and Cesar - over 18 meals prepared for our family. Absolutely fantastic. The soups were especially great. They even made a birthday cake for our son on the last night. Porters We met our porters when we started the Inca Trail. They are super human, I can’t think of another way to describe them. Carry 3-4x what we’d carry and absolutely flying up and down these trails to ensure we had everything prepared when we arrived at the next campsite. The Hike We’ve been to a few different places around the world and diversity of the landscape on this hike was truly remarkable. From the extraordinary mountain glaciers at Humantay and Salkantay, to the vast valleys with free roaming wildlife, and the local villages and the historic Inca sites, truly memorable. Some takeaways: Good hiking poles with rubber tips, especially for the stairs on the Inca trail! Solid, sturdy boots. Not much water to contend with but many miles of rocky terrain covered. Bring extra cash on the hike - there are a few spots where you can get snacks/drinks etc. If you hear “Porter” on the Inca Trail, stay to the mountain side! The steps are real folks, lots and lots of them and they are steeeeep! But fascinating and really leaves you in wonder how they were constructed so long ago. Combine Inca Trail with the Salkantay hike in some part. It is incredible. The mountains and glaciers, the sheer vastness of the landscape is breathtaking. Inca trail is a bit different and you’ll see more people, but equally as special and beautiful. Blackberries - hopefully your guide will show you and yes, you can eat them. Cactus fruit - be sure to roll it in the ground first before you peel! If you go to Humantay Mountain/Glacier go to the Lagoon! It’s steep, it’s exhausting, but so worth it. This was the short version, much more I could share about how special this once in a lifetime experience was for our family. A huge thank you to Alpaca, the whole team and especially Henrry. We will be back!
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Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days

4.8 (25 reviews)

“The hiking and the views were fantastic and the treks on each day are well thought out.”
Meghan, traveled in June

Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - 4 Days

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Hiking & Trekking

TreXperience's top-rated Salkantay trek features expert bilingual guides and gourmet meals by mountain chefs. The path leads from Soraypampa through cloud forests to Collpapampa, with Pachamanca barbecue and coffee farm visits. Comfortable camping gear and porter service included.

Duration	4 days
Destinations	Cusco, Mollepata, Nevado Humantay, Salkantay Mountain, Colcapampa, Aguas Calientes, Santa Teresa, Lucmabamba, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu
Age Range	Ages 12+
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	TreXperience

From $598 10% Off: US$538

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5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service

5.0 (27 reviews)

“The food was very tasty and abundant, the logistics of the whole trek is excellent.”
Patrick, traveled in January

5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service

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Hiking & Trekking

Peru's premier alternative to the Inca Trail, perfectly rated by 25+ adventurers. The route crosses the dramatic Salkantay Pass (4,600m), connects with local communities, and features camping beneath Andean peaks. Chef-prepared meals, professional guides, and hotel stay in Aguas Calientes cost approx. $160 per day.

Duration	5 days
Destinations	Cusco, Mollepata, Nevado Humantay, Salkantay Mountain, Chaullay, Sahuayaco, Lucmabamba, Llactapata, Llaqtapata, Aguas CalientesSee all destinations
Age Range	Ages 8+
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Inkayni Peru Tours

From 10% Off: US$789

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days/7Nights

5.0 (7 reviews)

“The trip with Alpaca Expeditions exceeded all my expectations. The chefs and porters were outstanding.”
RubenReddy, traveled in March

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days/7Nights

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Hiking & Trekking

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Limatambo, Mollepata, Nevado Humantay, Salkantay Mountain, RayanSee all destinations
Age Range	Ages 10+
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Alpaca Expeditions

From 10% Off: US$1,095

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Cusco & Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

4.8 (108 reviews)

“The food prepared by Mario was fantastic! Overall an amazing experience we won't soon forget.”
Kira, traveled in May

Cusco & Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

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Hiking & Trekking

Duration	8 days
Destinations	Cusco, Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Mollepata, Nevado Humantay, Salkantay Mountain, Lucmabamba, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
Age Range	Ages 8+
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Inkayni Peru Tours

From $1,279 22% Off: US$998

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9 Days Horseback Riding: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Experience

5.0 (1 review)

“Mountain Lodges was completely amazing including the lodges, all staff and the horses!”
Linda, traveled in March

9 Days Horseback Riding: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Luxury Experience

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Hiking & Trekking

Duration	9 days
Destinations	Cusco, Salkantay Mountain, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Age Range	Ages 18-60
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Responsible Travel South America

From 22% Off: US$7,260

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Ultimate Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days

5.0 (1 review)

“This trek was amazing, and the food was a ten times better than expected.”
Benjamin, traveled in May

Ultimate Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 days

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Hiking & Trekking

The legendary Salkantay route stretches from Cusco through 4,200m passes. Your path leads from Humantay Lake to cloud forests, past Llactapata ruins with Machu Picchu views, culminating in sunrise at the ancient citadel.

Duration	5 days
Destinations	Cusco, Salkantay Mountain, Llaqtapata, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
Age Range	Ages 5-60
Operated in	English, Spanish
Operator	Ultimate Trekking

From 22% Off: US$780

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Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu

4.9 (31 reviews)

“This was a once in a lifetime experience! I am so grateful to the fantastic team who took care of us.”
Calypso, traveled in September

Hiking & Trekking

The ancient Salkantay route winds through Vilcabamba peaks to 4,600m elevation. Pristine campsites await at Playa Sahuayaco in cloud forests, with visits to historic Llactapata ruins before reaching Machu Picchu. This trek maintains a 4.9/5 rating from 30+ reviews.