Peru

Salkantay Trek: 5-Day Adventure

duration: 5 days

difficulty: Moderate

group size: 12

experience: Intermediate

Overview

Experience the ultimate adventure with our 5-day Salkantay Trek, a journey that starts from the historic city of Cusco and takes you through diverse landscapes, from the serene Humantay Lake to the rugged heights of Salkantay Pass. Traverse cloud forests, explore organic coffee farms, and enjoy stunning views of Machu Picchu from your campsite. Each day promises new challenges and unforgettable sights, culminating in a sunrise visit to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, all while enjoying the comfort of well-planned campsites and a final night in a cozy hotel. Join us for an adventure that blends natural beauty, cultural richness, and the thrill of high-altitude trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1: Journey to Salkantay Pampa

Distance: 10 miles, Duration: 8hrs

Begin your Salkantay Trek with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Travel approximately 3 hours to the trailhead. After a hearty breakfast, start your hike to Soraypampa, enjoying scenic views along the way. After lunch, hike up to Humantay Lake at 13,779 feet, and set up camp near Salkantay Mountain at 13,615 feet.

Day 2: Conquering Salkantay Pass

Day 3: Exploring the Cloud Forest

Day 4: Descend to Aguas Calientes

Day 5: Discover Machu Picchu

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Accommodations

Pricing

Included:

All meals

Transfers

Accommodation

Admission fees

Personal gear

Guide fees

Luggage transfers

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Porter

Visas

Travel insurance

Airport transfer

International flights

Domestic flights

Local guide

Some meals

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.