Salkantay Trekking to Machu Picchu

Embark on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, rated as one of the world’s best treks. Experience Peru’s natural wonders and immerse yourself in the ancient Inca civilization.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights

DAY 01: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa and Humantay Lagoon.

Salkantay Trail - We start our journey early in the morning, departing from Cusco to the village of Mollepata, arriving around 9am for breakfast. Here, you’ll find shops and restroom facilities. We then continue with a 30-minute drive to Challacancha, where we prepare our…

What's Included
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Private transportation to Mollepata and Soraypampa, starting point of the trek.
  • Oxygen and first aid kit.
  • Trekking poles for all the route.
  • 01 night at our lodge Cabañas in Soraypampa.
  • 01 night in our Geodesic Domes in Loreta Playa.
  • 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes 3* category.
  • Professional Guide…
What's Not Included
  • Lunch on the last day and breakfast on the first day.
Additional Information

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is rated by National Geographic as one of the 25 best treks in the world, and is one of the best alternatives to reach the Inca City of Machu Picchu (One of the new 7 Wonders of the World) . This trip is designed for active people of all ages who want to have great moments in full contact with nature, and who want to…

Location
Pl. Haukaypata 195
Plaza Haukaypata
This tour includes roundtrip transfer from any hotel, apartment or your house located around the Cusco city.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Trail32379198186
Sep 15, 2024
Unexpected, challenging, but extraordinary - The tour is difficult to describe. The route is challenging, full of moving scenery and the company of the agency team is indispensable to achieve it. The tour of Lares and Ruta del Inca is VERY well thought out. It has cultural overtones in every space and the staff in charge takes care of every detail. Since before arriving in Peru, Fredy was concerned to solve every doubt and correct any mistakes or forgetfulness on my part or my partner. Upon arrival in Cusco, a day before the start of the trip he arrived with an envelope printed with the name of those who traveled and the necessary tickets, delivering tour information, some precautions and various recommendations. Always flexible and consulting food restrictions, special needs and reporting previous experiences to analyze. Trekking through an open-top museum that changes landscapes every mile is certainly a great way to unwind. In the most demanding parts from the physical point of view the team of guides advised us and accompanied us with practical and spiritual advice, which made it possible to reach the goal, with a lot of humor and respect for the landscape and our own difficulties that became present to reach 4,700 msnv and keep us on hikes of up to 8 hours. Having travelled in several countries, on several continents, I must say that this is the best agency I have ever travelled with.
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762reyesl
Jul 6, 2024
Without a doubt one of my best experiences in my life - It was an amazing experience, the wonderful places very pleased with all the tour we bought. I will do it again in the near future.🙏
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Martinga8496nu
Oct 13, 2022
Never too old, just having the right attitude. - This was the holiday of a lifetime for me and I did the trek with Alpaca Expeditions. At 68 I was twice the age of the group I was with and the encouragement I got from the guides Nialton and Isact was incredible. Between the Porters, Chefs and guides this was a brilliant group, dedicated to the experience of their guests and left no stone unturned in fulfilling that role.
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Junehoney
Nov 18, 2019
4 days trekking Salkantay and Machu Picchu - Me and my wife totally recommend Machu Picchu Viajes Peru. They are professional and really care about making your experience the best. we took the 4d3n salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and we loved every moment of it. All the trek staff were the best team someone can ask for. the food they prepared for us and the care and attention they provide to the group was exceptional. this tour company really met all the expectations, very recommend tour company in Cusco.
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Jhonhinchey
Nov 5, 2019
Outstanding Salkantay 4 dayS Trek to Machu Picchu - We did the 4 days Salkantay trek to Macchu Picchu the last week and I would strongly recommend, The trek was the most fulfilling experience I have ever had, trekking out in the mountains, green valleys, snowy peaks, turquoise lakes, humid jungle and through classic Andean villages to reach the unbelievable Macchu Picchu. If you are thinking of doing a trek and you have a some level of fitness then I would strongly recommend this Salkantay Trek with this great tour company Machu Picchu Viajes Peru.
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Joisecristal
Nov 2, 2019
The Best Trek to Machu Picchu - The tour company and our guide Carlos did an unbelievable job showing us all Peru had to offer. We took Salkantay Trek ending at Machu Picchu and we felt taken care of every step of the way. From gear to expertise to transportation we didn't have to worry about a thing. would recommend Machu Picchu Viajes Peru to anyone wanting an unforgetable adventurous trip to Peru.
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Benjaminc081
Oct 16, 2019
Salkantay Trek 4D/3N with Machu Picchu Viajes Peru - My friends and I went on an excursion with Machu Picchu Viajes Peru. We had the most amazing experience of our lives. Our guide was professional, fun, efficient, friendly, spoke English fluently and managed our group (10 people) with a lot of quality and experience. Our chef made wonderful meals and was also very helpful and friendly and sang and smiled while working. Our porters are equally hardworking and always had a smile ready for us. Everyone we met from Machu Picchu Viajes Peru was great. If you plan to take a walk in the Cusco area, I recommend 100% to the local agency Machu Picchu Viajes Peru that provide excellent service.
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Rossvinicius
Oct 16, 2019
The hike of a lifetime with Machu Picchu Viajes Peru - The salkantay trekking to Machu Picchu was one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. the trek is just awe-inspiring, especially the guide, cook and horseman. We booked too late to get the Inca Trail permit, but I'm actually glad we ended up on Salkantay. The entire trip is filled with stunning views and there aren't that many people on the path, so you often feel like you're alone in the world, hiking through ancient scenery. I hope to go back one day soon, and I'll definitely be using again this tour company.
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Caterinadu7051sm
Aug 24, 2023
Salkantay trek - I did the private tour with my partner: Salkantay trek to Machupichu for 4 days. The accompaniment of Juan Carlos (guide) was very good and so was Edwin's food. Although I felt very bad and couldn't do the second day where you have to go to the Salkantay Pass at 5000 meters high, that's why we had to choose another route. It was clear that the company had no other option and we fixed the situation as best we could (so as not to lose the entire tour we had paid for). What we finally did was return from Mollepata to Ollataytambo (with a van that belonged to another company and then a taxi that we had to pay for ourselves). We stayed the night in Ollataytambo, and from then on we had to cover all expenses (despite having paid them 1,400 dollars for the entire tour). I understand that it was a personal situation, where I could not follow the tour as they sold it, but it was very frustrating not to see a solution already established, and on top of that having spent more money. We even had to pay the guide for his bus trip to the hydroelectric plant. I recommend the company and the tour, ONLY, if you are sure that you are going to do it completely.
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