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Salkantay Trek: 5-Day Adventure with Glass Cabañas and Hobbit House, Featuring Hot Jacuzzis
Embark on a 5-day adventure through the stunning Salkantay Trek in Peru. Stay in glass cabañas and hobbit houses, relax in hot jacuzzis, and explore the ancient city of Machu Picchu. Book now with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru’s #1 Tour Operator!
Duration:
6 days
Highlights
Transfer to the Salkantay GLASS CABAÑAS
Cusco - You’ll start this Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu at 3 p.m. local time on Day 1. That’s when you’ll meet your Alpaca Expeditions trekking team and your adventure starts.
** Because you’ll likely be checked out from your hotel before the departure time, the meeting point for this Salkantay trek is at Alpaca Expeditions’ office located close to the main square.
At 3 p.m. we’ll load into our private van for a 3 hour drive to the Glass Cabañas, in Soraypampa, which is located at 3,800 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.). We’ll arrive at the Cabañas just in time for you to take photographs of the sunset over the glacier peaks.
At the Glass Cabañas your guide will settle you in your rooms before you enjoy dinner along with some hot drinks. This area is known for its beautiful views of the night sky so be ready for some unforgettable stargazing.
NO HIKING TODAY
Elevation : 3800 meters above sea level
Weather: Cold, windy, rainy in the wet season
What's Included
- Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
- Expeditions Train ticket for the return journey
- All meals included, catering to dietary restrictions (except last lunch)
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide
- Personal porter service (up to 7kg per person) with provided duffle bag
- Drinkable water provided throughout the trek
- All entry fees included (Sacred Valley, Salkantay, Machu Picchu)
- Accommodations: Glass Cabaas, camping, hobbit house, and hotel stays
- Safety equipment: First aid kit, oxygen tank, and satellite phone
- Professional chefs and porters
- Private transportation throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Sleeping bag, air mattress, trekking poles (all available for rent)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain - it cost $75 each, needs to book in advance
- tips for the crew
- travel insurance ( advisable)
- Hotel in Cusco for before and after the tour
Additional Information
Tour with confidence alongside Alpaca Expeditions, the top-rated tour agency in Peru!
Ranked among the best hikes globally, the Salkantay Trek offers astonishing views of glaciers on the Salkantay Mountain and a journey encompassing diverse ecosystems leading up to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. It’s the perfect choice for those seeking a less crowded, expansive trek through the Andes. Indulge in a stay at Glass Cabanas and Hobbit Houses equipped with outdoor jacuzzis, savor delicious meals, visit a coffee plantation, and benefit from the guidance of native expert guides that heighten your experience. The trek concludes with a hike to Aguas Calientes, the quaint town situated at the bottom of Machu Picchu, and a final day exploring Machu Picchu itself.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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805lucindah
Aug 19, 2024
AMAZING - The most epic mountain and Machu pichu experience. Made great friends along the way. Staff are amazing and work so hard to make this experience worth every cent and then some. Amazing meals, guides, chefs and porters.
Walter the chef made 5 star meals every single day. Juan assisted Walter everyday. They even made us a cake on our last breakfast and wrote happy honey moon on it for us. The chefs work incredibly hard to keep us fueled for the long stroll.
We had the best tour guides on earth Brandon and Adolfo. Along the way we learned a lot about the culture. We shared many laughs and had lots of good conversation. Both very educational and willing you share their history with us. The leaders always made sure our familia was safe and happy.
We couldn’t recommend this more to anyone. Really a life changing experience.
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Nforgione
Aug 19, 2024
Difficult hike, but incredible experience - I had a truly incredible time during these 5 days. This was a tough trek, but so rewarding. Our guide was so knowledgable and passionate about his country. We were all captivated by the history and stories he told to us. I was a bit slow at times, but our guide Felix was so supportive and encouraging- the whole group was. We were a group of strangers, but we bonded a lot over the trek and I feel like I've made some life-long connections. The porters and chef were incredible, although sometimes it got a bit confusing which things I could eat (I have celiac), but Felix always went back to confirm which foods were safe for me, which I really appreciate. I also appreciated that Felix spoke several languages fluently, including Quechua. He was able to share personal experiences and his connection to Pacha Mama.
The only things I would want to be aware of is: tipping - there are many mixed messages, so maybe check with the company beforehand. And at the end: you need to return your duffle bag, but we were kind of dumped on the side of the road at night and told to take our clothes in our hands so we could give the the bags back. In the chaos of that moment, I didn't get to say goodbye to my guide or my team. So I'd recommend having clear expectations at the end so you know what's going to happen.
Those things didn't take away from the amazing experience that I shared with my team. I got to meet incredible people, sleep under the stars, share campfire stories, and even a warm jacuzzi. The highlight of the trip was probably sharing a moment of silence with my group when we arrived to one of the most beautiful views. Peru is an incredible country with so much beautiful nature. This trek was expensive, but I always felt safe and supported, which made it worth it for me.
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Rik_cullen
Aug 19, 2024
Best trekking company ever - Adolfo & Brandon were the best guides! Absolutely best company you could ever trek with! They’re so organised, the logistics of getting us through the Andes mountains is insane, and there was not one fault. The food was 5 star, I was shocked with the quality and variety of the food, filing you up with energy everyday for your trek. We got to Humantay Lake before anyone else, it was just our alpaca group of people there for 30mins. Machu Picchu day we were the first ones there as well before the mass tourists arrived
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Vivianaq776
Aug 19, 2024
Salkantay Trek 5D/5N - It is an experience that challenged us physically and mentally. My boyfriend had some problems with the altitude, but Felix, our guide, was always there to support us and look after his health. Felix is also a person with a lot of knowledge of the route and history, allowing us to be amazed by the scenery at every turn. The food was fantastic and they followed my dietary requests (no gluten, no dairy). The whole Alpaca team was always willing to help us and give us the best experience. They are people who love what they do, and it shows.
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Harrypd1697gm
Aug 19, 2024
Difficult and enjoyable 😎 - Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Peruvian Andes on the 5D 5N Salkantay Hike. The whole trip was extremely well planned and the team put the safety, comfort and enjoyment of the group first. From the food to the hot water bottles at night - everything was taken care of. Our tour guide, Feliz and his team were fantastic and I honestly don’t think they could have done more for us. I had pretty bad altitude sickness on Day 1 (the hardest day) and Feliz kept a close eye on me to make sure I was ok (which I was after 24h). It was an incredible experience and would thoroughly recommend Alpaca Expeditions. Thank you Fix and your team
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657mouniae
Aug 17, 2024
Salkantay - I went for the Salkantay trek 5D/5N and I can only say that it was the highlight of my trip in Peru. Like once in a lifetime kind of experience.
This couldn’t have been possible without the well organized team (the tour guide Felix, the cook Miguel Angel with the incredible and amazing food and the 3 porters Matilde Joel and Marcos who were impressive and who without them we couldn’t have done this trek)
I can’t describe how helpful, nice and reactive was our tour guide Felix.
On top of guiding us, he took care of us every step of the trek and made us feel safe whenever we needed as it is not an easy one.
He shared so much of his knowledge with the group.
All I can say is that without his professionalism we won’t have enjoyed the trek the way we did.
Again without them, the trek won’t have been the same at all.
I won’t forget this trip!
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T9038lxaaronv
Aug 17, 2024
Great trek - This was an awesome trek! If you’re able to request a guide, I highly recommend Felix - he was a great guide and knew a ton about the history of Peru. The food was great and the accommodations were the best.
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Vacation12039367248
Aug 17, 2024
A great experience I’ll never forget! - I don’t have enough words to describe how much I enjoyed this trip! From the start at the lagoon to the night spent camping in the tents with a gorgeous view of the back of Machu Picchu and EVERYTHING in between - it was truly an experience I will never forget. We met some of the most amazing people; who, in only 5 days, went from being complete strangers to great friends. Our guide, Felix, was phenomenal and taught us so much about Incan history and helped us all along the way. He was always checking in on each person individually to make sure they were doing okay and helping in any way he could. His love for Peru, the Inca Trail & Salkantay is something that was very evident and inspiring throughout our trek. The trek itself can be very challenging, but Felix was encouraging and helped make it possible! The chef was amazing and made great food for our group! We did have some dietary restrictions including gluten free, veganism, and vegetarian - and they were extremely accommodating! The porters on our trek were fabulous and I’m so thankful to them and the horsemen for transporting our belongings. It was a really awesome experience that I will remember forever. I’m so thankful I was able to go on this trip.
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Culture20967778865
Aug 17, 2024
A trip you will never forget! - Felix made this trip absolutely incredible and memorable. I have been on several guided tours and this was heads and shoulders above them all. Felix went above and beyond to make this a personal experience for everyone. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a challenge that you will never forget. Alpaca Expeditions is lucky to have such a knowledgeable and caring guide. I will absolutely return for another trip with Alpaca Expeditions in the near future. Thank you to Felix, the chef, and porters for everything!
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Carmen
Aug 17, 2024
Salkantay trek - We had an amazing experience with our tourguide Felix. We as a couple loved the experience in a group with wonderful people. Felix has a lot of experience and knowledge about the incas/trekking etc. We loved it!
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