Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a thrilling and challenging hike that has it all! Trekking along with the skirts of the majestic mountain peak of Salkantay (6.271m/20569ft) surrounded by the awe-inspiring Southern Andes range, continuing through a striking contrasting jungle landscape, and let’s not forget the diverse flora and fauna you will find during the trek. The Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek 5 days is an excellent alternative trek to the classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu.
You will be able to closely observe Andean villages and explore less-known Inca remains. On your last day, you will arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu.
If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this Salkantay to Machu Picchu Trek 5 days to our:
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TOP SIX ALTERNATE ROUTES TO MACHU PICCHU (National Geographic)
- DAY 1 Cusco to Soyroccocha
- DAY 2 Soyroccocha to Collpapampa
- DAY 3 Collpapampa to Playa/Lucmabamba
- DAY 4 La Playa/Lucmabamba to Aguas Calientes
- DAY 5 Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu to Cusco
Legend
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B | Breakfast |
S | Snack |
L | Lunch |
D | Dinner |
BL | Boxed Lunch |
Trek Price per Person
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Group Service (minimum 2 people) | US$ 579 |
Private Service: 2 travelers | US$ 1,240 |
Private Service: 3 travelers | US$ 940 |
Private Service: 4 travelers | US$ 835 |
Private Service: 5 travelers | US$ 725 |
Private Service: 6 travelers | US$ 640 |
Private Service: 7 travelers | US$ 595 |
Private Service: 8 travelers | US$ 560 |
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is customizable. If you would prefer to add destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form. You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.
- The Salkantay trek is available every day of the year.
- The recommended period to do the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is from March to November.
- A minimum number of people: 2 people per group.
- Items not included are sleeping bags, walking poles, inflatable sleeping pad.
- If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our 4-day Machu Picchu Tours.
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to Soraypampa (starting point of the trek).
- English-speaking adventure guide.
- Personal tents: 2 people in each 3-person-capacity tent (4 seasons).
- Duffel bag to place your belongings.
- One foamy sleeping pad per person.
- Dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Kitchen tent.
- Toilet tent with biodegradable toilet facilities.
- Cook and cooking equipment and your belongings.
- Pack animals to carry camping equipment.
- One emergency horse for every 6 people (days 1 to 4).
- Wranglers (days 1 to 4).
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 1 boxed lunch, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, daily morning snack, daily tea service except for last day) – vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost.
- Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes / boiled water to fill in your water bottle every morning and night, and at lunchtime if requested with enough time ahead.
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Train ticket from the Hydroelectric power plant to Puente Ruinas (day 4).
- Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Expedition Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.
- Transfer train station – hotel in Cusco.
- Sales taxes and payment transaction fees.
- International and domestic flights.
- Airport taxes.
- Visas required to enter Peru.
- Tips.
- Drinks.
- Lunch on Day 5.
- Dinner on Day 5.
- Sleeping bag.
- Inflatable sleeping pad.
- Walking poles.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.