Cusco · SALKANTAY TREKS
Salkantay needs no permit, which is why it fills the gap when the Inca Trail is gone. The 15 below cover the five-day classic and the shorter versions, with the 4,600-metre pass, the sky domes and what each price really includes.
Review the 3-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with mountain passes, jungle trails, meals, gear, guides, and practical advice.
“I just completed the Salkantay 3 day Challenge with Salkantay Trekking and had an AMAZING time! My guide, Marco, was incredibly helpful and organized and made sure we all had an amazing time.”
Five days from Cusco through Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, coffee country, Llactapata, and Machu Picchu for $593.
“We celebrated our 20-year anniversary up on the Salkantay trail. The experience was phenomenal from the beauty of the place to the high quality of service by our guide Carlos, the cook, and the horseman. We really felt like everything was made to attend to our needs. Although it was challenging for first timers to hike in high altitude, we were able to go at our own pace and still enjoy the experience fully.”
Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping, Pachamanca, mountain camps, and a panoramic train.
“Booked this last minute because I am a very “book things as you go” traveler, and I honestly think I got so lucky because I genuinely do not think there is a better experience you can get. My guides were absolutely incredible. Eddie was very knowledgeable and put together and made sure everything went smoothly. Elias was just the kindest and most fun person to be around, and truly cared about all of the people. Very amazing environment and the food was just phenomenal. Seriously cannot recommend this company more, and it is also 100% local!!!”
Review of the four-day Salkantay Trek with Sky Lodge domes, mountain passes, jungle trails, meals, guides, and Machu Picchu entry.
“My mother and I did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Fernando as our guide. He was so patient, accommodating, and really knowledgeable of everything to do with the mountain and history of the Incas. The trek entailed many history lessons from Fernando where everyone learned so much. There were different levels of fitness on the trek and Fernando accommodated everyone, provided coco leaves, and encouraged us at times where we were exhausted. The food on the trek was absolutely amazing, the chef outdid himself every night. The accommodation on the mountain was very comfortable aswell. I thought the prices and tips were all very fair, I wish I could…”
Review the 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lagoon, Salkantay Pass, meals, lodging, train, guide, and key safety notes.
“Our guide, Gilber, was very knowledgeable. It was great to have long conversations with him, learning about some historic and other little-known facts.”
Review the Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N, with Humantay Lake, mountain camps, Machu Picchu, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Senhores nao tempo p trabalhar p os senhores. Pais em situacao atipica. Greves de transportes com alguns eventos violencia. Como eu poderia ficar preso em Machu Pichu, fiz minha desistencia. A quadrilha empresarial negou-se a me reembolsar. Opiniao: o contrato é invalidado quando o pais nao oferece as condicoes de seguranca...... Fui roubado em 3.200 R.”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with mountain scenery, camping, meals, guides, costs, and practical hiking advice.
“This was an amazing trip with excellent guides, well organised iternary, great group of people and wildly amazing views! It offers the right amount of challenge and a great time!”
Trek from Humantay Lake over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu in five demanding days, with camping, meals, a guide, and mountain scenery.
“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”
Review the demanding 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with mountain passes, camping, meals, transfers, guides, and practical tips.
“Such a fun and challenging experience. I had no issues completing the trek, you want to make sure you are in good shape before arriving as it can be difficult if you are not prepared for log days and sometimes tough terrain. Beautiful views good food and excellent tour guides! Highly recommend to all!”
A demanding four-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, high Andes passes, camping, and a hotel night.
“The guide was really nice, spoke english well and knew a bunch of grest spots no other guides did. The food was also good, and its only local dishes which is nice. Just a great trek all in all:))”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping camps, fresh meals, hot springs, and practical costs.
“was good, saw lots of cool places, just a bit annoying that was in a group of half young people and half old people meaning we had to do a lot of waiting for then to catch up, but apart from thatvit was good”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with high passes, Humantay Lake, camps, meals, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide Carlos spoke impeccable English and was knowledgeable and passionate about the mountains and their Inca history.”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, with high-altitude hiking, camping, meals, guides, trains, and practical booking advice.
“Guide and his crews were best, took care of all the facilities. Day 2 n 3 camping ground were not as expected. Apart from that trip was awesome 🤩”
Review of the 4-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, glamping, local food, coffee, and a panoramic train.
“Thank you so much for this truly unique experience! Our guide, Filio, was incredible; he took care of us with such patience, professionalism, kindness, and was clearly passionate about his job and providing us with cultural and historical information. I really appreciated the attention to detail and warmth Filio and the team provided during our trek. Our chef, Dionissios, was very good and made sure all our needs were taken care of, serving us delicious hearty meals and surprise treats! Another team member that was always ready to help and always with a smile was Alberto- thank you as well! I would highly recommend Filio as a guide and Trexperience…”
Trek from Cusco through Humantay Lagoon, Salkantay Pass, coffee country, and Machu Picchu with domes, meals, guide, train, and hotel included.
“Hee goed verzorgd! Goed eten en fijne bedden, laatste hotel was ‘oke’. De domes waren top! Alleen nacht 1 zeer koud maar ik Geloof dat dit bij alle domes van alle organisaties wel zo was! Eigen douche en toilet, top! Hike zelf prachtig!”
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