Peru · SALKANTAY TREKS
No permit cap, higher pass, and it comes in under the Inca Trail on price. The 4 below compare four and five-day departures on the pass crossing, the sleeping altitude and whether the last day is a train or a walk.
A demanding three-day Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with high-altitude views, jungle trails, meals, guides, and hotels.
“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.”
Trek from Cusco over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, Llactapata, local coffee farms, meals, and a small group.
“Jainor was a gem of a tour guide. He is clearly passionate about Incan history and culture, and he conveys this well to the group. He also transitioned extremely smoothly between Spanish and English when explaining things in amazing detail and depth. He was never rushed, always taking the time to answer everyone’s questions. Lastly, he dealt well with the varying physical conditions of the group, with age ranges from 21 to 67.”
Trek from Humantay Lake over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with glamping, local food, coffee, expert guides, and a scenic train ride.
“Very good service and excellent guides. Food was amazing and everything was well organised. Well recommended for sporty and adventurous people.”
Review the 4-day Salkantay Trek with Sky Lodge domes, high mountain passes, cloud forest views, meals, guides, and Machu Picchu.
“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…”
Pick a ridge, a river or a kitchen.
