Peru · SALKANTAY TREKS
No permit cap, higher pass, and it comes in under the Inca Trail on price. The 15 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…”
Review the 4-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, eco-domes, meals, and train return.
“Our guide Herbert was great. You could tell he genuinely wanted us to have a good time. In regard to Incredible Peru Tours as a tour company I would strongly suggest not using them 1) What is listed on Viator, Trip Advisor, Get Your Guide, Read more”
Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco, with Humantay Lake, mountain camps, Machu Picchu, meals, guide, 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.”
Hike from Humantay Lake over Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu with guides, camp meals, horses, coffee, trains, and hotel stay.
“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!”
Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, camping, meals, hot springs, and guide support.
“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 Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, a 15,200-foot pass, camping, meals, trains, 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!”
Trek from Cusco through Humantay Lake and the Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with mountain camps, local meals, a guide, and train return.
“We did the trip just my friend and I, along with our guide, chef and guy to carry the bags with horses.”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with glamping, Humantay Lake, mountain meals, hot springs, and practical cost tips.
“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 mountain views, camping, hot springs, meals, guides, and costs.
“The tour was incredibly beautiful. We learned so much, and had the opportunity to see incredible natural beauty too! Food was amazing and staff was great!”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with high-altitude passes, 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 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…”
Review of the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with high-altitude hiking, private domes, coffee farms, meals, train, and practical tips.
“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!”
Pick a ridge, a river or a kitchen.
