Get your discount tickets for the 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train, save up to 9% !
Overview
Walk into the heart of the Andes on a 4-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, perfect if you want adventure with comfort. Hike to bright turquoise Humantay Lake, cross the Salkantay Pass, then follow the trail down into warm green cloud forest. Share a Pachamanca meal cooked underground, visit an organic coffee farm, and sleep in our exclusive camps: Salka Glamp at the foot of Salkantay, cozy Andean huts, and a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. This quieter alternative to the Inca Trail offers big mountain views, local culture, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Why book with TreXperience? - Friendly local guides who know the Salkantay trek - Stay at our private Salka Glamp campsite in comfy glamping tents - Hike to Humantay Lake and explore Machu Picchu with your guide - Trek through glaciers, valleys, and cloud forest in small groups - Enjoy Pachamanca and coffee experience in Lucmabamba - Return on the Vistadome panoramic train - Your trip helps support local families and projects
Meeting and Pickup
Travelers can also meet us at Plaza Regocijo at 4:30 a.m.; please coordinate this with us the day before the tour.
Pickup Information
We also offer early morning pickups from Airbnbs and other locations within Cusco’s Historic Center around 4:30 a.m.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Inclusion
Pre-departure briefing
1 night at Salka Glamp campsite (Day 1)
Trekking chef and all meals on the trail (except last-day lunch; all diets covered)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Return on Vistadome panoramic train
Drinking water and daily snacks
Entry tickets for Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Pachamanca barbecue and coffee experience
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)
Cargo mules for camping equipment
1 night in Andean huts in Collpapampa (Day 2)
Pillow, sleeping pad, rain poncho and hand towels
All transport during the tour
First-aid kit, satellite phone and oxygen
Duffle bag for up to 7 kg (15 lb)
Professional tour guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusion
Sleeping bag and trekking poles
Last-day lunch in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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