Take on the Ultimate 5-day Salkantay Trek, the second most popular route to Machu Picchu. Hike past Humantay Lake, snowy peaks, cloud forest and coffee farms before reaching the citadel of Machu Picchu. Perfect for active travelers seeking stunning scenery, culture, and a rewarding challenge.
Why book with TreXperience - Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator from Cusco city - Smooth Transfers: Free airport pick-up and drop-off included - Cultural Touches: Enjoy a Pachamanca & coffee experience - Unique Stays: Sleep in glamping tents, Andean huts & 3-star hotel - Camp at Llactapata with panoramic views of Machu Picchu - Scenic Return: Ride back on exclusive panoramic Vistadome train - Your trip supports local social projects.
ean highlands with sweeping views of valleys.
Continue to Challacancha, where the trek officially begins.
In the afternoon, continue uphill to the exclusive TreXperience Salkantay Mountain Glamping, located at 4,150 m.
After breakfast, begin the steep ascent to Abra Salkantay.
landscapes of glaciers, rugged peaks, and turquoise lakes create an unforgettable scene. Spend time taking in the views. Continue with a long downhill trek, stopping in Wayracmachay for lunch.
After lunch, descend further as the landscape shifts from andean terrain to lush cloud forest, with waterfalls and warmer air. End the day at Colcapampa, where you’ll stay in rustic Andean huts and enjoy dinner surrounded by nature.
ng wooden bridges and passing small waterfalls and rivers. The warmer climate welcomes you with tropical plantations of granadilla, bananas and coca leaves.
manca barbecue, an ancient underground stone cooking tradition and visit an organic coffee farm. Learn how coffee is cultivated, roasted, and ground, before preparing your own fresh cup.
Trail paths leading to the Llactapata Archaeological Zone. From this remote site, enjoy one of the trek’s most special views: Machu Picchu in the distance across the valley. Camp here and watch the sunset over the mountains.
After breakfast, descend for about two hours through lush vegetation, spotting orchids, hummingbirds, and butterflies along the way, until reaching Hidroeléctrica
Continue on foot along the railway tracks beside the Urubamba River for approximately three hours. Stop at Mandor, a historic site where Hiram Bingham was guided toward Machu Picchu in 1911, and explore its botanical gardens rich in orchids and birdlife, including the cock-of-the-rock
tel, and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Relax in the hot springs or explore the town before resting for the big day ahead.
Your guide will lead a 2–3 hour tour explaining the history and mysteries of this Inca masterpiece. If you pre-booked, hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for panoramic views of the citadel and surrounding valleys. After exploring, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and to collect your belongings
We also offer early morning pickups from Airbnbs and other locations within Cusco’s Historic Center around 4:30 a.m.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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