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
from Cusco, then relax on a scenic drive through the Andean mountains.
s—a calm, beautiful place to rest, take in the view, and snap stunning photos.
hiking for about two hours through quiet valleys and below towering glaciers, always surrounded by amazing Andean views.
ted right below Salkantay Mountain and used only by TreXperience. Sleep in spacious glamping tents with amazing mountain views, enjoy a cozy tea time and a delicious hot dinner, and finish the day lying under a sky full of stars in the quiet Andes.
ening up bigger views of glaciers, sharp peaks, and the wild Andean mountains. Take a break by a quiet glacial lake next to the trail, perfect for photos and a moment to breathe. From the top, start a gentle three-hour descent through changing landscapes until you reach a comfortable spot for a well-earned lunch.
untains to lush cloud forest full of plants and trees. Arrive at the small village of Collpapampa, set in the green valley, where you’ll spend the night in cozy Andean huts, enjoy dinner, and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature.
Join a traditional Pachamanca, where your meal is cooked underground with hot stones—a fun, hands-on experience. Visit an organic coffee farm, see how coffee is made from bean to cup, and enjoy a fresh, local brew.
From there, hike for about three hours along the train tracks, passing valleys, rivers, and lush tropical greenery.
ant, and spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel.
On the way up, the sky slowly gets lighter, and if the weather is good, you might see the sunrise over Machu Picchu and the citadel appear in the morning light.
e main temples, terraces, and best viewpoints while sharing the history and hidden stories of this Inca city. After the tour, you’ll have time to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for incredible views from above (need to be booked in advance).
valleys through its large panoramic windows.
ur hotel, ending your Salkantay adventure.
We also offer early morning pickups from Airbnbs and other locations within Cusco’s Historic Center around 4:30 a.m.
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