4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

4 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The 4-day Salkantay trek is an alternative to the popular Inca Trail, which can often be crowded. Hike past ancient Inca ruins, through the Cloud Forest, and past the towering Andes Mountains as you make your way to Machu Picchu. This trek offers a look at the unique biodiversity of Peru as you navigate different climates and explores the rich history of the great Inca Empire.

Take 4-day Salkantay Trek, an alternative to the Inca Trail, to Machu Picchu
Discover the rich biodiversity of Peru as you hike through various climates
Take a guided tour of the Lost City of the Incas and learn about its history
Enjoy a cultural experience with spiritual ceremonies and meditations

What's Included

Pre-departure briefing
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
All transport during the tour
Professional tour guide
Return on Vistadome panoramic train
Entry tickets for Salkantay and Machu Picchu
Cargo mules for camping equipment
Trekking chef and all meals on the trail (except last-day lunch; all diets covered)
1 night at Salka Glamp campsite (Day 1)
1 night in Andean huts in Collpapampa (Day 2)
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes (Day 3)
Drinking water and daily snacks
Pachamanca barbecue and coffee experience
Duffle bag for up to 7 kg (15 lb)
First-aid kit, satellite phone and oxygen
Pillow, sleeping pad, rain poncho and hand towels
Lunch (3)

Lunch
Dinner (3)

Dinner
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast

Sleeping bag and trekking poles
Last-day lunch in Aguas Calientes
Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We also offer early morning pickups from Airbnbs and other locations within Cusco’s Historic Center around 4:30 a.m.

Meeting point

Plaza Regocijo
F2M9+5X2, Cusco 08002, Peru
Travelers can also meet us at Plaza Regocijo at 4:30 a.m.; please coordinate this with us the day before the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.4:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salka Glamp Campsite

6 Stops

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mollepata

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Challacancha, Mollepata

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Humantay Lake

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

SORAYPAMPA

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Salka-Glamp Campsite (Pass By)

Accommodation: TreXperience Salka-Glamp Campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Salkantay Pass – Wayracmachay – Collpapampa

3 Stops

Trexperience Salkantay Mountain Camp (Pass By)

Abra Salkantay

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Colcapampa

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Andean Huts in Collpapampa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Pachamanca Barbecue – Coffee Farm Tour – Machu Picchu Pueblo

4 Stops

Colcapampa

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lucmabamba Coffee Experience

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hidroelectrica

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aguas Calientes (Pass By)

Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Machu Picchu tour - Return on Vistadome train

4 Stops

Aguas Calientes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Machupicchu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ollantaytambo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 727 reviews

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Excellent Trip

Brendan_G, Sep 2026

Amazing experience. Can’t recommend the trek enough. Our guide Daniel was absolutely incredible, very funny, knowledgeable and always happy to help. Our second guide Efrain was great too, as were the chefs Felix, Juan, Jose and our group of cowboys.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Dear Brendan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. It is great to know that Daniel made the journey so enjoyable with his humor, knowledge, and support, and that Efrain, Felix, Juan, Jose, and our team of cowboys also contributed to making your trek so special. Thank you for choosing TreXperience and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure! Best regards, Raquel TreXperience

Best trek ever !

giavanna_w, May 2026

Could not have had a better experience. This group was amazing and really cared for us, porters were nice, food was amazing, views were astounding and it was a challenge but well deserved !

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Dear giavanna_w, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are very happy to know that your Salkantay Trek was such a rewarding adventure. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team, porters, and kitchen staff. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the food, the incredible views, and the challenge of the trek. Thank you for choosing TreXperience for your journey to Machu Picchu. We hope to welcome you again in Peru. Best regards, Raquel TreXperience

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