Salkantay Trek 4 days 3 nights

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Cusco, Peru

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

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Overview

What's Included

Breakfast (4)

Breakfast
Dinner (3)

Dinner
Lunch (3)

Lunch

Tips
Last lunch in Aguas Calientes Town.
Trekking poles, sleeping bags, air mattrases

Meeting and Pickup

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03/01/2021 - 12/30/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Itinerary

Day 1

CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA - HUMANTAY LAGOON - SALKANTAY PAMPA - ICHUPATA

1 Stop

Humantay Lake

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Camping site outdoors

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

ICHUPATA - INCA CHIRIASKA PASS or CONDOR PASS - INCA CANAL - PAUCCAR CANCHA

1 Stop

Salkantay Trail

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping site outdoor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

PAUCAR CANCHA - LLACTAPATA - KM 82 - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

1 Stop

Inca Trail

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel 3 stars basic.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

MACHUPICCHU - RETURN TO CUSCO

1 Stop

Machu Picchu

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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 moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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Reviews

5.0

based on 36 reviews

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This “Salkantay Plus” Hike is Intense but Richly Rewarding

Nick_N, Aug 2025

This hike is intense (more on this later) but stunning and rewarding. This route is not the usual Salkantay trek. Instead it goes through a less-traveled path over a higher and more scenic pass called Inka Chiriaska Pass. The result is much better views of Salkantay and much less company on the trail. We went more than a full day seeing no other hikers. The vast majority of climbing happens the first day. Days two and three are mostly downhill, sometimes over steep terrain. Day four is an expert tour of Machu Picchu. Our guide Sara as extremely professional and knowledgeable. She did an exceptional job of adjusting the hike to accommodate the abilities of our group, while still keeping us on a pace to finish on schedule. Once at Machu Picchu Sara transformed from an effective trail leader to a knowledgeable guide with a deep knowledge of the ruins and the history of their discovery and excavation. Our cook Cesar served a variety of sit-down meals at a table enclosed by a tent. The horse wrangler Felix did a great job. The team had been working together for several years and it showed. This hike is for able, fit adventurers looking for a unique experience over challenging and rugged terrain. The elevation gain and altitude will test even experienced hikers, and be prepared to pass one chilly night before descending to warmer elevations. The payoff for these efforts is staggeringly beautiful views of Salkantay and Humantay, a satisfying summit at the pass, and then a winding descent through remote mountain valleys. If you are looking for a unique, demanding hike that is well off the beaten path, consider this “Salkantay Plus” option through Machulas Journeys.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello my dear Nick we are very happy with wonderful words of course this route is our major option in our plan, definitely this is outdoor trek still, our commitment is to keep all iconic adventures arrives to majestic stunning ancient city of Machupicchu. Thank you so much for your feedback I hope some day come back to realize the famous Inca trail in order to complete your adventure in Peru.!!

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