5-Day Salkantay Trek: Glamping and Machu Picchu Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

5 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Entry fees to Salkantay Trek, Humantay lake, and Cocalmayo Hot Springs
3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, Sacred Jungle Lodge)
Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 for 5-month bookings; if unavailable, Circuit 3, then Circuit 1)
Private Camping Facilities & Equipment
1 night in a superior 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes
Experienced Mountain Guide
All private transport and transfers during the tour
Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train (PeruRail Vistadome Observatory)
Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
Transportation of personal belongings.
Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
Personal duffel bag (up to 10 kg / 22 lb) for your travel gear.
Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, rain poncho, backpack cover, and hand towel.
Cultural immersion at a local coffee farm.
An emergency horse available from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay.
Pre-departure briefing
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (5)

Lunch
Breakfast (5)

Breakfast
Dinner (4)

Dinner

Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)(paid on-site to local providers)
Clothing and personal hiking equipment
Travel Insurance (Recommended)
Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
Dinner in Cusco (Day 5)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco. We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 04:30 and 05:00 am.

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

6 Stops

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mollepata

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Challacancha, Mollepata

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

SORAYPAMPA

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Humantay Lake

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Salkantay Sky Lodge

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Sky Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Sky Camp - Salkantay Pass - Huayracmachay - Collpapampa - Mountain Sky View Camp

4 Stops

Salkantay Sky Lodge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Abra Salkantay

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Colcapampa

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mountain Sky View

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Mountain Sky View Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Mountain Sky View Camp - Santa Teresa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Cocalmayo - Sacred Jungle Lodge

5 Stops

Mountain Sky View

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Teresa (Pass By)

Lucmabamba Coffee Experience

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Banos Termales de Cocalmayo

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sacred Jungle Lodge

10 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Sacred Jungle Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Sacred Jungle Lodge - Llactapata - Hidroelectrica - Aguas Calientes

4 Stops

Sacred Jungle Lodge

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mirador de Llactapata

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hidroeléctrica

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aguas Calientes

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

4 Stops

Aguas Calientes

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Machu Picchu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ollantaytambo (Pass By)

Cusco (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
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
It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.

Spots at Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least five months in advance to secure spaces.
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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.