Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
5-day/4-night trekking expedition from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the Salkantay route. Trek through diverse ecosystems: hike to Humantay Lake and camp below Salkantay, cross the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 m on Day 2 (the highest point), then descend into cloud forest. Pass by coffee farms in the Lucmabamba Valley and soak in hot springs at Santa Teresa. On Day 4, hike an Inca trail via Llactapata ruins for a unique angle on Machu Picchu. Finally, reach Aguas Calientes and tour Machu Picchu on Day 5. This trek is a challenging adventure that rewards with spectacular mountain views and a less-crowded approach to Machu Picchu.
Visits: Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, Lucmabamba Valley, Llactapata, Machu Picchu
Meeting point: Hotel pickup · Altitude: 2040–4630 m
Included
- Guide and mule support, camping gear (tents, etc.), meals during trek, Machu Picchu entry and guided tour, return train to Cusco