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Top 9 Salkantay Treks to Machu Picchu

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No permit, a 4,600-metre pass under a glacier, and cloud forest on the way down. These are the best Salkantay treks from Cusco: four-day versus five-day routes, sky domes versus tents, whether the last day is a train or a walk along the tracks, and what each operator includes.

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day 1: Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay, then Salkantay Pass to Mountain Sky View

1.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Our pick

3-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with camp and hotel nights, guided pass crossing, meals, train, and entry.

“Absolutely memorable experience across the Andes, admiring stunning nature, pushing physical limits, and just having so much fun. The three days are very intense and not appropriate for those who conduct a very sedentary life but it's something you'll remember forever. The trekking part was exceptional, maybe the cultural and informational one could be slightly improved. Also you will not sleep much!”

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Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour

Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour - Day 1: Cusco to Challacancha, Mollepata stops, and the Humantay Lake option

2.Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $593

A 5-day small-group Salkantay trek with Llactapata views and a guided Machu Picchu morning, plus meals, horses, and Aguas Calientes hotel.

“Jainor was a gem of a tour guide. He is clearly passionate about Incan history and culture, and he conveys this well to the group. He also transitioned extremely smoothly between Spanish and English when explaining things in amazing detail and depth. He was never rushed, always taking the time to answer everyone’s questions. Lastly, he dealt well with the varying physical conditions of the group, with age ranges from 21 to 67.”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train - Day 1: Cusco to Humantay Lake, then Glamping at Salkantay

3.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

5-day Salkantay trek with glamping, Humantay Lake, Pachamanca, Machu Picchu sunrise, and Vistadome/360° train back to Cusco.

“Booked this last minute because I am a very “book things as you go” traveler, and I honestly think I got so lucky because I genuinely do not think there is a better experience you can get. My guides were absolutely incredible. Eddie was very knowledgeable and put together and made sure everything went smoothly. Elias was just the kindest and most fun person to be around, and truly cared about all of the people. Very amazing environment and the food was just phenomenal. Seriously cannot recommend this company more, and it is also 100% local!!!”

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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome - Day 1: Cruzpata views and a cold, comfortable dome night near Soraypampa

4.Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $761

4 days of Salkantay to Machu Picchu with Sky Lodge Domes, meals, and train back to Cusco, led by guides who keep you safe.

“I had such a great time on the Salkantay trek, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Fernando. He was so nice and incredibly helpful throughout the whole journey, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He also had a great sense of humour it was fun to have a joke and a laugh with him along the way. One of the highlights was when he even played football with us during the trek, which made the experience feel extra special. Overall, it was unforgettable, and I’m really glad Fernando was our guide.”

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days - Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 m: the “wow” stop that isn’t too long

5.Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $590

A 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Humantay Lagoon, cloud-forest walking, dome lodging, meals, and guided citadel time.

“We got very sick and the company did not provide the guide w a first aid kit or oxygen balloon as advertised in the itinerary! It didn’t end there. I had to pay 200$ out of pocket to get us by taxi to lower elevation. We drove on dangerous rRead more”

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Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N - Day 1: Cusco transfer to Soraypampa, then Humantay Lake and camp comfort

6.Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

Small-group 5D Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu sunrise, with Humantay Lake, cloud forest, camping, and meals included.

“Senhores nao tempo p trabalhar p os senhores. Pais em situacao atipica. Greves de transportes com alguns eventos violencia. Como eu poderia ficar preso em Machu Pichu, fiz minha desistencia. A quadrilha empresarial negou-se a me reembolsar. Opiniao: o contrato é invalidado quando o pais nao oferece as condicoes de seguranca...... Fui roubado em 3.200 R.”

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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights - Day 2: Salkantay Pass at 15,252 ft, Inca Offering, and Colpapampa Camp

7.Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $690

5-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with small-group camping comfort, coffee tour, bilingual guides, and train rides included.

“This was an amazing trip with excellent guides, well organised iternary, great group of people and wildly amazing views! It offers the right amount of challenge and a great time!”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake - Day 1: From bus rides to Humantay Lake at 4,200 m

8.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360Best value

5-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, cold pass crossings, jungle days, and a sunrise arrival.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu - Getting started fast: Cusco pickup, Mollepata stretch, and the altitude wake-up call

9.Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $797

Tough 5-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, 4,650m high pass, camping and Santa Teresa, guided ruins tour.

“Such a fun and challenging experience. I had no issues completing the trek, you want to make sure you are in good shape before arriving as it can be difficult if you are not prepared for log days and sometimes tough terrain. Beautiful views good food and excellent tour guides! Highly recommend to all!”

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