The 5-Day Salkantay Trek provides one of the most picturesque and thrilling routes to Machu Picchu, with the five-day journey being the superior choice. It features glacier-capped peaks, striking lakes like Humantay and Salcantay, and cuts through the Amazon rainforest, establishing it as one of the most stunning and captivating hikes in all of Peru.
CUSCO – MOLLEPATA (MARCOCCASA) – SORAYPAMPA - QISWARNIYOC CAMP
Salkantay Trail - After picking up everyone from their respective places or hotel, we’ll leave Cusco around 5:45 am and start our 2-hour drive to the town of Mollepata. Once in Mollepata, we’ll stop to have a delicious breakfast. Once finished, we’ll continue by car for another hour to Soraypampa where we will meet with the muleteers and horses who will carry our equipment, food, and 7 kilos of each hiker’s personal belongings during the trek. From there, we’ll start the uphill hike to Humantay lake, reaching it after about 2 hours. When you arrive at the lagoon, After, we’ll hike downhill for 2 hours and have lunch at our exclusive camp, Quiswarniyoc. After lunch, you’ll have free time to explore the beautiful area and for an optional hike to the Mirador of Salkantay for panoramic views of the entire area. If you are tired, you can just rest in the Mountain Sky Huts or in the glass igloos, that come equipped with glass doors, pillows, a sleeping pad, and the illumination of the night sky.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Sleeping bag (Rent US$ 25)
- walking sticks (Rent US$ 25)
- Lunch and dinner on day 5
- Transfer by train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes (Optional)
- Hike to Huayna Picchu mountain (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Hike to Machu Picchu mountain (Can be booked, subject to availability)
- Travel Insurance (Recommended)
- Tips for staff (Optional)
- Travelers must be in very good physical condition
- minimum 2 days of acclimatization in Cusco
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.