5 Day - Salkantay Trek: High Altitude Hike in Cusco Region, Peru with Machu Picchu Visit

The Salkantay trek is a high-altitude hike covering 74km / 46 miles in the region of Cusco, Peru. Starting at a small town named Mollepata, located 100km from Cusco, the trek encompasses a visit to the Inca site, Machu Picchu. It’s a journey that is sure to delight those with a passion for history and nature.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

CUSCO - SORAYPAMPA\n\nHumantay Lake - We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. for the drive to the trailhead, passing through the villages of Izcuchaca and Limatambo before arriving at Mollepata, where we will eat breakfast. We will then continue in our vehicle to Challacancha, where we will begin our hike as far as the campsite at…

What's Included
  • Transport from Cusco to Challacancha
  • Lunch
  • 01 night’s stay at a hostel in Aguas Calientes
  • Dinner
  • Transport Ollantaytambo - Cusco
  • Breakfast
  • Horses (equipment, food)
  • Horse for carrying a maximum of 8 kilograms of baggage per person
  • Professional guide
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Camping equipment (tents and…
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast on the first day
  • Lunch on the final day
  • Bottled water or snacks during the tour
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu
  • Entrance to machupicchu mountain.
  • Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu
  • Sleeping bag
  • Train from hydroelectric station to Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nadinela
Oct 4, 2025
Amazing! - Superb experience, passionate hikers we feasted! Physical and intense but worth it! Organization and team on top! Breathtaking landscapes! Many thanks to our exceptional guides Nidia and Olger who shared their knowledge and love of nature and their origins. And thank you to the cooks who accompany us and prepare excellent meals throughout the trek! I will do it again with great pleasure and strongly advise you.
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Lucie_p
Oct 4, 2025
Amazing! - Superb experience, passionate hikers we feasted! Physical and intense but worth it! Organization and team on top! Breathtaking landscapes! Many thanks to our exceptional guides Nidia and Olger who shared their knowledge and love of nature and their origins. And thank you to the cooks who accompany us and prepare excellent meals throughout the trek! I will do it again with great pleasure and strongly advise you.
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536jessz
Sep 28, 2024
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE - Amazing Attention, Explanations, Guide, Routes, all super organized and especially Edwin 100% aware of any mishap. He always picked up your phone and kindly helped you and solved your doubts. Without a doubt 100% recommended to anyone who wants to do tours and routes in Peru. Cuzco-Salkantay Tour with Machu Piccu 5 Days and Sacred Valley Tour
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187chema
Sep 26, 2024
Lifetime experience in Salkantay! - I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Peru with Edwin's help, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the first contact, Edwin showed a high level of professionalism, always attentive to every detail and willing to answer any questions he had. The organization of the trip was impeccable; from the transfers to the tours, everything was perfectly coordinated. In addition, Edwin's availability to communicate at any time was a great relief, which made me feel safe and accompanied throughout the trip. I definitely recommend Edwin to anyone looking for a well-planned and worry-free travel experience. Thank you, Edwin, for making this trip unforgettable! The Salkantay tour was a lifetime experience, 100% recommended!
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Tahlia
Jun 13, 2024
Incredible! - The tour was amazing! We loved it a lot. We learned a lot from our guide Ricardo, who is patient and very kind. The organizer Edwin is very helpful and always available to communicate. Also the tour was cheaper than other options. Thank you very much Inca Path Peru!
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Camper02024047278
Apr 9, 2024
Family friendly and trusty guide - Edwin is an amazing travel agent and guide who helped book tMP tickets,bus tickets and a day trip to sacred valley , Chincero and Pissac, with my family.our day guide was knowledgeable and flexible,giving us great insights into the ruins and Inca history We could reach out with questions and he was always prompt in his answers We would highly recommend Edwin and Ceasar
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Javiermg7227gs
Mar 23, 2024
SALKANTAY TREK - One of the best Salkantay treks to Machupicchu that I had during my tour as a traveler, the agency was well organized throughout the trip, the guides were very attentive and flexible, they helped me with everything I needed. I recommend them to everyone.
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822katyc
Jan 25, 2020
the best of SALKANTAY 4DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS - We are fully grateful for the services provided by INCA PATH PERU during the trip to machupicchu by salkantay 4 days. the very professional agency in organizing the tour, the very pre-professional guides and to finish the very friendly drivers had the best time during this trip to machupicchu.
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Roberttz2080cj
Jan 25, 2020
salkantay 5days 4nights - me and my friend booked machupicchu tour of salkantay 5 days with the Inca Path Peru agency. Starting the attention from the office until finishing the salkantay trek in machupicchu was all excellent during the trip. the organization very good , the guide also super friendly and very professional highly recommend this Enterprise INCA PATH
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Bascole
Aug 18, 2022
A fantastic hike! - The Salkantay Trek with Inca Path Peru is an experience not to be forgotten. We received an extensive briefing in our hotel about what our days were going to look like. And of course our tickets for Machu Pichu were handed over with the designated time. We were even offered so-called ‘duffle’ bags. Very handy for the overnight stay, this contains all your stuff that you do not want to carry in your daily bag. During the hikes nice campsites accommodated, with good breakfast and evening food. In addition, with a local guide who was able to name enough information about the route, it was a great success.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).