5-Day Premium Salkantay Trek
Overview
About
5-Day Premium Salkantay Trek
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
What is not included?
- 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 two months in advance to secure spaces.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Mountain Bike Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 5-Day Premium Salkantay Trek in Cusco, Peru. This mountain bike tours experience includes 6 stops over 5 days. Duration: 120 hours. Activity level: Light.
Here is the starting point
Humantay Lake
Kickstart your Premium Salkantay Trek with a scenic drive from Cusco to Challacancha. En route, you'll stop for breakfast and follow the first 3-hour hike. This acclimatization hike will allow you to adapt to the altitude while marveling at the breathtaking landscapes. You’ll settle into your Sky Camp in Soraypampa, enjoying a hearty meal and preparing for the adventure ahead. In the afternoon, you’ll climb for 3 hours to the famous Humantay Lake. We’ll spend a good amount of time at the base, taking in the sights of Humantay Glacier, and then return to the campsite for dinner and rest.
