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5 Days 4 Nights Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Private Tour
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5-day, 4-night private tour: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
What you'll do
Join South Adventure Peru Tours on this 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. Hike beneath the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, passing through cloud forests, ancient Inca ruins, and traditional Quechua communities. Enjoy breathtaking views, freshly prepared meals, and rich cultural encounters each day. With moderate to challenging hikes and small group sizes, this off-the-beaten-path journey ends with a guided tour of Machu Picchu—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking nature, history, and fewer crowds. Explore stunning landscapes from cloud forests to high mountains. Enjoy local cuisine prepared by experienced cooks during the trek. Small group sizes for a more intimate and personalized experience. Includes all necessary permits, meals, and accommodation in Aguas Calientes. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking nature, history, and fewer crowds. Explore stunning landscapes from cloud forests to high mountains. Enjoy local cuisine prepared by experienced cooks during the trek. Small
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
Not wheelchair accessible
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 moderate physical fitness level
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Atlas Innovation Tours
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Host since 2025
Itinerary
Cusco Hiking & Trekking Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 5 Days 4 Nights Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Private Tour in Cusco, Peru. This hiking & trekking experience includes 9 stops over 5 days. Duration: 120 hours. Activity level: Light.
Total 9 stops
Meals included:, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation included:, Camping in Soraypampa (3,850 m / 12,631 ft). Night of camping along the trek, with all equipment included.
Here is the starting point
Cusco
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Cusco
·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We’ll pick you up 4 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco and begin the scenic drive to Mollepata (2,900 m), arriving around 8:00 AM. Here you can stretch your legs, purchase last-minute supplies, or use the restrooms.
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Mollepata
·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
From Mollepata, we continue to Sayapata, the official starting point of our trek. Here, we’ll meet our team of horsemen and support staff who will load the camping gear and personal items onto pack horses and mules.
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SORAYPAMPA
·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- At approximately 9:00 a.m., we’ll begin our moderate trek toward Soraypampa, located at 3,850 meters (12,631 ft). Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the snow-capped Salkantay Mountain, other glaciated peaks, and the stunning Apurimac Valley.
- Around 1:00 p.m., we’ll stop for a delicious Peruvian lunch served in the heart of the Andes. After lunch, we continue hiking for approximately 3 hours to the breathtaking Humantay Lake, a turquoise glacial lake nestled beneath towering peaks.
- After exploring the lake, we’ll return to our campsite in Soraypampa, where your tents will be set up and a buffet dinner will be waiting for you. Relax under the stars and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
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