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5 Days Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu

Activity Duration (5+ days)
Extreme
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5 Days Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu

What you'll do

The Salkantay Trek is listed as one of the 25 best treks in the world by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. This trek to Machu Picchu is one of the most famous treks in Cusco, and it's undoubtedly the best alternative trek to experience the original Inca Trails. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of landscapes, from the typical Andean landscape to the snowy mountains, tropical forests, and finally, the dense Inca jungle. If you're looking for a trekking trip to Machu Picchu that's off the beaten path, near Andean communities, and appreciates the beautiful and diverse nature of Peru, the Salkantay Trek is highly recommended.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe will be waiting with a blue flag
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Centro Histórico, Cusco, Peru
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Meet your host

LT
Laguna Travel
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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 Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu in Cusco, Peru. This hiking & trekking experience includes 5 stops over 5 days. Duration: 120 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

Total 5 stops
Meals included:, Breakfast:BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
Accommodation included:, CAMP ANDEN HUTS

Here is the starting point

Humantay Lake
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Humantay Lake

Stop: 7 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Humantay Lake

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 am. We will drive together with the group to Mollepata, where we will have a breakfast. We will then drive one more hour to Challacancha (3,380 meters/ 11,090 feet), the starting point of our hike, passing the view point of Hornada Pata where the valley splits into two. The beginning of the trail will take us through some beautiful valleys. After a three hour hike, we arrive at our campsite in Soraypampa (3,900 meters/12,800 feet) at approximately 13:30 pm. We will have time to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our cook. Later, we will finally visit the famous Humantay Lagoon! After 1.5 hours of hiking, we will arrive at the lagoon (4,220 meters/ 13,850 feet) with incredibly blue-green water and the snowy Humantay Mountain peak behind it, making it one of the most impressive places in the Andes Mountains. We will take some time to admire the breathtaking views and then descent to our campsite in Soraypampa.

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