4-Day Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Sky Camp Stay
Description
Challenge yourself on this adventurous 4-day trek to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu. Conquer Humantay Lake, the mighty Salkantay Mountain, and go through the wild, rugged Andean mountain range down to the edge of the Cloud Forest. Accommodation is included, including a night at the exclusive Sky Camp, whose igloos are perfect for stargazing. • Embark on an adventure-filled trek to Machu Picchu • Small-group tour (maximum 12): A more personalized experience • Includes meals, accommodations, and entrance fees • Spend a night stargazing in the Andean mountains
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Pickup Locations & Times
We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco. We pick up all travelers from their hotels between 05:00 and 05:30 am.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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. If Circuit 2 is unavailable on your selected date, we’ll provide access to Circuit 1 or 3 at no additional cost (subject to availability)
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
- Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- 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.
- Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(3,819)
Extremely professional with amazing guide (Uriel). The food was delicious and the campsites were amazing. An amazing experience to create lifelong memories.
View is beautiful and food is excellent
Marco (tour guide) is the man!! Extremely passionate, very knowledgeable and friendly staff!! They know it’s a tough 4 day hike with high altitude and keep the group close “la familia” to complete each part of the trip. It’s my personal observation the company Salkantay relies very heavily on tipping: cooks, muleers, guides, drivers, etc.. but, Salkantay is not upfront about this until you get there. The 4 day hike for a family of 3 cost me over $1k USD in undisclosed costs. Be prepared and have extra cash on-hand as it blindsided me and had to make multiple trips to the ATM. I knew there was some tipping, but it was 4x my expectation and I’m from USA.
I had an incredible 4-day Salkantay Trek experience with this company! Everything was well organized—from transportation and accommodations to the overall logistics—making the trek completely stress-free. The food was honestly one of the highlights of the trip. Every meal was creative, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Huge thanks to the chef and sous chef for exceeding our expectations, and to the horsemen whose hard work behind the scenes kept everything running smoothly. A special shoutout to our guide, Marco. He was knowledgeable, responsible, and truly passionate about what he does. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and motivated throughout the trek. His energy and care made this experience unforgettable. One observation I’d like to share with the company: your guides, horsemen, chefs, and support staff are the backbone of this experience. Their dedication is what makes this trek so special, and I hope they continue to be recognized and fairly compensated for their incredible work. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to do the Salkantay Trek!
Incredible experience with our guide Marco and his team. We have our 11 year old with us on this challenging journey. He had a brief episode of altitude sickness mid hike, Marco and Pedro immediately started examining his vitals and took amazing care of him. The food the chefs prepared are well above expectations and I cannot believe they made all this happen. We all felt very safe and well taken cared of the entire trip. 10/10 experience!
Well organised. If you feel tired or sick , you can take a horse or choose a minibus at some stages. You will be fed regularly :)
Fantastic trek. Super guide Marco.
It was a challenging trek because of the altitude and long hiking days but the crew was very professional and helpful, they made it a very personal and special experience. The accommodations were adequate. It was great to finally visit Machu Picchu after days of anticipation, learning about the culture and the region. Unforgettable 4 days.
Nice trek - really recommend it. We did it with Salkantay Trek - everything was well organized. Accommodation both in camps and in Cusco was really nice. Meals cooked and served by our team outstanding.
That was an unbelievable experience! Would do it again and recommend that tour 110%. Our guides were amazing and funny and they gave us a lot of informations along the trail about the mountains, the plants and inca traditions! (Elisban and Saoul are the Best). We felt safe all the way. And what about the food! It was amazing as well. The cooks were great! We still can’t believe what we have just experienced. We are speechless and feeling so lucky! All our love to Salkantay Trekking. All the organization was perfect.
