5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Classic Guided Hike
Description
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a popular alternative to the Inca Trail. It is considered by many to be the best alternative route due to the natural beauty found along the trail and the lack of crowds. Because it is a more remote and rugged route, the Salkantay Trek has significantly fewer people than the Inca Trail. With breathtaking and inspiring views, this less traveled trail is invaluable. It is truly, as the Incas called it, sacred. If you are looking for an adventure in Peru, consider the “Salkantay Trek” as an option to reach Machu Picchu.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am from your hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Personas mayores sin experiencia en caminatas largas
Reviews(1,127)
Very nice !! Everything is perfect
Great experience I recommend so much Dedicace to Oscar Clavix and Elias
Our guide Elio was very friendly, helpful, and told us many interesting things during the tour. We received very good, plentiful, and varied food. The accommodations were also a good fit. It was just a shame that we did not visit the coffee farm. All in all, we had a very nice time and were able to enjoy the Salkantay Trek very much.
It was an incredible experience! We had the best food we atr in Peru, and everything was taken care of. from the coca tea in the morning to all the transportation and our fantastic guide. I would highly recommend it!
Amazing unique experience! Everything was arranged perfectly! Would absolutely recommend!!
Loved the tour! Such a good guidance, and the food was EXTREMELY good. Would absolutely recommend it!!!!
It was such a great experience! We really enjoyed the tour. Absolutely worth it.
Had mega nice days, everything very well arranged
An absolutely amazing experience I cannot recommend it enough. Our guide Fidel was incredible - so kind, positive and encouraging. He made the whole experience so much fun and that much better! The scenery is incredible and the accommodation is great. The food is also delicious and perfect for what you need. Definitely book Salkantay with Machu Pichu expeditions - no faults it was all amazing amazing!!!
My partner and I had a great time on the 5 day / 4 night trek. It was a tough hike but broken up into manageable sections each day, with plenty of breaks. Our leader, Guido, spoke perfect English and kept us informed throughout each day. He was available at all times to answer questions and provide any information that we needed. He also helped us secure both entrance and bus tickets for Machu Pichu. The accommodation was much better than expected - The company doesn't provide much detail on this in advance. Food was absolutely delicious! Scenery was spectacular!
