5D/N from $ USD 399.00
"Visit Machu Picchu Walking through the Humantay Lake and the Salkantay snow-capped mountain"
Salkantay Classic Trek 5 Day to Machu Picchu. It is one of the best trekking excursions that leads to one of the new 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. In its route of more than 72 km/44.7miles, it crosses different altitudinal floors, amazing high Andean landscapes and part of the Amazon rainforest. The hiking highest point will be the impressive Salkantay pass, at 4,620masl/15,157 ft.
Enjoy your adventure escorted all the way by an experienced trekking guide and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our local cook.
The 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is the first alternative trek to the classic and famous 4-day Inca Trail as well as Lares trek and Huchuy Qosqo trek that are traveled by the Inca empire original and legendary path.
Salkantay Classic Trek 5 day, today is exceptionally famous and visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year, because it offers an amazing scenic beauty at different altitudinal levels. It allows you to explore the famous Humantay lagoon, see impressive Villcabamba mountain range glaciers, walk through subtropical areas of abundant flora and fauna and get to know the traditional high Andean communities. Finally, it will allow you to visit Machu Picchu, cultural and natural humanity heritage.
Walk this impressive route and visit Machu Picchu in a different way with the Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours specialized trekking team. We have daily departures with a minimum of 2 people and the tour starts and ends at your hotel in Cusco, Peru.
DAY 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lagoon.
Note: All times mentioned in the itinerary are approximate and will vary depending on how the group progresses along the route.
In the shared or group tour, the third night will not be spent at Llaqtapata camp, but at Playa Sahuayaco or Santa Teresa camp.
To start this wonderful 5 Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. At 4:30 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco. Then, take a 2-hour drive to the Mollepata village where you will have a homemade breakfast. Then, continue your journey to Challakancha, the trek starting point, where you will also meet the muleteers who will be in charge of transporting all the camping equipment.
As you hike, enjoy the Villcabamba mountain range spectacular views. At noon, taste the delicious dishes prepared by our local cook. In the afternoon, take a short hike to the stunning Humantay Lagoon (4,200 masl/13.779ft), admire the scenic beauty and take excellent photographs.
At 18:30, dinner and overnight at Soraypampa camp.
L & D
1, Easy
8Km/ 5 miles
7 hour
3350msnm/10,991ft, Cusco
3880masl / 12,730 ft, Soraypampa
4,200 masl/13,779ft, Humantay lagoon
Today you will wake up among the Villcabamba mountain range. At 5:40 am, have breakfast and then start uphill hike to the highest point of the 5 Day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. From the Salkantay highest pass, admire the majesty of the Apu Salkantay (Apu = tutelary God) and also visit the blue lagoon. Then start descending towards Wayracpunku and take a short break to enjoy an energetic lunch.
After lunch, continue descending to the tropical forest, where you will appreciate the richness of the biodiversity (flora and fauna) and finally arrived at the Chaullay campsite.
At 6:30 pm. Dinner and overnight in tents.
B, L & D
3, Demanding
16 km / 13.6 miles
8 Hour
3,880masl / 12,730 ft, Soraypampa
2,900masl / 9,514ft, Chaullay
4,620masl /15.157 ft
After the delicious breakfast, start walking among the tropical forest, commonly referred to the as high jungle. This part of your adventure is considered one of the best sections because you can see varieties of wild and domestic vegetation such as orchids, begonias, coffee plantations, bananas, oranges and more.
After 5-hour hiking, take a short break for lunch at Playa Sahuayaco. Then continue on a beautiful and original Inca trail that ascends to Llaqtapata camp. It is the best Salkantay trek 5 days camp because you will spend the night in front of the Machu Picchu inca citadle, appreciate the beautiful sunset and sunrise and undoubtedly have the beautiful panoramic views. If you are a birds, mammals and orchids lover, this is the perfect place to observe.
At night, make a bonfire with all the expedition members. If the night is starry, you will be able to see the Inca constellations.
Overnight in tents.
B, L & D
2, Moderate
16Km/ 13.6miles
8 hour
2,900masl / 9,514ft, Chaullay
2,095masl / 6,873ft, Playa Sahuayaco
2,480masl / 8,136, Llaqtapata
This morning will be fantastic because you will have magical views of the first sun light that will illuminate the top of Huaynapicchu Mountain and the Machu Picchu Inca city.
After your energy breakfast, explore the stunning and small Llaqtapata archaeological site. It is still covered in its 80% with vegetation and around it, you can observe the diversity of flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you can see the spectacled bear or the Andean bear.
After all, begin to descend a zigzag path to the hydroelectric plant, where you will have your last lunch, and then you will say goodbye to the muleteers and cook.
From the Hydroelectric power plant, you have two options to get to Machu Picchu village: the first option, walk along the railway side for 3 hours, therefore, there are many small stones on the way, but it is a spectacular route. The second option is to board the train and travel about 48 minutes (train departure time: 14:17 or 14:50 hours).
Once you arrive at Machu Picchu town, settle into your hotel and at 18:30 hours enjoy your last dinner at a selected restaurant.
B, L & D
2, Moderate
16Km/10miles
8 hour
2,480masl / 8,136, Llaqtapata
1890masl / 6,200ft, hydroelectric plant
2,050masl/ 6,726ft, Machupicchu town
Today is an exceptionally important day because you will visit one of the new 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. In fact, this is the place most dreamed of by all travelers visiting Peru.
After breakfast at your hotel, go up to the Inca city of Machu Picchu according to the schedule assigned on your entrance ticket, you can go up by bus or walking. The guided tour inside the lost city of the Incas will last 2.5 hours and if you have booked a ticket to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, climb on your own after the guided tour.
After all, take the bus to the Aguas Calientes town, have lunch on your own and then head to the train station. Take your return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy station. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to escort you to the Cusco city – Hotel.
B
1, Easy
1.7Km/1.1miles
1.5 hour
2,050masl/ 6,726ft, Machupicchu town
2450masl/8,038ft, Machu Picchu
To do the 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. The Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours travel agency will provide you with a duffel bag where you can carry all the things mentioned below (Max. 6 kilos/13.2pounds).
Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$), per person and in double or triple room in the Aguas Calientes town. If you want a single room, you will have to add a supplement or you may prefer to stay in 3, 4 or 5-star hotels. Please contact our travel advisors.
We offer 2 types of tours: 5 Day Salkantay trek to Mach Picchu Group Tour and Private Tour (Exclusive).
The whole tour will be in a group of 8 or more people. The members of the group will be from different nationalities and also different languages, beliefs, ages, gender, etc. But the guided tour will be only in 2 languages English and Spanish.
Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends experience the Salkantay Classic Trek 5 Day and visit Machu Picchu in a different way.
We have daily departures and the 12 months of the year.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 or more people | $ USD 399.00 |
This option is exclusive for you who prefer to do the 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with your couple, family, children (over 10 years) or friends and don’t want to meet with strangers. You can start the trek any day of the year. The tour will be in English or Spanish. If you want to do the tour in the language of your preference, ask for the tour guide who speaks the language you want.
The price varies according to the number of people booking together, the more people in your group the price decreases.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 Persons | $ USD 660.00 | |
| 3 Persons | $ USD 640.00 | |
| 4 Persons | $ USD 620.00 | |
| 5 Persons | $ USD 599.00 | |
| 6 + Persons | $ USD 579.00 |
All these services aren’t included in this package; if you wish, you must add them to your booking.
We offer US$ 20 off.
To do the 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. The Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours travel agency will provide you with a duffel bag where you can carry all the things mentioned below (Max. 6 kilos/13.2pounds).
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