Experience the Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days, an exclusive high-altitude journey that combines one of Peru’s most spectacular trekking routes with refined comfort and personalized service. Designed for travelers who seek both adventure and quality, this premium trek takes you through dramatic Andean landscapes while enjoying elevated accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and seamless logistics.
Over five unforgettable days, traverse glacier-capped mountains, remote valleys, and lush cloud forests as you follow the legendary Salkantay route toward Machu Picchu. Each day balances challenge and recovery, with carefully selected camps, chef-prepared Gourmet meals, and a professional trekking team dedicated to your comfort and safety throughout the journey.
Your experience culminates with a guided exploration of Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel hidden among the clouds. Arriving after days of immersion in the Andes creates a deeper, more rewarding connection to this world wonder, making this luxury Salkantay trek a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Spaces for premium treks to Machu Picchu are limited and fill quickly during the high season.
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The Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a five-day, high-end trekking experience for travelers who want adventure with comfort. This exclusive route passes through dramatic Peruvian Andes landscapes, including glacier-capped peaks and cloud forests, and features premium accommodations, gourmet meals, and expert guides.
The Salkantay route, unlike the traditional Inca Trail, provides a more remote and immersive experience, fostering a deeper connection with nature and Andean culture before reaching Machu Picchu. The itinerary is designed for optimal acclimatization and comfort, offering a balanced combination of challenge, exclusivity, and memorable scenery.
This itinerary is designed to balance physical challenge, acclimatization, and recovery, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable high-altitude experience.
This trek is more than just a typical hike. It is a thoughtfully planned, high-end mountain adventure that blends excitement with comfort, relaxation, and personal service throughout your journey.
We only offer our luxury Salkantay trek during the dry season, from May to October. This helps us provide the safest conditions, the best trails, and a great overall experience.
At this time of year, you’ll enjoy clear skies, steady weather, and great views of the Andes. It’s the perfect season for trekking and taking photos.
The rainy season in the Andes means heavy rain, unstable ground, and more risk. This makes the Salkantay route much harder and less enjoyable.
That’s why we put your safety and comfort first and do not offer this trek during the rainy season.
If you plan to travel between November and April, here are some treks we suggest:
This luxury Salkantay trek is a great choice for travelers who:
Technical skills are not required, but due to the altitude and distance, you will need stamina, preparation, and a positive attitude.
Your safety is our top priority. Our trekking programs emphasize risk management, proper acclimatization, and expert guidance.
We also prioritize your comfort by providing:
With these measures in place, you can focus on enjoying your trek while we handle every detail.
We do more than guide treks; we curate high-end mountain experiences that exceed expectations.
This journey is thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, exclusivity, and memorable experiences in the Andes.
Please check availability to begin your journey.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 AM to begin your trekking adventure. After a 3-hour drive, we’ll arrive at Soraypampa, located at 3,450 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, our chef will prepare breakfast to start your day.
After breakfast, prepare for the hike. Please bring sunscreen, a sun hat, and sufficient water. Our first stop is Humantay Lagoon, a 2-hour uphill walk. The lagoon is at 4,300 meters and surrounded by glacier peaks. Winter offers especially impressive views.
Our guide will share insights about the area. After enjoying the scenery at Humantay Lagoon, we’ll return with a one-hour walk to our lunch spot, where our chef will have a meal prepared for you.
After lunch and a brief rest, we’ll continue along the Salkantay path for approximately 2.5 hours to Salkantay Pampa, where you’ll spend the night at 4,200 meters. This location offers exceptional views of the Salkantay glacier. Our team will set up your tents and beds. You can then enjoy a hot shower, massage, and a celebratory drink.
Before dinner at 7:00 PM, you may relax and enjoy a happy hour. Due to the high altitude, please pack warm clothing to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.
Your day begins with a 5:00 AM wake-up call and a cup of coca tea delivered to your tent. Breakfast will be served to prepare you for the day ahead. Please ensure your water containers and snacks are ready before the hike.
The main highlight is the 2.5-hour ascent to Salkantay Pass (4600 meters), the highest point of your hike. This section offers exceptional glacier and mountain views. We recommend bringing your camera to capture these moments.
After the pass, you will descend into the cloud forest for approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival at Huayracmachay, our chef will welcome you with lunch and refreshing beverages.
Following lunch, you will trek for another 3 hours to reach your second campsite at Colpapampa (2450 meters), a small jungle community in the cloud forest. Expect humid, warm weather and the possibility of mosquitoes.
In the evening, you can look forward to a hearty dinner and a restful night’s sleep.
Your day starts early at 5am with a cup of coca tea, giving you plenty of time to get ready for the day ahead. After a good breakfast and making sure you have enough water and snacks, you’ll set out on your journey.
You’ll walk for about 4 hours through a scenic valley, with much of the trail following the car road. Along the way, you can observe orchids, spot various bird species, and pass local farms where fruits and some of Cusco’s finest coffee are grown.
After the walk, you’ll meet our chef for lunch. Following lunch, you can visit a local coffee farm, where a family will guide you through their coffee production process. If you wish, you may purchase a small pack of their coffee for 30 to 50 soles.
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the renowned Cocalmayo hot springs, a 30-minute minivan ride from your campsite. After enjoying the thermal baths, you’ll return to camp for dinner and rest.
Today, you will begin trekking a section of the renowned Inca Trails connecting Machu Picchu to the jungle. The route features a gradual uphill climb of about 3.5 hours to the Llactapata Inca site, which is located opposite Machu Picchu and offers exceptional views.
After visiting Llactapata, you will descend for approximately 2 hours to the hydroelectric station, where our chef will prepare your lunch. This will be your final lunch with the trekking team.
After saying goodbye to the chef and porters, you will board the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. The one-hour journey brings you to this scenic village at 2,000 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the comfortable surroundings.
Today marks a highlight of your journey. After an early breakfast at your hotel, your guide will escort you to the bus station for one of the first departures to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at the citadel, your guide will lead you to the upper section, where you may witness the sunrise, depending on the season. This vantage point offers exceptional views and photo opportunities of Machu Picchu.
You will have time to explore and appreciate the beauty of this world wonder. Your guide will then lead a comprehensive 2.5-hour walking tour, highlighting the most significant sectors and palaces within Machu Picchu.
After the guided tour, guests with a Huayna Picchu ticket may hike this renowned mountain. The round-trip hike takes approximately 2 hours. Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance. The cost is $75.
If you do not have a Huayna Picchu ticket, you will return to Aguas Calientes and have lunch at Full House restaurant. After lunch, you will board the Vistadome Observatory Train at 3:20 pm to Ollantaytambo station, where our driver will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. Expected arrival in Cusco is approximately 8:00 pm.
Our Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu offers a fully supported, high-end experience. We take care of every detail, so you can relax and enjoy your journey.
Enhance your Machu Picchu experience by climbing Huayna Picchu, which provides iconic views of the citadel.
We recommend arriving in Cusco at least two days before your trek to allow for proper acclimatization. The Salkantay route reaches higher altitudes than the Inca Trail, and weather conditions can change rapidly.
This trek offers luxury camping, hot showers, and daily massage therapy, allowing you to pack lightly and focus on performance and layering.
Our team will transport your duffel bag, so you can trek comfortably with only your daypack.
With access to hot showers and daily recovery services, you can refresh and reuse your gear more efficiently than on standard treks.
Even though the trek is remote, you will have access to hot showers and wellness services, so you can stay comfortable and refreshed during your trip.
$1995 usd per person. minimun 2 hikers.
This tour is operated only in Private Service.
Instant Permit Confirmation: We secure your legal permits immediately upon booking.
No Hidden Fees: Your price includes trains, buses, transfers, meals and camp.
Support Local: Qoricancha Expeditions funds the library through a percentage-of-profit model. A portion of the cost from every Tour or Inca Trail booking goes directly towards:
Book Donations: Purchasing textbooks, literature in both Spanish and Quechua, and reference materials.
Infrastructure: Maintaining the physical space and providing furniture like desks and shelves.
Supplies: Providing basic school supplies (notebooks, pens, art materials) that are distributed to the children who use the library.
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