4-Day Salkantay Trek: Journey Through Exotic Flora and Fauna En Route to Machu Picchu

Embark on a 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a mountainous and adventurous route through exotic flora and fauna. Discover incredible landscapes, crystal clear glacial lakes, and forgotten Inca ruins.

Duration: 4 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Cusco

Cusco - We will collect you at 4:30am from your hotel lobby and drive for 3 hours in our private van to Soraypampa (trailhead). As we travel through curvy roads in the Andes, there are views of the villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo, the surrounding valleys and the famous spectacular snowcapped Salkantay Mountain. At the trailheadā€¦

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

This isa more mountainous and adventurous route than the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which will take you through incredible landscapes with various types of exotic flora and fauna. A unique and specially designed 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with incomparable views of the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay Mountains. Trek OFF the beatenā€¦

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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149katarinap
Sep 23, 2024
Great experience with SƁM travel - Excellent guide , very experienced, friendly porters. The chef prepared for us daily delicious food . Track in a amazing countryside , sometimes a bit difficult, but with a good guide, you can do It.
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P2153jitimb
Sep 21, 2024
Definitely do! - Intensely enjoyed the varying landscape, fun moments with the tourguide (Jhordy), cooks and horseman and the delicious food. Everything was taken care of to perfection, but of course you have to do the walking yourself. That's a lot easier if you're regularly rewarded with great views. Beautiful pictures taken and it is nice to see that the tour guide tells very passionately about the history of the Incas. Feel like I've had weeks of adventure in just 4 days. Recommended!
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485constancer
Sep 21, 2024
Awesome! - Awesome experience, with views that are changing drastically over the course of 4 days. Really liked the crew and was pleasantly surprised by the food too
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Journey02307215181
Sep 2, 2024
Salkantay trek - We did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Jorge. Although is was a challenge for us, we really enjoyed it and will never forget this experience. Jorge was a great guide, he explained us everything about the Peruvian culture, history and nature along the way. The food was also exceptional, we weren't expecting this at all. We can only recommend this tour with it's amazing views. Thank's again for everything!! Audrey and Benoit
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O2579ymmaurob
Aug 28, 2024
Unforgettable experience with SAM Travel thanks to the perfect organisation! - We had an excellent experience with SAM Travel Peru who perfectly organised an astonishing hike to the Macchu Picchu through Sarkantay trail. We were impressed by the attention to the details, our guide Danny and the cooks Ever and Vicente satisfied all our needs even before asking! They had an amazing coordination and efficiency in the whole organisation, especially food, tents for sleeping and transportation. We really recommend an experience with them as will be for sure the highlight of your trip to Peru!
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Carleymarcelle
Aug 21, 2024
Amazing team and outstanding trek - Wonderful lifetime experience! It's a hard trek (Day 1)!!! Day 2 and 3 are more chill. the Sam travel teams are really incredible, very well organized and made the experience so special. Nilo our guide took great care of us and was on top of everything. Our chef Nerio was incredible. The food is amazing!!! Elvis and Victor were awesome, fast and great company. Honestly the team was just as impressive as the breathtaking landscape. We appreciated each of them and the entire experience!
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Loganr929
Aug 19, 2024
4 Day Salkantay - My sister and I had our trip with Nilo. We did the salkantay trek which was incredible with amazing views. Quite the challenging hike day 1 and 2 but worth it! Nilo was a phenomenal guide, he answered all of our questions and made us feel very special. Highly educational tour giving great information.
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J6584lijulianao
Jul 18, 2024
Salkantay Trek - unbeatable views, impeccable logistics, unforgettable trip! - We were lucky enough to travel with Tony as Guide, Edilberto as Cook, Abel as Kitchen Assistant and Nicanor as Farmer. The experience and good energy of the entire Sam Travel team made our trek unforgettable. Tony is an excellent Guide! He knows Top-rated photo spots, taught us about mountains and Inca culture and is also a great photographer:) his good energy and experience made us feel safe and happy every day. The food was excellent and hearty. Edilberto is a great chef and Abel a great kitchen assistant! They prepared delicious dishes every day and gave us a taste of traditional dishes from the region. Nicanor and his crutches made it possible to travel the road with the necessary things for the journey. We would travel with Sam Travel without thinking.
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Christiansq6873bw
Jul 18, 2024
Great experience with an amazing unique and local staff. - The staff : Tony, Nicanor, Abel, and Edilberto were absolutely amazing. They food during the entire expedition was amazing thanks to Edilberto and Abel. Tony was our guide, we knew all the local people as well as all the local restaurants. We always felt very safe during the entire experience. They really made our trip experience 10/10. The tents were also ready for us every time we arrived to the camp, with water for us to wash our hands and face.
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Scott
Jul 13, 2024
Epic family trip!!! - We chose the 4 day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu and had an epic trip! While the trekking in altitude was intense, our incredible guide, Gerry, led us with safety tips, encouragement and good information. The variety of terrain from glacier to jungle was jaw dropping. Gerry's knowledge of both trekking and his own Incan heritage were top notch. However, as our 18 year old daughter said, Gerry felt like an old friend. All five of us enjoyed his presence while hiking or around the dinner table. Fortunato, our chef created unbelievably delicious meals on the side of the Mountain! These were not only filling and gourmet, but they were also made with his knowledge of what food is good to combat altitude sickness. Fortunato is a magician in the kitchen! Nicanor, the sous chef was hard working, always smiling and helped to make the presentation of all dishes look like high end restaurant quality. The other Nicanor, our horseman, was also so hard working and friendly and always smiling! We would do this trip again in a heartbeat!
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From $625
up to 8 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience (local time).