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(3,797)
Great tour, great food and accommodation. Excellent work by the guides Juan and Ruben.
The Salkantay Trek was an amazing and unforgettable experience, made even better by the incredible team at Salkantay Trekking. The accommodation was great, clean, comfortable and well organised. Despite having multiple dietary requirements, I was always well catered for, and the food throughout the trek was excellent. A special mention must go to our guides, Hector and Edison, who were fantastic. Their knowledge, support and enthusiasm made the trek even more enjoyable, and they were always happy to answer questions and share their expertise. I would also like to thank Alexandra and the wider Salkantay team for their excellent communication and support throughout the experience. Whenever I had a question, they were quick to respond with helpful and detailed answers. I would highly recommend Salkantay Trekking to anyone looking to complete this incredible adventure!
The guides (JC and Ruben) were knowledgeable and worked hard to ensure that everyone in the group had a good experience. The food was excellent. The views were awesome and we even saw an avalanche! I would do the 5-day if I were to do it again though bc the last day isn’t really hiking. It’s important to read the website- it accurately describes the experience, difficulty level, and accommodations.
This trip with my family was Amazing. The company communicated quickly & thoroughly. They were friendly. Accommodations were unique and high quality. JC and Rueben our guides were clear in directions, gave great history, supportive to those in need. The support team of horseman & chefs helped provide a seamless experience. The food was fresh, beautiful, authentic, presented beautifully. They made accommodations for dietary needs. The hike was challenging and worth every step!!! From start to finish this was an Excellent trip & experience. I would use Salkantay Trekking and JC for my next trip and tell all my friends!! ❤️
Incredible trek! Joel was a fantastic guide— so knowledgeable about the area and supportive on the hikes. I had some issues with acclimatizing and both Joel and Guillermo were very helpful. Will come back!
Wonderful experience, everyone should go for it
Great experience in a great place with fantastic guides in Hector and Edwin
Nice people and wonderful trip
Incredibly cool experience - professionally planned and executed, really cool (and great fun) guide Julio guided us through 4 amazing and exhausting days with all his knowledge and encouragement - beautiful treks, amazing nature - what a conquest!!! We will come back for more in the future…🏔️✌️
Amazing experience. Great accommodations! Lots of History. Our Guide (Cesar Quispe) was very patient and gave us a lot of insights. Would 100% recommend taking a tour with him.
