5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Classic Guided Hike

The service provided by Machu Picchu Expedition was exceptional throughout our entire trip. From the very beginning, they paid close attention to every detail, ensuring that we had everything we needed to fully enjoy each scheduled visit. I loved learning more about Peruvian cuisine through delicious traditional dishes, which made the cultural experience even more enriching. In addition, our tour guide was outstanding. Thanks to their explanations, every landscape, snow-capped Andes mountain, jungle route, river, waterfall, and historical site came to life, allowing us to truly understand the deep cultural significance and rich history of each place. The adventure was also filled with excitement. The zipline experience was simply phenomenal—full of adrenaline and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The accommodations were equally impressive, with warm and welcoming hospitality, and the opportunity to spend a night in the domes was a unique and memorable experience. If you are planning to visit Machu Picchu, my recommendation is clear: do not miss the opportunity to hike Huayna Picchu (Circuit 3). It is a one-of-a-kind experience, offering stunning views and unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever. Without a doubt, this was a beautiful and unforgettable journey. I 100% recommend Machu Picchu Expedition to anyone who wants to discover the best of Peru with professionalism, safety, and first-class service. I would gladly travel with them again without hesitation! 🌟

Agency: Machupicchu Expeditions (Salkantay Trek 5-day excursion) I booked this 5-day excursion with my partner, and we were forced to abandon it on Day 1 due to the negligence of the guides, the lack of basic infrastructure, and the poor response from the agency. It was a disastrous experience. 1. Language exclusion and neglect: The service is advertised as bilingual, but the reality is that the guide prioritizes English 95% of the time. The talks and important details are given exclusively in English, while in Spanish they only provide brief answers or say, "I will explain later," which never happens. It reached the point where, after lunch, they gave accommodation and schedule instructions only in English; the entire group left, and we were left completely alone, uninformed, and adrift. 2. Precarious and uninhabitable facilities: After having to go find the staff ourselves to know where to sleep, we were assigned a dome in unacceptable conditions for the low temperatures of the mountain. The door was broken and did not close properly, leaving us exposed to the extreme cold. Additionally, the toilet did not have running water. 3. Terrible customer service: When I contacted the agency via WhatsApp to report the broken door and the lack of basic water, their response was to downplay the problem. They tried to excuse themselves by saying that the service was "shared" to justify not speaking to us in Spanish, and they responded with evasions about the facilities (even confusing our complaint about the lack of water in the toilet with the charge for hot showers). Due to the lack of solutions, the nonexistent living conditions, and feeling that our health and safety were at risk, we decided to leave the tour that same afternoon and return on our own. To make matters worse, the company tried to label our justified withdrawal as a "No-Show" to wash their hands of the situation. Conclusion: If you value your safety, your money, and want to understand the explanations of the places you visit, do not hire Machupicchu Expeditions. They treat you like a second-class passenger and expose you to precarious conditions without taking responsibility for anything. We are already processing the formal complaint for reimbursement.

Everything was very good: the food, the organization, and Enrique and Elyass were great guides.

This tour is a must do! Julian was an outstanding guide who went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an incredible experience. The food was fantastic, and the trek was well organized, with breathtaking scenery. I would give more stars if I could. Highly recommended!

I had a great time with Machu Picchu Expeditions. Our guide, Enrique was excellent. He was so passionate and wanted to tell us everything he knew. We also loved his energy which kept us going when we were tired. We have the best chef Julio. He cooked restaurant standard food. He was so kind and even made guacamole from avocados that we picked. Big thanks to Carlos who looked after the horses. He was great. I definetly recommend booking with them

Salkantey trek with Enrique and Elias our guides was great! Amazing 5 days , highly recommend

We had 5 amazing days during this Salkantay Trek. We had incredible moments with our guide Enrique who was exceptional! Thank you for everything. I can only recommend doing this trek!!!

We love pisco sour with Salkantay Shrek !! The guide Enrique and Elias were wonderful !! The food was very good and good quantity after the hiking day. Thank you very much for this amazing experience ! Everything was perfect!

It was a great experience with fun Guides. They motivated us well. The food was good and vegetarian options were available. A big thank you to Enrique and Elias

Enrique and his entire team were fantastic during this trek! Thanks again, we had a great time!