5-Day All-Inclusive Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu
Description
This 5-day trek is an adventure that will allow you to experience the best of the sacred mountains of the Peruvian Andes, since you will go through ancient trails surrounded by snowy mountains and abundant vegetation through of the Peruvian jungle, all this put on display in its purest state. During the tour, there are days when the walk becomes somewhat challenging, but then it is rewarded by a light rest and the delicious meals prepared by our best chefs. Come live the best experiences with exceptional professionals.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up from the lobby or front door of your hotel, Airbnb, hostel, or any accommodation located in Cusco's historic center.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 5 years
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart disease or other serious medical conditions
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Important: Upon booking, please contact the email address on your voucher to advise of any specific requirements and flight information
- Original Passport, ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Clothes: Walking boots, Waterproof jacket / rain poncho, Warm jacket, Hat and gloves, T-shirts, comfortable trousers
- Other items: Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher), insect repellent, toiletries and hand sanitizer, personal medication, camera and film, torch with spare batteries
- Note: We strongly suggest spending time at high altitude (above 3000 meters / 9842 feet - in Cusco or another high altitude area) for a minimum of 2 to 3 days before undertaking your trip. This is in order to minimize the possible effects of altitude sickness
Reviews(119)
We are a 65-year-old couple. We chose the Salinca trek with Inkiani following a friend's recommendation. Already at the briefing meeting we knew we were in good hands and felt safe. The trek was wonderfully planned and perfectly tailored to our needs. There was no moment less than perfect. Edwin, the guide, did everything he could to make it a success. What more could you need? Spectacular views, good conditions, good Peruvian food, cooked by Mario and Victor, and excellent guidance from Edwin. A guide with sensitivity and wonderful knowledge of history and nature. Thank you Inkiani, thank you Edwin. It couldn't have been better. Highly highly recommended!!!
The experience of doing the Salkantay trek with Ronald, Hermiño, and Víctor was unbeatable. Everything was perfect and super well organized, from the briefing to the farewell. Ronald is an exceptional guide, we learned a lot with him! He was always very attentive to how we were doing, many times he himself made us stop and drink a little water, take a break, eat something... truly, he took care of us the whole time. I had a small mishap with my ankle and thanks to it I was able to finish the whole trek with barely any pain or discomfort! Always, very very attentive to us and making us feel like a family rather than guide-client. Hermiño won us over with his cooking - I never imagined being able to eat SO WELL, SO TASTY AND SO MUCH at campsites in the middle of nowhere! There were dishes that looked like they were taken from Michelin restaurants. Everything super, super tasty, a 10/10 chef! And on top of that a very charming person ☺️ Obviously we also have to highlight Víctor, thanks to him and his horses this trek could be done. He is also a very charming person, always attentive to us, to doing things correctly and smiling. The animals were very well cared for which was one of the things I looked for when I wanted to find an agency. I chose 100% correctly with Inkanyi - the animals and the employees are well cared for, it is a local agency and they take care of the smallest detail. Also all the transfers were great. We cannot find any fault, I highly recommend it! Thanks to the whole team, especially to Ronald, Hermiño and Víctor for making us feel welcome, for sharing these days together and for taking such good care of us ❤️
I cannot recommend this business higher and our guide Edwin. The company was incredible and had everything well planned and prepared for our journey. The support staff was efficient and helpful and our guide was of the highest quality. Edwin showed true professionalism, care, knowledge, compassion, and a willingness to get to know everyone in the group on a personal level. He ensure we could trust him and was always offering information about the culture, history, and landscape as we hiked. He ensured that if anyone struggled they would have the support needed to keep going. If I ever meet anyone coming to Peru I will be recommending Edwin by name through this wonderful company.
a wonderful experience trekking with amazing guide Bruce. Bruce managed all our needs and options. to complete this trek. we are 60 and 70 year old couple and were treated so well to manage all aspects of this adventure. Great food and great walking. The perfect hike. Highly recommend Bruce and Inkayni
Inkayni Peru tours - This 5 day Salkantay trek was awesome! The guide and support staff were all fantastic and the food was plentiful and amazing. Better and fresher food than we were eating in Cusco. Our guide Edwin was professional, fluent in English, great sense of humour and highly organised and communicative. Communication with the tour operator during the booking process was very timely and Inkayni delivered on every promise. 100% recommend this tour, tour operator and our guide Edwin.
Great service from start to finish. Booking experience was easy and communication from Inkayni was always timely with great explanations. Follow up by the company was also very good to ensure all details were clear and correct before starting the trek. Our guide Edwin was fantastic, a true professional with immense levels of knowledge about the trek, the country and its amazing history and culture. Edwin was also extremely personable and took pride in everything he did. He was also excellent in managing the support teams (horsemen and cooks). Everything was explained in briefings the night before so we knew what to expect and had a good outline of the day ahead. Edwin also took the time to ask us if we had further questions or needed to clarify anything. The trek delivered everything that was outlined in the itinerary and the meals were excellent with variety at every meal and no repeats of menu.
Everything happened as planned, and Edwin had answers for any queries we had during the trip. His knowledge, and fluent English made our trip very easy. The scenery was stunning and so worth the effort. Machu Pichu was a superb finish to our trip, with Edwin's detailed knowledge of the Inca culture adding to the experience
Me and my partner had an amazing experience with Inkayni and our great guide Ronald. He took us safely from Mollepata and all the way to the top of Mount Machu Picchu. The choice of Inkayni instead of bigger international companies felt very important to us. We got a small intimate group, and along the way we only worked with local people and farmers. From our horse driver and chef, to the camp owners and coffee farmers. In addition we slept in tents, which elevated the experience multiple levels. The feeling of waking up to crisp cold air beneath Salkantay Mountain before the second day of the trek, seeing the sun rise on the surrounding mountain tops, was incredible and moving. We recommend Inkayni to anyone interested in an authentic experience. A local company that helps bring money from tourism back in to the local economy. Guides with great knowledge of both the trek, and not the least about the history of the Inka culture. We learned a lot every day! Thank you Inkayni and Ronald, and Hugo and Ruben. We will never forget the experience!
I just got back from the 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu with Inkayni and I honestly don’t know where to start. I went in nervous about the altitude and the distance, and I came out feeling like I’d done something that actually changed me. Most of that comes down to our guide, Paul Cano. I can’t say enough about this guy. He read the group perfectly — pushed us when we needed it, slowed us down when someone was struggling, and somehow always had a story or a bit of history right when the trail got quiet. On the hard climb up to the Salkantay pass he stayed at the back with the people who were hurting and got everyone over the top. That kind of care isn’t something you can fake. Paul, if you’re reading this — thank you. You made this trip what it was. The rest of the crew was just as incredible. Ruben, our chef, somehow produced restaurant-quality meals out of a tent in the middle of the mountains — I still don’t understand how. We ate better on the trail than we do at home. And Victor and Hugo, our mule drivers, were up before us every morning and quietly handled everything so we could just hike. The whole operation ran like clockwork because of them. If you’re on the fence about Salkantay vs. the classic Inca Trail, do Salkantay, and do it with Inkayni. The scenery is unreal, the team is world-class, and you’ll come home with the kind of memories that stick. Easily one of the best experiences of my life.
Experience was amazing. Beautiful trek through high mountains and river valleys. Machu Picchu tour was amazing. Our guide, Ronaldo, is the consummate professional. Highly recommend company and Ronaldo.
