Salkantay Trekking Tour

Join us as we explore ruins around Cusco, cruise on mountain bikes around the Sacred Valley, veer off the beaten path on our own Salkantay Trek itinerary, enjoy one day on the Inca Trail to arrive at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.

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Tour Season

Trip Length

11 days

Activity Level

Easy to Strenuous

Arrival city

Cusco, Peru

Price from

From $4,200 per person

Trip Highlights

Explore Peru and the Andes away from the crowds
Discover ancient Inca ruins that have stood the test of time
Mountain bike through the stunning Sacred Valley
Trek through the Andes on less-traveled routes
Experience a one-day hike on the Inca Trail
Arrive at Machu Picchu through the iconic Sun Gate

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About this trip

Salkantay Trekking Tour

Explore Peru and the Andes far from the crowds on this immersive adventure. Acclimatize in the vibrant city of Cusco while visiting remarkable Inca ruins with a knowledgeable guide. Then head to the Sacred Valley to explore the heart of the Andes by mountain bike, riding across high plateaus with sweeping views of the Urubamba River and surrounding peaks.

The journey continues with a five day trek through the Andes beneath the towering Nevado Salkantay, crossing dramatic landscapes of snow capped mountains, turquoise lakes, native forests, ancient Inca trails, rivers, and glaciers.

The adventure culminates with a day on the Inca Trail, entering Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate in the afternoon when the crowds have thinned. The following day you return to the ruins with your guide to explore the magnificent ruins in depth, completing an unforgettable journey through the history, culture, and wild beauty of Peru.

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Itinerary

What to expect

Day 1–2: Cusco
Arrive in Cusco and gather for an evening trip briefing. The following day we’ll explore the remarkable Inca ruins surrounding the city including Sacsayhuaman, Qenco, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

Day 3: Sacred Valley
Transfer to the Sacred Valley for an unforgettable cross country mountain bike ride from Moray to Maras. Ride through beautiful Andean landscapes while visiting archaeological sites and traditional villages.

Day 4–8: Salkantay Trek
Drive to the trailhead and begin trekking through spectacular Andean scenery beneath towering peaks including Humantay and Salkantay. Over several days, the trail winds through high alpine valleys, mountain passes including Incachiriaska Pass at 5,028 meters, remote villages, native forests and ancient Inca pathways. Along the way enjoy sweeping views, lunch stops in dramatic settings, finishing with a hot shower and comfortable bed before visiting Machu Picchu.

Day 9: Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail
Hike the final stretch of the Inca Trail past the ruins of Chachabamba and Winay Wayna before arriving at the Sun Gate for a breathtaking afternoon entrance to Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 10: Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
Return to Machu Picchu for an in depth guided exploration of the ruins. Later board a first class train back to Cusco.

Day 11: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Lodging

Where you'll stay

IN CUSCO

Casa Andina Private Collection

A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 3 blocks from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, replete with authentic colonial character. It offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel but the comforts and services of a much larger property.The hotel is distinguished by its 3 interior patios with wooden balconies. The principal patio, featuring a gurgling stone fountain, is one of Cusco’s emblematic colonial courtyards. In the hotel’s cozy lounge and reading room is a massive stone fireplace that’s always crackling, while the romantic gourmet restaurant invites guests to dine by candlelight in one of 4 connected salons richly decorated with 18th-century Cusco School paintings. Several rooms in the original structure of the hotel feature surviving colonial frescoes unearthed during renovation.

IN THE SACRED VALLEY

Urubamba Boutique Lodge

They say that the valley, the mountains, the farming terraces and the river were all home to the most important of the Inca heritage, with their magic and mysticism. The valley guards this magical sensation which helps you to relax, sharing its magnificent greenery against a shining sky.

With these pleasures in mind, Urubamba Boutique Lodge has reserved a place on our riverside terrace for you so you may enjoy the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Each of our rooms has a balcony, many overlooking the river, and our dining room offers a panoramic view of the lush surroundings.

Urubamba Boutique Lodge has 20 rooms, including 2 Suites. All of our rooms have been designed and decorated to make you feel at home while still offering a link to Peruvian culture and Inca history. With views of the river, mountains or our surrounding gardens, it´s impossible not to relax and enjoy yourself!

Our rooms include:

– One or two twin, double or queen size beds
– Private bathroom with bathtub
– Room Service
– Local handmade decorations
– Personal balconies for rooms on the second floor.

Casa Andina Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley’s most complete hotel: a mountain chalet-styled retreat with panoramic Andes views from every room and every angle. On more than 8 landscaped acres (3 hectares), it breathes an air of tranquility and relaxation. Unique among Sacred Valley hotels – most of which remain isolated in the valley, offering precious little for guests to do – it contains an extraordinary, full-service “Sacred Spa”, a domed Planetarium & Observatory for stargazing in the massive Southern Hemisphere sky, and gourmet restaurant and bar.

The 85 inviting, spacious rooms overlook the property’s extensive gardens and feature either private balconies or sunny sitting areas. Equidistant between Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, the hotel is perfectly positioned for easy access to the valley’s abundant attractions and incomparable Inca ruins, including world-renowned Machu Picchu.