From CAD 664 Was CAD 949
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants, and explore its forgotten ruins. Catch the train to Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Highlights
- Conquer the Salkantay Trek in the Andes
- Explore Inca ruins and Machu Picchu
- Trek through beautiful Andean scenery.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2925
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private van, hiking, train.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SPST
Starts: Cusco, Peru
Finishes: Cusco, Peru
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
- Trek on the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with a local guide, cooks, and porters (3 days)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), camping (2 nts).
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Private van, hiking, train.
Group Leader
- G Adventures Representative in Cusco, specialist Salkantay CEO on hike.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 664 (CAD 133 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive at any time.
Arrive Cusco at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map, and set off to explore! Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.
Day 2: Cusco/Salkantay Trek
Depart Cusco and transfer to the start of the trail to begin the Salkantay Trek. Stunning views and Inca ruins fill the days as you hike with views of the striking snow-capped mountains of Vilcabamba mountain range. Traverse high passes the highest point reaching 4,600m (15,092 ft) before descending into valleys nestled in the mountains. Spend the nights camping under the stars. Enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery and breathtaking views as the trek descends from the heights of the Andes to the lush subtropics surrounding Machu Picchu.
Day 3: Salkantay Trek
Continue the trek downhill, passing through the town of Collpabamba on the way to Chaullay. Hike along the Sahuayaco River through lush cloud forest to your campsite for the evening, Playa Sahuayaco.
Day 4: Salkantay Trek
Hike to the Inca site Llactapata, where you can catch your first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Catch the train in the afternoon to Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu then return to Cusco where the tour ends upon arrival.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Tracy D. - Traveled, July 2024
Along with our CEO the support team were outstanding. Jussto our chief cooked some amazing food with basic facilities and Avil was always at hand to look after us. A great combination that made our experience all the better
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Terry D. - Traveled, July 2024
The overall experience made for a life time of memories for our family and we loom forward to our next G Adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Felix A. - Traveled, July 2024
Unrivalled, the staff, the group, the trek and the destination were all amazing. The chefs and their food as well were incredible, you felt very taken care of!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Kyla Z. - Traveled, July 2024
The Salkantay Trek isn’t easy in any way, but Joseph made it fun!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Colette P. - Traveled, June 2024
I had a marvellous time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Nicole D. - Traveled, June 2024
I had an excellent time! Once in a lifetime trip. Would use g adventures again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Bryan D. - Traveled, June 2024
A fantastic adventure, hard work, exhilarating with life-long memories and new friends. So glad we did the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024
Minghui Z. - Traveled, May 2024
Over all it is good. First day was tough but that was expected.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Helena K. - Traveled, April 2024
I had the next tour in mind before I flew home. This was a wonderful amazing life experience that I can't stop talking about.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2024
Fabienne M. - Traveled, April 2024
Really nice experience with a good organisation. We loved the food and the service (thanks Angel, Abel and Genaro). They did a great job. We really enjoyed! Thanks to all!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
Catrin H. - Traveled, February 2024
This was a brilliant experience in Peru - a lot of consideration went into different aspects of the trip and our guide was fantastic. I would certainly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/16/2024
William H. - Traveled, February 2024
Would highly recommend - hiking was perfect level of difficulty and overall experience was very good. Would be good to provide more detailed demographic about the other people on the tour in advance, and give more accurate details of trip as these were w...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
Tyler S. - Traveled, January 2024
Perfect!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/25/2024
Peter P. - Traveled, December 2024
Although I was out if my comfort zone physically, it was a trip of a lifetime and made new friends along the way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/24/2023
Codey J. - Traveled, November 2023
The trip was amazing! The food prepared was fantastic, all the caballeros, cooks and guides were professional and exceptional at their jobs. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/13/2023
Vanessa H. - Traveled, October 2023
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu was one of the best and gnarliest experiences I’ve had. Very challenging hikes, well worth the sweat. The variety of ecosystems we trekked through was amazing, and every corner turned brought beautiful and inspiring sig...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/03/2023
Melissa J. - Traveled, October 2023
Another excellent tour, the guide, cooks, porters, drivers etc all did a wonderful job. Looking forward to my next trip with you in a few weeks.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/03/2023
Sylvain G. - Traveled, October 2023
Incredible tour, except for the first hotel, all accommodations was great, food was excellent...I'm convinced the chef can do magic! And guide and crew were superb.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/17/2023
Katrine N. - Traveled, October 2023
It was a good organized tour with very competent chefs who made us the most delicious food. They were good at handling a food allergy and made delicious replacements. The accommodations were nice and the porters made it so easy which were nice because wh...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/13/2024
Genevieve R. - Traveled, September 2023
This was a great trek! I would have add one day for the visit of the Humantay Lake and spend more time in the mountains.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
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