5 Days·Challenging
Salkantay Trek 5 days
The Salkantay Trek 5 Days to Machu Picchu is one of the most scenic and rewarding trekking routes…
From USD $520
The high-mountain alternative
Salkantay rises.
The landscape changes.
Cross a dramatic Andean pass beneath a glaciated peak, descend through cloud forest and continue toward Machu Picchu on one of Peru’s most varied treks.
Choose the mountain experience
A wilder approach through rapidly changing landscapes.
Salkantay rewards hikers who want bigger mountain scenery and more flexible dates. Compare the full route with a hybrid journey and the archaeological classic.
7 Days·Challenging
Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek 7 days
The Inca Trail + Salkantay Trek 7 Days is a unique hybrid experience that combines the best of…
From USD $1,350
4 Days·Challenging
Inca Trail 4 days
The Inca Trail 4 Days to Machu Picchu is the most iconic trek in Peru and one of…
From USD $845
01
Acclimatize first
Spend enough time in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before taking on the high pass.
02
Cross Salkantay Pass
The most demanding day delivers close views of glaciers and the route’s highest point.
03
Watch the world change
Descend from sparse alpine terrain into warmer cloud forest in a matter of hours.
04
Finish at Machu Picchu
The trek connects with the final journey to Aguas Calientes and the citadel.
Local help, clear choices