4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu - Salka Glamp & Vistadome

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salka Glamp Campsite
6 stops
1
Cusco
Start your adventure with an early hotel pickup around 4:30 a.m. from Cusco, then relax on a scenic drive through the Andean mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Stop in a traditional village along the way and enjoy a warm Andean breakfast at a local restaurant.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Meet your guide and trekking team, get your gear ready, and begin the hike.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Humantay Lake
Reach the bright turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, surrounded by snowy mountains—a calm, beautiful place to rest, take in the view, and snap stunning photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch made with local ingredients, then continue hiking for about two hours through quiet valleys and below towering glaciers, always surrounded by amazing Andean views.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Settle into our exclusive Salka Glamp campsite, our unique and private camp located right below Salkantay Mountain and used only by TreXperience. Sleep in spacious glamping tents with amazing mountain views, enjoy a cozy tea time and a delicious hot dinner, and finish the day lying under a sky full of stars in the quiet Andes.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Salkantay Pass – Wayracmachay – Collpapampa
3 stops
7
Wake up to hot coca tea or coffee brought right to your tent, then enjoy a big, fresh breakfast to fuel up for the trail.
Admission ticket free
8
Hike for about two hours up to the highest point of the trek, with every step opening up bigger views of glaciers, sharp peaks, and the wild Andean mountains. Take a break by a quiet glacial lake next to the trail, perfect for photos and a moment to breathe. From the top, start a gentle three-hour descent through changing landscapes until you reach a comfortable spot for a well-earned lunch.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Continue hiking for about three more hours as the landscape changes from high mountains to lush cloud forest full of plants and trees. Arrive at the small village of Collpapampa, set in the green valley, where you’ll spend the night in cozy Andean huts, enjoy dinner, and fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Pachamanca Barbecue – Coffee Farm Tour – Machu Picchu Pueblo
4 stops
10
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the green cloud forest valley, with rivers, birds, and exotic plants all around you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Hike for about three hours to a lush village known for its coffee and fruit farms. Join a traditional Pachamanca, where your meal is cooked underground with hot stones—a fun, hands-on experience. Visit an organic coffee farm, see how coffee is made from bean to cup, and enjoy a fresh, local brew.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Enjoy a scenic one-hour drive to the Hidroelectrica station, surrounded by jungle views. From there, hike for about three hours along the train tracks, passing valleys, rivers, and lush tropical greenery.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, and spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Machu Picchu tour - Return on Vistadome train
4 stops
14
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll walk to the bus station and line up for one of the first buses around 5:30 a.m. On the way up, the sky slowly gets lighter, and if the weather is good, you might see the sunrise over Machu Picchu and the citadel appear in the morning light.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Machu Picchu
Your guide will bring Machu Picchu to life on a 2 to 3-hour tour, showing you the main temples, terraces, and best viewpoints while sharing the history and hidden stories of this Inca city. After the tour, you’ll have time to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for incredible views from above (need to be booked in advance).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Ollantaytambo
Travel back on the Vistadome train and enjoy amazing views of the mountains and valleys through its large panoramic windows.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Cusco
When you arrive in Ollantaytambo, our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel, ending your Salkantay adventure.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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