Salkantay Backpacker Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

4 nights from $483

4 nights

Salkantay Backpacker Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N

A five-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu blends Andean peaks, Humantay Lagoon, and lush high jungle with camping nights and a guided sunrise visit.

$483 pp excluding flights $121 per night
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A five-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu blends Andean peaks, Humantay Lagoon, and lush high jungle with camping nights and a guided sunrise visit.
  • Hike to Humantay Lagoon’s turquoise waters amid snow-capped peaks.
  • Summit Salkantay Pass between Salkantay and Humantay’s towering peaks.
  • Descend into high jungle valleys towards Santa Teresa.
  • Cross the Santa Teresa River and spot cascading waterfalls.
  • Follow the railway from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes.
  • Explore Aguas Calientes’ colorful streets beneath forested mountains.
  • Witness sunrise over Machu Picchu, then join a guided exploration.
Camp for three nights along the Salkantay route, with a basic sleeping mattress included and two-person tents provided. Then unwind with one night in hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, a comfortable base to recharge after the trek before your final day’s explorations.
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