Peru - Luxury Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (10 days)
Low season 2024: £3175
High season 2024: £4095
(excluding flights)
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Trekking into Machu Picchu is a must do for any adventurer. But did you know there was more than one Inca Trail? The Salkantay trek is a more remote and quieter alternative to the classic trail. This is a premium offering, staying in our exclusive luxuriously appointed mountain lodges as your trek unfolds through the Andes. Enjoy hot tubs, fine food and crisp linen every night.
Stay in unparalleled luxury in our exclusive mountain lodges.
Trek over the shoulder of the stunning snow-capped peak of Salkantay.
Dine on fine food with alcohol and soft drinks all included.
Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu
Brief itinerary
Day 1: Arrive into Cusco. Private airport transfers are included.
Day 2: Acclimatisation day with a trip to the Sacred Valley for a guided paddle-board tour and yoga lesson.
Day 3: Transfer to Challacancha. Trek along the Camino Real to Salkantay Lodge at Soraypampa (3869m).
Day 4: Acclimatise with a trek to Lago Humantay. Return to Salkantay Lodge at Soraypampa. Optional horse-riding activity.
Day 5: Cross the Salkantay Pass (4638m). Descend to Wayra Lodge at Huayraccmachay (3906m).
Day 6: Descend down into the cloud forest and arrive at Colpa Lodge (2870m) and a traditional Pachamanca meal.
Day 7: Descend along the Santa Teresa River towards Lucmabamba. Transfer to Lucma Lodge (2135m) via a coffee plantation visit.
Day 8: Cross the Llactapata Pass (2736m) with views of Machu Picchu descending to the Rio Aobamba. Train to Aguas Calientes.
Day 9: Early morning guided-tour of Machu Picchu. Climb Huayna Picchu (subject to availability). Transfer to Cusco via rail and road.
Day 10: Departure day. Private airport transfers are included.
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At a glance:
Group size maximum: 12
Trekking days: 7
Maximum altitude: 4,638m
Join: Cusco Depart: Cusco
Accommodation: 4 nights hotel, 5 nights luxury lodge
Meals included: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
Dates
Our partners at Mountain Lodges of Peru run daily departures of our Luxury Lodges Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. These sell out fast so don’t delay.
2024: CONTACT US WITH YOUR PREFERRED DATES
Low season 2024: departures between 28/02/24 to 29/03/24 and 30/10/24 to 12/12/24
High season 2024: departures between 30/03/23 to 29/10/24 and 13/12/24 to 29/12/24