Peru - Luxury Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu (10 days)

Low season 2024: £3175

High season 2024: £4095

(excluding flights)

PRICE GUARANTEE: We are confident you will not find this holiday at a cheaper price. We are partners with Mountain Lodges of Peru and guarantee to beat any of our UK competitors. If you find this same itinerary elsewhere for a cheaper price within 14 days, we promise to refund the difference.

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.

CLICK HERE FOR A DETAILED ITINERARY



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

Previous
Previous

Classic Inca Trail (7 days from £53 per month)