Explore the rarely visited local villages, glacier lakes, and Inca sites on the Salkantay Trek Luxury service. Travel along with the Vilcabamba mountain range, camping with luxury equipment, ecological bathrooms, shower tents, massage, and top-notch cuisine, and arrive at Machu Picchu at exclusive hours.
Trek details
Salkantay Trek Luxury Tours 5 days take you along the most popular alternative trek in Peru, glamping on a luxury expedition to Machu Picchu with the best equipment, professional Tour Guides, professional Chefs, massage service, hot showers, and everything needed to make this journey. This unforgettable experience will last for a lifetime.
Highlights:
- Enjoy our exclusive Glamping Service
- Massage session every day during trekking
- All entrance fees included
- Panoramic train Back to Cusco
- Comfortable Camping equipment
- Visit Machu Picchu before sunrise
- Support our Social projects booking with us
Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour at a Glance
Day 1: Cusco - Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Salkantay Basecamp
Depart from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am, drive for 3 hours to Soraypampa, and have breakfast with your trekking team. After breakfast, start a half-day hike to the stunning Humantay Lake. The campsite is at Salkantaypampa (3900 m / 12795 ft)
Day 2: Basecamp - Salkantay Pass - Collpapampa
Wake up early with a cup of coca tea served in your tent facing the Salkantay Mountain (6271 m / 20574 ft). After breakfast, start the day with a 2-hour ascent to Salkantay Pass (4620 m / 15190 ft). Then, descend for 6 hours through various ecological zones until you arrive at the Jungle village of Collpapampa (2827 m /9274 ft).
Day 3: Collpapampa - Lucmabamba - Llaqtapata
After breakfast in the village, begin hiking for 3 hours along the cloud forest to Lucmabamba. Stop for lunch along the way and then continue to the coffee plantations located in Lucmabamba (2009 m / 6591 ft). Lunch is a special Pachamanca barbecue. Then hike for 3 hours to the 3rd campsite Llaqtapata (2573 m / 88447 ft); here, you'll have the first glimpse of Machu Picchu.
Day 4: Llaqtapata - Hidroelectica station - Aguas Calientes
Wake up, open your tent, and you'll see Machu Picchu from your luxury tent. The day starts with a 2-hour downhill to Hidroelctica station, and follows the trains track for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes (2040 m / 6692 ft). Along the way, you'll visit the sundial rock and Mandor Gardens, both of them visited by Hiram Bingham III. Spend the night in a 4-star hotel.
Day 5: Explore Machu Picchu - Return To Cusco
Explore early the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes around 4Â hours. Optional, you can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (must be requested in advance). Lunch is at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge and Vistadome Train to Return to Cusco. The Salkantay trek Luxury Tour will finish back at Your hotel In Cusco around 7.30 pm.
After being collected from your hotel in Cusco at 5:00 am, drive for 3 hours to Soraypampa (3848 m / 12624 ft), where you'll enjoy the first breakfast prepared by your expert trekking chef. Afterward, start a gentle 2-hours climb to Humantay Lake (4257 m / 13966 ft). Explore the surroundings, take plenty of photos at the turquoise color lake, and then start descending for another 2 hours back to Soraypamapa, where the chef will be waiting for you with lunch. After lunch, continue along the meandering stream up for 2 hours until you reach the campsite is at Salkantaypampa (3900 m / 12795 ft). Your trekking team will have ready your luxury and spacious tents that you'll use as a dormitory, the dining tents with tables, and chairs, the kitchen tent, and a warm tent where you can enjoy a relaxing Inca massage with a local therapist.
- Campsite Altitude: 3900 m / 12795 ft
- Highest altitude: 4257 m / 13966 ft
- Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
- Hiking time: 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, dinner, and drinks
- Accommodation: Camping with luxury equipment
- Considered: Moderate
Your trekking team will wake you up early with a nice cup of coca tea or coffee in your tent, start preparing for the day, pack your stuff, and enjoy breakfast with the Salkantay Mountain (6271 m / 20574 ft). This day is the longest and most challenging of the trek. Start the day with a 2-hour ascent to Salkantay Pass (4620 m / 15190 ft). When we reach, take some time to enjoy the fantastic vistas of the snowcapped mountain. Then, descend for 2 hours to Wayracmachay (3920 m / 12860 ft) for Lunch. The second part of the day is 4 hours and into the cloud forest, passing through various ecological zones until you arrive at the Jungle village of Collpapampa (2827 m /9274 ft). You'll have available drinks, hot showers, and massage sessions.
- Campsite Altitude: 2827 m /9274 ft)
- Highest altitude: 4630 m /15190 ft
- Hiking distance: 18 km/ 11.1 miles
- Duration: 8 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, dinner, and drinks
- Accommodation: Camping with luxury equipment
- Considered: Challenging
Wake up in the village of Collpapampa, and have breakfast with the beautiful views of the mountain you hiked the day before. After a nutritious breakfast, begin walking for 3 hours along the cloud forest to Lucmabamba. You'll see beautiful waterfalls, wild orchids, and fruit-bearing trees along the way. We'll hike only for 3 hours, then take a van to Lucmabamba (2009 m / 6591 ft) for lunch and rest for the second part of the day. Lunch is a typical Pachamanca, an underground barbecue with hot stones; you'll participate actively in the preparation, visit an organic coffee farm, and learn the harvesting process.
After the special lunch, join an ancient Inca Trail and hike up for 3-hours to the third and best campsite, Llaqtapata (2573 m / 88447 ft); this spectacular place is located on a mountain ridge in front of Machu Picchu, where you'll have the first glimpse of Machu Picchu. The campsite is situated in a strategic spot where you'll have the best view of Machu Picchu.
- Campsite Altitude: 2573 m / 88447 ft
- Hiking distance: 16 km / 9.9 miles
- Duration of hike:Â 7 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks
- Accommodation: Camping in front of Machu Picchu
- Difficulty: Moderate
After a long night's sleep, wake up, open your tent, and you'll see Machu Picchu from your luxury tent while you enjoy your morning tea. After spending the morning walking around with the beautiful views, start the hike with a 2-hour downhill to Hidroelectrica station; here, you'll have a light brunch and visit the Sundial that is perfectly aligned with the Sundial at Machu Picchu during the winter solstice. Afterward, follows the trains track for 3 hours to Aguas Calientes (2040 m / 6692 ft). Along the way, You'll visit the Mandor Gardens, seen by Hiram Bingham III during the 1911 expedition that led to the discovery of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in, enjoy a relaxing shower, and rest early for the next and most significant day of the Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour.
- Aguas Calientes: 2040 m / 6692 ft
- Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
- Duration: 6 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel (Tierra Viva or Similar)
- Difficulty: Moderate
On the final and most important day of the Salkantay Trek Luxury Tour, wake up in your hotel, have breakfast, and take the first buses to Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, start exploring the 15th-century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour takes around 4 hours to visit the Sungate or Inca Bridge, the stones, temples, palaces, and homes. Optional, you can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain for 2 hours (must be requested in advance, subject to availability at the time of booking). After you finish exploring, have some free time to enjoy Machu Picchu by yourself. Then, have lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge to later take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, collect the bags, and take the Vistadome panoramic train Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will collect you and return to Cusco. The Salkantay trek Luxury Tour will finish back at your hotel in Cusco around 7.30 pm.
- Duration of the tour: 4 hours
- Meals: Breakfast (hotel)
- Difficulty: Easy
Included:
- Safety briefing the day before the trek
- Transportation to the trailhead
- All entrance fees Included (Salkantay, Machu Picchu)
- Luxury camping equipment (Tents, Sleeping bags, Air mats)
- 3 nights of luxury camping.
- 1 night 4-star hotel in Aguas Calientes ( Tierra Viva or Similar)
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Inca Massage Session during 3 nights of camping
- Duffle bags are provided to you for up to 15 kilos of your stuff
- Trekking Chef to surprise you with fresh meals
- Porters, Muleteers
- Â Cargo Mules to transfer food and equipment.
- Best of Peruvian cuisine on the trek
- Drinks available (Wine, Champagne, Soft drinks)
- All meals indicated except Last day dinner.
- Hot Showers available in our luxury portable tents
- Vistadome exclusive Panoramic Train
- First-aid kits, oxygen tank
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Gratuities
- Last day dinner in Cusco
- Travel Insurance
What is the Salkantay Trek Luxury Trek?
Salkantay Trek Luxury Tours provides an exclusive and upscale experience for travelers seeking to explore the Salkantay route in Peru. This route leads to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, and luxury tours offer unique accommodations, facilities, and services to make the journey more comfortable. Here are some frequently asked questions about Salkantay Trek luxury tours:
How long is the Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
The luxury tour typically takes 5 days and 4 nights, with an additional day for acclimatization in Cusco before beginning the trek.
What makes the luxury tour different from the standard Salkantay Trek?
Luxury tours provide more comfortable accommodations, such as upscale lodges or eco-camps, gourmet meals prepared by professional chefs, and enhanced services such as hot showers, private bathrooms, and massages. Additionally, luxury tours often provide a higher guide-to-trekker ratio, ensuring personalized attention and support.
What is the best time to take a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
The best time for the Salkantay Trek is during the dry season, which runs from April to October. The weather is more predictable, and there is less chance of rain or snow. However, luxury tours can be booked year-round, as they provide better facilities for coping with adverse weather conditions.
How difficult is the Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
The Salkantay Trek is considered moderately challenging, with some high-altitude sections reaching up to 4,600 meters (15,091 feet) above sea level. However, luxury tours often provide additional support, such as horses or porters to carry gear, and acclimatization days to help trekkers adjust to the altitude.
Do I need a permit to take a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
Unlike the Inca Trail, no permits are required to trek the Salkantay route. However, a permit is necessary to enter Machu Picchu, and booking your tour in advance is recommended to secure the site's entrance.
What should I pack for a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
Essential items include warm clothing (preferably in layers), a waterproof jacket, hiking boots, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. Luxury tours often provide some gear, such as sleeping bags and trekking poles, but it's best to check with your tour operator to confirm what's included.
What is the maximum group size for a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
Luxury tours tend to have smaller group sizes than standard treks, with a maximum of 8 to 12 people per group. This allows for more personalized attention and a more intimate experience.
Can I book a private Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
Yes, private luxury tours are available and can be customized to your preferences. This option allows for greater flexibility in terms of travel dates, accommodations, and itinerary.
How much does a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour cost?
The cost of a luxury tour varies depending on the tour operator, accommodations, and services provided. Prices generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 per person. It's essential to research and compare tour operators to find the best fit for your preferences and budget.
Is travel insurance required for a Salkantay Trek Luxury tour?
While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuations. Check with your tour operator for their specific insurance requirements and recommendations.
