Luxury Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
$3750
per personYour story begins with the dream of visiting Machu Picchu. The dream comes alive during a once-in-a-lifetime experience: The ultimate lodge-to-lodge trek along the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. This is an exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas as well as as a physical, cultural and spiritual journey.
The pristine natural beauty will envelop you throughout your 7-day journey along the Salktantay Trail. Your journey will take you past 15 unique ecosystems, and will inspire you to challenge yourself, as you navigate changing altitudes (even a 4,572 m/15,000 ft mountain traverse!) and varied terrain. Along the route you encounter picturesque hamlets populated by Andean families. You will experience century-old traditions, while simultaneously witnessing environmental and social initiatives created to maintain the integrity of their culture and improve the quality of life.
Our warm staff and enchanting mountain lodges welcome you at the end of each day. The innovative Andean cuisine and comfortable mountain lodges will help to restore both body and mind as you continue your adventure in the footsteps of the Incas.
This is your journey! Take the chance to create your own amazing story on this luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu!
Highlights of the Luxury Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu:
Itinerary Overview:
Click through to “Tour Plan” to see the full itinerary for the Luxury Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
Day 1 | Cusco to Salkantay Lodge: Depart Cusco by car, traveling through the archaeological ruins of Tarawasi, Mollepata, and Marcoccasa. From there, you will begin our trek (6 hours)to Soraypampa where you will enjoy a beautiful stay in the Salkantay Lodge.
Day 2 | Salkantay Lodge: Begin your trek with an easy acclimatization hike (4 hours) to Humantay Lake before an afternoon of relaxation and gourmet dining at the Salkantay Lodge.
Day 3 | Salkantay Lodge to Wayra Lodge: Get an early start for your trek (6-8 hours) to the trek’s high point – the Salktantay Pass – and descend to the cozy Wayra Lodge for a comfortable night’s stay.
Day 4 | Wayra Lodge to Colpa Lodge: After a lake breakfast, you will make an easy trek (3-4 hours) to the Colpa Lodge where you can take in mountain views from the outdoor jacuzzi.
Day 5 | Colpa Lodge to Lucma Lodge: Take a hike (5-6 hours) along the Santa Teresa River valley before a car transfer to the newly restored Llactapata Inca Trail. Relax for the evening at the Lucma Lodge, a picturesque lodge set on an avocado plantation.
Day 6 | Lucma Lodge to Aguas Calientes: Today, you’ll hike (4.5-5 hours) towards Llactapata Pass, an extraordinary Machu Picchu viewpoint. After lunch, will descend towards the Aobamba River where you will take a train to Aguas Calientes. Here, you will get a good night’s rest before the main event – Machu Picchu!
Day 7 | Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu: You will wake up early for the short bus ride to Machu Picchu. At the park, explore with a guided tour and hike to Huayna Picchu (optional). Return back to Aguas Calientes by bus, before taking the train to Ollantaytambo and a private transfer back to Cusco.
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Important Information:
We recommend you book this tour at least 6 months in advance
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Travel voucher & contact details:
You will receive an electronic voucher via e-mail once your booking is confirmed.
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Simply pay an initial deposit of $599 per person and pay the rest later.
You must pay the balance of your Salkantay Trek no less than 80 days before the departure date. If booking less than 80 days before departure, you must pay in full at the time of booking.
If full payment has not been received before 80 days prior to check-in the booking will be automatically cancelled and your deposit will be forfeited.
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DepartureCusco / Cusco
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Departure Time7:00 am
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Return Time8:00 pm
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IncludeTransportEntriesAccommodationTour guideMealsActivities described in the itinerary
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Not IncludedDomestic flightsTravel Insurance
Day One: Cusco to Salkantay Lodge

- Overnight at Salkantay Lodge at 3,869 m/12,690 ft.
- Trekking Time: Approximately 6 hours (including picnic lunch en route)
- Hiking Level: Moderate
- Option: Guests who do not wish to trek may be transported to the lodge by vehicle
- Note: On the evening before this day there will be a briefing with your guide in Cusco
- Meals: L, D
- Accommodation: Salkantay Lodge
- Transport: Private tourist transport
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Two : A hike to Humantay Lake

- Trekking Time: Approximately 4 hours
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Salkantay Lodge at 3869 m/ 12690 ft
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Three: Crossing the Salkantay Pass

- Trekking Time: 6–8 hours (including lunch)
- Hiking Level: Challenging, crossing a 4,638m (15,213 ft) mountain pass
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Wayra Lodge at 3906 m/ 12812 ft
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Four :Descending into the Cloud Forest

- Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
- Hiking Level: Easy to Moderate
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Colpa Lodge at 2870m/ 9414 ft
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Five : Following the Santa Teresa river valley

- Trekking Time: 5–6 hours (including lunch)
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging (because of distance, not terrain)
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Lucma Lodge at 2135m/7003 ft
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Six : First views of Machu Picchu from Llactapata pass

- Overnight in Aguas Calientes at 1,900 m/6,232 ft.
- Trekking Time: 4–6 hours
- Hiking Level: Moderate to Challenging
- Meals: B, L, D
- Accommodation: Inkaterra Hotel or similar
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
Day Seven : Visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary

- Return to Cusco at 3,360 m/11,021 ft.
- Meals: B
- Activities: all the ones described in the itinerary accompanied by a professional tour guide
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