7 Days From Glaciers to Jungles: Salkantay Adventure to Machu Picchu
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Duration
7 days
Max Group Size
16
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
hard
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Peru’s most stunning landscapes, from towering snow-capped peaks to lush jungles, on the legendary Salkantay Trek. This 7-day expedition blends challenging hikes, cultural immersion, and awe-inspiring scenery, culminating in a sunrise visit to Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire. Along the way, marvel at the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, conquer the majestic Salkantay Pass (4,630m), and explore coffee plantations in the cloud forest. With cozy lodges, expert guides, and seamless logistics, this trek is the perfect mix of adventure and comfort.
Route
Starts from
Cusco
Ends in
Cusco
Pickup Location
Cusco
Dropoff Location
Cusco
Highlights
Itinerary
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Maximum elevation: 4,200 m / 13,780 feet
- Camp elevation: 3,900 m / 12,795 feet
- Walking distance: 12 km / 6.21 miles
- Hiking time: Approximately 5-6 hours
- Difficulty: Challenging
- Maximum elevation: 4,630 m / 15,190 feet
- Camp elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
- Walking distance: 24 km / 13.67 miles
- Hiking time: Approximately 10 hours
- Weather: It can be quite cold and wintry, or rainy at the Salkantay Pass
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Maximum elevation: 2,900 m / 9,514 feet
- Camp elevation: 2,000 m / 6,562 feet
- Walking distance: 18 km / 11.18 miles
- Hiking time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Overnight: Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Maximum elevation: 2,800 m / 9,186 feet
- Machu Picchu citadel elevation: 2,040 m / 6,693 feet
- Walking distance: 25 km / 15.53 miles
- Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours
- Weather: It can be hot and rainy
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation: 2400 m / 7872 feet
- Walking Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles
- Walking Time: 5 hours
- Weather: Can be hot and rainy
Trip includes
Included
All guided tours (English-speaking guide)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
According to the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Excluded
International flights
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Optional excursions, activities not mentioned in the program
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