Salkantay Trek 5 Days – Offer

This trek is considered demanding due to:

• High altitudes (up to 5,100 m / 16,732 ft).
• The long daily hiking distances (between 9 and 11 miles).
• The varied terrain, which includes steep climbs, mountain passes, and technical descents.

For the best experience, we recommend staying at least 2 to 3 days in Cusco before starting your adventure. This allows your body to adapt to the altitude while you take the opportunity to explore the main attractions of the region.

You can make the most of your stay with tours such as the City Tour in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Maras & Moray. Let us help you create a complete itinerary so you can acclimatize comfortably and enjoy every moment of your trip!

We recommend booking accommodation near the Historic Center of Cusco, in areas with good vehicle access. Due to the narrow colonial streets and frequent traffic in the city, pick-up is faster and easier from hotels or locations accessible by van.

Pick-up times may vary depending on traffic and the location of your accommodation.

• The dry season (May to September) is the best time to do the Salkantay Trek, with clear skies and ideal hiking conditions.
• The high season for visitors is between June and August.
• It is not recommended to do the trek during the rainy season (November to February) due to bad weather and possible closures or landslides.

Machu Picchu is open all year round.

The best time is during the dry season (April to October), when the weather is more stable and visibility is better.

During the rainy season (November to March), light rain, cloudy skies, and fog are to be expected. Although this can create a mystical atmosphere, it can also reduce visibility.

We suggest that you make your reservation in advance through the following website: TuBoleto.cultura.pe You must inform your reservation agent so that they can schedule your guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel.
If you are unable to find availability on the main website, don’t worry, there is another option. You can get admission by going to the town of Aguas Calientes and heading to the central office of the Ministry of Culture, where, depending on passenger traffic and availability, you can find admission for any of the schedules and circuits for the following day or as indicated at the ticket office. (Remember that each circuit has different price options.)
Remember that we can also reserve your ticket for you, so you don’t have to worry about it!

Yes! Both are optional hikes within the Machu Picchu complex, but they must be booked at least 3 months in advance due to high demand and limited availability.

We have the following options available to you, depending on your preference and budget:

Return by bus: This costs US$ 20.00 ; to board this bus, you must return from Aguas Calientes to Hidroeléctrica (the same route you used for your arrival) with an approximate walking time of 3 hours. The buses depart at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., which are the only two departure times during the day.

Return by train: For this option, we offer two services: expedition or tourist, and the Vistadome service. In both cases, you can check our available schedules to proceed with your reservation.