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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu by Vistadome Train in Peru

The Salkantay Trek is a five-day route to Machu Picchu that crosses high Andean scenery, cloud forest and the approach to the citadel from the mountains above. Along the way, the trail passes Humantay Lake, the Salkantay Pass, Lucmabamba, Llaqtapata and Aguas Calientes. The journey includes camping, stays in Andean huts and a night in Aguas Calientes before the visit to Machu Picchu. It also features a Pachamanca barbecue, a visit to an organic coffee farm and the return on the Vistadome train. Highlights Walk one of Peru’s best-known multi-day trekking routes See Humantay Lake, Salkantay Mountain and the cloud forest Stay at Salka Glamp, Andean huts, camps and a hotel in Aguas Calientes Share a Pachamanca meal and visit an organic coffee farm in Lucmabamba Take in views of Machu Picchu from Llaqtapata Return by panoramic Vistadome train

Key details

5 days

4 nights

Route

Peru

Tour type

Small groups

Available departures

Dates available

Duration

5 days

Style

Small groups

Destination

Cusco, Salkantay Mountain, Lucmabamba, Llaqtapata, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Peru

Highlights

  • Multi-day tour
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Small groups
  • Fully Guided

Itinerary

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    Cusco · Salkantay Mountain · Lucmabamba · Llaqtapata · Aguas Calientes · Machu Picchu, Peru, South America

    Cusco to Salka Glamp via Humantay Lake

    Start with pickup in Cusco and travel to the trailhead for the walk to Humantay Lake. After time at the lagoon, continue down to Soraypampa for lunch, then climb to Salka Glamp for the night.
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  2. 2

    Cusco · Salkantay Mountain · Lucmabamba · Llaqtapata · Aguas Calientes · Machu Picchu, Peru, South America

    Salka Glamp to Collpapampa

    Leave camp early and cross the Salkantay Pass before descending through changing mountain scenery toward the cloud forest. Arrive in Collpapampa and stay in Andean huts.
    Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, dinner
  3. 3

    Cusco · Salkantay Mountain · Lucmabamba · Llaqtapata · Aguas Calientes · Machu Picchu, Peru, South America

    Collpapampa to Llactapata via Lucmabamba

    Walk through valley scenery and coffee-growing areas before reaching Lucmabamba for lunch and a Pachamanca barbecue. In the afternoon, continue to Llactapata and camp near the archaeological site.
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner

The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.

What's included

  • Accommodation in camps, Andean huts and a hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Local trekking guides
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Pre-departure briefing in Cusco
  • All required ground transportation and panoramic train return

What's not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions and tickets
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking poles
  • Lunch on the last day

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Upcoming departures

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Wed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 13, 2026
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$698.00
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 14, 2026
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Hotels as per itineraryShared room · As per itineraryOn request
$698.00
$638.00per person
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Hotels as per itineraryStandard arrangement · As per itineraryOn request
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 15, 2026
2 hotels available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryShared room · As per itineraryOn request
$698.00
$638.00per person
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Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryStandard arrangement · As per itineraryOn request
$698.00per person
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Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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