Salkantay Trek 5D/4N BY TREM
Cusco - Peru
🥾 Salkantay Trek 5 Days / 4 Nights + Train – A Journey of Adventure and Transformation
Ready for a trek that challenges your body and awakens your spirit? The Salkantay Trek is one of Peru’s most scenic and rewarding routes to Machu Picchu. Walk through majestic snow-capped peaks, lush jungle, and ancient Inca trails. This is more than a hike — it’s a journey of emotion, connection, and achievement.
With the comfort of returning by train, this adventure combines the wild beauty of the Andes with ease and style at the end.
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📆 Full Itinerary
Day 1 – Cusco › Mollepata › Soraypampa
- 04:30 am – Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Breakfast stop in Mollepata
- Trek to Soraypampa (3,900 m)
- Optional hike to the stunning Humantay Lake
- Overnight: Mountain campsite with views of Salkantay glacier
Day 2 – Soraypampa › Salkantay Pass › Chaullay
- Most challenging and epic day
- Cross the high Salkantay Pass (4,650 m)
- Lunch in Huayracmachay
- Enter the high jungle, full of life and color
- Overnight: Campsite or rustic lodge in Chaullay
Day 3 – Chaullay › La Playa › Lucmabamba
- Trek through tropical forest and coffee plantations
- Connect with local communities and culture
- Optional coffee experience
- Overnight: Family lodge in Lucmabamba
Day 4 – Lucmabamba › Llactapata › Aguas Calientes
- Hike part of the original Inca Trail to Llactapata, a hidden site with views of Machu Picchu
- Descend to Hydroelectric station
- Walk or take train to Aguas Calientes
- Overnight: 3★ hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 5 – Machu Picchu: The Grand Finale
- Early breakfast at hotel
- 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Free time to explore or hike Huayna Picchu (optional, must reserve)
- Train return to Ollantaytambo + van to Cusco
- Arrival around 8:00 pm at your hotel
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✅ Included:
- Roundtrip transportation from Cusco
- 3 nights camping / lodges + 1 night in 3★ hotel
- All meals during the trek
- Professional bilingual guide
- Horses to carry 7 kg of personal luggage
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Tourist train return (Expedition class)
- First aid kit and oxygen
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❌ Not Included:
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Extra snacks, water, or personal expenses
- Travel insurance and tips
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🌿 Why Trek with Madre Tierra Travel?
- +8 years of experience in high-quality Andean adventures
- Local expert guides focused on your safety and joy
- Small group experiences = more connection, less rush
- Authentic cultural interaction and breathtaking nature
- Emotional fulfillment and real personal growth
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This is your time.
Your mountain. Your story. Your Machu Picchu moment.
Travel with Madre Tierra Travel — your trusted agency for unforgettable experiences in Peru.
Book now and challenge yourself to live the extraordinary.
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