Tour Details
The Salkantay Trek Package 7 Days is an extended adventure that combines cultural exploration in Cusco and the Sacred Valley with the full Salkantay trekking experience to Machu Picchu. If you are looking for a shorter version of this route, you can also consider the Salkantay Trek 5 Days.
This itinerary allows you to explore key archaeological sites such as Chinchero and Ollantaytambo before embarking on a multi-day trek through the Andes, culminating in a guided visit to Machu Picchu. For a deeper exploration of the Sacred Valley, you may complement this experience with the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour.
Tour Details
- Departure & Return Location: Cusco Hotel Transfer
- Departure Time: 06:00 AM
Price Includes
- Bus trip from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- All transportation in destination location
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu citadel
- Professional tour guide
Price Excludes
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional). You can add it with the Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour
- Hotel in Cusco
- Hiram Bingham train tickets (optional upgrade)
- Sleeping bags
- Duffel bags
- Any private expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Cusco Tourist Ticket
Complementaries
- Original passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Peruvian soles in cash
- Water bottle and snacks
What to Expect from Salkantay Trek Package 7D
This package offers a complete Andean experience, combining cultural tours and high-altitude trekking. If you are interested in alternative trekking routes to Machu Picchu, the Lares Trek 4 Days is another excellent option.
- Exploration of Cusco city and historical neighborhoods
- Visits to Sacred Valley sites such as Chinchero and Ollantaytambo
- Multi-day trekking through the Salkantay region
- Views of snow-capped mountains, valleys, and cloud forests
- Visit to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass (4,650 m). You can also experience this location on a shorter trip with the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco City Tour
Explore Cusco with a walking tour through San Pedro, Plaza de Armas, and San Blas. Evening briefing for the trek. You can also explore a more structured option with the Cusco City Tour Half Day.
Day 2: Sacred Valley
Visit Chinchero, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Learn about traditional textiles and Inca architecture. Return to Cusco. For a full-day experience, consider the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour.
Day 3: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
Travel to Soraypampa and hike to Humantay Lake. Overnight at campsite.
Day 4: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa
Trek to the highest point (4,650 m), then descend to Collpapampa through diverse landscapes.
Day 5: Collpapampa – La Playa
Continue trekking through cloud forest areas, reaching La Playa village.
Day 6: La Playa – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Trek to Hydroelectric, then walk to Aguas Calientes. Visit Machu Picchu with a guided tour. If you prefer a train-based experience, check the Machu Picchu Vistadome Train Tour.
Day 7: Machu Picchu – Cusco
Sunrise visit to Machu Picchu. Return to Aguas Calientes and travel back to Cusco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest point of the trek?
The highest point is the Salkantay Pass at 4,650 meters above sea level.
Are permits required?
No permits are required for the trek, but entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are included.
Are trekking poles necessary?
They are optional but recommended for better stability on steep terrain.
Is travel insurance required?
It is highly recommended to have travel insurance for safety during the trek.