Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu
From AUD $903 Was AUD $1129
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Salkantay Trek & Machu Picchu
5 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants, and explore its forgotten ruins.
Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants, and explore its forgotten ruins. Catch the train to Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Highlights
- Conquer the Salkantay Trek in the Andes
- Explore Inca ruins and Machu Picchu
- Trek through beautiful Andean scenery
Trip Details
5 days
Private van, hiking, train.
Small Group
English
Cusco, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Budget
Active
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco
Arrive Cusco at any time. There are no planned activities so check into the hotel and enjoy the city. Our best advice for exploring Cusco is to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, arm yourself with a city map, and set off to explore! Meet the group at the welcome meeting, check for the start time on the welcome note at the hotel.
Day 2: Cusco/Salkantay Trek
Day 3: Salkantay Trek
Day 4: Salkantay Trek
Day 5: Machu Picchu/Cusco
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1129
Duration: 5 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
Salkantay has been dubbed the most spectacular peak in the Peruvian Andes. On this trip, you’ll trek in the shadows of this impressive mountain, interact with its inhabitants, and explore its forgotten ruins.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
07/14/2024
Along with our CEO the support team were outstanding. Jussto our chief cooked some amazing food with basic facilities and Avil was always at hand to look after us. A great combination that made our experience all the better
07/14/2024
The overall experience made for a life time of memories for our family and we loom forward to our next G Adventure.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/14/2024
Along with our CEO the support team were outstanding. Jussto our chief cooked some amazing food with basic facilities and Avil was always at hand to look after us. A great combination that made our experience all the better
07/14/2024
The overall experience made for a life time of memories for our family and we loom forward to our next G Adventure.
07/12/2024
Unrivalled, the staff, the group, the trek and the destination were all amazing. The chefs and their food as well were incredible, you felt very taken care of!
07/12/2024
The Salkantay Trek isn’t easy in any way, but Joseph made it fun!
06/24/2024
I had a marvellous time.
06/16/2024
I had an excellent time! Once in a lifetime trip. Would use g adventures again.
06/14/2024
A fantastic adventure, hard work, exhilarating with life-long memories and new friends. So glad we did the trip.
05/17/2024
Over all it is good. First day was tough but that was expected.
04/30/2024
I had the next tour in mind before I flew home. This was a wonderful amazing life experience that I can't stop talking about.
04/22/2024
Really nice experience with a good organisation. We loved the food and the service (thanks Angel, Abel and Genaro). They did a great job. We really enjoyed! Thanks to all!
02/16/2024
This was a brilliant experience in Peru - a lot of consideration went into different aspects of the trip and our guide was fantastic. I would certainly recommend!
02/15/2024
Would highly recommend - hiking was perfect level of difficulty and overall experience was very good. Would be good to provide more detailed demographic about the other people on the tour in advance, and give more accurate details of trip as these were w...
01/25/2024
Perfect!!
12/24/2023
Although I was out if my comfort zone physically, it was a trip of a lifetime and made new friends along the way.
11/13/2023
The trip was amazing! The food prepared was fantastic, all the caballeros, cooks and guides were professional and exceptional at their jobs. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!
11/03/2023
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu was one of the best and gnarliest experiences I’ve had. Very challenging hikes, well worth the sweat. The variety of ecosystems we trekked through was amazing, and every corner turned brought beautiful and inspiring sig...
11/03/2023
Another excellent tour, the guide, cooks, porters, drivers etc all did a wonderful job. Looking forward to my next trip with you in a few weeks.
10/17/2023
Incredible tour, except for the first hotel, all accommodations was great, food was excellent...I'm convinced the chef can do magic! And guide and crew were superb.
10/13/2024
It was a good organized tour with very competent chefs who made us the most delicious food. They were good at handling a food allergy and made delicious replacements. The accommodations were nice and the porters made it so easy which were nice because wh...
09/29/2023
This was a great trek! I would have add one day for the visit of the Humantay Lake and spend more time in the mountains.
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