Salkantay: The High-Andean Alternative
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Salkantay: The High-Andean Alternative

No permit required, glamping-standard camps, and the same Machu Picchu finish as the Inca Trail.

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Three itineraries — 5 days, 4 days, or a shorter 2-day Salkantay Pass & Humantay Lake combination — all reaching the Salkantay high pass.

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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – 5 Days

We follow the full Salkantay circuit to Machu Picchu: five days crossing the high mountain pass beneath Salkantay peak, descending through cloud forest and coffee country, and finishing with a guided visit to the citadel. It's our most complete alternative to the Inca Trail, with no permit lottery and a more varied landscape across the week.

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What's Included

  • Official Inca Trail permit (SERNANP)
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • All meals & camping equipment
  • Machu Picchu entry ticket

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