This incredible route leads us towards Machu Picchu through incredible landscapes with various types of exotic flora and fauna. An exclusive 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with unparalleled views of the snow-capped mountains of Huamantay and Salkantay. Hike off the ordinary tourist circuit, following our unique route where you will visit two incredible crystal-clear glacial lakes. You will hike through the Andes Mountains and camp at our most remote, less crowded and off-the-beaten-path private sites. You will follow the trail to the forgotten Inca ruins of LLACTAPATA with the best view of Machu Picchu.
Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay lake – Sorococcha
Your pick up will be at 5:00 am, we will take you in our private transport to the town of Mollepata for 2 and a half hours where we will have our breakfast (not included) after finishing our breakfast we will continue to the town of Soraypampa for 1 hour and a half. On the way you will enjoy spectacular views of towns such as Iscuchaca and Limatambo, impressive valleys and snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay. Upon arrival in Soraypampa we will enjoy the incredible views of the glaciers of the Humantay (5,900m / 19,356ft) and Salkantay (6,217m / 20,396ft) mountains. We will walk for 2 and a half hours round trip to see the turquoise Humantay lake and then we will gently ascend to our campsite in Soyroccocha where we will camp. We will enjoy our afternoon tea, coffee or hot chocolate. The views on this day are truly impressive, in the evening we will delight ourselves with a rich and varied dinner prepared by our chef and then we will see the sky in its maximum splendor, we will see the Milky Way and the famous flame shape in the starry sky.
Sorococha – Salkantay Pass -Wayracmachay – Chaullay – Lucmabamba
Continuing on the second day, we will wake up very early in the morning to have our breakfast, our team will provide you with coca tea or muña in the morning so you can start with energy and a lot of spirit at the end of our delicious breakfast, we will continue walking off the traditional routes for approximately 2 hours uphill to reach the highest point of our trek, the Salkantay pass (4630msnm / 15190ft) from here we will observe the wonderful view of the snow-capped mountains (Huayanay, Humantay and Salkantay) next to the lakes and rivers.
Then we will continue descending to the community of Wayracmachay for lunch. After lunch we will walk for a couple of hours to our last stop in the small town of Chaullay where we will wait for our local transport which will take us to the town of Lucmabamba where we will spend the night and have our delicious dinner prepared by our chef.
Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes
We will have our breakfast in the morning and then walk for 3 hours along the original Inca Trail and through the cloud forest to the Puncuyoc Pass, then we will walk to the Inca remains of Llactapata, an Inca site (2,700 m / 8,907 ft), which is located right in front of the Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Once there, we will enjoy a unique perspective of Machu Picchu from afar. Then, we will walk downhill for 2 hours to the hydroelectric plant where we will have lunch and say goodbye to our wonderful team (chef, chef assistant, waiter among others). Then we will continue walking to the town of Aguas Calientes crossing the National Sanctuary of Machu Picchu by the railway enjoying the surroundings of this Wonder of the Modern World until we reach your hotel (not included) in Aguas Calientes
If you want to reserve the hotel, let us know when making your reservation.
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
We will have breakfast at our hotel and then take the first bus to Machu Picchu. It will take you 30 minutes to reach the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the Modern World and a World Heritage Site, an experience you will never forget. Your guide will take you through the amazing vestiges of the citadel along its main streets. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the squares surrounding the city and do some of the following activities on your own:
After our guided tour we will take the bus to return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch on your own and at 2:55, 3:20 or 4:22 pm, we will take our Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, and then return to the city of Cusco in our private transportation.
You can rent or make changes with us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
Inside your backpack
As a Direct Tour Operator, we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and we WILL include an additional porter, who will carry up to 7 kgs / 14 lbs, including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mat and extra clothing.
We highly recommend having a small 30-40L trekking backpack for the day. in which you can carry the following things
Water: Please bring your own water on the first day until the first camp for lunch, then we will provide cold boiled water at each meal. Please bring your water bottle.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
Cusco
Up to 8 People
Group
Adventure, self-guided
Moderate
