4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
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4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
By Bamba
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Ages 7-77, max of 16 per group
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Pre-departure briefing
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
- Van Cuzco to Mollepata to Challacancha (starting point of trek)
- Car Transfer La Playa to Santa Teresa to Hydroelectric Station
- Round Trip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Tourist Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
- Professional Bilingual Guide on trek & Machu Picchu tour
- Camping Accommodation during trek (including Basic Sleeping Pad & tent for 2 people)
- 1-night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
- Meals: 3B/3L/3D/2 snacks with typical menus
- Horseman and mules to carry cooking and camping equipment plus a total of 7 kilos for each trekker. (This includes 3 kilos for your sleeping bag & mattress plus 4 kilos of personal items.
- Foam Sleeping Mat
- First Aid kit
- Emergency oxygen bottle
- Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 4
What's not included- Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off(please make your own way)
- Day 1 Breakfast, Day 4 Lunch and Dinner, Bottled Water
- Sleeping Bag (Rental $15 USD for the trek)
- Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
- Optional Services
- Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (30 usd)
- Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
- Accommodation in Cuzco
- Trekking Permit
- The Peruvian government may require a trekking permit for Salkantay. If this is approved, the rates will be around:
- 133 Soles Adult
- 67 Soles Student
- Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.
- Guide: 40-60 soles per trekker
- Assistant Guide: 30-40 soles per trekker
- Horsemen: 60-80 soles for each horseman from the whole group
- Cook: 150-200 soles for the cook from the whole group
- Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on the trek.
- Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 961805117
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11413P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Accommodation Options: Single travelers will share a tent/room with another traveler and couples will have a tent/room to themselves.
- Physical Requirements: This hike is demanding, it is important to be in good physical condition. There are important temperature changes associated with altitude changes (from 4000 meters to 2000 meters).
- Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- How much is 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu?
- 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu price starts from $766.00. Discover and book 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on Tripadvisor
- What is the 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu cancellation policy?
- 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu?
- 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is hosted by Bamba. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Bamba on Tripadvisor. Discover and book 4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11413P8
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Itinerary
Overview
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5 stops
Day 1
Cuzco to Mollepata to...
Day 2
Trek to Challhuay or Colcapampa...
Day 3
Trek to La Playa, Transfer to...
Day 4
Explore Machu Picchu & Return to...
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Tarabeth78
00Happy HIkers!
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00PERCY IS A LEGEND!!!
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Axel L
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We did the Salkantay Trek through Bamba Experience, and what a time we had! First of all we were taken good care of by the employees at Bamba Experience before the trek.
Our Guide, Percy, was more than you would expect, he was welcoming, funny, caring and he could answer every question we may have had, not just on our trek towards Machu Picchu but also on the geological site of Machu Picchu he could give us good and detailed answers on our questions. We got to see both the amazing Andees aswell as the fascinating and interesting Machu Picchu.
If you are up for a physical challenge and wants to see nature, Peruvian culture and history you should pack your bags and get in touch with Bamba!
Amazing experience thanks to Bamba Experience and Percy!
Our Guide, Percy, was more than you would expect, he was welcoming, funny, caring and he could answer every question we may have had, not just on our trek towards Machu Picchu but also on the geological site of Machu Picchu he could give us good and detailed answers on our questions. We got to see both the amazing Andees aswell as the fascinating and interesting Machu Picchu.
If you are up for a physical challenge and wants to see nature, Peruvian culture and history you should pack your bags and get in touch with Bamba!
Amazing experience thanks to Bamba Experience and Percy!
Written June 8, 2022
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Brooke
6 contributions
Our trek was amazing!! Our guide, Jr., was the best ever!! He was kind, knowledgeable, and encouraging all the time! The trek was difficult and challenging but Jr. kept us motivated and informed every step of the way. My daughter (22) and I were sightseeing through Peru celebrating her graduation college...our trip ended with this trek and all the incredible things we did and saw on it...we were so lucky to have had this experience! Thank you Bamba for all you provided before, during, and after the trek!!
Written June 27, 2021
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lukaslykke
Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Friends
We had a amazing four days trek into the beautiful mountains of Peru. To guide us through the mountains we had the Inca tour guide Edwin. He was amazing, and could tell us all about the history of the incas, the animals from the jungle and about the landscape.
Written April 15, 2018
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Veerle V
Voorburg, The Netherlands3 contributions
Amazing trip! Junior was the best guide I had so far. His knowledge, humor and kindness really made this trip. The food made by the chef was delicious. The trek was with a small group so the tour guide junior was able to adjust the trek to our wishes.
Written December 28, 2019
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Jeppe B
2 contributions
We travelled with Bamba Experience on their four-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu from Cusco and it was a very ambivalent experience all in all. While the nature, sights and trek in general is absolutely amazing, Bamba Experience was from the beginning a very unprofessional provider. Our briefing meeting was a short thirty minute talk the evening before heading out, leaving us no chance to pack accordingly for the demanding trek. We also never received a full filling itinerary, which we were promised, but was left with their standard plan.
However, the biggest complaint was by far the guide they had chosen for the assignment. While the general crew of cooks and helpers were very smiling and helpful, his behavior was unacceptable and at times directly rude. All throughout the trek, he changed the plan to suit his own needs or interests. What was supposed to be a 60 kilometers trek was subsequently changed into approximately 30-40 kilometers of quite confusing hiking and touring of the landscape.
The first day, early day hiking was replaced with a “shortcut” to get to our camp quicker. This meant that we hiked for only one hour and a half instead of the planned 3 hours. The second day, he abruptly changed our itinerary, so we could go for a very stressing and rushed trip to the Hot Springs area of Santa Teresa, before our guide decided to get drunk in the evening with his friends.
The third day, we opted not to do the Zip-Line activity clearly against our guide’s wishes, which led to a very awkward six hour trek during the day, where he didn’t at any point offer us any insights into the history, culture or wildlife of the beautiful area. More so, he walked away from us on several occasions, leaving us to make our own way to the various spots on the trek. At the end of the day, he was actually walking and chatting with other hikers along the final railway track road to Aguas Calientes, losing part of our group on the way.
Ultimately, it all ended up in a very abrupt and confusing tour of a small part of Machu Picchu, where he left us to explore the ruins ourselves, as he said, “Machu Picchu speaks for itself” before he headed off. There are no explanatory signs at the Machu Picchu so we could only guess what we were actually looking at.
Throughout the trek, his most used sentence was, “Sorry, I forgot to mention, you have to pay this and this extra”, while he only very sporadically offered any input on the area and culture of the Incas. Most often, he was just plain rude, rushed or confusing, repeatedly not showing up on time or giving wrong information about our plans.
However, the biggest complaint of this trek was by far a very dangerous “bus” ride down a mountainside from Chaullay to Santa Teresa. This two hour ride was made in an extremely old vehicle with no seatbelts, no air condition or safety measures to speak of on a very dangerous cliff side road. Bamba Experience ultimately has the responsibility for a situation like this and it is absolutely not okay that they allow this to happen. They are the ones choosing the guides and their unprofessional levels reached a new high, when our passport number showed up on the tickets for all the travelers in our group, a very serious security mistake to make, which was just brushed over by our guide.
All in all, it is important for travelers that are considering Bamba’s Cusco treks to consider what kind of trip they want to experience. If you simply want to be transported from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back, Bamba is certainly capable of it, but if you value safety, information and a considerate company, this is not the one to choose.
However, the biggest complaint was by far the guide they had chosen for the assignment. While the general crew of cooks and helpers were very smiling and helpful, his behavior was unacceptable and at times directly rude. All throughout the trek, he changed the plan to suit his own needs or interests. What was supposed to be a 60 kilometers trek was subsequently changed into approximately 30-40 kilometers of quite confusing hiking and touring of the landscape.
The first day, early day hiking was replaced with a “shortcut” to get to our camp quicker. This meant that we hiked for only one hour and a half instead of the planned 3 hours. The second day, he abruptly changed our itinerary, so we could go for a very stressing and rushed trip to the Hot Springs area of Santa Teresa, before our guide decided to get drunk in the evening with his friends.
The third day, we opted not to do the Zip-Line activity clearly against our guide’s wishes, which led to a very awkward six hour trek during the day, where he didn’t at any point offer us any insights into the history, culture or wildlife of the beautiful area. More so, he walked away from us on several occasions, leaving us to make our own way to the various spots on the trek. At the end of the day, he was actually walking and chatting with other hikers along the final railway track road to Aguas Calientes, losing part of our group on the way.
Ultimately, it all ended up in a very abrupt and confusing tour of a small part of Machu Picchu, where he left us to explore the ruins ourselves, as he said, “Machu Picchu speaks for itself” before he headed off. There are no explanatory signs at the Machu Picchu so we could only guess what we were actually looking at.
Throughout the trek, his most used sentence was, “Sorry, I forgot to mention, you have to pay this and this extra”, while he only very sporadically offered any input on the area and culture of the Incas. Most often, he was just plain rude, rushed or confusing, repeatedly not showing up on time or giving wrong information about our plans.
However, the biggest complaint of this trek was by far a very dangerous “bus” ride down a mountainside from Chaullay to Santa Teresa. This two hour ride was made in an extremely old vehicle with no seatbelts, no air condition or safety measures to speak of on a very dangerous cliff side road. Bamba Experience ultimately has the responsibility for a situation like this and it is absolutely not okay that they allow this to happen. They are the ones choosing the guides and their unprofessional levels reached a new high, when our passport number showed up on the tickets for all the travelers in our group, a very serious security mistake to make, which was just brushed over by our guide.
All in all, it is important for travelers that are considering Bamba’s Cusco treks to consider what kind of trip they want to experience. If you simply want to be transported from Cusco to Machu Picchu and back, Bamba is certainly capable of it, but if you value safety, information and a considerate company, this is not the one to choose.
Written June 23, 2018
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Dear Jeppe,
First we want to thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the time you took to write such detailed review that helps us to improve our services. In the other hand we are very sad to know that you didn’t received what was scheduled, we’re deeply sorry for this and want to assure you that this is not our way of work.
We have reinforced our mission and values with the guides so that they internalize the importance of ethics in everything they do, avoiding that situations like this happen again. With this in mind, we understand that this guide does not have the appropriate characteristics to be part of our team and we truly apologize for what happened.
Besides this, we really hope that you have had fun on this amazing destiny, with such an abundant nature, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable energy.
Sincerely,
Conceição De Camillis
Bamba Happiness team
Written November 11, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jacob L
1 contribution
We went on this beautiful trek with the guide Nico and cook Jorge. The food was basic (we were in the middle of nowhere in the mountains), but it was native and good - made with pride and respect. The guide was perfect and provided us with good stories and lots of information about the history. He was also very caring and helpful - I was sick and he took extra care of me! All in all it was a really amazing trek. You will get beautiful views and lots of challenges in the high altitudes. This trek is a must!
Written August 9, 2019
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Hello!
We are glad to hear that you guys had a wonderful time with, your comments will be forwarded to Nico and his team.
It is great for us to hear that you learned about the fantastic Inca culture and we hope you recovered very soon, we are happy to hear that our team took care of you.
It was a big pleasure for us organizing your trip, and we hope to hear from you soon.
If you want to embark on a new adventure please think of us as your first option we will be glad to help you.
Best regards,
Pedro Ferraez
Written September 3, 2019
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Katie G
Cowra, Australia15 contributions
Myself, 3 friends and another traveler completed the hike with the help of a very knowledgeable guide - Cesar Flores. He knew the answer to every question we asked, knew the entire history of the trail, took the time to explain native plants, and has a lot of hiking experience and most importantly, had a good laugh with us. Whole trip was well planned and everything was amazing. Photos are mind blowing, Victor, our chef, cooked up incredible 3 course meals at every stop (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Very well fed. The hike has some hard areas on day 2, mainly due to the altitude, (we only spent 2 days in Cusco coming from sea level in months prior). Don’t under estimate the altitude effects, we consider ourselves fit and it certainly rocked us. We completed the hike in first week of June, no rain, though very cold at night, layer up!
Written June 10, 2019
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Anne G
1 contribution
We were only two girls in the group, but that did not matter at all. We did not suffer from altitude-sickness, but we did have a lot of problems with the breathing. Our guide Niko took us very seriously every time we felt the difficulties and helped a lot to get through it. He was very patient and professional. Without him we would never have been able to complete the trek.
The trek was very hard but it was totally worth it!
The trek was very hard but it was totally worth it!
Written November 9, 2018
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Iris J
1 contribution
Sep 2018 • Solo
The four day Salkantay Trek to Macchiu Picchu was a highly professional, well organized hike which I will surely never forget. Juan Carlos, the tour guide, provided always very interesting and detailed back-ground information and did not get tired spreading positive hiking energy. Grimaldo, our cook, provided delicious high-quality food in very good quantities. I found it very positive that there was some flexibility during the tour to change plans a little according to the needs of the participants. The hike can be partly a little challengening but one gets rewarded with an astonishing landscape, breathtaking viewes and the magic atmosphere of Macchiu Picchu. All in all I can highly recommend the Salkantay Trek with Bamba Experience and the wonderful team of JC and Grimaldo. Muchas gracias!
Written October 29, 2018
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Djordan P
Barendrecht, The Netherlands2 contributions
This was maybe one of the best things I did in my life. We walked the 4 days salkantay trek and ended our last day at Machu Picchu. Our guide percy was one of the top onces you could have. He knows the region at his best and that's why he guided us such good those 4 days. Based on the demands and feeling of the group he could change his direction. He knows also a lot about the nature where he could tell you about the plants and wildlife. Furthermore it is a very nice and fun guide to have during your trekking.
The food and service were very good during this trekking. We got 2 chef's that preparing typical Peruvian meals that were super nice! Also our bags and tent were carried by a horseman, so we only had to carry our daypacks.
If you want to experience an nice trip where you see such nice nature and have a good time, I would definitely recommend this trekking!
The food and service were very good during this trekking. We got 2 chef's that preparing typical Peruvian meals that were super nice! Also our bags and tent were carried by a horseman, so we only had to carry our daypacks.
If you want to experience an nice trip where you see such nice nature and have a good time, I would definitely recommend this trekking!
Written May 20, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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| Number of Reviews | 32 |
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| Duration | 5,760 minutes |