Salkantay Treks

Glamping Peru Trek’s unique and specially designed 4 day Wilderness Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu takes you around to the stunningly spectacular peak of Mount Salkantay. You will be trekking off the beaten track on your way to see one of the most sacred peaks in Inca culture. Mount Salkatay is the second tallest mountain in the Cusco region standing at an imposing 6,277m / 20,577f). We will get to explore a gorgeous turquoise glacial lake, waterfalls, and unforgettable Peruvian cloud forest. In this special cloud forest, you have the opportunity to taste the organic fresh fruit grown here such as bananas, oranges, avocados, pineapple and much more.

The trek takes you off the beaten, this has less rules then the Inca Trail, allowing us to give you the most extravagent and  lush camping experience. Visit the world-famous Lake Humantay before making your to the majestic Inca City of Machu Picchu.

Humantay Lake Trek is an extremely scenic two day hike to Humantay Lake through the local indigenous villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo keeping the Inca traditions alive. The lake is situated at the base of the majestic glacier covered Salkantay Mountain Range. The views are absolutely breath taking. On the second day, you hike to the highest point of the trek (4,650m/15,367ft). From this vantage point, you can take in nature at its purest form, feeling at one with the massive Salkantay, Humantay, and Huayanay snowcapped mountains surrounding you. Finally, you take a detour off the main trail to the panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake.

On this two day adventure, you enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of nature, as well as its exquisite beauty. Book a private tour or call our sales team to add more items to this itenerary and make this the most magical and comprehensive trip.

This unique and specially designed 5 day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu has unsurpassable views of the snow-capped mountains of Humantay and Salkantay, the holy Apus of the Incas. Trek off the beaten path, following our exclusive trekking route, where you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes, Humantay and Salkantay. They are named after each of the peaks which tower over them. Hike through the Andes Mountain range with its spectacular scenery and views of the colorful valley landscapes below and rugged, glacier-covered peaks above. Camp at our private campsite which is very remote and off the beaten track, so you can avoid the crowds.