Salkantay Treks

Three mountain ranges surrounding the city of Cusco, the Vilcanota chain Vilcabamba and Urubamba. In the Cordillera Urubamba are indigenous towns of Lares, Quishuarani, Cuncani and others who are Andean peoples descended from the time of the Inka expansion, surrounded by an exceptional geography that made these towns, places rarely visited a few years ago. Trip Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Difficulty Level: Moderate Varia 2800 to 3900 m 6 hours of average hike Departures: Daily Season: April to December Language: Spanish, English (according to customer requirement).

Heading to Salkantay pass is an adventure full of beauty every step of the way. And when hiked with Alpaca Expeditions you will get to enjoy these sights without the interference of other trekkers. We use a unique itinerary to keep us away from other groups. We have private campsites custom built by our team, full of gardens, pools and on night three, at Llactapata camspite you will have amazing views of Machu Picchu. We always travel with satellite phones to ensure your safety at all times.  And our team is full of the best guides, chefs that will cater to all your needs and create incredible dishes for everyone to enjoy and the best team of porters and horsemen. Because we are dedicated to porter welfare and give the best salaries to our hardest working teammates, our team responds with dedication and such hard work. You will be amazed.

Yes, you are passionate about walking and you only have a few days …? We offer you a great alternative. The Humantay Lagoon located approximately at 4180 m. a jewel of nature on the route of the Apu Salkantay, where the snowmelt of the Humantay mountain creates a fantastic scenery to appreciate truly spectacular landscapes highlighting the native flora and fauna of the area.