One of the world’s greatest treks 5 days through snow-capped passes, cloud forest, and jungle before arriving triumphantly at Machu Picchu. Led by one of our senior certified guides, trained on this exact route by Wayra himself. The Salkantay Trek is consistently ranked among the top 10 treks in the world — a 74km multi-day journey that crosses the 4,650m Salkantay Pass beneath the sacred Salkantay mountain (6,271m), passes through cloud forest ecosystems, descends into subtropical jungle, and finishes at the breathtaking Sun Gate above Machu Picchu. Unlike the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek has no permit restrictions and no quotas but it is more physically demanding and scenically diverse. You’ll sleep under stars at over 4,000m, wake up to glacial mountain views, walk through bamboo forest, and arrive at Machu Picchu having earned every step. Our senior guides have walked this exact route hundreds of times under the direction of Wayra, who built this program. The team expert chef, support staff, pack animals ensures you walk light and eat extraordinarily well throughout.
⭐ Upgrade: Book This Tour Privately with Wayra Want the founder’s personal experience? Adrián ‘Wayra’ Yabar Luna 35 years of guiding, trilingual (Spanish/English/Quechua), featured in El Comercio is available for private tours exclusively. Private groups get Wayra himself as your guide: deeper stories, flexible pace, personal Andean spiritual insights, and a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Contact us on WhatsApp to get your private tour quote.
Highlights
- Cross the 4,650m Salkantay Pass — one of the top 10 treks in the world
- Traditional Pago a la Tierra ceremony at the summit
- 74km through cloud forest, jungle, and Andean peaks
- No permits required — book anytime
- Trek chef prepares all meals at camp
- Arrive at Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate at sunrise
- Senior certified guide trained personally by Wayra
- All camping equipment, train, and Machu Picchu ticket included
