Discover the Salkantay route in private luxury with this Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days. Hike to Humantay Lake, cross the powerful Salkantay Pass, descend into the warm cloud forest, and sleep in luxury walk-in tents on the trail, with hot showers, massage support, fresh chef-made meals, and a private team taking care of every detail.
This journey blends wild Andean landscapes with refined mountain comfort. Enjoy luxury campsites below Salkantay Mountain and in the cloud forest, a traditional Pachamanca and coffee tour with local hosts, a carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes, a private guided visit to Machu Picchu, and a beautiful return to Cusco on the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train.
Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Activities Trekking, Culture, Adventure
Difficulty Challenging
Accommodation Luxury Camping, Hotel
Tour Language English, Spanish
Hiking Distance 52 km / 33 mi
Destinations Salkantay, Machu Picchu
Starts/Ends Cusco / CuscoLuxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
The Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights is made for travelers who want the Andes, Machu Picchu, and private luxury comfort in one journey. Follow the classic Salkantay route with your own guide, chef, porter support, massage therapist, private trekking crew, fresh meals, cultural moments, premium drinks, and smooth logistics.
This is a private luxury tour only, operated by a 100% Peruvian local team. Spend both trekking nights in luxury camps: Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite, one of the closest and quietest spots below Salkantay Mountain, and Collpapampa Luxury Campsite, in the warmer cloud forest after the longest hiking day.
Both camps include walk-in tents, twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, hot showers, massage support, a comfortable dining setup, and a warm fireplace. Lunches include selected Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee; evenings include Peruvian wine and pisco; and at Salkantay Pass, we celebrate with champagne, weather and safety permitting.
On Day 3, enjoy a hands-on Pachamanca and a local coffee tour before continuing to Aguas Calientes for dinner and a carefully selected hotel night. On Day 4, explore Machu Picchu early with a private guide. Circuit 2 is included by default when available, and you may add Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, depending on availability.
Finish with the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train, featuring panoramic windows, spacious seats, personal tables, an open-air observatory carriage, live cultural show, baby alpaca fashion show when available, snacks, and beverages included.
Tour Highlights
- Private luxury Salkantay trek: Travel with your own guide, chef, porter support, massage therapist, and private logistics team.
- Luxury camps every trekking night: Sleep in walk-in tents with twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, hot showers, massage tent, and basecamp fireplace.
- Humantay Lake: Hike to one of the most beautiful turquoise lakes in the Andes.
- Salkantay Pass celebration: Cross the highest point of the trek at 4,630 m / 15,190 ft and celebrate with a champagne toast, weather and safety permitting.
- Premium drinks on the trail: Enjoy selected Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee at lunch, plus Peruvian wine and pisco in the evenings at camp.
- Andean ceremony: Take part in a private shaman moment with coca leaf reading.
- Pachamanca and coffee tour: Enjoy an underground hot-stone barbecue and prepare your own cup of local coffee.
- Private Machu Picchu tour: Explore the citadel early with your professional guide.
- Vistadome Observatory Train: Return with panoramic views, open-air balcony, live cultural show, snacks, and beverages.
Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days at a Glance
Day 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite
Start with early pickup from your hotel in Cusco, hike to Humantay Lake, enjoy a fresh picnic lunch prepared by your private trekking chef, and continue to Salkantaypampa for your first luxury camping night below Salkantay Mountain.
Day 2: Salkantaypampa – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa Luxury Campsite
Wake up with coffee or coca tea at camp, cross the impressive Salkantay Pass at 4,630 m / 15,190 ft, celebrate with a champagne toast, and descend into the cloud forest. Spend the night at our Collpapampa Luxury Campsite with private luxury support.
Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Aguas Calientes
Walk through the cloud forest, visit local coffee farms, enjoy a hands-on Pachamanca prepared underground with hot stones, and continue to Aguas Calientes for dinner and a carefully selected hotel night.
Day 4: Private Machu Picchu Tour – Vistadome Observatory Train – Cusco
Enter Machu Picchu early with your private guide, explore the citadel with time to understand its history and beauty, and return to Cusco on the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train.
- Machu Picchu entry with Circuit 2 is included by default. If Circuit 2 is sold out for your date, we will secure the best available official alternative: Circuit 1 or Circuit 3. We will confirm your final circuit as soon as tickets are issued.
Included
- Private pre-departure briefing at your hotel in Cusco.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco.
- All transportation during the tour with private support logistics.
- Private professional tour guide and private trekking team.
- Entrance tickets for the Salkantay route and Machu Picchu.
- Round-trip bus tickets at Machu Picchu.
- Return on the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train.
- 2 trekking nights at luxury campsites: 1 night at Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite and 1 night at Collpapampa Luxury Campsite.
- Luxury walk-in tents with twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, and pillows.
- Dining setup with tables, comfortable chairs, private camp service, and warm fireplace at basecamp during camping nights.
- Hot showers at camp.
- Massage tent and massage therapist.
- Andean shaman experience and coca leaf reading.
- 1 night in a carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Porter team to carry group equipment, food, and luxury camp setup.
- Personal porter for your duffel bag.
- Trekking chef, fresh meals, snacks, hot drinks, and chef-prepared picnic lunches.
- Selected Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee during lunch service on the trail.
- Selected Peruvian wine and pisco during evening service at camp.
- Champagne toast at Salkantay Pass, weather and safety permitting.
- Pachamanca hot-stone barbecue and coffee farm experience on Day 3.
- Safety equipment: oxygen, satellite phone, and full first-aid kit.
Not Included
- Flights to Cusco.
- Personal expenses.
- Lunch after Machu Picchu on Day 4.
- Dinner in Cusco on the last day.
- Travel insurance, highly recommended.
- Optional hikes: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Useful Links Before You Book
- Learn more about Machu Picchu tickets and circuits.
- Prefer a longer luxury pace? Explore our Luxury Salkantay Trek 5 Days.
- Want to compare all routes? Visit our Salkantay Trek tours.
Full Itinerary of Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Day 1: Cusco – Humantay Lake – Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite (16 km / 10 mi)
Your private luxury adventure starts early with a 4:30 a.m. pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We drive about 2 hours to Mollepata for breakfast, then continue to Challacancha (3,600 m / 11,811 ft), where you meet your guide, private trekking team, chef, and support crew.
The trail begins with open Andean views and a steady pace. After a few hours, you reach the star of the day: Humantay Lake (4,200 m / 13,779 ft), with bright turquoise water surrounded by sharp mountain peaks. Take your time here for photos, quiet moments, and the first real feeling of the Salkantay route.
Then you descend to Soraypampa, where your private chef will serve a fresh picnic-style lunch prepared with local ingredients. Lunch includes a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. In the afternoon, you hike toward Salkantaypampa, one of the closest and most peaceful campsite locations below Salkantay Mountain.
Tonight, you stay at our unique and exclusive Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite. Your luxury walk-in tent will be ready with twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, and pillows. Enjoy hot showers, a massage tent, comfortable camp furniture, a fireplace at basecamp, coffee surrounded by nature, and unforgettable views of Salkantay Mountain under the clear Andean sky.
Before dinner, you may take part in an Andean shaman experience with coca leaf reading, a meaningful way to connect with the mountain and the living traditions of the Andes. After a fresh chef-made dinner, enjoy selected Peruvian wine or pisco and settle into your private luxury camp for a peaceful night below one of Peru’s most sacred peaks.
- Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
- Hiking time: 7–8 hours
- Camp altitude: 3,900 m / 12,795 ft
- Highest point: 4,200 m / 13,779 ft
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner
- Accommodation: Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: Salkantaypampa – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa Luxury Campsite (18 km / 11.2 mi)
This is the biggest day of the trek and one of the most rewarding. You wake up with hot coffee or coca tea, step outside to crisp mountain air, and enjoy breakfast with huge views of Salkantay Mountain.
After breakfast, you begin the climb to the highest point of the trek: Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). The scenery is powerful: snowy peaks, wide valleys, glacial landscapes, and that deep feeling of being in the heart of the Andes. At the top, your guide gives you time to rest, take photos, and celebrate the summit with a champagne toast, weather and safety permitting.
After the pass, you descend to Wayracmachay (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) for lunch prepared by your private chef. Lunch includes a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. Then the landscape changes quickly: the air becomes warmer, the trail turns greener, and you begin entering the cloud forest.
By late afternoon, you arrive in Collpapampa (2,770 m / 9,087 ft), a peaceful village surrounded by river sounds and lush vegetation. Tonight, your private team prepares our Collpapampa Luxury Campsite, where the camping comfort continues with walk-in tents, twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, hot showers, massage support, a comfortable dining setup, and warm evening service.
After the longest hiking day, this camp is designed for deep recovery. Enjoy a fresh dinner, selected Peruvian wine or pisco, and the comfort of a private luxury setup in the warmer cloud forest.
- Distance: 18 km / 11.2 mi
- Hiking time: ~9 hours
- Highest point: 4,630 m / 15,190 ft
- Camp altitude: 2,770 m / 9,087 ft
- Meals: Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, dinner
- Accommodation: Collpapampa Luxury Campsite
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba – Aguas Calientes (14 km / 8.6 mi)
Today is all about green trails, warm weather, local culture, and great food. After breakfast, you hike through the cloud forest toward Lucmabamba (2,000 m / 6,561 ft). This part of the trek feels completely different: more tropical, more colorful, and full of life.
Lunch is one of the highlights of the journey. You will join a traditional Pachamanca hot-stone barbecue, an authentic Peruvian underground meal prepared by your chef with fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, aromatic herbs, and local ingredients. You will participate in the preparation and extraction of the food, turning lunch into a real cultural and culinary experience. Lunch service includes a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee.
After lunch, visit a local coffee farm with local hosts. Depending on the season, you may harvest coffee, learn the process from plant to cup, roast or grind the beans, and prepare your own fresh cup of Peruvian coffee. It is simple, human, and deeply connected to the families who live along this route.
Then we drive about one hour to Hidroeléctrica, where you begin the final walk of the day, around 3 hours, to Aguas Calientes. You arrive around 5:00 p.m., enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, and check into a carefully selected hotel. Tonight is for rest; tomorrow is Machu Picchu.
- Distance: 14 km / 8.6 mi
- Hiking time: ~6 hours plus transfer and final walk time
- Highest point: 2,770 m / 9,087 ft
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Accommodation: Carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 4: Private Machu Picchu Tour – Vistadome Observatory Train – Cusco
Today is the grand finale. You start early, around 5:30 a.m., to catch one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. If the sky is clear, you may enjoy beautiful early light from the upper terraces.
Your private guide leads a 2 to 3-hour tour through the main areas of Machu Picchu, bringing the site to life with stories, history, architecture, sacred spaces, and the meaning behind the temples, terraces, and design.
Circuit note: This tour includes Circuit 2 by default when available. If it is sold out for your date or time, we secure the best official alternative, which may be Circuit 1 or Circuit 3. Booking early gives you the best options.
After the guided visit, you will have time for photos and, if booked in advance, an optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. These require an extra ticket and are subject to availability.
Then you return to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own and board the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train. Enjoy panoramic windows, spacious seats, personal tables, an open-air observatory carriage, live cultural show, baby alpaca fashion show when available, snacks, beverages, and beautiful views along the route. After arrival, our team meets you for a smooth private transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Machu Picchu guided tour: 2–3 hours
- Machu Picchu altitude: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
- Difficulty: Easy
Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days Price and Booking
This Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days is offered as a private tour only. The experience is designed for travelers who want a more exclusive Salkantay route with private guiding, luxury camping every night on the trail, massage support, premium camp comfort, a carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes, a private Machu Picchu visit, and return on the Vistadome Observatory Train.
The final experience can be adjusted depending on your group size, hotel preference, special requests, and availability of train schedules or upgrades. If you are traveling with family or friends, contact us for a personalized quote.
Private Tour:
| Number of Travelers | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | US$ 3990 |
| 2 travelers | US$ 2390 |
| 3 travelers | US$ 1990 |
| 4 travelers | US$ 1690 |
| 5 travelers | US$ 1540 |
| 6 travelers | US$ 1430 |
| 7 travelers | US$ 1330 |
| 8 travelers | US$ 1240 |
| 9+ travelers | Contact us for a personalized quote |
Booking and Payment
- Deposit: US$800 per person to secure permits, tickets, hotel, train, and luxury logistics. The remaining balance can be paid online or at our Cusco office.
- The balance can be paid by credit card, PayPal, or wire transfer. Contact us if you need an alternative payment option.
- For each traveler, we require the full name exactly as shown on the passport, passport number, date of birth, passport expiration date, and nationality.
- Please inform us in advance of any vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, or other dietary needs.
Student and Child Discount
- US$30 off per person
This discount applies to travelers under 17 and students under 25 with a valid university ID. To qualify, the ID must include:
- Student name, photo, and university name.
- A valid expiration date. Expired IDs will not be accepted.
- ISIC cards are not accepted.
The child discount is applied automatically. Students must send a copy of their university ID when booking; if the ID is not accepted, the adult rate will apply.
Packing List for Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days
You may travel around Peru with larger luggage, but on the trek you only need what you will actually use. Your private luxury team will handle the camp setup, porter logistics, premium drinks, and comfort details, so your goal is simple: pack smart, keep your daypack light, and bring the right layers for changing mountain weather.
Bag Setup
- Daypack: Carry your daily essentials such as water, rain jacket, warm layer, sunscreen, camera, passport, and personal medication.
- Duffel bag: Your overnight items go in your duffel bag, carried by your personal porter.
- Extra luggage: Large suitcases can stay at your hotel in Cusco or with TreXperience during the trek.
Must-Bring Essentials
These are the most important items for the Luxury Salkantay Trek:
What to Wear
Layering works best on Salkantay. The first two days are cold and high, while the cloud forest is warmer and more humid. Bring clothes you can easily add or remove as the weather changes.
Daypack Checklist
Your daypack stays with you during the hike. Keep it light and comfortable, but make sure you have what you need for sun, rain, wind, cold, and personal care.
Duffel Bag Checklist
Your duffel is carried by your porter and will be waiting for you at camp. You will not access it during the hiking day, so keep daytime essentials in your daypack.
What We Provide
TreXperience provides the full luxury camping setup for every night on the trail, including walk-in tents, twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, dining setup, comfortable chairs, hot showers, massage tent, warm fireplace at basecamp, and the support of your private team.
During lunch service on the trail, we also provide a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. In the evenings, enjoy selected Peruvian wine and pisco at camp. At Salkantay Pass, we celebrate with a champagne toast, weather and safety permitting.
Optional Rentals
If you need extra gear or special equipment, contact us before departure and we will help you prepare the right setup for your private luxury trek.
You can also review our complete Salkantay Trek packing list.
Travel Information for Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days
Below you’ll find practical information to prepare for your private luxury Salkantay experience: tickets, passport rules, altitude, weather, luxury camp comfort, Machu Picchu circuits, train return, and responsible travel.
Private luxury tour only
This Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days is operated as a private tour only. That means you travel with your own guide, private trekking team, chef, porter support, massage therapist, and private logistics. The pace, camp flow, and service feel more personal than a standard group trek.
This option is ideal for couples, families, friends, honeymoon travelers, and guests who want the Salkantay route with more comfort, privacy, and attention to detail.
Tickets and availability
Salkantay does not require an Inca Trail permit, but Machu Picchu entry times, train schedules, and hotels in Aguas Calientes can sell out, especially in peak season. If you want the best schedules, the best hotel options, and Circuit 2 when available, we recommend booking early.
You can read more about Machu Picchu tickets and circuits before choosing your dates.
Passport requirements
Your Machu Picchu ticket, hotel reservations, and train tickets are tied to your passport information. Your booking details must match your passport exactly, and you must bring your original passport for travel and Machu Picchu entry checks.
Please do not book with nicknames. Use your full name exactly as it appears on your passport.
Pre-departure briefing
We provide a private briefing the day before the trek at your hotel in Cusco. You’ll review logistics, confirm pickup time, check packing details, discuss altitude and safety, and ask any final questions before departure.
Altitude and acclimatization
The trek reaches high altitude, with the highest point at Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft). Arriving in Cusco early, drinking water, eating light, and hiking at a steady pace make a big difference.
We recommend arriving in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek. If you want to understand symptoms and prevention before traveling, review this official high-altitude travel advice.
Weather and seasons on the trek
Weather changes quickly on the Salkantay route. Expect cold mornings, strong sun, wind near the pass, possible rain, and warm humid air in the cloud forest.
- Dry season: April to October, with better chances of clear mountain views and colder nights.
- Wet season: November to March, with greener landscapes and more frequent rain.
Bring layers and keep a rain jacket in your daypack every day. For more detail, read our Salkantay Trek weather guide. You can also check the official Machu Picchu weather forecast before your trip.
Luxury campsites every trekking night
Every night on the trail is set up as a luxury campsite. You will stay in walk-in tents with twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, and pillows. Each camp includes a comfortable dining setup, hot showers, a massage tent, massage therapist, and a warm fireplace at basecamp.
The first luxury camp is in Salkantaypampa, one of the closest and quietest locations below Salkantay Mountain. The second luxury camp is in Collpapampa, in the warmer cloud forest, where your private team prepares the same comfort-focused setup after the longest hiking day.
Premium drinks and summit celebration
During lunch service on the trail, you will have a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. In the evenings at camp, we offer selected Peruvian wine and pisco to enjoy with your private dining setup.
At the top of Salkantay Pass, we celebrate your achievement with a champagne toast, weather and safety permitting. This is a small symbolic moment to mark one of the most powerful highlights of the trek.
Massage and Andean shaman experience
One of the special parts of this private luxury trek is the recovery and cultural experience built into the journey. You will have access to a massage tent and massage therapist during the camping nights, helping your body recover after long hiking days.
You will also take part in an Andean shaman experience with coca leaf reading, a meaningful way to connect with local mountain traditions and the sacred energy of Salkantay.
Pachamanca and coffee tour
On Day 3, you will enjoy a traditional Pachamanca, an authentic Peruvian underground hot-stone barbecue prepared by your chef with fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, aromatic herbs, and local ingredients. You will participate in the preparation and extraction of the food, making it a real cultural and culinary moment.
You will also visit a local coffee farm with local hosts. Depending on the season, you may harvest coffee, learn the process from plant to cup, roast or grind the beans, and prepare your own cup of local coffee.
Machu Picchu visit and optional mountain hikes
Your visit includes a private guided tour of Machu Picchu and the best available official circuit for your ticket time. We include Circuit 2 by default when available; if it is sold out, we secure the best available alternative, which may be Circuit 1 or Circuit 3.
Optional hikes such as Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain require extra tickets booked in advance, and you can usually choose only one.
For official route information, you can review the official Machu Picchu circuits and routes.
Vistadome Observatory Train
After Machu Picchu, you return on the exclusive Vistadome Observatory Train. This service offers panoramic seating with wide windows, access to the open-air observatory carriage, live Andean music and traditional dances, complimentary snacks and drinks, and personalized attention during the journey.
It is a beautiful way to finish the trek, with open-air views, photo-friendly spaces, spacious seating, onboard cultural moments, and the comfort expected after a luxury Salkantay experience.
Responsible travel and fair team treatment
TreXperience is a 100% Peruvian local tour operator. We believe a luxury trek should also be a responsible trek: protecting the route, supporting local families, and treating guides, chefs, muleteers, porters, and support staff with dignity.
Our team’s work makes your experience possible. We focus on safe working conditions, fair treatment, respectful logistics, and a style of tourism that benefits both travelers and local communities.
Machu Picchu is part of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, so responsible visitor behavior matters.
FAQs - Luxury Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days
Is this Luxury Salkantay Trek private?
Yes. This Luxury Salkantay Trek 4 Days is offered as a private tour only. You travel with your own guide, trekking team, chef, porter support, massage therapist, and private logistics.
How hard is the 4-day Luxury Salkantay Trek?
It is challenging mainly because of the altitude and Day 2, when you cross Salkantay Pass at 4,630 m / 15,190 ft. If you are in decent shape, acclimatize well, and keep a steady pace, it is very doable, especially with private support and a team focused on your comfort.
What makes this tour luxury?
This tour includes a private team, luxury walk-in tents, twin or queen camping cots with sheets, blankets, duvets and pillows, hot showers, dining setup, comfortable chairs, massage tent, massage therapist, Andean shaman experience, coca leaf reading, fresh chef-made meals, premium drinks on the trail, champagne at Salkantay Pass when conditions allow, a carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes, private Machu Picchu guiding, and Vistadome Observatory Train return.
What are the accommodations like?
- Night 1: Salkantaypampa Luxury Campsite below Salkantay Mountain, with walk-in tents, twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, hot showers, massage tent, dining setup, and basecamp fireplace.
- Night 2: Collpapampa Luxury Campsite in the warmer cloud forest, with the same luxury camping setup and private support.
- Night 3: Carefully selected hotel in Aguas Calientes before your private Machu Picchu tour.
Are luxury camps included every night on the trail?
Yes. Both trekking nights are set up as luxury campsites. You will sleep in walk-in tents with twin or queen camping cots, sheets, blankets, duvets, pillows, hot showers, massage support, comfortable dining setup, and fireplace at basecamp.
Are drinks included during the trek?
Yes. During lunch service on the trail, we provide a selected list of Peruvian beer, soft drinks, water, and coffee. In the evenings at camp, we offer selected Peruvian wine and pisco. At Salkantay Pass, we include a champagne toast, weather and safety permitting.
Is massage included during the trek?
Yes. The luxury setup includes a massage tent and massage therapist during the camping nights, helping you recover after the hiking days and enjoy the route with more comfort.
Is the Andean shaman experience included?
Yes. The experience includes an Andean shaman ceremony with coca leaf reading. It is a meaningful cultural moment designed to connect you with the Andean worldview and the sacred presence of Salkantay Mountain.
Are meals included?
Yes. Meals are included as listed in the itinerary. Your trekking chef prepares fresh meals on the trail, including picnic-style lunches, hot drinks, snacks, and the special Pachamanca and coffee experience on Day 3. Lunch after Machu Picchu on Day 4 is not included.
Can you accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergies?
In most cases, yes. Please tell us your dietary needs before the trek so the chef can plan properly and prepare separate options when needed.
What do I carry each day, and what does the porter carry?
You hike with your daypack, carrying water, layers, snacks, sun and rain protection, camera, passport, and personal items. Your overnight items go in your duffel bag, carried by your personal porter.
Are Machu Picchu tickets included?
Yes. Your Machu Picchu ticket is included. We include Circuit 2 by default when available. If Circuit 2 is sold out, we will secure the best available official alternative, which may be Circuit 1 or Circuit 3.
Can I hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?
Yes. You can add Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain after the guided tour, depending on availability. These hikes require extra tickets booked in advance, and you can usually choose only one.
Is the Vistadome Observatory Train included?
Yes. The return includes the Vistadome Observatory Train, with panoramic windows, open-air observatory carriage, onboard cultural show, snacks, beverages, and comfortable seating. It is one of the best ways to finish the trek after Machu Picchu.
What happens if I feel unwell on the trek?
Tell your guide early. Small symptoms are easier to manage when reported quickly. Your private team carries oxygen, first-aid kit, and satellite phone for support and safety throughout the trek.
Will I have cell phone signal on the trek?
Signal is limited in many areas. It is best to plan to be offline during much of the trek and bring a power bank for photos and personal devices. Your team carries communication equipment for safety.
Is tipping required?
Tipping is optional and always up to you. If you want guidance, your guide can explain what is customary for the team during the briefing.