Salkantay Trek with Glass Cabins and Machu Picchu
This 5-day Salkantay trek links Cusco, the high Andes and Machu Picchu with a mix of mountain camps and a hotel night in Aguas Calientes. The route includes stays in glass cabañas, glass domes and a hobbit-style house with jacuzzi, before the final visit to Machu Picchu. The walk begins in the Cusco area and reaches Humantay Lake on the first day. The next section crosses Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek, before descending toward the cloud forest. Along the way, the itinerary includes coffee-growing areas, Inca paths and views of the surrounding mountains. The trip finishes with a guided visit to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes. It is designed for small groups and includes trekking support, guided walking and the listed accommodation along the route.
Key details
5 days
4 nights
Route
Peru
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Style
Small groups
Destination
Cusco, Salkantay and Machu Picchu, Peru
Highlights
- Small-group trekking format
- Humantay Lake on day 1
- Salkantay Pass crossing
- Glass cabañas, glass domes and hobbit house stay
- Hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
Itinerary
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Cusco
Cusco to Soraypampa and Humantay Lake
Early pickup in Cusco and drive via Mollepata to Challacancha, then a gradual trek to Soraypampa. Stay in the glass cabañas and hike in the afternoon to Humantay Lake before returning for the night.Breakfast, lunch, dinner - 2
Salkantay Mountain
Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass and Wayracmachay
A demanding day on the trail as you climb to Salkantay Pass, the highest point of the trek, with lunch on the route. Continue down into the valley and stay overnight in the glass domes.Breakfast, lunch, dinner - 3
Mollepata
Wayracmachay to the cloud forest and hobbit house
Descend through changing scenery into warmer, greener terrain, passing jungle-edge sections and coffee-growing areas before arriving at the hobbit house for the night.Breakfast, lunch, dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation on the trek, including glass cabañas, glass domes, hobbit house and hotel night in Aguas Calientes
- Professional guides
- Meals during the trek
- Pre-trek briefing
- Transport from Cusco to the starting point and return services as arranged for the itinerary
- Safety protocols and trek support
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- Sleeping bag and walking sticks rentals
- Huayna Picchu add-on if selected
- Meals or expenses not listed in the itinerary
Dates & availability
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.