Salkantay is one of Cusco's highest snow peaks and gives its name to a 4 to 5-day trek that ends at Machu Picchu. It is the most popular alternative to the Inca Trail: it does not need the same permits and passes Humantay Lake, a high mountain pass and the cloud forest.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Salkantay private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Salkantay
- 5-day Salkantay trek
- 4-day Salkantay trek
- Humantay Lake
- Salkantay Pass
- High jungle and coffee farms
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu visit
- Campsites or lodges on the way
Everything for your trip to Salkantay
Salkantay tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Salkantay: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Salkantay who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Salkantay tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Salkantay private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Salkantay tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Salkantay tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Salkantay guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Salkantay
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Salkantay tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Salkantay day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Salkantay
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Salkantay
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Salkantay tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Salkantay?
April to October, the dry season. The mountain pass is very cold at night.
How do I get to Salkantay?
It starts in Mollepata or Soraypampa, about 3 hours from Cusco by road.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Salkantay tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.