Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

The Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is an adrenaline packed adventure trek through several micro-climates in the Andes Mountains. Extreme sports  on the trek include Mountain Biking, Rafting, Zip Lining & Trekking  off the beaten track! Our route passes through cloud forest, the rainforest, hugging the Urubamba River before culminating at one of the world’s 7 wonders: the Citadel of Machu Picchu.

The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu is an incredible trail! Earning its nickname as the Hidden Inca Trail or even more apt the Super Inca Trail. The trek follows a path that takes you through lush green towering mountains, deep blue icy lakes, pristine waterfalls and so much more natural splendor.

Visit the small Inca archeological site of Inka Rakay. Indulge your senses at the summit of Aqocasa pass (4 686m) with its intense rusty-red color. Enjoy the Huayanay glacier that towers above the most picturesque landscape you will ever experience in your life. Yellow and purple blossoms color the plains, find hundreds of species of butterflies and other exotic fauna and the night skies are perforated with the undiluted light of a million stars. To around off this once in a lifetime adventure, encounter enroute isolated indigenous communities still maintaining a very simplistic lifestyle living off the land alone and speaking the ancient Inca language, Quechua.

Finally step into your guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site and New 7 Wonder of the World: Machu Picchu!

Our Huchuy Qosqo Hike is one of the shortest and least demanding treks to Machu Picchu. We have designed a unique package jam packed with enticing surprises. Look forward to just one full day of trekking, with the rest being a relaxed affair of exploration by private transportation and train. The picturesque hike follows a path that hugs the mountains side with stunning views of snow covered mountain tops, exotic vegetation that grows abundantly in this regions fertile soil and a sweeping view of the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first night´s accommodation is spent in an isolated village, so you can fully immerse yourself in an untainted indigenous culture of Peru. Our homestay is conveniently located close to the seldom visited Inca site of Huchuy Qosqo, “Little Cusco”.

Our specially designed trip, includes three of the most popular destinations in the Sacred Valley, the Archeological site of Ollantaytambo, home to the last and hardest fought battles between the Inca Empire and the Spanish conquistadors, the experimental farming archeological site of Moray and the even more impressive Pre-Inca Maras Salt  Mines. The tour culminates with a 2 hour guided tour of the iconic and incomparable Archeological site of Machu Picchu.

Our specialization is in trekking “off the beaten track.” The Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu is a personally designed and seldom visited trek that takes you through incomparable landscapes and remote Inca Ruins. Trek along cascading waterfalls and panoramic views of the Andean Mountain landscape from the apex of a towering mountain.

This trail is home to ancient Inca aqueducts that will transport you back in history, to timeless Inca stonemason’s unmatched masterpieces. Visit the old Inca quarry from where the Incas carved the rocks to build the important Ollantaytambo Inca city, the impressive gate to Machu Picchu. Take time to explore the living Inca city of Ollantaytambo and hike up to the dusted remnants of the old Inca hillside storehouses. Then enjoy true luxury at the exclusive Veronica View Hotel! On your final day, will be the long awaited tour to explore and experience the magical UNESCO World Heritage site: Machu Picchu!

ORANGE NATION PERU is the only tour operator with its own scenic and cultural trek route, that TREKS COMPLETELY OFF THE BEATEN PATH with the LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU.

Look forward to interacting with one of the oldest and most authentic indigenous cultures of Peru. Come across locals in isolated villages still wearing their beautiful, kaleidoscopic traditional outfits and speaking Quechua, an indigenous language of Peru that was the primary spoken language during the Inca Empire. Find yourself trekking through stunning mountain landscape, with imposing snowcapped mountain peaks, brilliant turquoise lakes that gleam in the sunlight and on clear nights settle under a blanket of stars that stretch to infinity. The air you breath is clean and fresh and feels crisp against your skin. Finally, conquer this moderately challenging trail to one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World, for the most captivating and all-encompassing adventures of your life.

Due to lack of time the 3 day Lares Trek is unable to visit the Lares Hot Springs which is possible on the 4 day Lares Trek.

This is an alternative route to the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu which will take you through incredible landscapes with various types of exotic flora and fauna. A unique and specially designed 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with incomparable views of the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay Mountains. Trek off the beaten path, following our unique route where you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes. Hike through the Andes Mountains and camp at our private sites which are more remote, less crowded and off the typical path. Follow the remote foot path up to the forgotten Inca Ruins of LLACTAPATA with the greatest view of Machu Picchu. Orange Nation is the best choice if you want to enjoy the Salkantay trek and an informative yet interesting tour of  Machu Picchu. We pride ourselves in being specialists in creating unique routes, with our customized treks to Machu Picchu like the Salkantay trek.

The Humantay Lake Trek is a  scenic 2-day hike to Humantay Lake and beyond. Traipsing through the indigenous villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo where the natives still uphold their ancient traditions. The lake is situated at the base of the glacier covered Salkantay Mountain Range. On the second day, you hike to the highest point of the trek (4,650m / 15,367ft). From this vintage point, you can take in nature at its purest, while enjoying the massive Salkantay, Humantay, and Huayanay snowcapped mountains that surround you. Finally, you take a detour off the main trail to the panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake void of crowds.

This full-day trek will take you to the 100% glacial fed lake of Humantay, nestled below Humantay Mountain with the famous Salkantay Mountain towering behind it. Hike to one of Peru’s most magical lakes and be surrounded by the impressive Salkantay and Humantay Peaks. Enjoy a hot breakfast upon arrival at the trailhead, snacks along the way, a gourmet lunch prepared by our chef, private transportation to and from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and a fluent English-speaking guide. Humantay Lake Tour hikes to one of Peru’s most magical lakes while gazing at unbelievable turquoise water. The views are breathtaking!