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Salkantay → Machu Picchu
Peru
A 9-day, 46-mile trek over the 15,200 ft Salkantay Pass, finishing with the train to Aguas Calientes and a guided sunrise tour of Machu Picchu. Lodging is mixed lodges and tented camps; all in-country transport, permits, porters, and meals are included.
DatesOct 3–11, 2027
The numbers9 days · 46 mi · 15,200 ft pass
From$3,450
SpotsEarly access · 12 spots
What the trip looks like
- Day 1
Arrival + acclimatization
Land in country, group dinner, gear shakedown with your leads.
- Days 2–3
Approach
Lower-elevation walks to acclimatize, with cultural stops and local guides.
- Days 4–7
On the route
The trek itself — hut-to-hut or camp-to-camp, with a full porter or refugio system.
- Day 8
Summit / signature day
The reason you came. Early start, slow pace, big payoff.
- Day 9
Return + celebration
Back to civilization. Hot showers, group dinner, photo swap, flights home the next morning.
Fitness & experience
Multi-day stamina and prior trekking experience required. We'll do a 1:1 fitness call before booking.
Included
- ✓ All permits, lodging, and ground transport from the meet point
- ✓ Two trained queer-affirming trip leaders
- ✓ Group meals on-trip (dietary needs handled)
- ✓ Roommate matching by vibe, not just gender
- ✓ Pre-trip kit-list, training plan, and 30-min 1:1 call
Not included
- · Flights or transit to the meet point
- · Travel insurance (we'll recommend a plan)
- · Trail snacks and personal gear
- · Optional single-supplement room upgrade