Inca Trail Trek
Activity Level:
Challenging
Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu + Vistadome Train Experience 4D, 3N Group Hiking Tour
Experience the famous Inca Trail for 4 amazing days, and pass through the Sun Gate for that first magical sighting of Machu Picchu! This itinerary is the perfect combination of history and beauty: visiting…
Duration:
4 Days / 3 Nights
Group Size:
Minimum 2 people
Rated Tour
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$835
per person
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This trip was amazing! Truly the best way to experience such a major bucket list experience as Machu Pichu. Our guide, Luz, was terrific. She shared so much knowledge of local plants, history, and traditions that you just can't get from less local guides and expedition companies. The mid-trail lunch was exceptional, even more so considering the logistics involved.
Everything was planned out to the last detail by Alpaca and Luz did a wonderful job keeping everything organized and keeping us informed of what the trip would entail.
This was the trip of a lifetime, and we couldn't have done it without Alpaca and our guide.
Great trip, great communication
We had the best experience. Our guide, Luz, simply amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging. We felt safe and taken care of the entire trip and had no problems with pickup or transfers. Everything was clearly communicated. I had a great trip and would absolutely book with Alpaca and especially Luz again.
Amazing trek but let’s about out to the unsung hero’s - the porters!
I did the 7day 6 night Salkentay trek.
Amazing hike, challenging and rewarding.
My guide Jhimy was amazing - was patient and encouraging along the way. Helped me stay positive and motivated along the way. His knowledge of the culture and history or the trail was fascinating.
Being Celiac I was worried about the food, and it was amazing! No worries at all no issues, the food was very good and kept me energized along the whole trek! The chef was so good!
Let’s say a very special shout out to the unsung hero’s - the porters!
On the first half of this part of the Salkantay Trek are horseman and horses for porters.
The Inca half of the trail are human porters as the tail is it suited for horses.
Not only do these men and women transport the camp and everything from tents, our gear, kitchen gear (including the portage tank) but also the porta loo from site to site.
They set up the camp site make sure the clients gear is ready in the clients tents, they set up the dining tents - everything! Then they break down the site, pack it up, load up on their backs and take it to the next destination. They are absolutely incredible and should get a special mention. They are the workers that help keep the treks moving - silently and seamlessly. They do so with a smile.
Horseman or human porters they are all super human and deserve much praise.
Great food, even better views, organized and safe.
I had an amazing experience with Alpaca Expeditions on the 5-day/4-night Salkantay Trek. It was definitely challenging, but I really loved it! Our guides, Raúl and Yeferson, were knowledgeable, organised, and supportive throughout the trek. They were both very competent guides and I felt like was in good hands on the trip.
Both were keen on sharing their local knowledge. Thank you Raúl for your interesting history lessons and for sharing what it was like for you growing up. Yeferson is a top tier camera man that will get you the best shots.
The scenery and nature were absolutely beautiful, and this felt like a real trek compared with the Inca Trail, which is largely made up of steps. The food was incredible, huge hats off to the chefs and porters! The accommodation was comfortable too, although be prepared for two days of hiking without a shower. Thankfully, the water was hot when available.
A couple of things could be improved.
Be prepared to tip: while it’s not mandatory, there is quite a lot of social pressure to do so. Given the already high cost of the trek, I found this frustrating and felt like it was an unexpected additional expense.
Also, I had to repeatedly ask for toilet paper at the campsites. It may be on the packing list, but honestly, toilet paper should be considered a basic necessity, not a luxury, especially for women.
Despite these issues, I would definitely recommend Alpaca Expeditions. The trek itself was unforgettable, and the guides, food, scenery, and overall experience were fantastic.
Absolutely incredible experience with Alpaca Expeditions!
I cannot recommend Alpaca Expeditions enough for the Salkantay Trek. From start to finish, the entire experience was amazing, and I genuinely felt safe, prioritized, and cared for throughout the trek.
Our guide, Americo, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, incredibly attentive, and did a great job communicating the plan, logistics, timing, and what to expect each day. I always felt like we knew what was happening and that we were in very good hands. He also paid close attention to how everyone was doing physically and made sure we were comfortable along the way.
As a pescatarian, I was especially impressed with the food accommodations. I had special options at every single meal, and the team went above and beyond to make sure I had enough protein and plenty of food. I honestly never felt like I was getting a lesser version of the meals because of my dietary needs.
The sleeping accommodations were also much better than I expected for a multi-day trek. Everything was comfortable, clean, and well organized, which made a huge difference after long days of hiking.
Another huge highlight was the Machu Picchu permits. Alpaca Expeditions was able to secure our permits 48 hours before the trek, which was incredible and gave us so much peace of mind.
The entire experience was incredibly well organized while still feeling personal and thoughtful. Between the amazing food, comfortable accommodations, excellent logistics, and especially Americo’s care and communication, I truly couldn’t have asked for a better Salkantay Trek experience.
If you’re considering doing the Salkantay Trek, I would absolutely choose Alpaca Expeditions!