Best Salkantay Trekking Adventures & Tours in Cusco

Every option we compare is a hiking experience, with 100% of the tours focused on adventure. While the majority of these trips emphasize nature, there is a significant focus on culture and history as well. Travelers frequently describe their experiences as amazing, beautiful, and fantastic based on 8,738 pooled reviews across booking platforms.

Prices vary depending on the level of service, but most tours fall between $446–$690. Across the 41 options we compare, the full price spread ranges from about $50 to $957. If you are looking for the best value, we found that cultural-themed tours often provide a sweet spot, averaging $584 with a high rating of 4.95 stars.

The duration of these treks typically lasts between 3–5 days, with 5 days being the most common length. In terms of movement, walking is the most common way to get around, used in 83% of the options. Other methods include buses, trains, and occasionally horses or private vehicles.

Inclusions vary by provider, but we see several common features across the listings:

• Guides are included in 63% of options
• Transport is included in 54% of options
• Entry tickets are included in 46% of options
• Accommodation is included in 44% of options
• Meals are included in 37% of options

You have both options, though group tours are more prevalent. While 41% of the options we compare are structured as group tours, 8 of the 41 options (20%) are listed as private tours. This allows you to choose between a social hiking environment or a more customized, solo experience.

To accommodate international travelers, the tours we compare are offered in 7 different languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Chinese.

It is often wise to book ahead, as 4 of the options we compare (10%) are flagged as likely to sell out. To give yourself more flexibility, you may want to look for tours with free cancellation, which is available for 15 of the options listed across booking platforms.

Rest for your first day. Drink plenty of water and try coca tea to help your body adjust to the high elevation.

Yes, you must book weeks or months ahead. Tickets sell out quickly, and you cannot buy them at the entrance gate.

Get the Boleto Turístico Cusco. It covers most major sites in the Sacred Valley and near the city for several days.