The Salkantay Trek is one of the most spectacular routes to Machu Picchu. In addition to the breathtaking scenery, one question every traveler asks is:
Where will I stay during this four- or five-day adventure?
Here, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about accommodations on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu so you can travel with peace of mind, confidence, and, above all, plenty of comfort.
Accommodations
ON A 5-DAY TRIP.
We at Guiding Cusco Expeditions offer our travelers the following accommodations:
Day 1: Camping in Soraypampa – Rustic cabins well-suited for the cold and our travelers’ needs, comfortable, with mats, blankets, or quilts in addition to your sleeping bag. The cabins are heated and designed for the cold in all seasons.
Day 2: Campsite in Chaullay or Collpapampa – Rustic cabins built by locals and well-equipped for the cold and travelers’ needs, including Wi-Fi, a hot shower, a comfortable bed, blankets, and quilts, in addition to your sleeping bag. Cloud forest setting.
Day 3: Accommodation/Domes in Loreta Lucmabamba. These domes offer views of the stars at night. They are already equipped to handle the local climate, providing incredible comfort with Wi-Fi, hot showers, comfortable beds, and a restful night’s sleep after a strenuous and challenging hike.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Accommodation for the final night of the 5-day trek at a 3-star hotel with which we, as a company, partner (Panorama B&B). We are also flexible regarding travelers’ preferences; if you need to change to a higher-quality hotel, we can arrange this upon prior coordination.
ON A 4-DAY TRIP.
We, as Guiding Cusco Expeditions, offer our travelers accommodations as follows.
Day 1: Camping in Soraypampa – Rustic cabins well-suited for the cold and our travelers’ needs, comfortable, with mats, blankets, or quilts in addition to your sleeping bag. The cabins are heated and designed for the cold in all seasons.
Day 2: Campsite in Chaullay or Collpapampa – Rustic cabins built by locals and well-equipped for the cold and travelers’ needs, including Wi-Fi, a hot shower, a comfortable bed, blankets, and quilts, in addition to your sleeping bag. Cloud forest setting.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Accommodation for the final night of the 5-day trek at a 3-star hotel with which we, as a company, partner (Panorama B&B). We are also flexible regarding travelers’ preferences; if you need to change to a higher-quality hotel, we can arrange this upon prior coordination.
2. Types of accommodations available to Salkantay Trek
Traditional camping, Rustic huts.
The first camp is an organic structure adapted to withstand the cold, designed with our clients in mind, with views of the surrounding mountains such as El Salkantay and Humantay. At night, it offers spectacular views of the Andean constellation, making it the best place to enjoy this incredible view. First night in Soraypampa.
Luxury domes or glamping, Simple domes.
The second camp is another structure also adapted for our travelers, in a different location with different panoramic views. Mountains with vegetation to relax and enjoy unique tranquility.
Rustic lodges or Domes.
Hotels in Aguas Calientes (hotels in Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu town depend on the category and your choice).
- After enjoying the beauty of nature and resting under the stars and surrounded by nature, on this last day you will rest in a basic hotel or your chosen accommodation, a welcoming place where we can rest well so that the next day we can go to Machu Picchu.
4. Tips for choosing the best accommodation
- Check whether the type of accommodation for all nights is included in the package.
- Ask if there is an option to upgrade to domes.
- Confirm whether a sleeping bag and mat are included.
- Find out if there is access to bathrooms and showers.
