Ultimate Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

TreXperience is excellent. They meet your every needs and are very on top of things. Filio was an excellent tour guide who went above and beyond to give us an exceptional 5 day tour.

I did the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with TreXperience and it was one of the best trekking experiences I've had. The scenery alone is worth the trip: from the high-altitude Salkantay Pass with views of the glacier down through cloud forest, the landscape changes completely every day. One day we had snow, another night a perfectly clear sky full of stars and the Milky Way. Some nights were glamping with marshmallows by the fire, others camping with a direct view of Machu Picchu Mountain, a great mix. Alex and Roberto guided us through it all, and together they made the whole trip. Alex's English was excellent and he was incredibly knowledgeable about Inca history, so this wasn't just a trek but felt like an interactive journey through the past. Both of them looked after the group so well that by the end it genuinely felt like a family rather than a tour group. The food, prepared by our chef Leandro, was outstanding every single day, and we even got cake at one point, a real treat this deep in the mountains. We were taken care of exceptionally well, and everything tasted amazing. I'd recommend this trek and TreXperience without hesitation to anyone considering Salkantay as an alternative to the classic Inca Trail.

I came into this trekking experience quite blind and was really not too sure what to expect. Our group was relatively small and had a diverse background in terms of ages, experience, and demographic. We were paired well with similar physical fitness levels which I appreciated. Our guides, David Condori and Evans were wholesome and experienced individuals. The lengths at which they went to provide a great experience for us were also greatly appreciated. These guides have been trekking Salkantay for years and their experience shows. The history and stories they have shared with us during this trek really made it a unique experience compared to just doing a self-guided tour of this pass; I would always recommend a guided option in order to be able to learn from the locals directly. Our guides were easy to talk to and approachable which made asking gringo-questions seamless. Pricing was fair. Accommodations were comfortable and relatively warm which is all I really need. The chefs food were great and I loved being able to eat like a local from a local themselves. The only thing I would want to see improved upon for future hikers would be for TreX to start including a digital or physical copy of the daily itineraries. This would allow people to better plan their day pack and give them an idea for the day ahead. Its a small request but it allowed me to get a better sense of the day ahead. The daily itineraries were explained the morning of but I can't remember much that early in the morning after eating a big breakfast lol. PS. The hot springs was a great unexpected surprise and I highly recommend it for future individuals as well!

It was a very pleasant experience; in four days I had the opportunity to challenge myself, make friends, and live stories. Alex and Roberto's guidance made this journey friendlier and more comfortable, and the food that chef Roberto prepared was delicious.

Super organized and super guides