Secure your adventure on the Inca Trail 2027 with Salkantay Trekking. Book today and choose the perfect date for you. Don’t miss this opportunity!
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Salkantay Trek Next Departures 2027

Your adventure is starting to take shape. Explore our upcoming departures and find a date that fits your plans. If you don't see the one you're looking for, we'll help you explore other options.

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Salkantay Trek Next Departures

Choose How You Want to Travel

Whether you'd like to meet fellow travelers or enjoy the trail with your own companions, we can arrange a departure for as few as two people. Discover which option best fits the experience you have in mind.

Group of travelers resting on a Salkantay Trek mountain pass

New companions, one shared adventure.

Group Tours

Join travelers from around the world and share the hikes, conversations, and excitement of discovering Cusco.

Our groups typically have a maximum of 12 travelers, although some routes can accommodate up to 16. If you're traveling solo, you can join an existing group with available spots.

Salkantay Trekking guide leading a private group along a mountain trail

A journey just for you and the people you choose.

Private Tours

Enjoy an exclusive departure with your own travel companions, starting with just two people. You can request adjustments to dates, experiences, and services to create the trip you're imagining, depending on what the route allows.

Planning ahead gives us time to explore your options together and coordinate the details, especially if you'd like to include Machu Picchu.

Salkantay Trekking guide briefing travelers at Machu Picchu

Plan Ahead for the Adventure You're Dreaming Of

If your trip includes Machu Picchu, booking early helps us find entrance tickets for your preferred date, circuit, and visiting time. We also check accommodations and other services before confirming your reservation. If you choose the Inca Trail, we'll also need to verify the availability of official permits.

If your trip doesn't include Machu Picchu, planning is usually simpler and more flexible, even if you're arriving in about a month.

Salkantay Trek

Humantay Lake & Salkantay Trek 2 Days

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  • Sunday Nov 08, 2026 Monday Nov 09, 2026
    From $280USD
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Start Preparing for Your Salkantay Trek Adventure

Learn how the weather changes between the mountains and the cloud forest, and check what to pack so you can enjoy every stage of your journey.

Our Salkantay Departures Take a Break in February At Salkantay Trekking, we don't regularly operate this route during February as a precaution to protect our travelers. Heavy rainfall can affect the trails and increase the risk of landslides.

Inca Trail

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Start Preparing for Your Inca Trail Adventure

Check the weather conditions and recommended gear for your hikes and nights at camp.

Official Closure During February The Inca Trail Network closes throughout February under government regulations to allow conservation and maintenance work. Reopening is subject to official announcements and trail conditions.

Machu Picchu Tours

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Start Preparing for Your Visit to Machu Picchu

Check the weather and what to bring so you can explore the Inca citadel comfortably. Before confirming your reservation, we'll explain which circuits and visiting times are available.

* The Inca Trail's closure in February doesn't mean Machu Picchu is closed. To confirm your trip, we'll need to secure entrance tickets to the citadel and available train seats. Booking ahead helps us find options that fit your travel dates.

Rainbow Mountain

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Start Preparing for Your Rainbow Mountain Adventure

Check the weather conditions and what to bring so you're ready for high-altitude hiking and changing temperatures.

Departures Depend on Weather Conditions We suspend our departures when heavy rain or thunderstorms make hiking conditions unsafe. If this affects your travel date, we'll contact you to explain the available options.

Ausangate Trek

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Start Preparing for Your Ausangate Trek Adventure

Check the weather and prepare the gear you'll need for hiking, crossing mountain passes, and spending nights at camp.

Departures Depend on Weather Conditions We suspend departures when rain or thunderstorms prevent us from completing the route under suitable conditions. Our team will let you know if any changes to your travel plans are necessary.

Choquequirao Trek

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Start Preparing for Your Choquequirao Trek Adventure

Learn about the weather in Choquequirao and check what to pack for your hiking days and nights at camp.

Our Departures Are Suspended from December Through March We suspend departures during these months as a precaution. Rainfall can make the terrain unstable and cause landslides.

Huchuy Qosqo Trek

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Start Preparing for Your Huchuy Qosqo Trek Adventure

Get ready to hike through Andean landscapes and discover their history. Check the weather and what to bring based on the length of your chosen itinerary.

Lares Trek

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Start Preparing for Your Lares Trek Adventure

Check the weather and recommended gear for hiking at high altitude and resting comfortably during your journey.

Inca Jungle

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Start Preparing for Your Inca Jungle Adventure

Check the weather and what to bring for the hikes and activities included in your itinerary.

Rafting Depends on River Conditions During the rainy season, we suspend rafting when water levels and river currents make it unsafe. We'll keep you informed about the conditions for this activity and any changes that may affect your itinerary.

Ancascocha Trek

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Start Preparing for Your Ancascocha Trek Adventure

Learn about the weather and check the recommended gear for high-altitude hiking and nights at camp.

Our Departures Are Suspended in February We don't operate this route during February. Explore the available dates or get in touch with us to find an option that works with your plans.

Inca Quarry Trek

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Get Ready for an Adventure Through Mountains and Inca History

Check the weather and what to bring so you can enjoy your hikes and rest comfortably at camp.

Our Departures Are Suspended in February These hikes don't have a general suspension throughout February. Availability depends on each itinerary and weather conditions, and we may suspend a departure if the trail isn't suitable for safe hiking.

Day Hikes

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Even One Day Can Take You Somewhere Extraordinary

Choose your hike and check its altitude, weather conditions, and recommended gear so you can arrive prepared.

Check the Conditions for Your Travel Date These hikes don't have a general suspension throughout February. Availability depends on each route and weather conditions, and we may suspend a departure if the trail isn't suitable for safe hiking.

Day Tours

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Make Time to Discover More of Cusco

Make time to discover more of Cusco. Prepare for your cultural visits by checking the weather and what you'll want to bring for the day.

Your Questions About Departures, Answered

How Far in Advance Can I Request a New Departure Without Machu Picchu?

We can arrange a new departure for as few as two travelers with at least two weeks' notice, depending on availability. Tell us which route and date you have in mind, and we'll explore your options together.

This timeframe applies to arranging a new departure. If a group is already scheduled, we may be able to help you join with less notice.

Which Tours Can I Take Without Visiting Machu Picchu?

You can choose from single-day or multi-day hikes and cultural tours around Cusco.

Day Hikes

  • Humantay Lake
  • Rainbow Mountain
  • 7 Lakes of Ausangate
  • Huchuy Qosqo
  • Waqrapukara
  • Pallay Punchu

Multi-Day Treks

  • Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass 2 Days
  • Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley 2 Days
  • Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain 3 or 4 Days
  • Classic Ausangate Trek 5 Days
  • Ausangate and Sibinacocha 7 Days
  • Huchuy Qosqo and Patabamba 2 Days

Day Tours

  • Cusco City Tour Half Day
  • Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 Day
  • Super Sacred Valley of the Incas 1 Day
  • Maras, Moray, and Salt Mines 1 Day
  • Qeswachaka Inca Bridge 1 Day
  • Cusco Walking Tour Half Day

Check the available dates for each tour, as some routes may be suspended due to seasonal or weather conditions.

Can I Join an Upcoming Departure That Includes Machu Picchu?

Yes, we can look into that possibility. Before confirming your spot, we'll need to check available places in the group, accommodations or campsites, Machu Picchu entrance tickets, and any train services required for the itinerary.

Share your travel dates with us, and we'll explain which options are available.

Does a Confirmed Departure Mean Machu Picchu Tickets Are Still Available?

Not necessarily. It means the trip is confirmed for travelers who have already booked. To add new travelers, we need to check entrance tickets and the other services included in the itinerary again.

Which Machu Picchu Circuit Will Be Included in My Reservation?

Our first choice is usually Circuit 2. If it's sold out, we'll check Circuit 3. If that isn't available either, we'll present the Circuit 1 options that are compatible with your itinerary.

Before confirming your reservation, we'll explain the proposed circuit and visiting time so you know what your visit will include.

If you have a specific circuit in mind, let us know from the start. We'll check its availability and how it can fit into your trip.

Can I Join a Group If I Already Have My Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket?

Yes, you can on many of our treks. Share the date, visiting time, and route or circuit shown on your ticket so we can check whether they match the itinerary.

We'll also need to verify the other services. On the Salkantay Trek, for example, this includes available spaces at our campsites. For the Inca Trail, a Machu Picchu entrance ticket alone isn't enough; you'll also need the corresponding official Inca Trail permit.

Before you book, we'll explain how your itinerary would work and what adjustments apply because you already have your entrance ticket.

Can I Customize My Trip with a Private Tour?

Yes. We can explore adjustments to dates, experiences, accommodations, and other services, depending on what's possible along the route.

The earlier you share your preferences, the more flexibility we'll have to organize your trip, especially if it includes Machu Picchu.

Can I Book a Day Tour the Day Before?

Yes, in some cases it's possible, as long as spots are available and we can confirm the necessary services.

To give us more time to organize your experience, we recommend contacting us at least two days in advance.

If your tour includes Machu Picchu, booking also depends on available entrance tickets and train seats, so it's best to plan further ahead.

Is Booking the Salkantay Trek Three Months in Advance Enough?

Booking three months ahead gives us more time to organize your trip, but it doesn't guarantee availability.

We usually have departures almost every day during our operating season. Even so, we still need to check availability at campsites, hotels, on trains, and especially for Machu Picchu entrance tickets.

If you already know your travel dates, get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can check the itinerary you're interested in.

What Do I Need to Book the Inca Trail?

In addition to an available spot in the group and the services included in your itinerary, you'll need an official permit for your entry date.

That's why, even if you see a confirmed departure, we still need to check whether permits are available for you.

What Happens If There's No Availability for My Preferred Date?

We'll help you explore nearby dates, other versions of the tour, or alternative routes that fit your plans.

Before you decide, we'll explain any changes to the itinerary, services, or your visit to Machu Picchu.

Can I Join a Group If I'm Traveling Solo?

Yes, as long as there's an available spot in a group you can join.

Tell us which route you're interested in and when you can travel. If you have any preferences about the group you'd like to share the experience with, feel free to mention them. We'll look for options that come as close as possible to what you're looking for.

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Exceeding your expectations

There is only one thing we love more than meeting your needs: exceeding them. Tell us your preferred month and we will help you plan your trek.

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