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Peru: Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Valley


  • UAE Trekkers Cusco, Cusco Peru (map)

This is not a standard Machu Picchu tour you find online.This is a fully curated, small-group journey from Dubai that includes everything — premium stays, first-class trains, private transport, additional mountains, and experienced leadership throughout the trip.

We’ve run this experience seven times over the last three years and refined every detail so you can focus on the experience instead of the logistics. Machu Picchu Premium Immersion is a fully curated small-group journey designed for travelers who want to experience Peru with depth, comfort, and complete logistical support — not as part of a generic tour package, but as a thoughtfully led expedition - with one or our guides in addition to the absolute irreplaceable local expert guides that you will have join you on the mountain.

This is a premium experience that combines iconic highlights with carefully selected accommodations, seamless private transportation, and exclusive access to additional mountains and cultural experiences often omitted from standard itineraries.

Traveling as a group from Dubai adds an additional layer of reassurance, connection, and shared excitement for what is truly a once-in-a-lifetime destination.

Our curated journey not just the standard tour.

Machu Picchu is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, yet navigating permits, train logistics, accommodation quality, and regional travel can quickly become overwhelming.

This journey has been refined over seven successful departures in the past three years to remove that stress while preserving the sense of discovery and emotional impact that makes Peru so extraordinary.

The intention is simple — allow participants to be fully present for the experience rather than focused on managing logistics.

The Experience: Machu Picchu is incredible — but planning Peru properly is complicated.

Permits sell out, transport is confusing, and accommodation quality varies hugely. This trip removes all of that stress while keeping the sense of adventure and discovery that makes Peru so special.

Activity Expectations

The first few days are tough! You have to cross the pass at nearly 5000m. Its cold and altitude is a challenge! However, the journey is accessible to travelers with reasonable fitness and is supported throughout by experienced leadership and careful pacing.

Accommodation & Comfort

Accommodation has been intentionally selected to elevate the experience, including unique jungle dome stays immersed in nature and premium hotels that provide comfort and recovery between active days.

Transportation is equally considered, with first-class panoramic train journeys and private vehicle transfers ensuring that movement between destinations feels relaxed and seamless.

What’s Included in the Premium Tour:

• Machu Picchu entry permits to a pre assigned circuit
• Additional tour of Huayna Picchu OR Machu Picchu Mountain permit (you have to decide in advance)
• Rainbow Valley Hike the day after you return from Macchu Picchu
• Premium accommodation in jungle domes for 4 nights, 1 night in hotel
• First-class scenic train journeys
• Private transportation and transfers
• Experienced UAE Trekkers leadership
• Local expert guides

What is NOT included:

Airfare to Cusco, Visas and hotels and meals in Cusco. You will need to pay for your 4 additional nights hotel stay and meals, though we will can make the bookings for you in our suggested hotels, you are free to choose your own depending on your budget and arrival timings.

Pricing Positioning

This is a fully inclusive premium experience designed to remove the complexity of traveling in Peru while maintaining a small-group, highly supported environment.

The investment reflects curated accommodation choices, limited-entry permits, private logistics, and experienced leadership accompanying the group throughout the journey.

    • All participants called it 'moderate' a few easy days, but the hard days were very long.

    • Good fitness is important!

    • 1 day trek: 10 hours, the other days are less than 5.

    • Steep inclines and descents

    • Good trails

    • River/Glacier crossings

    • Rain/Snow possible

    • Altitude

    • Storms and weather

  • You just need basic trekking gear and cold weather gear, sleeping bags, and a duffle bag, and trekking poles are included upon arrival in Cusco for the trek as part of the premium service.

    A kit list is included here and in the PDF.

  • FRIDAY: FLY TO PERU:

    SATURDAY ARRIVE: DAY 01: Arrive in Cusco. Day to Explore and adjust from Jet Lag and to the altitude. Explore the cathedrals and eat at the amazing cafes.

    SUNDAY Day 2: Explore the Saxowoumg Ruins just 10 minutes next to Cusco for the day, walking around and acclimatizing, or take a horse around the more remote ruins for a few hours!

    MONDAY Day 3: Start our trek! Cusco - Mollepata - Challacancha -Soraypampa - Humantay Lake - Sky Camp

    TUESDAY Day 4: Soraypampa - Salkantay Pass -Huayracmachay - Chaullay - Collpapampa

    (Mountain Sky View)

    WEDNESDAY Day 5: Collpapampa - La Playa - Lucmabamba - Jungle Domes

    THURSDAY Day 6: Lucmabamba - Llactapata - Aobamba - Hidroeléctrica - Aguas Calientes

    FRIDAY Day 7: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu -Ollantaytambo - Cusco

    SATURDAY Day 8: Rest Day

    Sunday: Rainbow Valley Trek

    Monday Day 9: Fly out of Cusco/Dubai

    Tuesdsay: ARRIVE TO DUBAI

  • Premium Package:

    Includes 2 nights Hotel before you start the trek, 1 night after the trek and before Rainbow Valley and one night after before. departure (4 nights)

    • NOTE: Singles will be sharing with someone on the trek, single rooms are not allowed.

    • All trek permits

    • Humantay Lake Excursion on Day 1 of the trek (for extra acclimatization)

    • Hot springs visit

    • Horse Ride on Day 2 over the pass to make the trek a bit easier

    • All meals except lunch on day 5

    • Excellent, informative tour leaders who speak English perfectly, will set the pace and ensure you are well taken care of.

    • Rainbow Valley Trek on Day 6 (after you return from Macchu Piccu)

    • Huanay PIccu or Macchu Picchu Mountain

    Not Included:
    Flights to Cusco Or hotels and meals in Cusco

  • Our job is to check the level of service to ensure quality to ensure you have a great experience when you arrive.

    1. We also offer the chance for singles to join up on a single trip and meet other people from UAE to experience this incredible once in a lifetime trip with new friends as a bonding experience.

    2. We know which are the options and extras that will make the tour outstanding, which, if you have never been before, can be very confusing.

    3. We will recommend and book the hotels for you, but we do NOT include this cost in the price of the tour. You can pay for this on your own credit card when you are there.

    4. There are MANY different treks to reach Machu Picvhu, variations in levels of service, accommodation, and optional tours. We have had 2 groups just return from the 5 day Premium Private Saltankay Trek to raving reviews and we are planning to repeat the exact same trek again as the group all felt this was the best option for variety, level of difficulty, and an overall incredible experience.

  • Our trek is the Premium Service with all of the extras!

    Climb and visit Humantay Lake (included)

    Horse Ride over the Salkantay Pass (included)

    Accommodation in Super Jungle Domes, the Sky View Domes and the Andean huts (sharing basis, no single options available)

    Sleeping bag, sleeping sack (fleece) duffle bag and trekking poles are all provided the day prior to the trek

    Sky View Train Car for the ride to Cusco

    Upgraded hotel in Aguas Calientes

  • There are no options for single rooms while on the trek, you will be assigned a room with someone else.

    This is another reason we do not include hotels in the booking, you are free to choose your hotel options as you prefer.

  • We cannot emphasize enough how challenging it is to get bookings on this trek. Early bookings are essential and as an incentive to book we offer this discount. Only the deposit of 3000 dh is required to lock in the early bird rate.

  • We can confirm a single traveler on this journey, but we can only include the leader on the trip with 4 confirmed participants. If you are happy to join the journey without the tour leader from Dubai, we can confirm the booking as soon as you book. However, the deposits once paid to the tour operator to book your place are strictly 1000% non refundable.

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