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Salcantay
Height: 6,271 m
Country: 
Peru
Peru
Salcantay, a majestic peak in the Peruvian Andes, invites climbers on a captivating ascent through challenging ice faces and breathtaking ridges, promising an extraordinary adventure amidst the stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley. What makes this climb truly enticing is the opportunity to conquer one of the highest peaks in the region, immersing oneself in the untouched beauty and cultural richness of the Andes while experiencing the unique blend of technical challenge and the sheer awe of unexplored terrain, creating an unforgettable journey for those seeking both adventure and the magic of ancient Incan landscapes.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on one of the world’s iconic climbs. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- AD: Fairly hard (alpine grade 3)
When to go
- May and June
These are pictures taken while climbing Salcantay. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Salcantay, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Salcantay. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Salcantay. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
| Guide | Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Aita Peru Adventures | view guides trip webpage | from $425 |
| Sam Travel Peru | view guides trip webpage | from $547 |
| Salkantay Expeditions | view guides trip webpage | from $570 |
| Trexperience Peru | view guides trip webpage | from $598 |
| Salkantay Trek Peru | view guides trip webpage | from $650 |
| Alpaca Expeditions | view guides trip webpage | from $650 |
| Lorenzo Expeditions | view guides trip webpage | from $679 |
| Action Peru Treks | view guides trip webpage | from $750 |
| AB Expeditions | view guides trip webpage | from $790 |
| Cusi Travel | view guides trip webpage | from $1,050 |
| Inca Trail Machu | view guides trip webpage | from $1,100 |
| Salkantay Trek | view guides trip webpage | from $1,699 |
| Apus Peru Travel Specialists | view guides trip webpage | from $1,795 |
| Miyar Adventures | view guides trip webpage | from $1,995 |
| Alpine Ascents International | view guides trip webpage | from $6,250 |
 Grupo Alpamayo Tours | view guides trip webpage | from $6,500 |
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
What you can see from the summit of Salcantay. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
Salcantay Links
useful websites, Groups and communities
Groups / links with more info on the Salcantay route.