Salkantay Trek 5D 5N with Glass Cabins, Hobbit House-Hot Jacuzzi

we loved our trek so much. The experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity and our guides helped us create memories that will forever be with us. Sam and Yeferson we’re both so brilliant and guide us through our trek so well the staff were all amazing and the food and accommodation were brilliant. we definitely recommend this trip with alpaca to everyone as it was such such a brilliant experience that we will forever remember.

I didn’t know what to expect going into this trip as I had never done anything like this before, but this company exceeded anything I could have ever expected. Alvin and David were our guides, and I couldn’t be more grateful for them. Their kindness, intelligence, humor, and care left a lasting mark on me. When someone in our group got sick, they both took turns checking on them throughout the evening, bringing them tea and broth to help their stomach. Alvin made me laugh more than I had in months, and David’s calm, kind demeanor was the perfect counter. Alvin said that at the end of the trek we would be a family and I truly felt that, as cliche as it sounds. It was like saying goodbye to two friends at the end of everything, and it honestly brought me to tears. The food was amazing, especially when you see how humble the kitchens in the dining rooms are. I’m a very picky eater and there was nothing I couldn’t eat and nothing I didn’t enjoy. We were given three hearty meals a day along with dessert after dinner. Each meal was filling and fueled me for the long days ahead. I have no complaints about the accommodations- each day was no less than 13 miles (according to my smartwatch) so for me, a bed is a bed. I did find the night at the glass dome to be exceptionally cold, but that was my own fault for not renting the sleeping bags that Alpaca offers (I heard theirs were very warm- mine was a cheap packable one from Amazon). I had never done a hike like this before, and am not an overly active person (I’m fit and hike casually, but nothing more than 10 miles prior to this), but I was able to complete the trek without any issues. Day two, which is the highest point, was definitely physically taxing, but taking it slow helped a lot- I found the (optional) hike up to Humantay Lake on day one to be much harder for whatever reason. There was a couple in our group from the Netherlands who were disgustingly entitled and rude to Alvin and other guides/staff, refusing to tip and more (I’d be here all day if I detailed every example of their abhorrent behavior)- they were the only bad part about this trip. I truly don’t know why they were complaining as everything moved according to what was outlined in the pre-departure meeting- and any other minor random little hiccups should have been chalked up to the nature of life- things happen. Everything we did they had something negative or sarcastic to say. I think they expected a boujee influencer style experience where everyone treats you like you’re the most important person in the room and that’s just not the case (nor should it be). I wanted to include this paragraph incase they leave a review, because anything they say is coming from a place of ignorance. If you read this far, I cannot recommend this company and this trek enough. Thank you again Alpaca, and thank you Alvin and David, for making this trip so special.

Everything was awesome, generally speaking one of the best experience of my life, the views were completely insane. The private chef, the guys were just perfect. good English, and very knowledgeable. Thought about the culture the quechua Special, Things to Javier. Super fun guide to have. Overall, the experience was worth it.

Everything would just over the top, the lodging, the food, the cooks were amazing, or guides were very knowledgeable and super friendly and helpful. Special. Thank you to Wilbert, for your knowledgeable about the traditions of the Incas, and the beliefs of his ancestors.