Refugios Salkantay

It’s been almost a year since my Father and I trekked with Refugious Salkantay. We still can’t stop talking about it. Fue realmente increíble. I find myself reflecting on it constantly. It stoked the fire that has been my interest in ancient civilizations, and resonated deeply with me and my Father. We love to chat about all things history, geology and biology so this was like striking gold. The support from the pack animals and the families along the way literally and figuratively takes such a weight off your shoulders. I am forever grateful. Talking with Augustin along the way felt like talking to an old friend. Muchísimas gracias y hasta la próxima 🏔️🌿🦎🦋🌞

Amazing experience, one of our 2 month trip's highlights, for sure. This agency is very unique. You get to spend a lot of time with the locals and learn about their lives, about the food, and honestly whatever interests you. Everyone was so welcoming and nice, we wanted to stay at each house for many days. The food was AMAZING, and we're both foodies, it's hard to impress us. The trek wad beautiful, but really the highlight is what the agency provides, can't find anything else that comes close. We took the independent 5D/4N, would definitely recommend on doing that, the shorter version is intense.

We had an amazing experience doing the Salkantay Trek with Refugios Salkantay. We did the independent 4 day trek. They guided us when necessary through the most difficult portions of the trek but let us go independently at our own pace for the rest. They provided detailed instructions so we always felt safe and knew where we were going. We felt very safe and they took great care of us. During the home stays we had a unique opportunity to get to know local families and learn more about the area. The home cooked meals were fresh and delicious! The Salkantay Trek is challenging and will push you to your limits, but Refugio Salkantay provided the necessary support and safety. There’s nothing like a hot shower, delicious home cooked meal and cozy bed after 9+ hours of hiking. It was an unforgettable adventure!

We had such a great trek with Refugios Salkantay. We did the 5 days 4 night guided/complete Salkantay trek. This is great company to go with if you’d prefer not to camp. All of the lodges were extremely comfortable given the remote locations. The families were incredibly nice, the food was great and it was heavenly to have a hot shower after long days of walking. We also had the best coffee of our Peru trip on the coffee tour. Last but certainly not least - we couldn’t have done it without our guide Juan. He had had lots of tips and tricks that helped make dealing with altitude a little bit easier. Thanks for all your help and being so patient with us.

We are a family of four and are so glad we went with these guys. The service levels were excellent and their independent trekking option was exactly what we were looking for - we could hike at our own pace with all the other stuff taken care of. It also had a really authentic feel staying with local families who were clearly invested in ensuring we had the best possible time and fully experienced local food and culture. We would strongly recommend choosing them, you will not regret it.

We had the most amazing experience walking the Salkantay with Refugios! Everything was well organised, the communication was great, and we felt very informed and supported during the walk too. Every Refugios member/family who was involved along the way were incredibly generous and welcoming - they were the icing on the cake of a fantastic hike. The food was delicious, and it was fun to see the methods of preparation. Highly recommend!

I did the 5D/4N Full Service Salkantay Trek with Refugios Salkantay and absolutely loved it. As a solo female traveler, I was a bit nervous about going on my own but also didn't want to be tied down to a tour group, and this tour ended up being the perfect balance. Since my group was a bit slower, I was able to go off on my own and hike at my own pace, while still meeting up with the group in the morning and at night and sharing all our meals together. Refugios Salkantay took care of all the logistics, transportation, lodging, so all I had to do was show up and enjoy :) Our guide Zusemo was super patient and always made sure we were prepared for each day's hike, while also sharing so much knowledge about the local history and culture. I also love that this tour directly supports the local families, all of whom were so welcoming and kind. The food was amazing, always fresh and nourishing. Hot showers at every location and warm beds :) Cannot recommend this trek enough - truly the perfect combination of having your own independence, supporting the local communities, and not having to worry about any of the logistics.

We completed the four day trek with this wonderful company/ family. They made it possible for us to hike the salkantay trek with an 8 and 10 year old. The set up of the third day with a hot springs visit on the morning of the third day and “only” a three hour mostly up hill hike in afternoon is great for young family. The team were attentive and we had the option of using horses if necessary. Food was good and they were especially keen to make sure kids had food they would like. The lodges are great. We loved this trek and thankyou sooo much

Refugios salkantay provided an amazing hiking experience. Everything was coordinated beautifully, food was great and accommodations were excellent. It was the best way to experience the beauty of Peru and be exposed to the culture in a way a typical trip would not.