--- title: 4-Day Salkantay Trek lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 708 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 514 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 7 of 33 (Salkantay Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-salkantay-trek/ --- # 4-Day Salkantay Trek **Guidekin's take:** Trek towards Machu Picchu on a Salkantay route that visits two glacial lakes with views of the Humantay and Salkantay Mountains. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.98 from 514 reviews at €708 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #7 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is a more mountainous and adventurous route than the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which will take you through incredible landscapes with various types of exotic flora and fauna. A unique and specially designed 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with incomparable views of the snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay Mountains. Trek OFF the beaten path, following our unique route where you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes. Hike through the Andes Mountains and camp at our private sites which are more remote, less crowded and off the typical path. Follow the remote foot path up to the forgotten Inca Ruins of LLACTAPATA with the greatest view of Machu Picchu. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 04:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €708 per person for the Unique 4 Day Salkantay Trek option; other options up to €794 - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.98/5 from 514 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: SAM Travel Peru - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 04:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 514 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 513 of 514. - 5 stars: 505 (98%) - 4 stars: 8 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, meals and accommodation; some find the hiking pace too fast **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who encourage hikers and respond to individual needs - Varied, plentiful meals and care with dietary requirements - Comfortable beds and clean accommodation after the hikes - Varied scenery along routes through mountains and jungle - Smooth organisation and clear communication throughout the trek **Complaints:** - High altitude and demanding hiking can cause sickness and exhaustion - Some find the pace flexible while others feel rushed on the trail - Drinking water is not always ready or available when needed Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-10-15 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Unique 4 Day Salkantay Trek | €708 / person | English, Spanish | Unique 4 Day Salkantay Trek: Hike Salkantay to Machu Picchu! Pickup included | | Salkantay + Huayna Picchu | €794 / person | English, Spanish | Salkantay + Huayna Picchu hike Duration: 1 hour: Hike Salkantay to Machu Picchu! After your tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel, do an extra hike up spectacular Huayna Picchu! Salkantay + Huayna Picchu Hike: The extra Huayna Picchu hike departs from within the Machu Picchu Citadel. This is a narrow, steep trail not for young kids. Pickup included | ## What's included - Lunch - Dinner - Breakfast ## Not included - Meals other than indicated ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Salkantay Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 33** | €708 | 4 days | 4.98 (514) | shared | | [Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House](/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-5d-4n-with-glass-cabins-sky-domes-hobbit-house/?format=md) | €633 | 5 days | 4.99 (2916) | shared | | [Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike](/peru/cusco/tours/classic-5-day-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-small-group-hike/?format=md) | €692 | 5 days | 4.98 (5396) | shared | | [Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu](/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-premium-trek-5-days-glamping-adventure-to-machu-picchu/?format=md) | €1157 | 5 days | 4.98 (1491) | shared | Ranked #7 of 33 in Salkantay Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €246 to €1749, median €633; typical length 5 days. 2 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/salkantay-trek/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-salkantay-trek/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md