--- title: 4 - Days Hike Salkantay to Machu Picchu with Eco-Lodge Sky Domes lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 610 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.5 reviews: 48 duration_minutes: 5760 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 33 of 33 (Salkantay Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/4-days-hike-salkantay-to-machu-picchu-with-eco-lodge-sky-domes/ --- # 4 - Days Hike Salkantay to Machu Picchu with Eco-Lodge Sky Domes **Guidekin's take:** The Salkantay Route pairs sky dome accommodation with mountain and subtropical forest sections on the way to Machu Picchu. Meals, transport to Challacancha and Machu Picchu buses are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.5 from 48 reviews at €610 per person for 4 days. In our comparison: #33 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu is rated by National Geographic as one of the 25 best treks in the world, and is one of the best alternatives to reach the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The route combines beautiful mountain landscapes with incredible panoramic views, views of the Nevado Salkantay and exuberant forests, a subtropical jungle with a splendid natural environment. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu let yourself be captivated by the magic and charm of this wonderful place and admire the sumptuous temples, agricultural terraces, canals and water sources that have made this place one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 05:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €610 per person - Duration: 4 days - Rating: 4.5/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Incredible Peru Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 05:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.5 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 48. - 5 stars: 40 (83%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 4 (8%) ## What's included - Return transportation from Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel in Cusco. - Lunch - Dinner - Breakfast - Tourist transport from the City of Cusco to Challacancha (Starting Point of the Walk) - First aid kit and emergency oxygen balloon that will be carried by the guide. - Hop-on, hop-off bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu - Professional Tour Guide who speaks English - Transportation from the village of Challway to Sahuayaco (Eco-Lodge Sky Domes). - Cook and kitchen assistant for the preparation of all meals ## Not included - Not Included: Personal items such as backpack, clothes and shoes. - Optional tip. If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Service Staff: Guide and Cook - Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain. Additional cost: - No need to carry a sleeping bag. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00 - 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 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Salkantay Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 33** | €610 | 4 days | 4.5 (48) | 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 #33 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-days-hike-salkantay-to-machu-picchu-with-eco-lodge-sky-domes/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md