--- title: 5-Day All-Inclusive Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 637 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 128 duration_minutes: 7200 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 19 of 33 (Salkantay Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/5-day-all-inclusive-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu/ --- # 5-Day All-Inclusive Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu **Guidekin's take:** Combine Salkantay mountain trails and jungle walks with a hotel night in Aguas Calientes before Machu Picchu. Round-trip buses to the site are included; bring or rent a sleeping bag, and bookings need at least three people. 4.91 from 128 reviews at €637 per person for 5 days. In our comparison: #19 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This 5-day trek is an adventure that will allow you to experience the best of the sacred mountains of the Peruvian Andes, since you will go through ancient trails surrounded by snowy mountains and abundant vegetation through of the Peruvian jungle, all this put on display in its purest state. During the tour, there are days when the walk becomes somewhat challenging, but then it is rewarded by a light rest and the delicious meals prepared by our best chefs. Come live the best experiences with exceptional professionals. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Age rule: Minimum age is 5 years - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €637 per person - Duration: 5 days - Rating: 4.91/5 from 128 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Inkayni Peru Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 05:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.91 from 128 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 126 of 128. - 5 stars: 119 (93%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise attentive guides, plentiful meals and small groups; steep climbs and altitude make the trek demanding **Praised:** - Guides share detailed knowledge of Inca history and local traditions - Patient support and flexible pacing for hikers who struggle - Varied, plentiful meals prepared by the trek's cooks - Small groups that feel personal and sociable - Changing scenery from high mountains to forest **Complaints:** - Strenuous climbs, with altitude sickness affecting some travellers Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2023-10-30 to 2026-10-11); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip) - Dining tent with tables and chairs - Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco. - First aid kit - Hotel in Aguas Calientes, Day 4 (WAMAN HOTEL) - Lunch - Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+ - Dinner - Chef - Breakfast ## Not included - Sleeping Bag (Can be rented from local tour operator for $25 USD) - Breakfast on Day 1 and lunch and dinner on Day 5 - Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain - Gratuities - Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 05:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum age is 5 years - A minimum of 3 people per booking is required - Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart disease or other serious medical conditions - A current valid passport is required on the day of travel - Important: Upon booking, please contact the email address on your voucher to advise of any specific requirements and flight information - Original Passport, ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount) - Clothes: Walking boots, Waterproof jacket / rain poncho, Warm jacket, Hat and gloves, T-shirts, comfortable trousers - Other items: Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher), insect repellent, toiletries and hand sanitizer, personal medication, camera and film, torch with spare batteries - Note: We strongly suggest spending time at high altitude (above 3000 meters / 9842 feet - in Cusco or another high altitude area) for a minimum of 2 to 3 days before undertaking your trip. This is in order to minimize the possible effects of altitude sickness ## Compared with other Salkantay Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 33** | €637 | 5 days | 4.91 (128) | 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 #19 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/5-day-all-inclusive-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md