Entrance fees, mattresses and mules to carry camping gear and some personal luggage are included; a high level of fitness is required. 4.78 from 36 reviews at €697 per person for 5 days.
In our comparison: #27 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €697 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 34 of 36
Star breakdown of all 36 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, food and support crew; some camping locations fall short of expectations.
Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (3 May 2018 to 2 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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The Salkantay Trek 5 Days is the most spectacular alternative trek to Machu Picchu and unlike the Classic Inca Trail, there are no permit limitations.
National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the Salkantay Trek 5 Days as one for the 25 Best Treks in the World. Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights, through incredible landscapes where lowland jungle gives way to highland alpine settings and glaciated mountains, the most impressive of which is the snow peak Salkantay.
If you have missed to sign up on time for the Inca trail, the Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights, is your best option to get to Machu Picchu. There are also excellent hot springs at the end of your trek.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #27 of 33 | €697 | 5 days | 4.78 (36) | shared |
| Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House | €633 | 5 days | 4.99 (2916) | shared |
| Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike | €692 | 5 days | 4.98 (5396) | shared |
| Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu | €1157 | 5 days | 4.98 (1491) | shared |
Ranked #27 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. Compare all 33 Salkantay Treks