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title: 5 Day - Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu - Group Service
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 697
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 36
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 27 of 33 (Salkantay Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/5-day-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-group-service/
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# 5 Day - Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu - Group Service

**Guidekin's take:** Follow the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu through jungle and alpine terrain, with a hotel night in Aguas Calientes. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €697 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 05:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.78 from 36 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 36.

- 5 stars: 31 (86%)
- 4 stars: 3 (8%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, food and support crew; some camping locations fall short of expectations.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain Inca history and local culture
- Guides offer encouragement and help when the trail gets difficult
- Generous, varied meals that exceed expectations for a trek
- Porters and horsemen carry gear and have camp ready on arrival
- Varied landscapes from mountain peaks to greener valleys

**Complaints:**
- Some camping locations fall short of expectations
- The trail and altitude can make the hiking physically demanding

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2018-05-03 to 2026-11-02); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Assistant guide
- Horsemen and mules (for carrying the camping equipment and 8 kilos of tourists' belongings)
- Dining tent with tables and chairs
- Entrance fees
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (3-star superior category)
- Extra oxygen & First-Aid kit
- Sleeping mattresses
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast

## Not included

- Single Suplement fee $ 112.00
- International and domestic flights
- Airport departure taxes or visa fees
- Excess baggage charges
- Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Insurance of any kind
- Laundry

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 05:00
- 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 travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please Note: Train times are subject to change depending on timetables and availability. If organized in advance, the train can be upgraded to Vistadome (larger windows than the Expedition train) for an additional cost

## Compared with other Salkantay Treks

| 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](/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 #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.

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