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5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Domes

4.8 · 1,158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machu Picchu Expeditions
Duration
5 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu, staying in panoramic domes and a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Hotel pickup in Cusco historic center, lunch, dinner and horse transport for some personal luggage are included; drinking water and hot showers are extra. 4.84 from 1,158 reviews at €273 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #32 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €273 per adult.

Included and not included

  • A duffle bag to pack 7 kg of your belonging that will be carried by horses during the trek
  • English/Spanish speaking professional tour guides
  • Horses for carrying up to 7 kg of personal luggage and other required equipment
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco historic center
  • Coca tea to wake you up every morning in the campsite
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Free Storage service
  • 3 tea time every afternoon: Popcorn, marshmallows, chocolate & coffee
  • 3 Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Vegetarian/Vegan options available on request with no additional charges
  • Private transportation to head of Salkantay trail
  • 1 night in a 2-Star hotel in Machu Picchu town
  • Boiled water provided for coffee and tea to accompany your meals at the campsites
  • 3 Nights in glamping, Panoramic Sky Domes and Sky huts
  • Guided visit to Machu Picchu Only Circuit 2 / 6:00 or 7:00
  • Free electricity in all camps to charge your electronic devices
  • Personal pad and pillow
  • First-Aid equipment, walkie-talkies and oxygen bottle for emergencies
  • Professional chef and cooking equipment
  • On the day before departure Pre-Trek Briefing at 5 pm at the Machu Picchu Expeditions office
  • Last lunch
  • Drinking Water For Bottles
  • Hot Shower
  • Internet Connection
  • TIPS : (Voluntary, not mandatory) for your mountain chef and horsemen
  • ZIPLINE on day 3
  • Return by Train Optional
  • Return by bus Optional
  • Sleeping bag
  • Walking sticks
  • Ticket to MP

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.

Reviews

4.8
1,158 ratings
Tripadvisor 1,156 · Viator 2

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,133 of 1,158

Star breakdown of all 1,158 ratings

5 stars
1,008 · 87%
4 stars
125 · 11%
3 stars
17 · 1%
2 stars
7 · 1%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the meals and scenery, but some report being left to hike sections without a guide.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca culture, local plants and the landscapes along the route
  • Varied meals with generous portions and vegetarian options
  • Comfortable accommodation along the trek
  • Changing scenery across mountains and rainforest
  • A sociable group atmosphere and a sense of camaraderie

Complaints

  • Some praise attentive guiding, while others report being left to hike without a guide
  • Some had to arrange Machu Picchu entry after the trek had started
  • Altitude symptoms made the hiking harder for some travellers

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (27 April 2026 to 11 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am, our manager will be calling your name to meet you.
Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machu Picchu Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, 3 Snacks
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Salkantay Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #32 of 33€2735 days4.84 (1158)shared
Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House€6335 days4.99 (2916)shared
Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike€6925 days4.98 (5396)shared
Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu€11575 days4.98 (1491)shared

Ranked #32 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

From €273 per adult