--- title: 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Domes lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 273 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 1158 duration_minutes: 7200 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 32 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-with-panoramic-domes/ --- # 5 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Domes **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 1158 reviews at €273 per person for 5 days. In our comparison: #32 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable journey through high Andean mountains, turquoise lakes, cloud forest and ancient Inca trails. With Machu Picchu Expeditions, the experience is about much more than the hike. You’ll stay in our Sky & Jungle Domes, enjoy freshly prepared mountain meals, travel with experienced guides and horsemen, discover local coffee culture and finish with a comfortable hotel night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu. From the moment you book, our Customer Service team is there to support you before, during and after the trek, helping with your preparation and making sure you feel looked after throughout the journey. Why trek with Machu Picchu Expeditions? Because Salkantay is already incredible. We make the way you experience it unforgettable. We make a great adventure feel well cared for from beginning to end. 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Select your departure date below to secure your spot. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 04:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, 3 Snacks - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €273 per person - Duration: 5 days - Rating: 4.84/5 from 1158 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Machu Picchu Expeditions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 04:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.84 from 1158 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1133 of 1158. - 5 stars: 1008 (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 (2026-04-27 to 2026-10-11); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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 ## Not included - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We will pick you up between 4:00 am and 4:30 am, our manager will be calling your name to meet you. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Personas mayores sin experiencia en caminatas largas ## Compared with other Salkantay Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #32 of 33** | €273 | 5 days | 4.84 (1158) | 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 #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. 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-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-panoramic-domes/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md