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title: "5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 328
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 21 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-machupicchu-and-humantay-lake/
---

# 5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

**Guidekin's take:** The Salkantay trek combines Humantay Lake with high mountain walking before heading towards the jungle and Machupicchu. Guiding, transport, most meals and horse support for luggage on the first three days are included; hot springs entry costs extra. 4.9 from 48 reviews at €328 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #21 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our trekking is full of nature and biodiversity, the first 2 days are in the high mountains around 4000meters, surrounded by snow peaks and beautiful blue lakes, the third day is passing the Andean mountain and approaching to the jungle where the hot springs relax the tired muscles, the last 2 days have activities like zip-lining activity, and of course one of the 7 wonders of the world Machupicchu.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 05:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €328 per person for the Salkantay trek to Machupicchu + Humantay Lake option; other options up to €459
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Mega Expeditions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 05:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.9 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 48.

- 5 stars: 45 (94%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, food and accommodation; the trek is physically demanding.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable, patient guides who explain local history and nature
- Fresh, varied meals served throughout the trek
- Comfortable places to stay along the trekking route
- Mountain scenery and views throughout the trek

**Complaints:**
- The trail is physically demanding
- Additional spending is needed beyond the initial booking

Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2020-02-18 to 2026-07-16); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salkantay trek to Machupicchu + Humantay Lake | €328 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included |
| Salkantay trek + Zipline+train | €459 / person | Spanish, English | Zipline : this activity includes 6 cable line of 1 km long in the Andes mountain with climbing rock Return by train the last day : After Machupicchu on the last day, you will return by train to Cusco (4hours), instead of the bus ride of 7hours. Sleeping bad : We provide you a -10°C sleeping bag made of feathers Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- we carry your backpack Maximum 5kg the first 3 days using a horse (the hardest part)
- PROFESSIONAL BILINGUAL GUIDE (Spanish - English)
- 3 Nights Camping 1Night hostel (private for couples)
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 5:30 to 6:00am
- Briefing with the guide 1 day before the tour..

## Not included

- Breakfast the first day, Lunch and Dinner the last day
- hot springs
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Salkantay Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 33** | €328 | 5 days | 4.9 (48) | 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 #21 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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