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Salkantay Premium Private Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days 4 Nights

5.0 · 89 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Salkantay Trekking
Duration
5 days
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

This Salkantay trek links Humantay Lake and Machu Picchu, with mountain camps along the way.

Hotel transfers, lunch, dinner and a hotel night in Aguas Calientes are included; a high level of fitness is required. 5 from 89 reviews at €1749 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #10 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Salkantay Premium Private Trek to Machu Picchu -5 Days / 4 NightsThe page pricePickup included€1749
With Huchuy Picchu MountainHuchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1817
With Machu Picchu MountainMachu Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1836
With Huayna Picchu MountainHuayna Picchu Mountain Ticket Pickup included€1836

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.

Included and not included

  • Walkie-talkies, oxygen, and first aid kit available at all times
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Experienced Mountain Guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 1 night in a superior 3-star hotel at Aguas Calientes
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 for 5-month bookings; if unavailable, Circuit 3, then Circuit 1)
  • Basic hiking equipment: Sleeping bag, trekking poles, backpack cover, and hand towel.
  • All private transport and transfers during the tour
  • Cultural immersion at a local coffee farm
  • An emergency horse available from Soraypampa to Abra Salkantay
  • Private Camping Facilities & Equipment
  • Entry fees to Salkantay Trek, Humantay lake, and Cocalmayo Hot Springs
  • Water, Tea Time, and daily snacks on the trail
  • Transportation of personal belongings
  • Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo tourist train (Vistadome Observatory or The Prime Machu Picchu)
  • Expert chef, porters, and horsemen
  • Personal duffel bag (up to 10 kg / 22 lb) for your travel gear
  • Train Transfer from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes
  • Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • 3 nights camping accommodation (Sky Camp, Mountain Sky View, Sacred Jungle Lodge)
  • Optional horseback ride from Soraypampa to Humantay Lake (Day 1)(paid on-site to local providers)
  • Clothing and personal hiking equipment
  • Travel Insurance (Recommended)
  • Gratuities for the staff (Optional)
  • Dinner in Cusco (Day 5)

Reviews

5.0
89 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 89 of 89

Star breakdown of all 89 ratings

5 stars
89 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise attentive guides, food and comfortable camps; the hiking remains strenuous, especially at altitude.

Praised

  • Patient guides adapt the pace and share detailed local history
  • Plentiful, well prepared meals with options for different tastes
  • Comfortable camps and lodging that exceed expectations
  • Clear daily plans and smoothly coordinated pickups and transfers
  • Varied landscapes, from mountain peaks to jungle

Complaints

  • The hiking is physically demanding, with altitude adding to the strain

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (31 July 2026 to 5 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Salkantay Trekking; 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 a high level of physical fitness
  • It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
  • Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.

Children

  • Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
  • 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 · #10 of 33€17495 days5.0 (89)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 #10 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 €1749 per adult · Salkantay Premium Private Trek to Machu Picchu -5 Days / 4 Nights