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Salkantay Trek 4 days 3 nights

5.0 · 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machulas Journey Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the Salkantay Trail through the Andes, including a visit to Humantay Lagoon.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; trekking poles, sleeping bags, air mattresses and the final lunch in Aguas Calientes Town are extra. 5 from 37 reviews at €701 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #16 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: €701 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Tips
  • Last lunch in Aguas Calientes Town.
  • Trekking poles, sleeping bags, air mattrases

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

5.0
37 ratings
Tripadvisor 36 · Viator 1

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 37 of 37

Star breakdown of all 37 ratings

5 stars
37 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, flexible pacing and meals; the recurring caveat is strenuous walking at altitude.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca history, local culture and the natural surroundings
  • Guides adapt the pace and arrangements to individual abilities
  • Meals are a frequent highlight of the trek
  • Mountain views and varied scenery along the route

Complaints

  • The trek is physically demanding, with altitude making some sections harder

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (15 January 2020 to 23 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machulas Journey; 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, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Salkantay Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 33€7014 days5.0 (37)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 #16 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 €701 per adult