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title: Salkantay Trek 4 days 3 nights
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 701
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 37
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 16 of 33 (Salkantay Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-4-days-3-nights/
---

# Salkantay Trek 4 days 3 nights

**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 (table below).

## Overview

This tour is totally different than normal Salkantay trek, we specialize in designing life-time journeys and always strive to find the best and most beautiful treks in the region. In wishing to share the outstanding landscapes of the Andes. and acknowledging that such beauty should be enjoyed in the most natural, unique and exclusive off the beaten path.
Enjoy some of the most beautiful sights along the Salkantay Trail including Humantay Lagoon and a campsite right by the base of the prominent Apu Salkantay. Better yet, enjoy hiking along a section of the Inca Trail before reaching Machu Picchu as well.
This incomparable experience should be yours through Machulas Journey featuring, !!nothing is impossible!!.

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €701 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Machulas Journey
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37.

- 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 (2020-01-15 to 2026-10-23); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast

## Not included

- Tips
- Last lunch in Aguas Calientes Town.
- Trekking poles, sleeping bags, air mattrases

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## 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

## Compared with other Salkantay Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 33** | €701 | 4 days | 5.0 (37) | 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 #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.

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