Hike via Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, sleeping in domes along the way.
Dome stays, a hotel night and return rail and bus travel are included; Salkantay and Humantay entry costs extra, and a high level of fitness is required. 4.84 from 74 reviews at €694 per person for 4 days.
In our comparison: #25 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
A T-shirt of (I survived the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
Horseman, Horses or Porters to carry food, Camping, Cooking equipment and personal belonging (7 kg)
01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes(Private Shower & Bathroom)
Accommodation 02 Sky Lodge Dome (Based on 02 beds, 03 beds, 04 beds room) Upon Request
Machupicchu entrance fee
Expedition Train Back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and Bus back to Cusco
First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Briefing a night before we do the trek/trip
Professional Guide, Cook & Cooking equipment
Duffel bag (for your personal belongings) and Rain Ponchos
Pick up from Hotel
Tourist Bus from Cusco to Challacancha(Trailhead)
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 3 afternoon hot teas. Vegetarian option with no extra cost.Professional Tour Guide(English & Spanish) (Assistant Guide over 08 People)
Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 4
Entrance fee to Salkantay & Humantay 20 soles
salkantay Trek and Humantay Fee
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
4.8
74 ratings Guidekin & Tripadvisor
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 71 of 74
Star breakdown of all 74 ratings
5 stars
70 · 95%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
2 · 3%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise supportive guides and varied meals; some say the camps and showers fall short of what was promised.
Praised
Detailed explanations of Inca history, local culture and nature
Patient guides adapt the pace and encourage tired hikers
Plentiful, varied meals prepared along the trek
Changing scenery from Andean mountains to jungle
Complaints
Some praise the camps, while others report inadequate showers and accommodation below expectations
Some praise office support, while others report evasive or conflicting answers
Physically demanding climbs that some trekkers find exhausting
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (6 April 2024 to 8 October 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 through January 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Quechuas Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
4 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky domes
SALKANTAY TREK & HUMANTAY LAKE GLAMPING IN DOMES • Explore the Humantay Lake • Climb up to Salkantay Pass 4600 meters high and see the Sacred Salkantay Snow capped mountain • Walk on an Ancient Inca Salkantay Trail • Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city
Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel. Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 05:00am Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding - Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers
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
2 walking poles
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
what we recommend to bring on this trip
There is no special equipment need, only regular equipment but of good quality, as for any other trek in the nature.
1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection
Miscellaneous
1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F)
1 good (day) backpack
1 headlamp (preferable) or torch
1 pocket knife
1 water bottle
Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur)
Note: bottled water for sale at several parts of the trek; consult your guide at the briefing
Sun block
1 lip balm (spf 16)
Insect repellent
Towel and soap
Toiletry kit
Toilet paper
Personal medicines
Optional:
Camera and extra memory cards
Spare battery for your camera
Binoculars
Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and cocalmayo)
Sleeping bag
Porter for your personal equipment
Good to know
Food included see what is included
Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
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
Tour
Price
Duration
Rating
Group
This tour · #25 of 33
€694
4 days
4.84 (74)
shared
Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House
€633
5 days
4.99 (2916)
shared
Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike
€692
5 days
4.98 (5396)
shared
Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu
€1157
5 days
4.98 (1491)
shared
Ranked #25 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