--- title: Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 633 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 2916 duration_minutes: 7200 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 1 of 33 (Salkantay Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-5d-4n-with-glass-cabins-sky-domes-hobbit-house/ --- # Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu with glass cabins, outdoor hot tubs and a coffee farm visit. Entry fees, return train, citadel buses and meals except the final lunch are included; bring or rent a sleeping bag. 4.99 from 2916 reviews at €633 per person for 5 days. In our comparison: #1 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. The Salkantay Trek is rated one of the world’s greatest treks. Experience stunning alpine scenery of glaciated Salkantay Mountain and travel through various ecosystems to the ancient city of Machu Picchu. An ideal trek for those wanting a wide open, uncrowded experience in the Andes. Enjoy Glass Cabanas, Hobbit Houses with outdoor jacuzzis, gourmet meals, a coffee farm, and expert, local indigenous guides that make all the difference. You’ll hike right to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu, & spend your final day at Machu Picchu. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 04:00, 04:30, 08:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €633 per person - Duration: 5 days - Rating: 4.99/5 from 2916 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Alpaca Expeditions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00, 04:30, 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 2916 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2911 of 2916. - 5 stars: 2886 (99%) - 4 stars: 25 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides, varied meals and organisation; altitude adds to the physical demands of the trek. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history and local culture - Flexible pacing and patient support for struggling hikers - Varied, plentiful meals with attention to dietary needs - Reliable luggage transfers and well coordinated travel arrangements - A friendly group atmosphere that helps travellers form friendships **Complaints:** - High altitude adds to the difficulty of an already strenuous trek Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-09-27 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu - Expeditions Train ticket for the way back - All Meals during the tour, except the last lunch. We cater to every dietary restriction. - Experienced English speaking tour Guide - Lunch - All entry fees (Salkantay and Machu Picchu – Circuit 2, 3, or 1, depending on availability). - Dinner - Personal porter up to 7k per person (duffle bag for it we provide you at the briefing time) - Breakfast - Accommodations: 1 night at Glass Cabañas, 1 night at Glass Domes, 1 at hobbit house. ## Not included - Sleeping bag, air mattress, trekking poles (all available for rent) - Huayna Picchu Mountain - it needs to book in advance - tips for the crew - travel insurance ( advisable) - Hotel in Cusco for before and after the tour - Extra Drinks - Single room supplement (solo travelers) : USD 50.00 per person. - Lunch and dinner on Day 5 in Aguas Calientes or Cusco ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 04:30, 08:00 - 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 - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 · #1 of 33** | €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 | | [4-Day Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Sky Camp Stay](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-short-salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-sky-camp-stay/?format=md) | €656 | 4 days | 4.97 (3929) | shared | Ranked #1 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/salkantay-trek/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-5d-4n-with-glass-cabins-sky-domes-hobbit-house/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md