---
title: Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 410
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [pt, en, es]
rank_in_category: 24 of 33 (Salkantay Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-standard-5d-4n/
---

# Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

**Guidekin's take:** Trek via Humantay lake and Salkantaypampa to Machu Picchu. Entry to Machu Picchu, lunch, a return train and road transfers are included; sleeping bags, walking poles and the bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are extra. 4.82 from 50 reviews at €410 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #24 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This tour and trek is full of beautiful landscapes and visits to the Humantay lake, base camp Salkantaypampa, Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), Machu Picchu archeological site (wonder of the modern world) and Huayna Picchu or Mountain (optional booked in advance at least 3 moths before).

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €410 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Conde Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.82 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 50.

- 5 stars: 46 (92%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, meals and changing scenery; the main caveat is physically demanding hiking at altitude.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain Inca culture, local history and plants
- Encouraging guides who accommodate different walking paces
- Flavourful meals with generous portions
- Varied scenery from mountain landscapes to jungle
- Small groups that make the trek feel personal

**Complaints:**
- Challenging climbs and altitude can make the trek physically demanding
- Some report prompt replies, while others describe unanswered messages to the company

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2019-05-25 to 2026-06-15); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- First aid kit.
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Chairs and dining tables.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
- Lunch
- Train back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Roomy dining tent and kitchen.

## Not included

- The Up or Down Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Sleeping Bag
- walking poles
- Ziplining activity
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- 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.

## Meeting point

the tour starts in Cusco

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Salkantay Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #24 of 33** | €410 | 5 days | 4.82 (50) | 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 #24 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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