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title: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Car)
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 374
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 39
duration_minutes: 5760
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 18 of 33 (Salkantay Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/salkantay-trek-to-machu-picchu-4-days-return-by-car/
---

# Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Car)

**Guidekin's take:** Cross Salkantay Pass and camp along the route to Machu Picchu, returning by car. Guiding, camping gear, Cusco hotel transfers and mules for luggage are included; the Mollepata community entrance fee is extra. 4.97 from 39 reviews at €374 per person for 4 days.

In our comparison: #18 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The Salkantay Trek is a famous trekking in Cusco and is a great alternative to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Going this hike, you’ll be able to see some of the most beautiful places in Cusco - Peru and see the snow covered Mountain, and also pass through Salkantay Pass, Salkantay altitude is 20,574 ft (6,271 m). You will have the opportunity to see beautiful landscapes with a variety of endemic flora and fauna, and camping at night in the middle of the sacred mountain.
The Salkantay Trek is a hiking in south America and an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail for reaching Machu Picchu. It presents a unique combination of culture and mystic, with preserved proudly by the Peruvian people, and is an amazing adventure and extraordinary natural beauty. Salkantay trekking is set at the highest peaks of Humantay Mountain, where the cold ice of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Andes.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 00:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €374 per person
- Duration: 4 days
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: OkiDoki Travel
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 00:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.97 from 39 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 39.

- 5 stars: 38 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days (Return by Car) | €374 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included |
| classic salkantay trek 4day | €374 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 days |

## What's included

- Professional guide English & Spanish x 4 days including Machu Picchu
- Camping Equipments
- Cusco Hotel Transfer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Horses (mules) to carry 6 kilos per person
- Inflatable mattresses (thermal rest)
- Hot drinks at night and during each meal
- All Transportation

## Not included

- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Optional)
- Train from Hidro Eletrica to Aguas Calientes (Optional)
- Access to Machu Picchu Mountain or Huyana Picchu (Optional)
- The first breakfast and the last lunch
- The entrance ticket to the community of Mollepata – Salkantay price 10 soles
- Walking Sticks (Optional)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 00:30
- 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

Para recogerlos se coordina con el viajero el punto de encuentro y recogida un dia antes de su viaje pudiendo ser recogerlos en su hotel o en la plaza de armas del cusco previa coordinacion

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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 · #18 of 33** | €374 | 4 days | 4.97 (39) | 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 #18 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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