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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4or 5 Days Authentic Peruvian Food

4.8 · 189 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machupicchu Jungle
Duration
5 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Hike the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Peruvian meals along the route and nights in glamping huts and cabins.

Guiding and hotel pickup in Cusco historic center are included; sleeping bags, walking sticks and drinking water are extra. 4.84 from 189 reviews at €314 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #30 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Salkantay, 4 days and 3 nightsThe page pricePanoramic Mountain Cabins Salkantay, 4 days and 3 nights Duration: 4 days 4 breakfast 3 lunch 3 dinner: Meals Included: 4 breakfasts, 3 freshly prepared lunches, and 3 authentic Peruvian dinners. Pickup included€314
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days and 4 Nights Pickup included€332

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.

Included and not included

  • English/Spanish speaking professional tour guides
  • 3 Nights in glamping sky huts, cabins.
  • On the day before departure Pre-Trek Briefing at 5 or 6 pm at the Machu Picchu Expeditions office
  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco historic center
  • Coca tea to wake you up every morning in the campsite
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Free Storage service
  • 3 Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Vegetarian/Vegan options available on request with no additional charges
  • Private transportation to head of Salkantay trail
  • A duffle bag to pack 6 kg of your belonging that will be carried by horses during the trek
  • Guided visit to Machu Picchu (Only Circuit 2 / 6:00 or 7:00
  • Boiled water provided for coffee and tea to accompany your meals at the campsites
  • 3 tea time every afternoon: Popcorn, cookies, chocolate & coffee
  • Free electricity in all camps to charge your electronic devices
  • Personal pad and pillow
  • First-Aid equipment, walkie-talkies and oxygen bottle for emergencies
  • 1 night in a 3-Star hotel in Machu Picchu town
  • Professional chef and cooking equipment
  • Horses for carrying up to 6 kg of personal luggage and other required equipment
  • Sleeping bag (you can rent from us for US$ 10.00 for whole trek)
  • Walking sticks (you can rent from us for US$ 15.00 for whole trek)
  • Entrance ticket to the hot springs (PEN 10.00)
  • Transportation to the hot springs (PEN 40.00) per person
  • Drinking Water For Bottles
  • Hot Shower
  • Internet Connection
  • TIPS : (Voluntary, not mandatory) for your mountain chef and horsemen
  • ZIPLINE on day 3 , you can book with us $28 USD
  • Optional Horseback Ride from Soraypampa to Salkantay Pass (Day 2) you can book with us.
  • Return by Train Optional
  • Return journey from Hidroelectrica (2h by walk from MP Town to Hidroeléctrica) to Cusco by Bus
  • Machu Picchu entrance (We'll purchase if available.)
  • Entry/Admission - Humantay Lake

Reviews

4.8
189 ratings
Tripadvisor 188 · Viator 1

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 183 of 189

Star breakdown of all 189 ratings

5 stars
171 · 90%
4 stars
12 · 6%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and Peruvian meals; some find the itinerary and practical instructions unclear.

Praised

  • Attentive guides encourage tired hikers and help when they struggle
  • Guides explain Inca and Quechua history and the local landscape
  • Freshly cooked Peruvian meals with varied dishes
  • Friendly groups that bond over the trek
  • Mountain views and varied scenery along the route

Complaints

  • Some praise clear instructions, while others report gaps in information about trek arrangements
  • The hiking is physically demanding, with altitude sickness affecting some travellers

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (5 August 2026 to 6 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
in the center of the square
Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
in San Francisco Square, a few blocks from the main square.
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machupicchu Jungle; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, 3 Snacks
  • 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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #30 of 33€3145 days4.84 (189)shared
Salkantay Trek 5D/4N with Glass Cabins, Sky Domes & Hobbit House€6335 days4.99 (2916)shared
Classic 5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: Small Group Hike€6925 days4.98 (5396)shared
Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days: Glamping Adventure to Machu Picchu€11575 days4.98 (1491)shared

Ranked #30 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

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