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title: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Premium 5D/4N
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 500
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 89
duration_minutes: 7200
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 28 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-premium-5d-4n/
---

# Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Premium 5D/4N

**Guidekin's take:** Trek near Salkantaypa and through Andean communities before visiting Machu Picchu. Three camping nights, a hotel night, site entry and buses from Aguas Calientes are included; you need at least moderate fitness. 4.84 from 89 reviews at €500 per person for 5 days.

In our comparison: #28 of 33 in Salkantay Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Along the way passengers will have the chance to see snow capes close to the snowy summit of Salkantaypa, tropical fruit plants, farms, traditional Andean communities and the inheritance of Machu Picchu's ancient civilization. This tour is the perfect circuit to explore prestigious free-land and experience the essence of the Andes in a traditional non-touristic way.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €500 per person
- Duration: 5 days
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Conde Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 05:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.84 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 86 of 89.

- 5 stars: 81 (91%)
- 4 stars: 5 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and trail meals; some question the value of booking online.

**Praised:**
- Supportive guides share detailed knowledge of Inca culture and the landscape
- Fresh, plentiful trail meals repeatedly exceed expectations
- Comfortable camps and lodging draw repeated praise
- Varied scenery, from snowy mountains to jungle

**Complaints:**
- High altitude and tough climbs make the trek physically demanding
- Some praise the value, while others feel online bookings are overpriced
- Some find briefings clear, while others report unclear or inaccurate trek information

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2019-07-29 to 2026-10-25); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- 3 nights campsite and 1 night Hotel
- Chairs and dining tables.
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer from Cusco to Mollepata.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Roundtrip bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Breakfast
- Roomy dining tent and kitchen.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

## Not included

- Additional horse.
- Tips for the guide and the horsemen.
- Breakfast on the first day, lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Huayna Picchu or Mountain Machu Picchu

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:00
- 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

- 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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- It is suggested to bring: strong walking shoes or tennis shoes, sweater and thick jacket, hat or cap, just one bottle of water, a good rain coat, long sleeve shirts, long and short pants, insect repellent, a sunblock with a UV factor of at least 40, toilet paper, lantern, sunglasses, plastic bags, medical or personal items, a lightweight backpack per person, camera and charger, some cash in change
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

## Compared with other Salkantay Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 33** | €500 | 5 days | 4.84 (89) | 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 #28 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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