Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 73 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome worth booking?
Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome is a 96-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $762 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 73 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (73)
- Duration
- 96 hours
- From
- $762 per person
4 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky domes SALKANTAY TREK & HUMANTAY LAKE GLAMPING IN DOMES • Explore the Humantay Lake • Climb up to Salkantay Pass 4600 meters hi
What you get
- A T-shirt of (I survived the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
- Horseman, Horses or Porters to carry food, Camping, Cooking equipment and personal belonging (7 kg)
- 01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes(Private Shower & Bathroom)
- Accommodation 02 Sky Lodge Dome (Based on 02 beds, 03 beds, 04 beds room) Upon Request
- Machupicchu entrance fee
- Expedition Train Back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and Bus back to Cusco
About this experience
4 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky domes SALKANTAY TREK & HUMANTAY LAKE GLAMPING IN DOMES • Explore the Humantay Lake • Climb up to Salkantay Pass 4600 meters high and see the Sacred Salkantay Snow capped mountain • Walk on an Ancient Inca Salkantay Trail • Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel. Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 05:00am Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding - Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers
What's included
Included
- A T-shirt of (I survived the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu)
- Horseman, Horses or Porters to carry food, Camping, Cooking equipment and personal belonging (7 kg)
- 01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes(Private Shower & Bathroom)
- Accommodation 02 Sky Lodge Dome (Based on 02 beds, 03 beds, 04 beds room) Upon Request
- Machupicchu entrance fee
- Expedition Train Back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and Bus back to Cusco
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Briefing a night before we do the trek/trip
- Professional Guide, Cook & Cooking equipment
- Duffel bag (for your personal belongings) and Rain Ponchos
- Pick up from Hotel
- Tourist Bus from Cusco to Challacancha(Trailhead)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and 3 afternoon hot teas. Vegetarian option with no extra cost.Professional Tour Guide(English & Spanish) (Assistant Guide over 08 People)
Not included
- Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 4
- Entrance fee to Salkantay & Humantay 20 soles
- Admission fees
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Quechuas Expeditions
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- what we recommend to bring on this trip
- There is no special equipment need, only regular equipment but of good quality, as for any other trek in the nature.
- Tops
- 1 poly/fleece (wind stopper) jacket
- 1 poly/fleece light weight sweater
- 1 lightweight long sleeved shirt (optional)
- 2-3 T-shirts
- 1 rain poncho (preferable) or rain jacket
- Bottoms
- 1 pair wind/rain pants (Gore-tex or similar)
- 1 pair lightweight cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis)
- 1 lightweight fleece pants
- Foot & hand wear
- 4 pairs wool or synthetic socks
- 1 pair of (used) trekking boots
- 1 pair of wool or fleece gloves
- Headgear
- 1 wool or fleece hat
- 1 sunhat
- 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection
- Miscellaneous
- 1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F)
- 1 good (day) backpack
- 2 walking poles
- 1 headlamp (preferable) or torch
- 1 pocket knife
- 1 water bottle
- Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur)
- Note: bottled water for sale at several parts of the trek; consult your guide at the briefing
- Sun block
- 1 lip balm (spf 16)
- Insect repellent
- Towel and soap
- Toiletry kit
- Toilet paper
- Personal medicines
- Optional:
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Spare battery for your camera
- Binoculars
- Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes and cocalmayo)
- Sleeping bag
- Porter for your personal equipment
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 73 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
4 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
73 verified traveler reviews for Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing tour guide Steven!
Me and my cousin booked the salkantay 4 day hike to machu picchu. The experience was amazing! We had a great time, our tour guide Steven was excellent and made the trip special! He was extremely positive, friendly, funny and provided great information about each area. Our chef Iasias was also great and provided an amazing variety of food each day! We were unable to visit machu picchu due to ticket demand. I would recommend to book this trip well in advance to secure the best tickets for machu picchu at the end and avoid booking during the weekend.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing time!!
We had an incredible time on this trek! The views were spectacular, the food and accommodations were amazing, and finally our tour guide made our trip! Bel was so knowledgeable about the Andes and such a great presence/leader to have on this long trek!
via Tripadvisor
Good
Booked the hike without Machu Picchu tickets because they were sold out. Fernando and Lucho made sure that we got to Agues Calientes with enough time to buy them there. Helpful guides and overall good experience
via Tripadvisor
Poor
I was very disappointed with the service during our Salcantay trail trip. We took the 5 days/4 nights trip. Unfortunately, multiple issues made the experience stressful and poorly managed. • Many questions were answered dishonestly or avoided altogether. I repeatedly asked why we were not placed with a group and never received a clear answer. • The camps did not match what was offered. The second camp was especially bad: dirty sheets, unstable structure, and many insects. Private showers were promised but were not available. We were the only people there, which felt unsafe, and the staff could not explain why. On the first day, they even said they didn’t yet know where we would stay the second night, which was alarming and unprofessional. • We were not provided water for meals or at the start of the hike. On the first day, I was given boiling water, which damaged my bottle and likely released microplastics. When I raised this concern, I was told the microplastics were “minerals,” which was insulting and felt disrespectful. • In Machu Picchu Pueblo, we were first taken to a hostel instead of the two star hotel included in the tour. Only after about 20 minutes where we moved to the correct hotel, again showing poor organization. • The guide repeatedly pressured us for tips and strongly pushed my wife to hire a horse, even though we clearly said we have mountaineering experience. The pressure felt uncomfortable and excessive, and he even tried to increase the price. • We were unexpectedly charged 30 soles to transport our duffel bags from Hidroeléctrica to Machu Picchu Pueblo. This fee was never mentioned in advance, and we were not allowed to pay by card. • On the last day, the guide forced us to fill out a service evaluation, saying he wouldn’t get paid otherwise. The following day, he also made us record a video testimonial in front of him. It was impossible to be honest under those conditions. • We were given a Vistadome train ticket even though we paid for the Expedition. While this was a positive upgrade, no explanation was given, adding to the confusion. • I also had my wallet stolen at a metro station, which was not the agency’s fault, but it heavily impacted the overall trip. Positive points: • The chef was excellent and very kind. When he learned it was my birthday, he surprised me with a birthday cake. • The guide was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his country, and he tried to adapt the tour to our interests. • The hike itself was incredible, with unforgettable views, and I would still recommend doing this trek at least once in a lifetime, just using another agency. Even one booked at the site should be of the same or better quality, at a cheaper rate. • Traveling alone had some comfort advantages, such as a private bus and better rest. • The Vistadome train experience was enjoyable. Overall, while the destination itself was amazing, the lack of communication, transparency, and professionalism from Quechuas significantly affected the experience. I cannot recommend this agency based on our trip.
via Tripadvisor
Salkantay 2025
I had such a great time on the Salkantay trek, and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Fernando. He was so nice and incredibly helpful throughout the whole journey, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. He also had a great sense of humour it was fun to have a joke and a laugh with him along the way. One of the highlights was when he even played football with us during the trek, which made the experience feel extra special. Overall, it was unforgettable, and I’m really glad Fernando was our guide.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 96 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 26
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
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Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome cost?
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Prices start at $762 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome take?
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Plan for about 96 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 73 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 96-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome?
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Around 26 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 96-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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