
Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights worth booking?
Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights is a 120-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $426 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $426 per person
Salkantay Trek is one of the best alternatives that will allow you to visit Machu Picchu, after 5 days and 4 nights in a 73 kilometers route. It is a great adventure that will allow you to appreciate high and massive mou
What you get
- Transport from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata.
- Briefing the day before of your tour in your hotel
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
About this experience
Salkantay Trek is one of the best alternatives that will allow you to visit Machu Picchu, after 5 days and 4 nights in a 73 kilometers route. It is a great adventure that will allow you to appreciate high and massive mountains, exuberant vegetation, streams, rivers and more. It also includes thermal waters that will help you relax your body after the physical effort of walking. You can also enjoy some snow at one of the highest points of the road, 4,650 m above sea level. Finally, on the last day we will have the great guided tour of Machu Picchu.
What's included
Included
- Transport from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata.
- Briefing the day before of your tour in your hotel
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English).
- Breakfast
- First-aid kit
- High quality camping equipment (tent for 2 persons), eating tent with table and chairs.
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
Not included
- Sleeping bag (there is the possibility of renting one +25 USD)
- Breakfast at the first day and lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (24 USD)
- Zipline in Santa Teresa (optional activity: +30 usd).
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
- inca machu picchu tours
Know before you go
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best trek ever with the best guides
Amazing experience, 5 days hiking from the snow to tropical weather! Definitely recommended! Good opportunity to test and challenge yourself!
via Tripadvisor
Salkantay Trek 5days!!
My friends and I did the Salkantay Trek tour with Inca Machu Picchu Tours on the recommendation of close friends the experience from start to finish was amazing, our travel assistant was Yang who also accompanied us during the tour with guide Steve guys really passionate about the Inca culture and provided us with help permanently always worried about our health and well-being, the food was great to be in the middle of nowhere. The route is hard but the scenery is worth it and Machu picchhu is spectacular you have to visit it. Thanks to the whole team for covering our expectations, we will definitely come back to take care!!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Trip of a lifetime!!
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time trekking with Inca Machu Picchu Tours! Our guides Rodrigo and Carlos were fantastic, they were able to get us through our trek safely. The Salkantay Trek was very physically challenging, but the views and different micro-climates were definitely worth it. I will forever cherish all of the great memories I made on this trip!. Can't recommend Inca Machu Picchu Tours enough. Go sooner than later!
via Tripadvisor
Lovely route and great team!!
My two friends and I, we did the 5 days and 4 nights salkantay trek and it has certainly been an unforgettable experience, we have seen spectacular landscapes, rivers, trees, jungle and mountains full of snow, a really beautiful landscape, the hike is hard but worth doing. Yang was our travel assistant picked us up from the airport and gave us a full talk of how the 5 days would be, in cusco we recommend a super good restaurant and showed the streets of Cusco a unique attention that we did not see with the other agencies in Peru, thank you Yang for everything. Carlitos was our salkantay guide a genius! Very responsible, he always recommended us what clothes to wear and what the road would be like the next day, he has a great knowledge and love for the Inca culture. Our cooks and muleteers always worried that everything will be perfect an excellent team; we got a very nice group!! Thanks for everything!!.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $426 to $446
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights cost?
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Prices start at $426 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 5 Days/4 Nights take?
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Plan for about 120 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 5 Days/4 Nights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights?
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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 5 Days/4 Nights 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 120-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights?
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Around 1 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 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Salkantay Trek 5 Days/4 Nights 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, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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