Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 199 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome worth booking?
Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome is a 120-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $762 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 199 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (199)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $762 per person
5 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky Lodge domes SALKANTAY TREK & HUMANTAY LAKE GLAMPING IN DOMES • Explore the Humantay Lake • Climb up to Salkantay Pass 4600 mete
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)
- Machupicchu entrance fee
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Briefing a night before we do the trek/trip
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
About this experience
5 Day Salkantay Mountain, Humantay Lake and Llacatapata incan trail to Machupicchu in Sky Lodge 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)
- Machupicchu entrance fee
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
- Briefing a night before we do the trek/trip
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- 01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes
- Tourist Expedition Train Back from Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) to Ollantaytambo
- Sky Lodge Dome 2 Nights 1 Night small Dome & Hotel 1Night (Based 2,3,4 beds Room)
- Duffel bag (for your personal belongings)
- Pick up from Hotel
- Tourist Bus from Cusco to Challacancha(Trailhead)
- Proffesional Guide, Professional Cook & Cooking equipment
- Meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners. Vegetarian option with no extra cost.
Not included
- Salkantay trek entrance fee 20 soles
- Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 5
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Salkantay Trail
We pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. to drive for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we start ourSalkantay trek . As soon as we are at mollepata while you have breakfast the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff and we start hiking the first 3 hours will be a little bit uphill to get Cruzpata where we will have lunch with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft) – just the start! We will begin our Salkantay trek towards Soraypampa, our first Salkantay Trek camping spot (3800 m/11750ft; the highest and coldest campsite of the trip) we will be very close to the second highest Salkantay snow capped -mountain of Cusco.
420 minutes here · Admission not included
Salkantay Trail
After having our Salkantay Trek breakfast we start walking about 5:30 am, Because this day will be the longest day the first 4 hours is uphill to get the highest point of the Salkantay Trek (4650m/15200ft) located halfway between 2 huge mountains; Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. There is a possibility of snow here. After a rest, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start of the jungle until we reach Chaullay Campsite
540 minutes here · Admission not included
Salkantay Trail
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start walking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa walking about 6 hours. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits ,plants and as soon as we are at la playa we will have lunch and then we will rest and camp at la Loreta in la Playa.
480 minutes here · Admission not included
Salkantay Trail
We will have breakfast at 8am and leave our camping spot of Lluscamayo. We walk up on a original Inca Trail to Llactapata site where you will get a chance to see Machupicchu far away (one of the most beautiful place to see Machupicchu) then We continue walking, passing a variety of crop plantations, coca, banana etc. until we reach the hydroelectric station. And after the lunch we keep walking about two and half hours along the train road till reaching Aguas Calientes town where we will spend the night in a hostel. In Aguas Calientes, you can take advantage of the thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) a real treat after finishing the Salkantay Trek
480 minutes here · Admission not included
Salkantay Trail
Salkantay trek important day ,We wake up early morning about 4 am to then to 4:30 to have the breakfast and leave to walk up to Machupicchu which takes one and half hours up to machupicchu but there is another option to catch the first bus which leaves 5:30 to Machupicchu (25-minutes long) in order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your Guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huaynapicchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.and after enjoying machupicchu you have to go down to aguas calientes to take the train back to ollantaytambo and then bus back cusco.
420 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr, 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
- 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
- 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 199 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
199 verified traveler reviews for Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Stunning trek, amazing guides, good food, fine accommodations and okay office
We did the 5D/4N Salkantay Trek with Quchuas Expeditions and had a great time! Along the way we met lovely people. Fernando and Asensio, our guides, were absolutely amazing (10/10). They were always up for a joke and very helpful regarding any questions or needs. While Asensio left after day two with part of the group for a shorter trip, Fernando led us through the rest of the trek. He knows those mountains and the nature surounding it so well, it is super interesting to learn from him and we felt safe at any given time. Thank you Fernando for everything!!! Also a big thank you to our horseman Juan with his cute dog Bobby who tiredlessly and to the cook Armando who passionately prepared amazing food for us with minimal kitchen tools! The communication with the office was okay. A negative point is the different information on their channels about the packing list, etc. This led to a lot of confusion on our side and to cold nights for some of our newly met friends (they had no sleeping bag for a night of 4 degrees without an oven and only blanklets). This issue could definitely be solved with a uniform packing list and clear communication. Also the intinery is not fully correct regarding the distances... it seems the office declares areal distances and not the real walking distances. The accommodations were good. The first and the third one were very nice. The second one has not been cleaned (due to some issues on the side of the camp ground operator) before we arrived and after day 2 which is the hardest, we would have really appreciated a clean dome and a hot shower. After an intervention from our side and Fernando, the issue has been more or less solved. The last accommodation in Aguas Calientes was noisy and simple but all-in-all okay. All in all it was a great experience and we would recommend the tour to our friends.
via Viator
Amazing Salkantay trek!
We had an amazing experience on the Salkantay trek with Queuchas Expeditions! Trek - fantastic hiking, spectacular scenery and an agenda which nicely balances the harder hikes with downtime and easier days. Staff - second to none! Nildo is one of the best tour guides I have ever had; he brought incredible enthusiasm and energy to our trek (no matter the weather!), was always at hand to solve any problem we might have, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had the best experience possible. The whole staff team was fantastic. Food - the food was high quality and varied throughout our trek. Our cooks (Armando and Herman) generally did a great job of accommodating dietary requirements (vegetarian and gluten free). Accommodation - generally very good and comfortable, though on occasion we had to request standard items that were not already provided (e.g. towels, toilet paper). Logistics - overall our trip was well organised and ran very smoothly. We especially appreciate the effort made by Quechas Expeditions to ensure we could collect our large bags from Cusco on the night we returned (despite it being late). Would recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable 5 day Salkantay trek
We had an incredible adventure on the 5 day salkantay trek to Machu Picchu. I would strongly recommend booking with quechuas expeditions! Nildo was an amazing guide, he brought so much positive energy to the group and he really went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every minute of the trek! We learned so much from him about the incas and the local nature. The food was delicious with good portion sizes! I am vegetarian and coeliac and the chefs, Armando and Herman, took great care to accommodate my diet and made separate gluten free veggie options for me when needed. I do recommend bringing snacks though! Thanks again to the team for making this such an unforgettable experience!
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience
It was the most amazing experience. Our guide Bel was very knowledgeable of the landscape and the local flora and fauna. Our cook, Isaco, prepared excellent meals which really powered us through the tricky parts. My friend and I had been numpties, showing up without booking Machu Picchu. Quechuas managed to sort us a ticket quite last minute. We could not be more grateful.
via Tripadvisor
Challenging and rewarding trek with amazing people
An amazing 5 days! The trek is really tough, both because of the up- and downhills but also the altitude. So worth it though! The views are insane and the Salkantay Trekking team made sure that everything went smoothly with transport, food and accomodations. Our guide José was incredible. He took good care of all the participants in the group, kept us well informed about upcoming activities, and shared interesting facts along the route. He was very supportive and enthusiastic. We were lucky with an amazing group and perfect weather. I highly recommend this for anyone who is up for a really rewarding challenge!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 120 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
- 70
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
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Salkantay Trek 5 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 5 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 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome 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 to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 199 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 5 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 5 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 120-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Salkantay Trek 5 days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome?
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Around 70 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 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.
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