The 15 Salkantay Trek Tours to Machu Picchu That Earn Their Price

1.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Our pick

Take the demanding three-day route from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu. You’ll sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, hike through Andean and jungle scenery, and travel back by panoramic train. Guides such as Marco, Guido, and Cesar Quispe have led this trip.

“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”

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2.Small Group 5 Days Salkantay and Machu Picchu by Llactapata Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $593

This five-day trek links Cusco, Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, Lucmabamba, Llactapata, and Machu Picchu. You hike in a group of up to nine with a bilingual guide, cooks, horse support, camping gear, meals, and a private room in Aguas Calientes. Ask about guides such as Rolando, Carlos, Jainor, or Dario.

“Jainor was a gem of a tour guide. He is clearly passionate about Incan history and culture, and he conveys this well to the group. He also transitioned extremely smoothly between Spanish and English when explaining things in amazing detail and depth. He was never rushed, always taking the time to answer everyone’s questions. Lastly, he dealt well with the varying physical conditions of the group, with age ranges from 21 to 67.”

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3.5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 days · from $655

Spend five days hiking from Cusco through icy peaks, cloud forest, coffee country, and Llactapata. TreXperience provides guides such as Cesar, Roger, José, and Elias, hearty meals, glamping, camping, and a Vistadome or 360° train to Cusco.

“Fillo was the most amazing guide I’ve ever met! He took care of everything in every detail and helped alot with the headaches during hiking as I wasn’t used to that altitude. Amazing experience that I will never forget! Fillio, you gave us an outstanding experience during the Salkantay trek! Big up for the cook, Estevan, amazing chef and the peruvian food was top notch. And for the porters, all my respect, they are so hardworking. Totally recommend, the locations, the staff, the schedule, 10/10!”

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4.Salkantay Trek 4 Days to Machu Picchu by Glamping Sky Lodge Dome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $761

Hike from Mollepata over the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass through cloud forest to Machu Picchu. You sleep in Sky Lodge domes and a hotel in Aguas Calientes, with guides such as Fernando or Nildo, cooks, horses, meals, and train transport included.

“My mother and I did the 4 day Salkantay trek with Fernando as our guide. He was so patient, accommodating, and really knowledgeable of everything to do with the mountain and history of the Incas. The trek entailed many history lessons from Fernando where everyone learned so much. There were different levels of fitness on the trek and Fernando accommodated everyone, provided coco leaves, and encouraged us at times where we were exhausted. The food on the trek was absolutely amazing, the chef outdid himself every night. The accommodation on the mountain was very comfortable aswell. I thought the prices and tips were all very fair, I wish I could…”

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5.Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $590

You’ll hike from Challacancha to Machu Picchu with an English-speaking guide, cook, muleteers, and a maximum of 10 people. Expect Humantay Lagoon, the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass, coffee farms, dome lodging, a hotel in Aguas Calientes, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu.

“Our guide, Gilber, was very knowledgeable. It was great to have long conversations with him, learning about some historic and other little-known facts.”

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6.Salkantay Trek Standard 5D/4N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 days (approx.)

Spend five demanding days crossing the Peruvian Andes from Soraypampa to Machu Picchu. A bilingual guide, cook, horses, meals, three nights of camping, one night in Aguas Calientes, entrance fees, and the return train are included. Expect high altitude, long walking days, and superb mountain scenery.

“Senhores nao tempo p trabalhar p os senhores. Pais em situacao atipica. Greves de transportes com alguns eventos violencia. Como eu poderia ficar preso em Machu Pichu, fiz minha desistencia. A quadrilha empresarial negou-se a me reembolsar. Opiniao: o contrato é invalidado quando o pais nao oferece as condicoes de seguranca...... Fui roubado em 3.200 R.”

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7.Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $690

Take a demanding but rewarding five-day Salkantay Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You’ll cross the 15,252-foot Salkantay Pass, visit Humantay Lake and a coffee plantation, camp with meals and support, then finish with Machu Picchu and a train ride back to Cusco.

“What an amazing trip- I would thoroughly recommend it.”

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8.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

Trek from Cusco to Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, Santa Teresa, and Machu Picchu over five demanding days. You will camp three nights, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, ride with a small group of up to 15, and have a bilingual guide such as Roger, subject to assignment.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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9.Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $797

This 5-day Salkantay trek takes you from Cusco through Humantay Lake, a 15,200-foot mountain pass, high jungle, Santa Teresa, and Machu Picchu. A bilingual local guide leads the trek, while mules carry up to 7 kilos of your gear. Expect camping, long hiking days, and a final night in Aguas Calientes.

“Such a fun and challenging experience. I had no issues completing the trek, you want to make sure you are in good shape before arriving as it can be difficult if you are not prepared for log days and sometimes tough terrain. Beautiful views good food and excellent tour guides! Highly recommend to all!”

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10.4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $810

Walk from the high Andes to Machu Picchu in four days, with Humantay Lake, the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass, jungle trails, and a night in Aguas Calientes. Small groups, local bilingual guides, cooks, mules, and transport are included. Guides such as Percy, Junior, Cesar, and Francisco have been especially praised for their care and insight.

“The guide was really nice, spoke english well and knew a bunch of grest spots no other guides did. The food was also good, and its only local dishes which is nice. Just a great trek all in all:))”

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11.Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5D/4N or 4D/3N by glamping

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 5 days · from $35Best value

Trek from Cusco through Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, the Santa Teresa Valley, and Llactapata before reaching Machu Picchu. You sleep in glamping camps and a three-star hotel, eat meals prepared by a mountain chef, and hike in a small group with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Optional hot springs and zipline visits add flexibility.

“Roger and Reynaldo were the best guides. If there was a problem they were there for you to help. Would recommend!”

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12.Salkantay Trek: 5 Days to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $909

You trek from Cusco over the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass to Machu Picchu, with three nights in camps and one night near Aguas Calientes. Expect early starts, strong meals, bilingual guides such as Nico and Carlos, mule support, hot springs, and a small group of up to 12.

“The tour was incredibly beautiful. We learned so much, and had the opportunity to see incredible natural beauty too! Food was amazing and staff was great!”

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13.5 Day – Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu – Group Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $650

You’ll hike from the Andes to Machu Picchu with a bilingual guide such as Aldo, Victor, or Ruben, crossing the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, and jungle. The $650 group trip includes meals, camping gear, porters, an Aguas Calientes hotel, entrance fees, and train transport.

“Our Guide - Aldo made the Salkantay Trek an amazing experience for our group. His knowledge about the Inca culture is great. All other crew members also did their best to make our stay comfortable.”

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14.4-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 4 days · from $552

Hike from Cusco over the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass, sleep in a glamping camp and Andean huts, cook Pachamanca food, make coffee, and reach Machu Picchu by guided tour. Small groups of up to 16 use English or Spanish guides, then return by Vistadome or 360° train.

“Thank you so much for this truly unique experience! Our guide, Filio, was incredible; he took care of us with such patience, professionalism, kindness, and was clearly passionate about his job and providing us with cultural and historical information. I really appreciated the attention to detail and warmth Filio and the team provided during our trek. Our chef, Dionissios, was very good and made sure all our needs were taken care of, serving us delicious hearty meals and surprise treats! Another team member that was always ready to help and always with a smile was Alberto- thank you as well! I would highly recommend Filio as a guide and Trexperience…”

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15.5-Day Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu Sky Lodge Dome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $700

Take five days from Cusco to Machu Picchu by way of Humantay Lagoon and the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass. Sleep in private-bathroom domes, learn coffee making, walk the Urubamba Valley, and finish with a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Small groups and bilingual guides lead the trek.

“Hee goed verzorgd! Goed eten en fijne bedden, laatste hotel was ‘oke’. De domes waren top! Alleen nacht 1 zeer koud maar ik Geloof dat dit bij alle domes van alle organisaties wel zo was! Eigen douche en toilet, top! Hike zelf prachtig!”

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