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4 - Days Hike Salkantay to Machu Picchu with Eco-Lodge Sky Domes

4.5(48)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR2.6(5)TRIPADVISOR4.7(43)

Description

The Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu is rated by National Geographic as one of the 25 best treks in the world, and is one of the best alternatives to reach the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The route combines beautiful mountain landscapes with incredible panoramic views, views of the Nevado Salkantay and exuberant forests, a subtropical jungle with a splendid natural environment. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu let yourself be captivated by the magic and charm of this wonderful place and admire the sumptuous temples, agricultural terraces, canals and water sources that have made this place one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Tour Options

Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu - Unique 4-day experience
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Return transportation from Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel in Cusco.
Tourist transport from the City of Cusco to Challacancha (Starting Point of the Walk)
First aid kit and emergency oxygen balloon that will be carried by the guide.
Hop-on, hop-off bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Professional Tour Guide who speaks English
Transportation from the village of Challway to Sahuayaco (Eco-Lodge Sky Domes).
Cook and kitchen assistant for the preparation of all meals
We will carry up to 7 kg. / 15 pounds of your luggage, so you will only carry your small backpack and water
1st Night: Cabaña Andina (Eco-Lodge Mamá Andrea) in the Soraypampa area.
Ticket to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, Circuit 2 or Circuit 3 - depending on availability
Pick up from your hotel located in the City of Cusco. We also pick up from hotels in the Sacred Valley
2nd Night: Luxury Wood and Glass Dome (Eco Lodge Majestic Sky Domes) in the Sahuayaco area.
Entrance ticket to the Salkantay route and the Humantay Lagoon
3rd night: Room with private bathroom (Hotel) located in the Town of Aguas Calientes.
Excellent Food All Inclusive: 4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 3 Dinners
Vehicle transportation from the Lodge Mejestic Sky Domes to the start of the hike to Llactapata.
Meeting and preparation talk with the Guide, 1 day before the tour in our Office located in Cusco
We serve and prepare vegetarian, vegan and special diet meals according to your requirement
Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu
03 Nights of Accommodation:
All the necessary equipment for the tour that you will use
Expedition Tourist Train Ticket to Return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo for the 4th day
Luggage storage for your belongings in our Cusco Office while you make your trek

What's included

Included
Return transportation from Ollantaytambo Train Station to your hotel in Cusco.
Tourist transport from the City of Cusco to Challacancha (Starting Point of the Walk)
First aid kit and emergency oxygen balloon that will be carried by the guide.
Hop-on, hop-off bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Professional Tour Guide who speaks English
Transportation from the village of Challway to Sahuayaco (Eco-Lodge Sky Domes).
Cook and kitchen assistant for the preparation of all meals
We will carry up to 7 kg. / 15 pounds of your luggage, so you will only carry your small backpack and water
1st Night: Cabaña Andina (Eco-Lodge Mamá Andrea) in the Soraypampa area.
Ticket to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, Circuit 2 or Circuit 3 - depending on availability
Pick up from your hotel located in the City of Cusco. We also pick up from hotels in the Sacred Valley
2nd Night: Luxury Wood and Glass Dome (Eco Lodge Majestic Sky Domes) in the Sahuayaco area.
Entrance ticket to the Salkantay route and the Humantay Lagoon
3rd night: Room with private bathroom (Hotel) located in the Town of Aguas Calientes.
Excellent Food All Inclusive: 4 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 3 Dinners
Vehicle transportation from the Lodge Mejestic Sky Domes to the start of the hike to Llactapata.
Meeting and preparation talk with the Guide, 1 day before the tour in our Office located in Cusco
We serve and prepare vegetarian, vegan and special diet meals according to your requirement
Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu
03 Nights of Accommodation:
All the necessary equipment for the tour that you will use
Expedition Tourist Train Ticket to Return from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo for the 4th day
Luggage storage for your belongings in our Cusco Office while you make your trek
Not included
Not Included: Personal items such as backpack, clothes and shoes.
Optional tip. If you wish, you can give a voluntary tip to the Service Staff: Guide and Cook
Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain. Additional cost:
No need to carry a sleeping bag.

Pickup Locations & Times

The pick-up is directly at your accommodation located in the City of Cusco. Write us and tell us the name of your hotel.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(48)

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andresbE4218CB
August 26, 2025
expectacular

I did the Salkantay Trek with Incredible Peru Tours and it was just spectacular. From day one, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was amazing: attentive, fun and very knowledgeable about Inca history and culture. The accommodations exceeded my expectations: comfortable and well-equipped domes, with stunning landscapes upon waking. The food was another high point: delicious and hearty throughout, prepared by a chef who really knows what he does. The tour itself is demanding, but totally worth it for the scenery and connection with nature. Arriving in Machu Picchu walking after such intense days was a unique feeling. I recommend this agency 100%. Everything was safe, well organized and full of details that make a difference.

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mik82593
May 21, 2025
Perfect Trip: Hikes and Relaxing Time

This was an incredible experience. Each hike always had an amazing ending, in terms of views and in terms of places to stay. Our guide (Herbert) is a fantastic person and would recommended him with my eyes closed. He was always looking out for us and making sure everything was smooth and ready. This trip is the perfect balance between challenging hikes and relaxing time. Peruvians are one of the best people I’ve met and made our trip memorable. The food, traditional and fantastic. I would recommend to make the reservation with at least two months in advance, so that the reservations (restaurants, hotels, and transportation) are all ready and aligned. We did the reservation with three months and it was perfect.

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B9559VXmaris
May 15, 2025
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Salkantay Trek was as good as we had hoped. Great nature and culture. Machu Picchu was magical. We were lucky with the weather despite some rain. Our guide Hector was a rock all the way, and the chef, drivers and the apparatus around worked well. Thank you to Incredible Peru Tours!

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Daveoneill71
May 12, 2025
Great trek, thanks Hector!

We had an amazing track alongside Pat towards Machu Picchu. The scenery was amazing as was the food, but the experience was made a lot better by our guide Hector and the team at IPT. While the track was difficult at times Hector was very accommodating and encouraging. Hector provided lots of information about the Incas and his passion for the history was great to experience. Highly recommend this trek!!

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Vacation280704
March 7, 2025
Fantastic guide made this trek even better!

The trek was great (despite weather not being perfect). But, our guide Gilber made our experience better than what we could have hoped for. We realised how much having such a great guide meant to us - his enthusiasm, extensive local knowledge, responsiveness and care for us in the face of unexpected landslides, Gilber really made our trip memorable and inspiring.

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Jenny_F
December 5, 2024
This company doesn’t consider health and safety

We got very sick and the company did not provide the guide w a first aid kit or oxygen balloon as advertised in the itinerary! It didn’t end there. I had to pay 200$ out of pocket to get us by taxi to lower elevation. We drove on dangerous roads and I thought I’d die. Then had to buy our own bus ticket from machu pichu. No I wasn’t going to walk down after a 16mi hike the previous day, and walking at 5am. Then we were stuck in aguas calientes until our 4pm train.. all day! The itinerary stated that the train would take us back to Cusco and would cover our transport to the hotel. We had to then take a bus which was covered but hard to find the bus. And then I had to get an Uber to my hotel. We did not arrive back at our hotel till after 9:30 PM having not eaten. Overall, this tour company did not take into consideration The stress this put on my family and offered no partial refund. Would not recommend the tour company at all.

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466gustavop
November 28, 2024
Unforgettable

An unforgettable experience, Gilber and his boys took care of us and accompanied us, we felt very safe. Florentin's food, a real luxury.

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gautams862
November 11, 2024
Salkantay trek with Abraham

The Salkantay trek was one of the best trips I have done. Our guides, Abraham and Luis, were incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful with our group. The accommodations are incredibly unique, the chefs are amazing at preparing local food to fill you up before and after a hard hike, and the scenery is breathtaking. Our trip flowed seamlessly from start to finish and Abraham truly made it an experience we will never forget. We are so grateful to have had this experience and cannot wait to return again.

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haleyr421
November 7, 2024
Avoid this tour company, not good

Our guide Herbert was great. You could tell he genuinely wanted us to have a good time. In regard to Incredible Peru Tours as a tour company I would strongly suggest not using them 1) What is listed on Viator, Trip Advisor, Get Your Guide, etc. is wrong. There were no porters or muleteers and we had to carry our belongings. This wouldn't have been a problem had we known in advance...they told us the day before and we spent more money trying to accomodate. 2) It says you get on a 6 P.M. train to go home; the tour company booked our tickets the day before (we know this because they were on the phone with our guide) and because the 6 P.M. train was sold out, we were sent home on a 9:50 PM train. Our Air BnB wouldn't let us in because it was so late and canceled our accomodation with no refund. We then had to find an entirely different place to stay. We had a good time because it is a beautiful hike. But there are plenty of tour comapanies in Cusco. Stay away from this one.

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42biswajits
November 4, 2024
Perfect salkantay trek, Excellent Adventure

The Salkantay trek exceeded all of my expectations. If you want a high quality trekking experience this is for you. Abraham and his team were excellent and exceeded all expectations. They made sure that the group was cohesive and ensured there were stops during the day to both allow people to catch their breath and give information about the area, culture or flora and fauna along the path. He adjusted the planned schedule daily based on our abilities and enabling us to get the most enjoyment out of the whole experience. Thank you Incredible Peru Tours.

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