Salkantay premium trek 5 days Glamping Sky Dome

Salkantay premium trek 5 days

The Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days is one of the most rewarding ways to reach Machu Picchu, and National Geographic Adventure Magazine ranked it among the 25 Best Treks in the World. This private experience takes you through the shadow of Mount Salkantay (Nevado Salcantay), the highest peak of the Vilcabamba Mountain Range and one of the most iconic mountains in the Cusco region, standing as a sacred Apu for the Andean people.

Over five days, you’ll explore the turquoise waters of Humantay Lake, hike the original Inca Trail to the archaeological site of Llactapata where the first breathtaking views of Machu Picchu reveal themselves, and spend your nights under the stars in premium EcoDome glamping, a unique way to sleep surrounded by the Andean wilderness.

Mollepata I Soraypampa I Humantay Lake I Salkantay Pass I Wayracmachay I Chaullay I Loreta I Aguas Calientes I Machu Picchu

Duration of the trip:

5 Days 4 Nights

Total Distance

60.5 km / 37.5 miles.

Physical Level:

Intermediate

Altitude:

4650 msnm

Type of Tour:

Trekking Nature & Culture

Group SIze:

Upon Request (Minimum 02 ppl)

Salkantay trek private tour 5 days overview

Hikkers on the Salkantay trail spend a day approaching the mountain from the south and then another day in close proximity to the mountain as they scale the Salkantay Pass, which at 4,600m provides amazing views into the valley below. Salkantay trek of 4 days and 3 nights is a great adventure that will allow you to appreciate Andean and lush green mountains (Cloud forest), streams, rivers and hot springs that will help you relax your body after the physically taxing walk. You can also feel the temperature change along the hiking mountain paths of the tour of Salkantay. You can also enjoy some snow in one of the highest points of the road, 4,630 mts/15, 228 feet above sea level. Finally, the last day (the fifth day) you will enjoy the Grand tour of Machu Picchu City.

TOUR NAME: Salkantay premium trek 5 days to Machu Picchu + SKY LODGE DOMES
100% LOCAL COMPANY: fully licensed Salkantay Trek Tour Operator, Highly Recommended! Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor & Youtube what our Passengers say about us
GROUP SIZE: 02 People Minimum (04 – 06 Average) and 08 People Maximum
STARTING POINT: Pick-up from Cusco & Sacred Valley Hotel/Airbnb. From 4:30 am to 5:00 am
ENDING POINT: Drop-off in Cusco at Hotel/Airbnb 10:30 pm
DEPARTURE: Daily. If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you have paid as large group service). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco
HIKING DISTANCE: 60.5 km / 37.5 ml
PHYSICAL LEVEL: Level 3. Salkantay Trek requires some physical preparation and we Also recommend to Aclimatize 2 days before we begin the Salkantay Trek
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 4,630 m / 15,228 ft
TRANSPORTATION: Private Van/Bus to Challacancha Trailhead (for our Passengers and staff) and Tourist VISTADOME Train (First Class Train) Back from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and Bus back to Cusco
ACCOMMODATIONS: (SKY LODGE DOMES with Private Bathroom and Shower): Because you DESERVE the best Service.
02 nights in Green Eco Sky Lodge Dome Eco-friendly (Private Campsite of Domes at Soraypampa), 01 Night in a Small Dome at Chaullay, 01 night in a 3 STARS hotel (Aguas Calientes)
PORTERING/HORSEBACK SERVICE: 7 Kilos/14 Pounds Extra Portering service is included. We will provide you a duffel bag for your personal Stuff and (This will be carried by the porter or Horses), Water Bottle, Rain Poncho & Salkantay T-shirt at the briefing time
MEALS: 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, 3 tea times + wake-up teas
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHUPICCHU: Machupicchu entrance fee Included.
VISTADOME TRAIN: A Nice Journey from Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo and Private Van back to Cusco

Why choose us for your Salkantay Premium trek 5 days?

100% Peruvian Company: We are a proud local operator born and raised in Cusco, with deep knowledge of every trail, mountain, and culture along the Salkantay route.
Our guides are among the best in the region, trained to make your Salkantay Premium Trek 5 Days safe, enriching, and unforgettable at every step.
Our professional chefs prepare fresh, high-quality meals throughout the trek, giving you the energy you need and the flavors you won’t forget.
We own our private EcoDome campsites along the Salkantay route, reserved exclusively for our guests. We operate with full commitment to protecting the natural environment around us.
We are a certified company you can trust, with years of experience leading private treks and a track record of happy travelers.
We keep our groups small so every traveler gets personal attention and a genuine connection with the landscape and culture of the Andes.

Short intinerary for the Salkantay premium trek 5 days

Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Soraypampa (Overnight Sky Lodge Dome)
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huayracmachay – Chaullay (Overnight Sky Lodge Small Dome)
Day 3: Chaullay Collpapampa – Lluscamayo – La Playa Loreta (Coffe Experience) (Overnight Sky Lodge Dome)
Day 4: La Playa Loreta – Lucmabamba – Llactapata incan site – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes (Overnight Hotel)
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Highlights of the Salkantay premium trek 5 days

Sleep in comfort under the stars in our Ecofriendly Sky Green Eco Domes located in private campsite at Soraypampa and Loreta Campsite. Best Campsites Along the the Salkantay Trek.
Day 1: Private Soraypampa Campsite at our Green Eco DOME
Day 2: Private Chaullay Campsite at Green Eco DOME
Day 3: Private Loreta La Playa Campsite at our Green Eco DOME
Day 4: Aguas Calientes Hotel
Visit Humantay Lake and Salkantay Lake
Hike the Original Inca Trail to LLactapata Incan site to see Machupicchu.
Enjoy the scenic views of Salkantay Snow Mountain
Make a small ritual for the Andean gods and learn about Incan religion
Enjoy our friendly customer service and experienced top guides
Eat delicious, freshly prepared Peruvian cuisine (Buffet Peruvian Style Food)
Hike through the different types of landscapes and Sceneries, such as cloud forests, highlands, grassy hills, and Andean valleys
Reach 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) in elevation along the Salkantay Pass
Explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area with expert and knowledgeable tour top guides
Hike one of National Geographic’s 25 “World’s Best Treks”

Please, Note: We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go…
Please Note: For travellers who don’t have many days to hike, or for those who doesn’t feel fit enought to hike the Salkantay of 4 days. We have a great alternative salkantay trek and Humantay lake of 3 days conecting to machupicchu by train from ollantaytambo to aguas calientes. or salkantay and humantay lake 2 days sleeping in our domes.

DAY 1
Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha – Humantay Lake – Soraypampa (Sky Lodge Dome)+

DAY 2
Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Huaracmachay – Chaullay (Sky Lodge Dome)+

DAY 3
Chaullay – LLuscamayo – Loreta La Playa Sahuayaco (Sky Lodge Dome)+

DAY 4
Loreta – Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroelectrica – Aguas Calientes (Hotel)+

DAY 5
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco +

Which includes the Salkantay premium trek 5 days

Pivate Tourist Transportation Cusco – Mollepata – Challacancha. (Salkantay Trailhead)
Pick up from your hotel by your guide.
Professional bilingual Tour guide English/Spanish.
Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.
Food service in the campsites (4 breakfast, 4 lunches, 4 dinners, 3 snacks) – nutritionally balanced menu: Buffet style. Plenty of food you will never be hungry with us! as well as Guinea Pig for free because we want you to taste all from Peru. All these meals are prepared by our cook and his assistant.
Professional Cook/Cheff: all our fresh vegetables are washed in iodine water prior to serving. Vegetarian (vegan) food on request at no extra cost! All dietary requirements from vegans, lacto-allergies and general dislikes can be catered for so long as prior warning is given when booking the trip
Daily tea service (Wake up Coca tea and afternoon tea time(Happy hour) including hot drinks such us mate de coca and locally grown coffe)
Dining equipment including portable chairs and tables
First Aid Kit
01 Oxygen tank
Porters/Horseman, Horses (to carry All Food, Camping Equipment and 7 kilos of passengers belongings) We Never overload our Horses (well Animal Welfare)
1st Night Private Campsite: 01 Night in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome at Soraypampa
2nd Night Private Campsite: 01 Night in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome at Chaullay
3rd Night Private Campsite: 01 Night in Glamping Sky Lodge Dome at La Playa Loreta Coffe Camp
4th Night Private Hotel: 01 Night in Aguas Calientes (Twin Bed room, 3 beds room, 04 beds room)
Please Note: The DOME at 1st & 3rd Campsite is 6 Meters diameter has Confortable Beds, Blankets, Pilows Private Shower, Bathroom (Acomodation is upon request) (Twin Bed room, 3 beds room, 04 beds room) and our domes use Solar Energy and Solar Water heater is base on weather. And the 2nd Campsite of our domes are 3 Meters Diameter to sleep only. So you will need sleeping bag. And we only use biodeagradable things and we Support Sustainable, Responsible & Ethical Tourism.
First Class Vistadome Train Back From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Train Time from 1:37pm to 7:00pm) Subjet to Availability
Bus back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco and dropp off at the hotel.
Duffel bag for personal belongings (We will provide you this duffel bag at the briefing time)
Pre trek Orientation – briefing A day before we do the Trek. (Hotel or Office) Let us know once you are at the office or by email.
Water for Driking: we will supply with filtered and boiled water and your bottles will be filled at each meal time. Please, bring enough water for the 1st day only.
Free “I survived” T-shirt and certificate (only for PEOPLE who successfully complete the trek!!!)

Not include the Salkantay premium trek 5 days

Breakfast Day 1
Lunch and dinner Day 5
Entrance fee to Salkantay and Humantay Lake 20 soles
Sleeping Bag (You can rent from us)
Walking Poles (You can rent from us)
Tips for our staff (Optional)
Optional: If you feel tired after the trek to and from Llactapata, There is a chance to take a train from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes. (30 minutes ride)(Cost of the Train Service is $35)
Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu ($12 per person, one way)
Travel and Health Insurance.(bring copies with you please):Quechuas Expeditions highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation/interruption insurance to protect your travel investment. Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance.
Additional costs or delays out of control of the management (landscape, bad weather condition, itinerary modification due to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability/strike, etc.)

DISCOUNTS (to apply discounts. Please send us an email at info@quechuasexpeditions.com)

UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD (Students must be below 25 years) : US$20. Please send us a a scanned copy of the student card at the time of booking.
Under 17 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of passport at the time of booking.
Under 12 years old: US$20 Please send us a copy of passport at the time of booking.
Group of 5 or more: US$10 per person. All you need is to book the trek together at the same time.

UPGRADES:

Huaynapicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)
MachuPicchu Mountain (Based on Availability): US$90 Based on Availability (Let us at the time of booking)

ADITIONAL INFO:

BRIEFING: for all our treks is a Night before we do the trek at 6:30pm in our office, But if you want us to come to your Hotel let us know in advance.(You will get a chance to meet you guide and as well as to give you your duffel bags)
STORAGE: Most Hotels have storage where you can leave the rest of your stuff while you hike to Machupicchu, But if they dont have a place you can leave your stuff in our storage with no extra cost. (Let us know at the time of briefing)

We need at least 02 of you and Leave any day you suit. All Departures 100% Guaranteed If You’re Booked, You are Going !!! To Confirm and Secure the Inca Trail Permits. Send us the filled out booking form as well as a deposit of 30% and you are ready to go…

Salkantay premium trek 5 days (Prices for 2026)

How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of 30%, and the Final Balance, will be paid once you are in Cusco.
Private Service: Group Size is Upon Request

Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 Person Minimum)

If you are a group of 02 we depart (Group size Upon Request). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in Cusco.

(PRIVATE SERVICE) Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu By Glamping in Mountain Sky Lodge Domes 5/Days (Dome to Dome)/ Prices are based on Number of people/ We will leave with Minimum of 02 Ppl
This Service Includes: First Class Vistadome Train Back, Private bus back from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, Walking Poles, Bus & Down to Machu Picchu as well as a 3 stars Hotel

01 Person Group / US$2200 per person
02 People Group / US$1350 per person
03 People Group / US$1300 per person
04 People Group / US$1250 per person
05 People Group / US$1200 per person
06 People Group / US$1150 per person
07 – or More People Group / US$1100 per person

What you need to bring on premium Salkantay trek 5 days:

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. We recommend the use of a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.

List of things you must bring:

Original Passport (and some copies) If you have changed your passport Bring a couple of copies of the one that you have used to purchase the inca trail permit.
Travel insurance is essential (and some copies)
Airline tickets (and some copies)
US$ cash and Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
Any entry visas or vaccination certificates required
Camera and Memory cards
Rechargeable batteries and adapters
Reading/writing material
Binoculars
Cover for backpacks
Pocketknife.
Fleece top
Windproof/waterproof jacket
Small towel and swim wear
Shirts/t-shirts
Sun hat
2 pairs of shorts
2 pairs of long trousers *zipp off
1 pair hiking pants/track pants
Hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes (with ankle protectors)
Knee-length socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the jungle lodge)
Sport hiking sandals
Sun block
Sunglasses
Toiletries (biodegradable)
Watch or alarm clock
Water bottle
Purifying tablets or filter (Micropur recommeded)
Insect Repellent (for mosquitos)25 % of deet at least you can also by in cusco.
Flashlight (head light recommended)
Money belt
Sleeping silk liner (for sleeping bags)
Wool hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
Rain poncho, plastic bags for your personal stuff to keep dry
Sleeping bag (it can be hired form us) we have goose down or syntetic sleeping bag
Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Thermal underwear
Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhoea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)

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