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The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu by Glamping Luxury Domes offers a truly extraordinary experience, blending adventure with unparalleled comfort. This 5-day trek takes you through the awe-inspiring Andes, where you’ll hike past towering snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and picturesque landscapes. What sets this trek apart is the luxurious glamping experience in luxury domes, which provide a unique and cozy way to immerse yourself in nature without sacrificing comfort.
As you journey through rugged terrain, you’ll stay in luxurious, geodesic domes equipped with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. After a challenging day of trekking, you’ll enjoy hot meals prepared by skilled chefs, relax in the comfort of your dome, and experience the beauty of the stars above.
The Salkantay Trek is an alternative route to Machu Picchu that is less crowded but equally breathtaking. From the majestic Salkantay Mountain to the tropical cloud forests, each day offers new surprises. After completing the trek, you’ll visit the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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4 Days 3 Nights
60.5 km / 37.5 miles.
Moderate
4650 msnm
Luxury Trekking & Culture
Upon Request (Min 02 ppl)
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu by Glamping Luxury Domes is a one-of-a-kind trekking experience that combines the rugged beauty of the Peruvian Andes with the comfort and luxury of geodesic dome accommodation. Over the course of 5 days, you’ll hike through diverse landscapes—from high-altitude glaciers to lush cloud forests—on a scenic and less-crowded alternative route to Machu Picchu.
The luxury domes provide an elevated camping experience, offering comfortable beds, private bathrooms, and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. After a day of exploring remote villages and trekking past towering peaks like Mount Salkantay, you’ll retreat to your luxurious dome, where hot meals prepared by expert chefs await. The combination of gourmet dining, cozy accommodation, and awe-inspiring natural beauty creates an unforgettable experience.
As you make your way toward Aguas Calientes, you’ll encounter the rich flora and fauna of the region, all while being treated to an immersive, nature-filled adventure. On the final day, you’ll visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, completing your journey in style.
For those who seek a unique and luxurious way to explore the majestic Salkantay Trek and reach Machu Picchu, this glamping experience in luxury domes offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and stunning natural beauty.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. We’ll drive for about 3 hours to Mollepata where we’ll start our Salkantay Trek. As soon as we arrive at Mollepata, while you have breakfast the cook and the horseman will pack all the camping equipment and cooking stuff. We’ll start hiking uphill the first 3 hours, to get to Cruzpata. In Cruzpata we will have lunch with panoramic views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains (Humantay; 4120m/13500ft and Salkantay; 6271m/20575ft). This is just the start!
We will begin our Salkantay Trek towards Soraypampa. Our first Salkantay Trek camping spot is there (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.
1ST DAY

After the second breakfast of the Salkantay Trek, we’ll start walking at 5:30 am. This day will be the longest. The first 4 hours goes uphill to get to the highest point of the Salkantay Trek (4650 m/15200 ft). This point is located halfway between 2 mountains. Salkantay on the right and Tucarhuay on the left. From this pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible. You may encounter snow in this part. After a break, we will continue our walk (downhill) through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. We’ll hike again after lunch towards the jungle. We’ll reach our second Salkantay Trek camping spot in Chaullay or Colcapampa (3000m/9800ft).
2ND DAY

After breakfast, at 6.30 am, we’ll start walking through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach La Playa. This walk takes about 6 hours. Today we will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical plants. As soon as we are at La Playa, the horses will go back to Mollepata by taking the same Salkantay Trek. After lunch, we’ll take a bus to the Hydroelectric Station. From there, we will walk for 2 more hours next to the railroad to Aguas Calientes.
3RD DAY

This is the most important day in the Salkantay Trek. We’ll wake up early in the morning at about 4 am. We’ll have breakfast and leave to walk up to Machupicchu (one and a half hours) up to Machu picchu, but there is another option to catch the first bus. In order to appreciate the magnificent city as the sun is rising we wake up early. A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) will be hosted by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourself. If you still have energy you can also climb Huaynapicchu (2720m/8890 ft)! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top. After enjoying Machupicchu we’ll go down to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then the bus back to Cusco.
4TH DAY

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How to Book?: Send us all Your Personal information, as well as a Deposit of USD 400, and the Final Balance will be paid 15 days before the Inca trail begins
Glamping Luxury Salkantay Trek: Price per person: Prices based on the Number of People departing that date:
Group size: Upon Request
1 Person 3600.USD
2 People 2800.USD
3 People 2700.USD
4 People 2600.USD
5 People 2500.USD
6 People 2400.USD
7 People 2300.USD
8 People or More 2200.USD
Recommended for Honeymooners, Families with children & Groups of Friends (02 People Minimum)
If you are a group of 02 we depart (No matter if you are a group of 02 persons). We NEVER pass our people onto another operator as most agencies do here in cusco.
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.
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Posted on Sara DVerified 10/10 Experience - Would Recommend! We had an amazing time on the Salkantay 5 Day Trek. Before the trip started, Quechuas had great communication and was very accommodating to our travel schedule, including adjusting our briefing time with our guide.The skydome accomodations were great (all fairly spacious, with exception of night 2, which was fine as we didn’t spend much time there), the food was delicious (a great variety and always more than enough to go around) and the trek itself was beautiful. Our guide Steven, as well as second guide Jorge, were very patient, knowledgeable and kind to us and the others in our group - not only did we get to see incredible scenery but we also learned a lot about the local landscape and culture.We rented sleeping bags, which we would highly recommend. We brought our own hiking poles but would recommend renting if you don’t bring your own.Overall, an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this company.Posted on Matthew WVerified Seamless and Supportive Inca Trail Experience – Highly Recommend We recently completed the 4-day Classic Inca Trail trek with Quechuas Expeditions in June 2025, and overall had a fantastic experience that struck the perfect balance between physical challenge and logistical ease.Our guide, Fernando (“Nando”), was outstanding—passionate, deeply knowledgeable about the trail’s rich history, and highly supportive throughout. He kept our group motivated and informed, and managed different paces and needs with professionalism and care. His English was great, and he always made time to answer questions or share interesting stories along the way.The porter and chef team were phenomenal. Every meal was different, delicious, and plentiful—we were never hungry, and dietary needs (including vegan and vegetarian) were handled without issue. They even baked a custom cake on the trail for a couple’s anniversary, which speaks volumes about their care and capability. The porters themselves were friendly, warm, and constantly going above and beyond to support us.Quechuas provided tents, sleeping bags, a toilet tent, and hot water for face washing each morning, plus coca tea as a wake-up touch. The duffel service was useful, though we did find the weight limits a bit tighter than expected once you factor in the sleeping bag. In the end, we paid for an extra porter—which was easy to arrange but worth noting for those planning their packing. One thing we didn’t know in advance: the porter bags aren’t waterproof, so future trekkers may want to use dry bags or line the inside with plastic.Another small consideration: due to how campsites are assigned (by the government, not the tour company), some days ended up being longer than the traditional day-by-day breakdown you might read online. While not Quechuas’ fault, for myself, as much heads-up as possible would’ve helped with my own mental preparation.All said, Quechuas Expeditions delivered where it mattered most. The logistics were smooth, the staff was superb, and their support allowed us to focus on enjoying the trail and the breathtaking views without worrying about the rest. This is a company that knows what it’s doing.Would I recommend them? Absolutely—whether you’re a first-time trekker or experienced hiker, they make an unforgettable journey that much more seamless and enjoyable. If I ever do this again, I would book with them without question, and if possible, request the exact same team. Thank you Fernando and team for a trip of a lifetime and memories that will stay with me forever 🙏Posted on Arianna OVerified Amazing trip on the Inca Trail with Quechuas Expeditions I never imagined that the Inca Trail could be so transformative. My partner and I decided to do the classic 4-day trek with Quechuas Expeditions and, honestly, it exceeded all our expectations. From the very first moment we felt very welcome. The service was impeccable, they were always attentive to our needs, solving all our doubts before and during the trek.The hike was not easy, but the views, the fresh mountain air and the energy of the group kept us going without thinking about how tiring it was. The meals at the campsites surprised us pleasantly, we really did not expect so much variety and flavor in the middle of the mountain. And the end, reaching Machu Picchu through the sun gate (Inti Punku) was simply magical, there are no words to describe that moment. It is definitely a unique experience that connects you with the history, culture and nature of Peru. Thank you Quechuas Expeditions for making this trip so special!Posted on naomiammarVerified Hardest challenge of my life but worth it One of the hardest things I have ever done (definitely underestimate the difficulty level), and I don’t know if I would have made it if it wasn’t for our awesome guide Frenando and all the amazing staff we had. What a fantastic group of people. The porters are so hard working, it’s so humbling. The chef Taco was fantastic! I am vegan and he made me the most amazing food the entire time. I couldn’t believe it. And then our guide Fernando topped it all. Knowledgeable, professional yet fun, very personable, very patient (we were slow!) and very encouraging. If you are considering taking on this challenge, I highly recommend Quechua’s Expeditions and if you can request Fernando. E sure to do so. He’s been doing this for 19yrs!Posted on cade cVerified Awesome trek We really enjoyed our trip. It was challenging and also rewarding. Beautiful views and even better food. I can’t rave enough about our cook Santiago! Food was unbelievable. Jose did a fantastic job leading us along the way. He did a good job of explaining what we are seeing! Looking for a physical challenge with beautiful views this is the trek for you.Posted on Lola UVerified Demanding, enriching and unforgettable thanks to the human team I will always be grateful to the rich food and attentions of Santiago, the cook, the professionalism and good advice of José, the guide, the kindness of the helpers, who have made it possible to improve the experience.Posted on Julia C.Verified Amazing trek, amazing guide and staff The Salkantay Trek was absolutely stunning, domes and the views were great with hot water available. What the trek made very special was our guide Nildo. Also, the chef Julian, horseman and second guide were incredible too. Nildo was knowledgeable, caring and passionate about everything he shared. I cannot imagine a better guide :-) Everything was very well organized.Posted on Emelie AVerified Hike of a lifetime! We had the most amazing time! The different sceneries along the trek are just unbelievable and although being two fairly unfit persons we could enjoy it all the way. Fernando and Steven are terrific guides making sure we were all comfortable and happy at all times. The food and accommodations along the way were also a lot more luxurious than what we’d expected. Would 100% recommend this to anyone who’s up for a hike!!
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