ON FOOT · 5-DAY EXPERIENCES
The 15 best 5-day experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how far it walks and how much of it is uphill. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel by tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak forests to Annapurna Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport. The $699 trip includes tea house stays, five breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, permits, gear, airport transfers, and a group of up to 12.
This five-day Salkantay trek takes you from Cusco to Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, cloud forest, Llactapata, and Machu Picchu. Expect small groups of up to 16, fresh meals, glamping, mule-supported camping, and guides such as José, Cesar, or Roger, depending on your departure.
“In particular our guide, Roger, was fantastic. He must be the best guide TreXperience has, and one of the best I have experienced during many years of worldwide travel.”
Travel from Cusco into the remote Ausangate region on a demanding five-day trek with a group of up to 10. You’ll cross passes as high as 5,200 meters, camp beside turquoise lakes, soak in Upis and Pacchanta hot springs, and meet a local family. Guides such as Guillermo and Urbano are known for clear guidance and strong cultural insight.
This five-day ABC trek takes you from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, through forests, waterfalls, villages, and the Annapurna Sanctuary. A licensed guide such as Raju, Pratip, Smile, or Anil leads the route, while porter service, meals, flights, and gear depend on the option you book.
“An amazing Annapurna Base Camp trek from start to finish. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking every day, and reaching ABC was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Raj was excellent. He made the trek feel safe, well organised, and enjoyable the whole way through. Highly recommend this trek.”
Walk from Cachora through the Apurímac Valley to Choquequirao, an Inca citadel larger than Machu Picchu but far less visited. You will camp three nights, carry only a small personal bag, and rely on a guide, cook, mule team, and small group of up to 12. The trek includes Saywite Monolith and Cconoc hot springs.
Travel by 4x4 from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kyambura chimp trekking and a Kazinga Channel cruise, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Finish beside Lake Bunyonyi. English-speaking guides may include Danny, Derrick, William, Karim, Daniel, or Eli, depending on availability.
This five-day trip links the peaceful Lares Trek with the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Expect remote Quechua villages, hot springs, high mountain scenery, two nights camping, and two hotel nights. Guides such as Manolo, Sara, Anthony, and Gilbert may lead groups, with cooks and horsemen carrying camp gear.
Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp in five days with a private group, English-speaking guide, lodge stays, permits, and transport. You will pass rice terraces, forests, waterfalls, Gurung villages, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and the Annapurna sanctuary. Guides such as Deepak, Narayan, Hari, and Paras have earned especially warm praise for care and pacing.
“It was absolutely incredible! The 5 day trek was challenging but incredibly amazing and what made the trek so enjoyable was because of our guide, Narayan dai (‘brother’ in Nepali). He was very clear on our itinerary, our destinations for each day and he made sure we had time to take lunch and stop to rest + take pictures! He was incredibly reliable and experienced as he’s done it for 16/17 years. On the 4th day, I was struggling quite a bit and Narayan dai was kind enough to take my bag and I really appreciated that. Overall, ABC trek has been the most breathtaking & exhilarating trek of my…”
Hike from Soraypampa to Machu Picchu on a five-day Salkantay route with bilingual guides, cooks, horses, camping gear, and a night in Aguas Calientes. You’ll see Humantay Lake, cross the 15,252-foot Salkantay Pass, visit a coffee plantation, view Machu Picchu from Llactapata, and finish with a guided visit to the citadel.
Follow a demanding five-day route from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Humantay Lake, Salkantay Pass, Santa Teresa, and the Hydroelectric trail. Guide Roger leads the small group through high Andes and jungle terrain, with camping, meals, porter support, a hostel night, and a guided Machu Picchu visit included.
“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”
You’ll hike from Challacancha to Machu Picchu with a bilingual local guide, three nights of camping, one hotel night in Aguas Calientes, meals, transport, and support mules. Expect long days, major altitude changes, cold nights, hot springs, and a guided visit to Machu Picchu.
“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!”
This five-day Salkantay Trek takes you from Cusco to Machu Picchu by way of Humantay Lake, the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass, coffee country, Santa Teresa, and Aguas Calientes. You get a bilingual guide, cook, horses, camping gear, meals, and train transport. Guides have included Carlos, Nico, Diego, Juan de Dios, and Alvina.
Travel from Arusha or Moshi through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, then finish with a Materuni waterfall hike, coffee-making, and Kikuletwa hot springs. Safari Soles Tours provides camping gear, meals, binoculars, park fees, and private group participation. Guides such as Innocent, Cheddy, Chadi, and Omar have led similar trips.
Take a demanding five-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with bilingual guides such as Aldo, Victor, or Ruben. Cross the 15,200-foot Salkantay Pass, descend through cloud forest and jungle, camp three nights, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, and finish with a guided sunrise visit to Machu Picchu.
You will trek privately from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters with an English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guide. The route passes Sinuwa, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Bamboo before ending at Jhinu Danda’s hot springs. Guides including Anil, Santosh, Uttam, and Bishnu have earned especially strong praise for patience and safety.
“Thank you so much snow peak tours I had the best time with my amazing guide Sun Bahadur! The trek itself is one of the best I have done in my life with stunning views and great places to stay along the way. Sun was so helpful and positive the whole way and really made the trip! Because of this I was able to learn even more about Nepali culture and food. I would wholeheartedly recommend to everyone!”
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