The 15 Five-Day Treks That Earn Their Price

Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

1.Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $699Our pick

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then hike through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak forests to Annapurna Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport for a group of up to 12. Fish Tail views are a major reward.

“Totally disappointed with the whole trip experience: 1. Before the trip, it’s clearly stated that the team would provide enough tablet to purify tapped water, however the tour guide forgot to bring and not willing to buy/correct his mistake. InRead more”

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Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day Trek

2.Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $99

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, drive to Simrung, and trek through rhododendron forest to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. A licensed English or Hindi-speaking guide leads the private group, with mountain lodges, permits, transport, and the return flight segment included. Guides such as Raj, Smile Ghale, and Om Raj have earned warm praise.

“The guided 5-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp was an absolutely fantastic experience. The scenery was breathtaking throughout the journey, and the overall organization was excellent. Our guide and porters were extremely knowledgeable Read more”

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Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

3.Machu Picchu: 5-Day Salkantay Trek with Panoramic Train

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

Trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, with glamping, mountain camps, a Pachamanca meal, coffee tasting, and a Vistadome or 360° train. Small groups of up to 16 are led in English or Spanish, with guides such as Cesar, Roger, and José.

“The trip was really good organised they know what they doing. Frank and John our guides were incredible and looked after us really good. Big thanks to our chefs the food was soo delicious. And the campsites expecially the one on the 3 night are in such beutiful spots.”

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Ausangate Trek 5 Days

4.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $660

Trek for five days around Peru’s Ausangate Mountain with Vidal Expeditions, small groups of up to 10, high passes reaching 5,200 meters, turquoise lakes, hot springs, hearty meals, and a final visit with a local family. Guides include Guillermo and Urbano, known for cultural insight and careful support.

“Where to begin? A fabulous trek with an incredible team. There were two of us, and we were pampered by the Vidal Expedition team. Ansangate is a captivating mountain, and it must be experienced with people who reveal its spirituality to you. Every day we went from glacier to glacier, from color to color, from discovery to experience. The expedition was very comfortable with top-notch equipment transported by our horse driver Angel. We ate more than enough thanks to our cook Beni and our assistant cook Euden, and we were expertly guided by our guide Chino. Thank you all for your good humor and smiles, thank you for all these…”

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Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

5.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 5 days · from $96Best value

Walk from Simrung through bamboo forest, waterfalls, mountain villages, and the Annapurna Sanctuary to ABC at 4,130 meters. Your licensed guide handles permits, lodges, and pacing. Guides such as Raju, Pratip, Anil, and Smile are praised for patient care, local insight, and calm help when conditions turn difficult.

“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.”

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Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

6.Classic Choquequirao Trek – 5 Days / 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $735

Walk from Cachora into the Apurímac Canyon, cross the river, and reach Choquequirao at 3,050 meters. A bilingual guide, cook, mule team, tents, meals, Saywite, and Cconoc hot springs are included. Guides such as Guido, George, Carlos, and Caesar have led groups on this route.

“WOW! Guido was/is a fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous guide that cannot be outdone. His passion and knowledge for the culture is obvious throughout our trip. He connected with each one of our “Team Dave” and was there to help, each of us, when we needed it.”

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5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

7.5-Day Pearl of Africa Chimps and Gorilla Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $2,171

Travel from Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park for chimp tracking and a Kazinga Channel boat trip, then continue through Ishasha to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives, wildlife stops, meals, and airport transfers. Guides have included William, Derrick, Danny, Karim, Daniel, and Eli.

“Everything was arranged as it was written in the itinerary, the guide and the driver was so nice to us. We really enjoyed it and we had good time, i highly recommend it”

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5 Days Kedarkantha Trek

8.5 Days Kedarkantha Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $120

Join a guided five-day Kedarkantha trek from Dehradun to Sankri, Juda Ka Talab, and the 3,429-meter summit. Transport, meals, camping gear, guides, cooks, safety equipment, and forest fees are included. Guide assignments vary, with Aarya, Arjun, Rocky, Sonu, Megha, and others named in past trip feedback.

“Service was overall good, tents stay were quite cozy, good quality food, guides were co-operative and well trained, i would highly recomend to go for himalaya shelter.”

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Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days

9.Ultimate Lares Trek & Inca Trail 5 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $980

You trek from Lares through remote Quechua villages, camp beside a high-altitude lake, cross 4,700-meter Condor Pass, then join the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. TreXperience provides guides, cooks, horse support, meals, transport, camping gear, and hotels for up to 12 people.

“My sister and I had the most wonderful time with TreXperience. Our experience was top notch all around. We first did the Lares trek with our guide Elias, chef Tiburcio, and horseman Toribio. It was my sisters birthday on the second day and the chef made her a full-on cake despite being camping in the woods without an oven. The food was delicious for every meal (we were stuffed) and the crew made us feel very welcome. It was a super authentic experience. Im glad I stuck to my gut going with this company instead of a more commercial company like alpaca exp.”

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Pokhara: 5 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

10.5 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 5 days · from $171

You’ll hike from Jhinu through forests, villages, and high mountain country to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, with a private English-speaking guide, shared jeep transfers, lodge stays, permits, and a Jhinu hot spring stop. Guides including Deepak, Hari, Narayan, and Paras are frequently assigned.

“Sudeep was a wonderful guide. He was very co-operative.”

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Salkantay Trek To Machu Picchu 5 Days And 4 Nights

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

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

Spend five days crossing the Salkantay route from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You’ll hike to Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass, camp with meals and mule support, visit a coffee farm, stay in Aguas Calientes, and tour Machu Picchu with a bilingual guide.

“Just finished an unforgettable trek with Action Peru Treks (booked through Mucj Better Adventures), and I can’t recommend them enough.”

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5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

12.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

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

This five-day Salkantay trek takes you from Cusco to Humantay Lake, across the 4,600-meter Salkantay Pass, through warm jungle country, and on to Machu Picchu. You’ll camp three nights, sleep one night in Aguas Calientes, carry only a small pack for the hardest days, and hike with a bilingual guide. Roger is one guide associated with the operation.

“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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Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

13.Salkantay 5-Day Trek To Machu Picchu

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

Take a demanding five-day Salkantay trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu, crossing the 4,650-meter pass, visiting Humantay Lake, camping in the Andes, and finishing with a guided tour of the citadel. Meals, transport, mules, camping gear, and a three-star Aguas Calientes hotel are included.

“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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Salkantay Trek: 5 Days to Machu Picchu

14.Salkantay Trek: 5 Days to Machu Picchu

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

Follow a five-day route from Cusco through Humantay Lake, the 4,650-meter Salkantay Pass, coffee country, and Aguas Calientes before a guided Machu Picchu visit. Small groups, bilingual guides, cooks, horses, camping gear, meals, and train transport are included.

“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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5 days safari, hiking & culture (Serengeti & kilimanjaro)

15.5 days safari, hiking & culture (Serengeti & kilimanjaro)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $1,950

This five-day private trip links Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro with a Materuni waterfall hike, coffee-making and Kikuletwa hot springs. You get camping gear, meals, binoculars and hotel pickup. Guides may include Innocent, Cheddy, Omar or Vincent, depending on availability.

“Very good experience 5 days together with inoccente. I had very good time there, the guide told everything i needed to know about safari and animals. If your choosing a guide i recommend the one i had - inoccente. Overall very good experience.”

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