Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Since time immemorial, mountains have been places of reverence and awe, and the Salkantay Trek in Peru is no exception. This trail, winding through majestic peaks and deep valleys, has been traversed by daring travelers in search of adventure and connection with nature. Located in the historic region of Cusco, Peru, and with the specter of the ancient Inca Trail and the archaeological wonder of Machu Picchu as a backdrop, the Salkantay Trek stands as a portal to an experience that fuses mystery and grandeur. The path to the Salkantay Trek takes us beyond the tangible, entering a world where history, spirituality, and the inexplicable intertwine in an intriguing dance of unsolved enigmas. Like the intricate paths built by the ancient Inca civilization, this trail seems to be woven with threads of mystery that invite us to explore beyond the apparent. The city of Cusco , with its rich cultural heritage and its past as the capital of the Inca Empire, adds an extra dimension to the mys

Top of the must-do list for any traveler in Peru: Machu Picchu – Wonder of the Modern World. Of course also on mine. At the beginning of my research I asked myself what possibilities there are to visit the famous Inca terraces. Before I report on my Salkantay Trek experiences, I would like to briefly summarize which paths came into question for me and why I ultimately decided on the Salkantay Trek. Which way to Machu Picchu? Day trip to Machu Picchu : The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco early in the morning and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there you can take the train to Aguas Calientes and then continue by bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Here follows a guided tour through the famous Inca ruins, after which it's back to Aguas Calientes by bus, by train to Ollantaytambo and by bus back to the hotel. Most day treks look something like this. For people who don't have much time but still don't want to miss Machu Picchu, it's definite