Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

SALKANTAY TREK OVERVIEW: The Salkantay Trek is a popular alternative trek to the classic Inca Trail Tours 2023  in Peru, leading adventurers through breathtaking landscapes and offering an immersive experience of the Andean region. Here's an overview of the Salkantay Trek: Location: The Salkantay Trek is located in the Cusco region of Peru , starting from the town of Mollepata and ending in the town of Aguas Calientes, which serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu . Duration: The duration of the Salkantay Trek can vary depending on the route and the tour operator, but it typically takes around 4 to 6 days to complete. Scenery: The trek offers stunning natural scenery, including snow-capped mountains, high-altitude passes, lush cloud forests, picturesque valleys, and remote Andean villages. One of the highlights of the trek is the majestic Salkantay Mountain, which reaches an elevation of 6,271 meters (20,574 feet) and provides a dramatic backdrop throughout the jour...

Salkantay trekking is a very interesting alternative to the very crowded Inca Trail . During this trek with very varied landscapes, you will flirt with the high altitude before quickly plunging into a semi-tropical climate. And, as a reward, you will arrive at the famous Machu Picchu which you will visit during the last day. Day 1 : Very early departure by private vehicle to Mollepata from where we will begin the walk around 9am. Among the team there will be a guide, a cook, one or two muleteers with their mules to carry all the equipment and your belongings. There will also be a backup horse that will remain with the group during the march. The walk of about 10 km will take us to the small hamlet of Soraypampa, gradual climb to reach about 4000 meters for the camp, we can already see the Tucarhuay and Salkantay mountains . Day 2 : This day, the most difficult of the trek, will take us over the Salkantay Pass at 4600 meters from where we can observe a splendid view of the Salkantay su...

  Cuzco: in the heart of the Inca empire Cuzco, also named Cusco, is a city in southeastern Peru, situated in the Andes mountain range. It was the Inca Empire capital’s, which was one of the largest and most powerful empires in pre-Columbian America. Today, Cuzco is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, stunning architecture, and close proximity to the famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu . Cuzco's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to many beautiful examples of colonial and Inca-era architecture, including the iconic Temple of the Sun and the Cathedral of Santo Domingo. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and cultural events throughout the year. In addition to Machu Picchu , Cuzco is also a popular starting point for exploring other nearby attractions, such as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Inca Trail , and the Amazon rainforest. The best time to visit Cusco The best time to v...

Peru is a country with a great natural beauty that impresses many tourists from the snowy mountains of the Andes to the tropical jungles of the Amazon. Here we show you the 7 best views in Peru that you should not miss. 1. Huayna Picchu Mountain Summit The view from the summit of Huayna Picchu provides an impressive panoramic view from there you can appreciate the ruins of Machu Picchu, Andean mountains as well as the Urubamba river. The view is best appreciated during the dry season from May to October where there is no fog. To get to the top of Huayna Picchu is a challenging hike, with steep and sharp paths, steep slopes and it is important to be physically prepared 2. Tres Cruces – Paucartambo The panoramic view from Tres Cruces in Paucartambo is impressive. From there you can appreciate the extension of the valley and the vegetation that surrounds it. You can also see the river that flows at the bottom of the valley and the peaks of the mountains that rise to the horizon. I...

 Check out our better 9 essential tips for your Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu.  We desire to make sure you obtain all the information you require for a protected and positive trip on this historic trail.  Over the past 17 years, we have increased our service along the Inca Trail, managing more than 800 trips per year. Here are some reasons to select Salkantay Trek Machu for your Inca Trail trek.   Our best advice for your trek on the Inca Trail Don't admire the Hurds. We have created the top itinerary for trekking to Machu Picchu. HERE IT IS. Subsequently managing 500 treks on the Inca Trail, is an excellent way to feel the positivity of Machu Picchu. Likewise, with the current limitations at Machu Picchu, we have 2 tours that suggestion you the most incredible experience of the trail and the wonderful city of Machu Picchu.   Advice to choose the best route There is only one recognized trail that principals to Machu Picchu. We recommend this trek as pa...

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...

In this article we present alternative destinations to Machu Picchu in the city of Cusco has many other archaeological treasures that are worth visiting, we know that Machu Picchu is undoubtedly the main attraction of the city, however this time we want to show you the other options that you can also visit during your trip to the archaeological capital of Peru. Here are the 6 alternatives to Machupicchu that you must visit if you are in Cusco: Maras and Moray, Choquequirao, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Waqrapukara, Mountain of Colors and Humantay Lagoon. 7 Alternatives Tours to Machu Picchu Maras and Moray The Maras and Moray Archaeological Tour is a half-day adventure that you should definitely visit. The tour includes a visit to the agricultural terraces of Moray. A magnificent site where you can see the circular terraces that served as a center for agricultural experimentation, a fine example of Inca engineering. Then visit the salt mines of Maras, one of the few salt mines still i...