SALKANTAY TREK PACKAGES

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days / 4 Nights This version of the Salkantay Trek is the best bet for an alternative trek when the Inca Trail is not available. In addition to the Short Salkantay Trek, this package offers a visit to the hot springs of Santa Teresa and a visit to the ruins of Llactapata. From Llactapata it is possible to observe Machu Picchu from a side only a few people have had the pleasure to see ...More Information >>		Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights When there are no permits left for the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek becomes the best choice. Hiking past the Salkantay Nevado is an incredible experience. While walking through different ecological levels, you will observe a variety of species of flora and fauna. This Salkantay Trek includes a guided visit to Machu Picchu on day 4. ...More Information >>

SALKANTAY TREK TESTIMONIALS

Jackie K. - New Jersey

The Salkantay trek was as beautiful and challenging as you described it! Please say thanks to our guide, porters, cooks, and horses as well...! They were so good with Jackie and me!

Jacob and Francisco. - French

"Yes, we had a great time in Peru...but we really appreciate your effort in setting everything up for our visit, including accomodation, the Salkantay Trek and hotels. That made our experience much more reqarding! Thanks again...

Jerson T. - Kentucky

Hi Edgar. I promised some pictures from our trip, and here they are. Peru is an amazing country, thank you so much for helping us book this amazing vacation. I feel like we got to see all the things we wanted on this trip.

Fiona R. - Chicago

Thank you Edgar for all your help! The trek was beautiful and a great exercise! Machu Picchu is just amazing!"

Bradon Coller - Pensylvania

Long time, no talk Wade. Looks like you had a phenomenal trip. I actually saw this trip on the internet a few weeks ago and was really interested in it. I'd like to try it next spring, so hopefully I can hit you up for advice and such. Hope all is well!

Randal Group - Costa Rica

This was a 5-day, 4-night trek through the highlands and canyons of eastern Peru. Salkantay is the center piece of this trek, it is a 20,574 ft. mammoth of a mountain, with glaciers spilling from it's jagged peak. The high point of the trek is the 15,180 ft Salkantay pass. I would not recommend this for people who have never trekked. My wife made the pass and she had never been above 10,000 ft. But it was no easy chore.

You camp in small villages and get to experience how the local highland people live. There are no ruins to speak of on the way, but the trek ends in Aguas Calientes, the town just below Machu Picchu. We woke up at 3:30 the morning after we ended our trek and made the 4 mile hike straight up the Incan stairs to Machu Picchu.

The landscapes are amazing, and I've seen this trek rated as one of the best in the world several times. If you get a chance, do this before you die!!!

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