Spark your adventurous heart with the Premium Salkantay Trek, the ultimate experience to the iconic Machu Picchu. This upgraded trip takes you to the emblematic Humantay Lake, the glacial jewel of the Andes. Then, it’ll challenge you to reach the spectacular Salkantay, one of Peru’s tallest peaks, and to cross the Cloud Forest’s lush edge.

Salcantay, [9] Salkantay or Sallqantay (in Quechua) is the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range, part of the Peruvian Andes. It is located in the Cusco Region, about 60 km (40 mi) west-northwest of the city of Cusco. It is the 38th-highest peak …

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail trek and better suited for more adventurous trekkers who can handle higher altitudes and longer distances. Ascending to reach the famous Salkantay Pass (4,630 m / 15,190 ft) isn’t too strenuous nor very steep since it’s at the beginning of the trek.

Connecting the city of Mollepata, Cusco with Machu Picchu, the Salkantay Trek is an ancient and remote footpath located in the same region as the Inca Trail where massive snowcapped mountains collide with lush tropical rain forests.

The Salkantay trek is the most popular alternative trek to Machu Picchu. Here's everything you need to know based on my personal experience.

2020年4月10日 · The Salkantay trek is a high altitude 74km/46 miles hike in the Cusco region, Peru. The route starts at Mollepata, a small town 100km from Cusco. It takes you through some incredible nature areas of the Andes with breathtaking scenery and amazing wildlife.

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu has world’s most renowned trails, winding through stunning cloud forests and mighty mountain peaks to arrive at the lost city of Machu Picchu. The Salkantay trek to Machupicchu is a true bucket list experience. But it’s important to be prepared, particularly since it requires you to spend several nights ...

2025年2月26日 · The Salkantay trek is a 46-mile (74km) hiking route leading to Aguas Calientes, and subsequently on to the legendary Machu Picchu. The route is generally a cheaper and more challenging trek than the traditional Inca Trail, with the main difference being that the Salkantay trek runs roughly 20 miles longer, takes in a wider variety of terrain on ...

The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu passes through stunning landscapes varying from the cloud forest to the high mountains. Along the way you will see the fantastic views of second highest mountain in the Cusco area - Salkantay ("Savage mountain" …

Try this 43.2-mile point-to-point trail near Machu Picchu, Cusco. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 27 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.