The Salkantay trek is often considered an alternative to the often heavily reserved Inca trail.

The Salkantay trail is a nature lover’s paradise. The trek puts you face-to-face with Peru’s famous biodiversity and jaw-dropping plant life.

The cloud forests are littered with vibrant and colorful orchids. Furthermore, These forests make way for dense jungle and coffee plantations.

The trek’s lush valleys and forests are home to many tropical fruit orchards. They contain delicious fruits that are native to Peru.

During the Salkantay trek, you’ll camp adjacent to alpine glaciers and cascading waterfalls.

On top of that, the altitude consistently decreases throughout the 5-day-trek. From the highest pass at Huaracpampa to the bustling town of Aguas Calientes, the trek becomes more manageable throughout.

One of the most breathtaking moments of the Salkantay trek is when you reach the archeological site of Llactapata and the silhouette of Machu Picchu graces the horizon. As a result, this view of the Incan citadel gives you that final burst of energy required to finish your journey.

There are a number of options for this trek. You can either camp or stay in locally owned cabins. Furthermore, you can enter Aguas Calientes by an abandoned railway line, too.

You can also combine this trip with a number of local mountain climbs or other hikes around Cusco. We hope to see you there!

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"One of the joys of this trek was seeing how much our local team revered and respected the awesome environment we were surrounded by."

- Cindy Fisher