The Salkantay Trek offers an exhilarating alternative to the Inca Trail, leading adventurers through diverse Andean landscapes to Machu Picchu. Typically a 4 to 5-day journey, it traverses majestic snow-capped peaks, high-altitude passes (like Salkantay Pass at 4,600m / 15,090 ft), and lush cloud forests.
Considered challenging, the trek requires good physical condition and proper acclimatization in Cusco. Hikers experience dramatic changes in scenery, from glacial views to tropical jungle, culminating in the magnificent ancient city, offering a truly wild and unforgettable Peruvian adventure.