Salkantay is really exceptional, located less than fifty miles northwest of the city of Cuzco in south central Peru.
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days is the number one alternative to the Inca Trail and the classic one, with high snow-capped mountains, lowland jungle and a visit to the Inca Jungle. This trek offers a perfect mix of trekking, culture and nature.
Tour: Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days
This itinerary is rated moderate and should only be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise. The trek starts at 2100m (KM 104) and climbs to 2700m (Wiñay Wayna) before descending to 2400m (Machu Picchu). Since the trek is carried out at a much lower altitude than the Short 2 day Inca Trail trek you do not need to worry about acclimatization as much, although many people still find themselves short of breath when arriving at Wiñay Wayna so this trek should certainly no
The 2 day Inca Trail is a fantastic option for those who don`t have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail. With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail`s most beautiful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk. Covering a distance of just 10km / 6.3 miles the 2 day Inca Trail is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and
I spent six weeks in Perú and this trip was the absolute highlight for following reasons:
All in all: I really recommend doing the inca trail and booking it with this company.
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