Overview
For the adventure lover that walks many kilometers per day in the highland and jungle, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is the best option. In addition to seeing the spectacular scenery with dramatic changes where the cloud comes from down the cloud forest to the big mountains.
On the first day, visit the Humantay lake, one of the awesome lakes that you can find in the Cusco region with beautiful color surrounded by snow cap. Also sleeping in the open area close to the Salkantay snow cap and stars is a unique experience in the Andes mountain range.
On the day 2 walk close to the Salkantay snow cap, one of the biggest in the Cusco region, and walk dawn into the close forest. The 3th and 4th days visit the villages, the crop, and people that living along the way. Also get to LLactapata archeological site, where you can get a first view of Machu Picchu archeological site.
The next day, with lots of energy and dressed appropriately for the Machu Picchu postcard photo. Then explore with your tour guide these awesome archeological site. Also, you will visit the religious center and temples, and you will learn about the history and tradition of the Incas that continue to endure over time.
Highlights
- Enjoy amazing views and hike through the highland and rain forest
- The second most popular route to Machu Picchu.
- Visit the Humantay Lake one of beauty in Cusco Region.
- See natural bridges, orchids, hotsprings, glacier, waterfalls, wildlife and rain forest.
- Camping with less travellers to make your own trip and have the best look on these unbelievable mountains.
