5 Day Incredible Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 2024

The challenge Salkantay Trek Tour to Machu Picchu via Llactapata is one of the most popular alternatives hikes to Machu Picchu after the classic Inca Trail, which is included among the 25 best treks in the world by the National Geographic Magazine. The Salkantay Trek tour is a great option for those people who didn’t get the entry to the Classic Inca Trail, moreover, Salkantay does not have entry limitations (for the moment), also offers you the opportunity to see the landscapes, snow-capped peaks like Salkantay, Humantay, lakes and more that can see only there. Day 1: Drive from Cusco to Soraypampa & Hike to Humantay Lagoon – Suyrucocha camp. Day 2: Hike to the Salkantay pass & descend into the Cloud forest of Llucmabamba. Day 3: Exploring the Coffee farm and hike to the first views of Machu Picchu from Llactapata Day 4: Views of sunrise over Machu Picchu – descend to Hydroelectric & walk to Aguas Calientes. Day 5: Explore the citadel of Machu Picchu & back to Cusco