Location: The
Salkantay Trek, also known as the New Inca
Trail, is North of Cusco. It reaches a maximum
altitude of 4,600 meters (15,180 feet) above
sea level at the highest point.
Weather: It's
very rainy from December to March, that's
why the trail is closed on those months.
The rest of the year, it's very sunny and
hot during the day, but cold in the night.
Temperature drops below 0°C (32°F)
at night, especially from June to September.
Surroundings:
On the first days, you will see three snow-capped
mountains: the Tucarhuay, the Salkantay
(6,264 meters / 20,671 feet), and the Huamantay;
the views are stunning. On the last days,
you will go through the cloud-forest, there
the weather is more tropical and the vegetation
is lush. You will see waterfalls and fruits
plantations along the path. It is amazing
how fast the sceneries change along the
trail, from snow-capped mountains to banana
plantations in only couple of days.
Description (day by day):
The Inca Trail has become harder to book
due to the new regulations, and also it
has lost its charm due to the crowds of
tourists who do it every day. That's the
main reason why we are offering a new trail
to Machu Picchu that has the beauty of the
first one but preserves the sense of adventure
and untouched that the Inca Trail has lost.
To complete the journey to Machu Picchu
through the Salkantay trek, you need 4 days.
You will hike on the first 3 days and camp
for 2 nights. The trip is completed by bus
and train to Aguas Calientes town where
you will stay in a hotel. On the 4th day
you will visit Machu Picchu since early
in the morning and afterwards you will return
to Cuzco by train.
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