Classic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days

Trip introduction

In the Andes the Meaning of Apu is Sacred Mountain, God and Important Divinity. The Salkantay Trek is quickly becoming the most famous alternative trek to one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (Machu Picchu). The legendary Salkantay Trek has been chosen as one of the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.

In the next few days we will know a little more about the Andean culture and its beliefs, we will be able to visit the famous Humantay lagoon at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name and learn more about the agricultural activities that people produce in this region such as coffee, cocoa and some fruit trees like passion fruit. Our intention will be to know one of the 7 wonders of the world such as Machu Picchu and recharge our energy in this unique place in the world.