SHORT SALKANTAY TREK IN 3 DAYS

Salkantay to Machupicchu 3D 2N + overnight Lodge del Cielo

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Activity(s) Hiking, Trekking

Type of Tour : Adventure, Cultural

● The Salkantay Trek is an alternative to the traditional Classic Inca Trail for reaching Machu Picchu. .
● The trek crosses the Salkantay Pass at 4600m, descends into the cloud forest and passes through, the archaeological place named Llactapata, with one of the wonderful views of Machu Picchu.
● The trail starts in Mollepata/Markocasa or Soraypampa, a couple of hours away from Cuzco and ends in Hidroelectrica giving access to town of Aguas Calientes-MachuPicchu. 

● The trek is not as popular as the overbooked Inca Trail but many people find this trek just as beautiful as the Inca trail.
● This trek was nominated as the 25 best Trek in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.
● Salkantay has some outstanding views and the altitude will descend till 1,000 meters above sea level, the lands cape is gorgeous and not too steep.
● The purpose of the Salkantay Inca Trail to Machupícchu was religious and ceremonial, a pilgrimage that included rituals to honor the mountains and peaks and lakes of the route, like Salkantay and Humantay.

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