● The Royal Inca Trail is considered one of the top 03 best treks in the World and the Salkantay trek (also sometimes called the Salcantay Trek), was named among the 25 best Treks in the World, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine.  .
● The part around Mount Salkantay has some outstanding views and the descent later down to 1,000 m above sea level is amazing 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 of the route, like Salkantay Mts. .