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Salkantay Treks Packages

Salkantay Treks Packages

3 Trekking Packages
100% Guaranteed Departures
Small Groups (Max 8 Hikers)
100% Authorized Operator
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3 Packages Available
Peru and Salkantay Package 8 Days (Sky Lodge Dome)
Cusco
Duration
8 Days
Physical Level
Easy
Cusco

Peru and Salkantay Package 8 Days (Sky Lodge Dome)

Salkantay Package 8 Days with Machu Picchu Tour This 8-Day Salkantay Package will take you on...

Salkantay Trek 9 Days & Rainbow Mountain with Sky Lodge Dome
Cusco
Duration
9 Days
Physical Level
Easy
Cusco

Salkantay Trek 9 Days & Rainbow Mountain with Sky Lodge Dome

Salkantay Trek 9 Days & Rainbow Mountain with Sky Lodge Dome Our 9-Day Salkantay Trek Tour...

Salkantay Trek 9 Days & Amazon Tambopata National Reserve
Cusco
Duration
9 Days
Physical Level
Demanding
Cusco

Salkantay Trek 9 Days & Amazon Tambopata National Reserve

Salkantay Trek 9 Days with Amazon Tambopata The Salkantay Trek 9 Days is one of the...

Complete Route & Destination Guide: Salkantay Treks Packages

Salkantay Trek is a renowned trekking route in the Cusco region of Peru, offering adventurers a thrilling and picturesque journey through the Andes Mountains. Named after the majestic Salkantay Mountain, which reaches an impressive height of 6,271 meters (20,574 feet), this trek has gained popularity as an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu.

The Salkantay Trek is known for its diverse landscapes, challenging terrain, and breathtaking scenery. It typically takes around five days to complete, covering a distance of approximately 74 kilometers (46 miles). The trek starts from the town of Mollepata, located at an elevation of 2,800 meters (9,186 feet), and concludes at the famous archaeological site of Machu Picchu.

Route Intelligence

Highest Elevation
4,215 m / 13,828 ft (Warmiwañusqa)
Permit Requirement
Mandatory: 500 spots daily
Physical Difficulty
Moderate to Demanding
Best Season
May to September (Dry season)
Trailhead
Km 82 (Piscacucho) / Km 104
Final Arrival
Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

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