Salkantay Trekking Tours
Best Time to Do the Salkantay Trek
Month by month weather, cold nights, Machu Picchu high season and booking advice for the Salkantay trek. Check the details.
Read guide →Salkantay Trek: The Guides
Each trek in the catalog has its own page with what the price covers and how the days run.
Humantay Lake: Altitude, Hike and Entry Fees
How to visit Humantay Lake near Cusco: the hike from Soraypampa, altitude, entry fees, horses and the swimming ban, with honest advice. Check the details.
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Salkantay Trek Cost: Prices and Extras Explained
What a Salkantay trek costs per person, which extras to budget for, tipping in soles and how to read a from price before you book. Check the details.
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How Hard Is the Salkantay Trek? Difficulty Guide
An honest guide to Salkantay trek difficulty: daily hours, the 4,630 m pass, altitude sickness and how to make the trek easier for your fitness level.
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Salkantay Trek Map: Route, Stops and Altitudes
See the Salkantay trek route on a map, with every stop, altitude and distance from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Plan each day of the trek.
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Salkantay Trek Packing List: What to Pack
A full Salkantay trek packing list with layers, rain gear, sleeping bag ratings, mule allowances, rental prices and what the tours already provide.
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Salkantay Trek vs Inca Trail: Which to Choose
Salkantay or the Inca Trail? Compare permits, the daily cap, distance, passes, camps and booking lead times before you pick your trek to Machu Picchu.
Read guide →Salkantay Trek Without a Guide: DIY Guide
Yes, you can hike the Salkantay Trek independently. Transport, camp fees, water, the Machu Picchu ticket and when a guided trek makes more sense.
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