Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, a legendary tourist magnet, lured us to Peru, and of course, we wanted to hike to the famous ruins. It was a hiking holiday after all.
Peru
Salkantay trek day 5: Machu Picchu, I’m speechless
Good morning! Or good night?… It’s 5:00 am and we’re up and running. The whole Salkantay trek seems like candy compared to the logistical challenge of visiting the most famous Inca city.
Salkantay trek day 4: back to civilization
This is our last hiking day. Today we’re heading to Aguas Calientes, the town from which all Machu Picchu trips start.
Salkantay trek day 3: Peruvian Starbucks & distant Machu Picchu
Today is a day full of experiences: we made our own coffee, saw the beautiful Santa Teresa valley, even hiked for a bit on the Inca trail, and then slept with the views of Machu Picchu. Yes, THE Machu Picchu.
Salkantay trek day 2: Peruvian flat
Today we are descending from the tall mountains and progressing further on a ridge of Salkantay river. The terrain is changing from rocky and harsh mountains to green and humid jungles.
Salkantay trek day 1: Let it rain
Salkantay trip does not keep the best views for the last, already on day one we’ve got to scale the highest part of the hike – Salkantay pass (4630m). But hang on a bit, our trip actually started the day before day 1.