Salkantay trek

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… Read More »Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu

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… Read More »Salkantay trek day 5: Machu Picchu, I’m speechless

This is our last hiking day. Today we’re heading to Aguas Calientes, the town from which all Machu Picchu trips start.

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… Read More »Salkantay trek day 3: Peruvian Starbucks & distant Machu Picchu

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… Read More »Salkantay trek day 2: Peruvian flat

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… Read More »Salkantay trek day 1: Let it rain