Salkantay Trek and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 6 Days
The Salkantay Trek is one of the most spectacular adventures in Peru, taking you through snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and breathtaking Andean landscapes.
At Inca Trail Classic, we believe the best way to experience this route is by connecting directly with nature. Instead of crowded campsites or artificial structures, you’ll enjoy authentic outdoor camping beneath the stars and surrounded by the beauty of the Andes.
Salkantay trek, Camping in the wilderness, breathing the fresh mountain air, and witnessing the impressive Salkantay Glacier up close make this journey truly unforgettable. This trek is designed for travelers seeking adventure, incredible scenery, and a genuine connection with the natural and cultural heritage of Peru.
This unique 6-day adventure combines the world-famous Salkantay Trek with the legendary Short Inca Trail, creating one of the best alternative routes to Machu Picchu. During the first four days, you’ll trek through remote Andean valleys, high mountain passes, and the edge of the Amazon cloud forest while camping in some of Peru’s most spectacular landscapes.
After completing the Best
Salkantay Trek, you’ll continue along the original Inca Trail, visiting ancient archaeological sites before reaching Machu Picchu through the iconic Sun Gate (Inti Punku). This extraordinary combination allows you to experience both the dramatic beauty of the Salkantay Trek region and the historic charm of the Inca Trail in a single journey.
If permits for the Classic Inca Trail are sold out, this trek offers an excellent alternative to reach Machu Picchu. Arriving through the Sun Gate provides breathtaking views of the Lost City of the Incas and the opportunity to capture unforgettable photographs away from the busiest hours of the day.
Join us for an authentic
trekking experience through the heart of the Peruvian Andes, where adventure, nature, history, and culture come together on the journey of a lifetime
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Salkantay Trek for less and short Inca Trail.
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salkantay trek and
short inca trail is the best hiking road to machu picchu with maximnun experience on on the
salkantay trail and inca trail classic. our trip is included all beautiful places as
Humantay lagoon and salkantay mountain summit, also your are going to pass by the amazon jungle to get to aguas calientes town. after machu picchu town we are head to km 104 to start the real
inca trail to machu picchu. along the trail we are going to see beautiful inca sites, as chachabamba place and also this mini machu picchu call wiñaihuayna inca city before to get to sun gate an machu picchu incas site.
Briefing for your unique adventure in cusco – machu picchu
Our briefing will be one day before to start your trek to Best salkantay trek and short inca trail. This information session will be in your hotel cusco. Our professional tour guide will be in charce to give you all information about this trail and inca trail -machu picchu.
