If you’re looking for a top hiking adventure somewhere in the world for 2024, consider the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu, for 5 days! In this article, we tell you the reasons to choose this fantastic exploration across the Andean mountains and jungle.
Reasons to Do the Salkantay Trek in 2024!
Naturally, Machu Picchu is one of the world’s best destinations. But there can be much more! There’s also a personal account of this major adventure in the sacred snow mountain.
In the first place, the route this hike covers is widely praised by novel and also seasoned trekkers, people who have even been to Kilimanjaro and the Himalayas. The Salkantay trek reaches the highest elevations (up to 15,200 feet or 4,650 meters above sea level), quite challenging terrain and weather, particularly the first 2 days, and then turns downwards into the majestic, exotic Cusco border of the Amazonian jungle, until reaching Aguas Calientes village and the fantastic Machu Picchu sanctuary
All along, the natural beauty is priceless: mighty snowies and mountain chains, deep valleys, canyons, planes, rivers, lagoons (particularly the now famous Humantay, a beautiful one with turquoise waters, located at a very quiet, heavenly spot), everything. The jungle part takes hikers across big mountains covered with forests, plantations of typical fruits you’ll be able to pick, and unique subtropical fauna, until arrival at the mighty Urubamba River valley, in the middle of which stands Machu Picchu.
The Humantay Lake, a natural beauty on the Salkantay trek
We guarantee you will disconnect from routine, from urban life. As you walk, the peacefulness and strong natural energy of the route will relax, and totaly invigorate body and mind. It’s a great chance to make a full connection with yourself, there will be much hiking time to get the mind completely clear and solve every pending issue. This trek is a perfect trip to discover the wonderful Andean nature and a rich culture that goes back thousands of years.
Then, last but not least, the grand finale at the spectacular Machu Picchu citadel, the luxury getaway of the Inca monarchy, and also a sacred place for spiritual ceremonies. Our amazing guided tour will have everybody immersed in the majestic architecture and history of the site, with its many symbolisms and worldviews. Plus the all-around view of the large mountainous valley and the powerful ecological energy will get you 100% renewed, and reinvigorated. And let’s not forget you can celebrate the whole adventure in the wonderful Aguas Calientes village, with plenty of attractions within a magnificent natural environment.
Machu Picchu, the grand finale of the Salkantay trek
You just have to remember the Salkantay 5-Day tour is a demanding one, but everybody comes back from it completely satisfied. The weather will be really cold and the hiking long, but it’s doable (our articles about best time for the hike and correctly packing are of great help, check them both). Find also more great reasons for booking this package for 2024!
There are several strong reasons for not skipping the Salkantay Trek! You’ll be quite appreciative of the experience! The official selling season for 2024 is already open, hikers must book in good advance. All they have to do is contact us.
