The best way to get to Machu Picchu: the Salkantay Trek

The best way to get to the holy city of the Incas is not the easiest, but the 5 day/4 night Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu is worth every drop of sweat. You’ll be balancing rocky ridges between snow-capped peaks the one day, only to decent into lush rain forest the next. You’ll see glaciers, cross cold mountain streams, eat ripe fruits straight from the trees and relax in beautiful hot springs after a hard day of trekking. Salkantay trekking has it all and more, because not only is this an epic walk, it is also the route to Machu Picchu. Continue reading “The best way to get to Machu Picchu: the Salkantay Trek”

How to visit Machu Picchu: all options explained

Visiting Machu Picchu can be done in all sorts of ways. A day-trip, a multiple-day trek following the old Inca-trail or the tougher but more interesting trek climbing the Salkantay mountain, opt for a high-adrenaline jungle tour including zip-lining, rafting and mountain biking or lazy it out taking the train and bus. This article is meant to give you a better understanding of what these options entail, so if Machu Picchu is on your itinerary, you better read on!

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