The Salkantay Treks are one of the best alternatives to the Inca Trail, offering different routes of 7, 5 and 4 days. The 7 day is an immersive trek deep into the Andes seeing Humantay Lake, the Salkantay Pass and remote villages. The popular 5-day trek covers dramatic high altitude landscapes the lake and passes before descending into high warmer Amazon jungle and onto Machu Picchu.
If you have a shorter amount of time, try the 4 Day Salkantay trek a faster paced journey that focuses on the highlights, before reaching the Inca citadel. The Salkantay trek is perfect for those seeking a physically rewarding journey with fewer crowds, that combines remote mountain wilderness, culture and the lost city of the Incas for an unforgettable experience.
