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Salkantay Trek What to Expect?

Salkantay Trek: What to Expect?

A glimpse of Salkantay Trek

If you want to trek to Machu Picchu, then you will listen to common treks like the Inca Trail. Other trails will make your trip more enjoyable with new challenges. To avoid crowds and effort, less trekking than the Salkantay trek is the best option.      

Salkantay Mountain Trek is ranked among the most hiking places in the top 25 treks in the world. This is another famous trek in South America. This is the toughest trek to Machu Picchu. In this article, we will discuss Salkantay Trek – What to expect?   

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is in the Cusco region of Peru. Usually, it takes 4 days of hiking to Machu Picchu through this trek. This trek is the toughest and most enjoyable also.   

7 day Salkantay and Inca Trail, Salkantay Trek: What to Expect?

Thrilling Experience 

While trekking through Salkantay Trek will come across high altitudes and dense forests. Hot springs, cloud-covered mountains will make you feel the Andes. The natural abundance in this region is very fascinating.

This trekking site is most famous for its toughness and diversity. Salkantay comes with unpredictable challenges and thrilling experiences for mountaineering buddies. It’s perfect for photoshoots. The highest point of the trek is Salkantay Pass. 

Salkantay Trek,

The Sickness You Can Feel

Going through Salkantay Trek is one of the toughest tasks for many. But, don’t worry, guides will help you to tackle the problems. Locals will help you throughout the trip. Also, taking the help of horse riding will make your trip more comfortable.    

You can feel altitude sickness while passing through high peaks. Lack of oxygen and water will develop dehydration within you. Also, feeling tired very frequently while traveling is a common symptom of sickness.

Be ready with medicines and other precautions with you. Keep yourself hydrated with extra water bottles. Keep yourself protected from extra sweating. You have to be fit and stronger to pass this Andes altitude.

Salkantay Trek, Salkantay Trek: What to Expect?

Challenging Trip for a Novice

The Salkantay trek is not so tough throughout the journey. Only for two days can I feel it. But, after passing altitude, you can easily pass away. This trek is designed for mountaineers. 

To tackle the toughness, spend an extra night in hotels near Cusco. You have to maintain your fitness to pass the trek. 

We expect that we will briefly explain the aimed topic – Salkantay Trek – What to expect? You can get full details of challenges and adventures in the Salkantay trek in this article.    

Enjoy Trekking! 

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Marko Andinauta

My name is Marko Andinauta, (I'm Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Guide), I have hiked more than 500 times the famous INCA TRAIL in more than ten years (2007 – 2019); and I have survived the highest point of the Inka Trail “dead woman’s pass at 4215 M - 13780 Ft”; also more than 500 times. Unfortunately, my knee cartilages could not support more to keep hiking The Legendary Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Therefore; I created Happy Gringo Tours Channel to keep working in the same industry; giving information on YOUTUBE about the Inca Trail hike and inviting you to travel to Machu Picchu with us. I got enough knowledge to give you concrete information for unforgettable tours in Peru. We are Official Inca Trail, Machu Picchu tours, and alternative treks Operator.

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