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The Salcantay Trail takes you along the impressive Salcantay Snow-capped Mountain and descends into the cloud forest until reaching Machu Picchu. The Salcantay Trail combines beautiful landscapes, exuberant vegetation, great variety of flora and fauna and hot springs.
Salcantay is an outstanding snow peak, located in the Cusco Peru region, about 60 km / 40 mi west-northwest of the city of Cusco Peru. It is the 38th highest peak in the Andes, and the twelfth highest in Peru. Machu Picchu is located at the end of a ridge that extends down from this mountain, north of Salcantay. Viewed from the main sundial of Machu Picchu, the Southern Cross is above Salcantay’s summit when it is located at its highest point in the sky during the rainy season. The Incas associated this alignment with concepts of rain and fertility, and considered Salcantay to be one of the principal deities controlling weather and fertility in the western region of Cusco Peru.
The Salcantay Trail also leads to Machu Picchu where after 4 days of walking in the midst of the most wonderful and unique nature you will find Machu Picchu. This travel experience makes of your visit to Cusco an unforgettable experience, full of satisfaction.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Challenging. We strongly recommend acclimatizing to the altitude by staying for at least two - three days in Cusco Peru prior to the trek.
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US$ 652 SAVE 20% (from
US$ 815)
Price based on fixed departure dates with no minimum people. Groups of min 05 people departing any other date. Go to Dates & Prices or ask for private service prices.
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