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Come and experience the best trekking in the Salkantay mountain!

Salkantay mountain | The Salkantay Mountain trek o Salkantay trek is another unforgettable experience you can enjoy during your stay in Cusco and experience one of the wonders of the modern world, «Machupicchu». During this tour you will not be short of beautiful landscapes to enjoy and of course take pictures of, so you will be able to remember your amazing adventure in Peru.

Maravilloso Nevado Salkantay

Where is Salkantay mountain located?

The Salkantay mountain is located in Peru, specifically in the Vilcabamba mountain range, in the district of Santa Teresa, province of La Convención, Cusco. It is important to point out that Salkantay is one of the highest mountains in the Cusco region, together with the Ausangate mountain, which is located in the Vilcanota mountain range.

Why should you take the Salkantay trek?

To get to Machupicchu there are several routes and the Ausangate trek is undoubtedly a wonderful alternative route to get to Machupicchu. In addition to this interesting advantage, the Salkantay mountain is one of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the Cusco region.

Also, according to references from people who know about trekking, they affirm that these mountains are excellent locations for adventure tourism. However, to get there without problems it is necessary to have the service of an authorized agency and not to be surprised by agencies without any guarantee. Therefore, I invite you to enter this link and see which agencies are available to facilitate the service.

Main characteristics of Salkantay mountain:

  • Elevation: 20574 ft.
  • Route: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa
  • Type: Adventure – Trekking
  • Mountain range: Andes

Pasajeros Inkayni en el Abra Salkantay

What will you see on your tour to Salkantay?

If you have decided to go to the tour of the Salkantay mountain, Inkayni Peru Tours assures you an unforgettable tour. You will be able to see really impressive places, for this we remind you not to forget your camera or camcorder, to make your photographic and filmic records, because during this tour, you can go through important tourist places such as:

MACHU PICCHU!

Machupicchu, is the goal of many people who are encouraged to make different tours, and in order to reach this impressive natural wonder, many people must pass through the snowy Salkantay. The Inca citadel of Machupicchu is located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, in the valley of the Urubamba River. Built in the 15th century and later abandoned, it is famous for its sophisticated dry stone walls that combine huge blocks without the use of mortar, fascinating buildings that relate to astronomical alignments and its panoramic views. Its exact use remains a mystery, but today Machu Picchu is one of the most visited sites in the world.

The Historic Sanctuary – National Archaeological Park of Machupicchu was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural heritage site, for its exceptional universal value, considered as an important political, religious and administrative centre of the Inca period.

Nevado Salkantay a Machupicchu

Important facts about Machu Picchu

  • The temperature ranges between 42°F 85°F, as it is located in a subtropical zone. Its rainiest months are from November to March.
  • Its majestic architecture comprises some 140 structures throughout the Llaqta Inka.
  • The average altitude of the llaqta is 8038 feets above sea level.
  • Its scientific discovery is attributed to the researcher Hiram Bingham, who was in search of the last Inka capital of Vilcabamba.
  • Machupicchu was declared «Historic Sanctuary of Peru» in 1981.

HUMANTAY LAKE

The Humantay lake, is located at the following coordinates:

  • Longitude: 72°37’2.43″W
  • Latitude: 13°24’41.72″S

The Humantay Lake, will be one of the important tourist attractions that you can witness during the tour to the Salkantay mountain. The Humantay Lake, is characterized by the greenish blue colour of its waters, a colour that leaves mesmerized anyone who goes to this place for the first time.

In addition, the Humantay Lake is an important part of the route to Salkantay, this beautiful lake is located 1 hour and 30 minutes walk from the community of Soraypampa, in the district of Mollepata, province of Anta, Cusco region.

Laguna Humantay, como parte de la caminata al Nevado Salkantay

Recommendations for the Salkantay trekking route:

  • Book your tickets at least 4 to 5 months in advance.
  • Acclimatise in Cusco between 2 or 3 days before starting your new adventure.
  • Be aware of any symptoms of altitude sickness (dizziness, headache, stomach ache, cold).
  • If you suffer from altitude sickness, it is recommended to calm down and drink coca leaves tea.
  • Always carry your personal documents with you.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Wear adequate clothing for the hike, as being at an elevation of approximately 20574 ft., the cold will be intense.
  • Carry a small backpack with necessary items.
  • Wear trekking shoes, preferably already moulded to your feet. This will make walking easier.
  • Don’t forget to bring your digital camera and take lots of pictures for your memories.
  • Take water ponchos, as the weather is unpredictable in Cusco, even if it is in the dry season, it is better to take precautions.

Feel like venturing to Salkantay and don’t know where to start?

Let us guide you and give you some tips to be able to enjoy your stay in Cusco, while you venture through the Salkantay Snowy.

INKAYNI PERU TOURS guarantees you to have an unforgettable experience with your visit to Salkantay, and offers you, two services: GROUP service to Salkantay and PRIVATE service to Salkantay.

GROUP SERVICE TO THE SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN

If your option is to enjoy the group service, we offer you the following:

05 days Salkantay- Machupicchu Trek

Enjoy the natural beauty, the landscape, flora and fauna of the Andes.
Witness snow-capped mountains, forests, and feel the change of climates as you go up the altitudinal levels.
Visit the Humantay lake, known for its blue-green waters.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE HIKE

This route, without further ado, is aimed at all nature lovers, to those people who love to feel the contact with nature, who will be able to witness the exquisite flora and fauna, among the fauna, we can observe species of birds and animals, it is worth mentioning the llama, alpaca, vizcacha, condor, Spectacled Bear and the Andean Cock of the Rock (national bird of Peru).

PRIVATE SERVICE TO THE SALKANTAY MOUNTAIN

If your option is private service, Inkayni Peru Tours offers you the following:

05 days Salkantay – Machu Picchu trek, crossing magnificent mountain passes.
Enjoy huge and mystical snow-capped peaks, seeing nature in its purest form and exploring more than 15 different ecosystems.
On the route, you will observe the natives who will be ready for an ethnic and cultural exchange, you will see that these natives still maintain a relationship with their context and history.

An extra fact about Salkantay mountain

Salkantay was first climbed in 1952 by a French-American expedition who reached the summit. Two years later, Fritz Kasparek fell from a ledge near the summit on the NE ridge.

On 17 June 2013, Nathan Heald (USA), Thomas Ryan (USA) and Luis Crispin (Peru) reached the summit at 10:30 a.m. after nine hours of climbing from a high camp at 18044 ft. on the NE ridge. This makes Crispin the first Peruvian climber to reach the top of the mountain.
The team took a reading of 20600 ft., S 13° 20.027′, W 72° 32.596′, on a GPS device. On 31 July 2013, a second team led by Nathan Heald (USA), composed of James Lissy (USA) and Edwin Espinoza Sotelo (Peru) made the summit via the NE ridge. (tuneupfitness.com) Due to the retreat of the glaciers, the route is now estimated to be rated D on the French adjectival scale. This makes Heald the only person to summit the mountain twice.

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