Hicimos la ruta de Salkantay 5 días. Todo perfecto. Los alojamientos muchísimo mejor de lo que figura en la web. Tuvimos dos noches con domos con baño privado y una tercera noche en un lodge con una habitación también con baño. La última noche en un hotel muy correcto en Aguascalientes.
Tuvimos como guía a Maribel, una chica simpática, muy conocedora del terreno, dominaba, perfectamente los tiempos.
Siempre atenta a las necesidades que teníamos. Nos hizo mil fotos.
Luis Alberto fue el cocinero y Celso su ayudante. La comida muy buena y enriquecedora, muchísima cantidad.
John fue el arriero que nos llevó nuestras mochilas en las mulas y también ayudaba a los cocineros.
Nos incluyeron el transfer desde el aeropuerto y también a la salida.
La verdad es que todo fue perfecto y la ruta es impresionante.
La única malo es que pensaban regalarnos unas camisetas con el itinerario de las rutas alcantay y no tenían disponibles.
Extra Hikes And Things To Do In Machu Picchu
These activities are optional extras. You can do them after you have completed your guided tour of the citadel. Each one will allow you to see Machu Picchu and the surrounding valleys from a different viewpoint.
Those who have done the Inca Trail will have seen the citadel for the first time from the Sun Gate! This is one of the highlights of the trail and a big reason why so many people choose the Inca Trail hike.
Those doing the Alternative treks arrive from Aguas Calientes, stay a night in a hotel and take the shuttle bus to the citadel at 5:30am to enjoy the sunrise.
Please have a look at the optional hikes and things to do at Machu Picchu provided below.

Huayna Picchu Mountain Information
The famous Huayna Picchu Mountain (Quechua for Young Mountain), is located at 2,667m/8,750ft. It is part of the Andean foothills bordering the Amazon. Huayna Picchu is a very popular hike within the Citadel. If you wish to add this hike on your tour or trek, it’s imperative to book early.

Hike up to Machu Picchu Mountain
Machu Picchu Mountain is the longer of the two mountain climbs within the citadel, the views from the top are absolutely spectacular. You can appreciate the entire valley from your perch up here.
Be sure to ready your legs if you want to do this trek! It’s a lot of stairs to climb.

Llactapata Ruins (View point to Machu Picchu)
LLACTAPATA RUINS is Quechua, Llaqta means place (village, town, city, country, nation), pata means elevated place above a bank (of a river), pronounced ‘yakta-pahta’. This is an archaeological site about 5km (3.1 mi) west of Machu Picchu. The complex is located in the Cusco Region Santa Teresa District, and can be accessed on the Salkantay Trek (ask at the time of booking)

Information about the Sun Gate
The Sun Gate or Intipunku is made of steps that makes archeologists believe that this were some kind of control gate for the people who enter and leave the citadel. It is one of the most important archeological constructions that connects with Machu Picchu. Unfortunately, after COVID, the Sun Gate is only available for those doing the Inca Trail.

Information about the Inka Bridge at Machu Picchu
The trail to the Inca Bridge wraps around the backside of a mountain in the opposite direction of the Machu Picchu ruins. A special ticket is needed to walk the path, and daily traffic to the Inca Bridge is documented. This is a fantastic way to see another side of Machu Picchu, and since not many people come here, to get a little time away from the crowds.

Hike up to the Putucusi Mountain
When heading for Machu Picchu, climbers often want a birds’ eye view of the ruins and most head up to the summit of the famous Huayna Picchu- the mountain that makes the backdrop for Machu Picchu. But tickets sell out for Huayna Picchu- so if you’re looking for something a little more unique, Think about Putucusi
Find our the best information about the Putucusi Mountain bellow.
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