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The 5-day / 4-night Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the highlight of Peru a must-see for anyone coming to the country.

Daniel and I did it in July 2017 and I have to say, it’s one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. If you’re on the fence about booking this adventure, these Salkantay trek photos may just change your mind.

Get your next dose of travel inspo here and then learn everything you need to know about the Salkantay Trek to Macchu Picchu to find all the details on pricing, distances, the route, and more!

Humantay Lake

The View from Humantay Lake

Making New Friends

Machu Picchu

Climbing up to Salkantay Pass

Campsite Puppy!

Crossing Over Salkantay Pass

Llama Grazing at Machu Picchu

Horses on the Hike to Humantay Lake

Heading to Camp on Day One

Heading to Humantay Lake

Machu Picchu

Glass-topped Tents on the Salkantay Trek

Climbing to the Salkantay Pass

Mountain Views on the Salkantay Trek

Entering the Jungle Climate at Lower Elevation

Dinner on Day One

Aguas Calientes, the Last Stop Before Machu Picchu

View of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate

Seriously, how beautiful is this trek?

If you’re still in your planning stages for your trip to Peru, I strongly suggest budgeting the time for this 5-day trek to Machu Picchu because it’s honestly unforgettable.

Read my full write-up about the trek to find everything you need to know about the prices, itinerary, and more, and then prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!

Ready to go?

Use Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights to Peru and then explore accommodation like unique stays on Airbnb or the top-rated hotels on Booking.com to plan your trip through the country.

Then, stick around to see the surreal landscape of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain and learn how to take these 7 easy day trips from Cusco.