Hiking the SALKANTAY TREK to MACHU PICCHU in 5 Days | The Best INCA TRAIL Alternative in Peru 🇵🇪

Embark on a breathtaking journey on the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu! Join me and my husband as we traverse through stunning landscapes, challenging ourselves over 5 unforgettable days. From rugged terrain to ancient ruins, this adventure promises thrills and awe-inspiring sights at every turn 🏔️✨
💖 ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Jess! Nice to meet you. I am a Chinese-Canadian millennial living in Toronto with my Mexican-Canadian husband and our two cats. Join me as I share travel adventures, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and memorable stories from my life in hopes that it will inspire you to venture out of your comfort zone.
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🕒 TIMELINE STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:54 DAY 1: Starting the Trek in Challacancha
1:37 Arriving at the Sky Camp in Soraypampa
2:06 Sky Dome Walk Through
3:05 Hiking to Humantay Lake
3:24 Humantay Lake
3:55 Sleeping in the Sky Dome
4:30 DAY 2: Leaving Soraypampa (Sky Lodge)
6:17 Reaching the Salkantay Pass
6:51 Trekking downhill
7:28 Rest/Lunch at Huayracmachay
7:38 Wild boar!
7:56 Short Break in Chaullay
8:24 Arriving at Mountain Sky View Lodge
8:43 DAY 3: Leaving Collpapampa
8:58 Resting at Loreta La Playa
9:02 Cats & Passionfruit
9:21 Cacoa Tress in Lucmabamba
9:30 Coffee Making Demonstration
10:13 Arriving at Jungle Domes Lodging
11:02 Van Ride to Hot Springs
11:26 Cocalmayo Hot Springs
11:51 DAY 4: Hiking the Inca Trails
12:40 Gorgeous views in Llactapata
13:04 Lunch in Aobamba
13:10 Arriving at the Machu Picchu Historical Santuctary
13:21 Walking along Hidroelectrica
13:53 Arriving at Aquas Claienties
14:05 Staying the night at Ferre Machu Picchu Hotel
14:13 DAY 5 Machu Picchu
15:40 Back in Aguas Calientes
15:55 Iglesia Virgen Del Carmen
16:09 Riding the Inca Trail The Voyager
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[@jessicacadenahuynh]

What questions do you have about the Salkantay Trek? Comment below! If you like this video please like and consider subscribing. It helps small channels like me grow! ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡

[@FrankHuynh]

How much does the tour cost 0.0 ?

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

The trek starts at $550 USD per person with the tour company Salkantay Trekking.

[@nhinhin]

Thanks for the video! Can't wait for this trek in a couple of weeks🎉 (great to see, it'll be with the same agency lol - 'ufff they're real' )😊

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

So excited for you! Hope you have the best time. Would love to hear how your experience compares! 😊

[@zoesofie2615]

Thanks for sharing this insightful video! It's really got me pumped for my upcoming Salktantay Trek in a few weeks. +1 subscriber ;)

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm pumped for you to experience this trek. Let me know how it goes :D

[@FrankHuynh]

i liked seeing all the dogos/cauts along the trip up

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Don't forget the boar! 🐗

[@yungcashmere5201]

Time to go trekking.

[@FrankHuynh]

it's tim !

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

I've seen a video of a couple who took their infant daughter on this hike before! 😮

[@yoho5114]

Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽 greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩 going salkantay trek next month 🥰👍🏼

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

That's awesome! You're going to have a wonderful time. You'll have to let me know how it goes.

[@yoho5114]

@@jessicacadenahuynh yes I will👍🏼🙏🏽

[@andreazuluaga8882]

hi! we are doing this same trek in july and so excited! Wondering what month you went on your trek? I see it looks very cold at night! Just want to be prepared

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Excited for you! We did the trek in September 😊

[@luiseduardocadenaalegria839]

So much fun!!!

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

We had the most fun 😊

[@OdalrepYolac]

Wow! I will definitely pay for this kind of trek. Amazing view and you can really feel the nature. I am sorry but I feel dizzy watching your vlog. Hopefully next time you may consider using a stabilizer.

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback! 😊

[@elena_a-2023]

So beautiful!

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

It really was, thanks for watching!

[@anjavanwijk409]

Hello! Thank you for this vlog. I am preparing to do this trek in August. When did you do yours?

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Thanks for watching 😊 We did the trek mid- September! If you have any questions as your trip date draws near, happy to answer them.

[@anjavanwijk409]

@@jessicacadenahuynh Great - thank you. Will you also be posting a Cusco vlog?

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

That's the plan! Stay tuned ☺️

[@kaiio00]

When did you go?

[@jessicacadenahuynh]

Mid September 2023! The weather was perfect.