Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu | June 2022

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Salkantay Trek is not for you but you can't decide how to get to Machu Picchu? I have put together a video comparing different ways how to get to Machu Picchu: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu8Y4mLpLSrgZI . Also, if you are staying in Cusco for a bit check out my Cusco Travel guide for some good recommendations: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5XUnZ-anr57aJY and also some of the best day trips from Cusco: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKTHo6Nred10qq8

[@carlosespinoza2453]

The Incas had a network of roads that went from Colombia to Argentina. Going across different kind of regions. The guys who worked as postmen were called Chaskis . . They run fast during all those kind of roads sending important messages from one point to another . Using "tambos" as a sort of campsite from one point to another

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Yes our team was called Chasquis! :)

[@carlosespinoza2453]

Humantay Lake is sooo beautiful. Good idea to make some extra hike to get amazing views

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Yes one of the most beautiful places ever!

[@robbwillz]

You always have the most phenomenal footage! Love this for you

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

awww thank you so much :))

[@tamaraaziz5278]

🔥😍 amazing recap! 👏🏽

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Thank you :))))

[@carlosespinoza2453]

The food during the trek is plentiful . . . It looks like regular Restaurant Food in the middle of this trekking

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Yes the food amazing! Our chef could cook hahah

[@carlosespinoza2453]

This Monday 13º will be held the very important soccer match between Peru vs Australia. The country will be almost paralized by this game . . . So make your plans accordingly . . .

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

I am going Bolivia on Sunday :)

[@carlosespinoza2453]

@@AlikiTravelBlog We are going to miss you . . . Bolivia is another great place to visit in South America . . .

[@miramoneric6988]

Wonderful video and trip .I plan to do next year .please let me help a little : what the travel guide agency did you use for the trek ,what the cost by day I ll need .I ll com from France for 2 weeks .What your suggestions to build the trip .many tks in advance.

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Thank you so much! I used KB Adventures and they were amazing, they sorted out everything for me so I didn't have to worry about anything or any extra charges. Everything was included 😉

[@yuxiluo3127]

Thanks for your great video with so much useful information. Actually I had a plan to do this trekking exactly the same in June but I just gave it up for the same reason you mentioned -rain and cold. Moreover, I'm also afraid if I can make it because I use to sit in the office and don't take much exercise.

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Did you visit MP different way? or you still haven't done it? Then do not worry, it is a good reason to get out and challenge yourself :)

[@yuxiluo3127]

@@AlikiTravelBlog I had been there in 2017. But now, as you said, I would like to challenge myself!

[@Ranilisza]

+ tips on putting that poncho in your backpack? :p haha ! love it so much, but looks like it takes a lot of space

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

hahahah it does!! but when we move I always take it on a bus and use as a blanket :D :D #travelhacks

[@Ranilisza]

@@AlikiTravelBlog That's awesome. Thanx for the tip !

[@pnoumaesk]

👍🏻

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

😊😊😊

[@MeshRoun]

Is it easy to travel with a drone? Could you recommend one?

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Supereasy...especially in South America! I traveled with DJI mini 2 but they have newer better ones now out. Whichever drone you pick, get the one under 250g, usually most drone restrictions do not apply if the drone is under 250g 😉

[@camilleestivalli3301]

Do you recomend the KB advertires?

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

For sure!! They are the best 😊👍

[@emilyy303]

Hi! This video was really helpful, was there a reason you chose to do the 4 day trek rather than the 5 day one? Do you know what the main difference is or was it just different availability? Thank you :)

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Very good question! So one of the main reason why I chose the Salkantay trek was because I wanted to see and visit the Humantay Lake (amazing btw) which you do on the 1st day. Then I wanted to reach the highest point which meant the hardest steepest part of the trek which you do on the 2nd day and day 3 you go through the jungle. Day 4 is basically the same as day 3, nothing major, just extra 25km :D as I am not the fittest hiker I though that I will not miss out too much on the day 4 and also you have limited stuff with you and it was raining and I knew I might not have dry close on day 4 if rain gets as really bad so based on all the above I chose 4 day trek (which is 3 days trekking and forth is the MP day). Hope this helps. :)

[@trendingwwwandw]

✅ super like 👍 9 thanks for showing us Machu Picchu

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Thank you :))

[@don3van.]

Loved this, really good story telling! This was very useful informaton before arriving in Peru! I am doing the 5 day trek soon and had a question if you dont mind answering !?? I am also using KB Adventures… I was wondering once the trek is done & you arrive in Aguascalientes, after seeing Machu Picchu… Does KB Adventures provide transportation back to cusco ? Or should I plan to set that up myself ? Thank you for a great video!

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

Thank you so much! Ouh you will love it! Enjoy! 🤩💯 No, they take care of everything. You will need to get back yourself but they will offer you options and arrange appropriate tickets. 😉 I have written a very practical guide about the Salkantay Trek. You might find some useful tips there aswell: www.alikitravelblog.com/post/salkantay-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu

[@don3van.]

@@AlikiTravelBlog Awesome, thank you for taking some time to respond & share that guide. I will for sure check it out :) !!

[@__Queen_of_Hearts__]

Can you do a video talking about how you prepared physically for this hike, please?

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

I must admit I didn't prepare too much. It has been really hard to keep up with my fitness traveling constantly for 6 months :( 2 things I can say, is that I definitely spent some time in high altitude before. That is very important, so you do not run out of breath when in Salkantay Pass (highest point of the trail). and I did Colca Canyon 2 day trekking and that was hardcore, that was harder than Salkantay, so I would say doing a harder hike before will give you confidence :)

[@__Queen_of_Hearts__]

@@AlikiTravelBlog I've been to Peru before but never did the trekking. Even though I spent some time trying to acclimatise, the altitude sickness hit me bad to where I couldn't even properly enjoy Machu Picchu. Really hoping for a redo. Thanks very much!

[@alexanderlanglois7423]

Hiya, did you book the trek in advance? Or sign up to it when you arrived? Thanks!

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

I signed up when I arrived, BUT I still did it a week in advance. Although now after Covid there aren't too many tourists so I think 2-3 days in advance is ok. Just so you get the dates you want. :)

[@Ranilisza]

H girl! I'm doing this in august. Can you pleas tell me what micro you use for blogging? Quality is great!

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

ouh you will love it! I actually film simply with my iphone11, but then edit the sound a bit in my editing program. Also I just try to speak very loud :D I left the shyness aside a long time ago :D

[@Ranilisza]

@@AlikiTravelBlog Wauw; incredible quality for iPhone. Didn't expect this! :)

[@lcapps7938]

what month did you trek?

[@AlikiTravelBlog]

In June 😊

[@dipakbarman1236]

Hi