Challenging but Rewarding The trek is rated Moderate to Difficult.

• The Hardest Part: Day 2 is the most challenging as you cross the Salkantay Pass (4,630m / 15,190ft).

• The Reward: After crossing the pass, you descend into the high jungle where the air is thicker and warmer. That is where you will find us—ready to help you recover!

No. Unlike the Inca Trail, you do not need a government permit to walk on the Salkantay path itself. You only have to pay an entrance fee at Mollepata town (20soles) . However, you MUST purchase your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu weeks or months in advance. You cannot buy Machu Picchu tickets at the gate.

Yes, absolutely. The trail is well-marked and very safe for independent hikers. Many travelers choose to hike without a guide so they can go at their own pace. If you hike solo, staying at local lodges (like ours) is a great way to support the local families living along the route.

Not if you stay in lodges. If you want to travel light, you can hike "Lodge-to-Lodge." There are family-run guesthouses at every major stop along the way.

• At our lodge, we provide comfortable beds, warm blankets, and hot showers, so you don't need to carry camping gear.

ou do not need to carry 5 days' worth of food. You can buy hot meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) at the lodges along the way.

• We have a grocery shop on-site for snacks and water, and we serve dinner and breakfast. We can also make you a box lunch for your next day's hike.

The weather changes drastically.

• Day 1 & 2 (Morning): Cold, high-altitude, possibility of snow.

• Day 2 (Afternoon) onwards: You descend into the "Ceja de Selva" (Cloud Forest). It becomes humid, warmer, and full of vegetation.

• Note: The rainy season is typically from December to March. The dry season is from May to September.