4-Day Short Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Sky Camp Stay

Just finished the four-day Salkantay Trek. I’ve done a fair amount of hiking/camping over my 65 years and this was by far the most challenging and rewarding trip of my life. The landscape is breathtaking. The Peruvian people are warm and welcoming. The whole excursion was well-planned. The accommodations and the foot were excellent, and our guide, Wimber (Simba) was an exceptional person. Simba knew the trail - and everyone we met along the way - like the back of his hand. We all immediately bonded through his kind and jovial personality. He was patient and thoughtful and knew when to rally our group and when to take break. Along the way he shared so many interesting stories and facts about the local traditions, history, geology, agriculture, wildlife, archeology, and the people he knew who lived in the mountains. We became an instant family and Simba was the gracious host that glued it all together. This is a challenging trail at high altitude. Some of our group (including me) had altitude symptoms. Simba kept a close eye on everyone and occasionally provided alternatives (mule, car) when needed. I and a few others could not have completed this trek without his expert guidance. We all made it and enjoyed the spectacular trail and at the end, the magnificent citadel at Machu Picchu. If you find the mountains and the open trail inspiring, as I do, you will really appreciate this passage. I was deeply moved by the places and the people I met and exhilarated by the challenge. So happy I shared this trip with my son. My only tip: get connected on WhatsApp right away and ask questions. The Salkantay folks are very responsive.