Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Last full day of walking before Machu Picchu tomorrow! The Salkantay Trek is all about contrasts—today we left behind snowy peaks and descended nearly 1,000 m over 16 km (10 miles) into the cloud forest. The trail from Collpapampa to Lucmabamba wound through waterfalls, orchids, and warm, humid air. It felt like we’d crossed into a completely different world, yet every mile brought us closer to Machu Picchu.
Last full day of walking before Machu Picchu tomorrow! The Salkantay Trek is all about contrasts—today we left behind snowy peaks and descended nearly 1,000 m over 16 km (10 miles) into the cloud forest. The trail from Collpapampa to Lucmabamba wound through waterfalls, orchids, and warm, humid air. It felt like we’d crossed into a completely different world, yet every mile brought us closer to Machu Picchu.










