The salkantay trek to machu picchu is one of the most popular treks in the cusco area and for good reason this route passes below breathtaking apu salkantay and huamantay among the highest peaks in the cusco area and covers a diverse range of natural scenery the first leg covers dramatic high altitude terrain followed by a slow descent to the high jungle along with glaciers and snowcapped peaks view exotic flowers and diverse plant life plus explore the llactapata ruins on day four opt