Reaching Machu Picchu | Salkantay Trek Day 5

Day 5 Salkantay Trek | Finally Arriving at Machu Picchu After 5 days of trekking through the Andes and jungle, it all comes down to this… Machu Picchu. We wake up early in Aguas Calientes and make our way up to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and seeing it in person after completing the Salkantay Trek makes it truly amazing! In this video, we take you through the full experience: the early morning start, entering Machu Picchu for the first time, and exploring the ruins after days of hiking to get here. We also share our honest thoughts — was the Salkantay Trek worth it, or would we do it differently? This is the moment you work toward the entire trek… and it did not disappoint. 👉 Shop our outfits and gear: https://app.rockporch.com/llink/3Tqpw... In this episode: • Early morning from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu • Our first reaction walking into Machu Picchu • Exploring the ruins and iconic viewpoints • Tips for visiting Machu Picchu after the trek • Our honest review of the Salkantay Trek experience • Would we do it again? The Salkantay Trek is one of the most scenic and challenging ways to reach Machu Picchu — taking you from high alpine mountains to jungle valleys before ending at one of the most famous landmarks in the world. If you’ve been following the series, this is the final chapter — and if you’re planning your own trip, this will give you a real look at what the experience is actually like. Tour Company: Special thanks to ‪@SalkantayTrek‬ and our guide Julio - he was amazing! You can check him out at https://pumaexplorer.com/ for other tours in Peru. 📍 Full Salkantay Trek guide (itinerary, tips, packing): https://fittwotravel.com/5-day-salkan... 🎥 Watch the full Salkantay Trek series: Day 1 →    • Salkantay Trek Day 1: Not What We Expected!   Day 2 →    • Day 2 of the Salkantay Trek | 15,000 Feet ...   Day 3 →    • Day 3 of the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picch...   Day 4 →    • Salkantay Trek Day 4: This is Why We Came ...   #MachuPicchu #SalkantayTrek #PeruTravel #BucketListTravel #HikingPeru