7 Days of Adventure: Women-Only
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Women are naturally more adventurous than men. They like to travel more at a relaxing and natural pace.
>Just like enjoying their tea or coffee, they would take sip by sip and take in whole goodness slowly; they like to travel by enjoying every bit.

Why is Women-Only Salkantay Trek so cool?

• No matter how much women love male company, they still share their deepest secrets and wild ideas with their girlfriends. A completely different side of a woman comes out when they are with their girlfriends.
  Women bond better among themselves on the trip, and the wine of sisterhood, love, and empathy flows throughout.
• With no male members, there is a sense of not being judged or not being in a hurry. At this time, women enjoy taking in the fresh air and breathing in happiness.
• Women discover themselves via a women-only trip. With no societal pressure or expectations, they can be themselves and merge in laughter, shouts, and randomness.
• All women are queens, but due to society’s busy and demanding nature, so many women have given up on their dreams and are working for other’s dreams.A women-only trip gives women an opportunity to reconnect with their selves and gain their confidence.

The main issues while going on a women-only trip are safety and ruckus which can be created if something unplanned happens.

But when highly rated tour operators like Alpaca already have pre-built women-only Salkantay trek, there is nothing that can hinder women travelers.

Travelling To Machu Picchu via Salkantay Trek

We all lead different lives, but we all have the same story. We all crave happiness and love. Taking a break, especially one that can be empowering, is the way towards self-love and the ultimate happiness.

Also, when you are ready to rock on with your girl gang, why not plan a Machu Picchu hike, a hike to one of the seven wonders in the world, which has stayed together for ages despite all odds?

It not only tells the story of the Incans who built it but is also an inspiration that strong hearts and minds do not get deterred.

The Salkantay trail of Peru is the most adventurous route for Machu Picchu; it has everything one can desire in a trip, from the most beautiful mountains, rivers, agricultural farms, and ancient ruins to sacred temples, natural forests, and unique Inca constellations.

And the trip can be more enriching and informational when accompanied by a guide. And when you do not have to worry about your food or porting, it becomes blissful. With Alpaca, you can get the best of Machu Picchu and have the best experience on your girl gang trip.

Here’s a sneak peek at what each day of your trip with Alpaca will bring!

1. Day 1

• The drivers would pick you up from your hotel, take you through the sacred valley, and take you through the ancient ruins of Pisac.
• Here, you can get the opportunity to shop for local handicrafts, unique souvenirs, and artisanal goods and understand the ancient culture of the Incas.
• After taking a close view of Pisac, you will get a drive to the impressive Ollantaytambo ruins, which were the administrative centers of the Incas. They also boast agricultural brilliance and sophisticated urban city planning.
• Then finally you will get a peaceful drive to Soraypampa campsite. The best part of the day is to camp in this place, seeing the Inca constellation in luxurious glass-roofed cabins while enjoying hot chocolate and coffee.

2. Day 2

• The real adventure will begin on this day as, after a wholesome breakfast, you will start trekking on a scenic pathway of the Andean landscape.
• While trekking you will come across many wild lives, mountains, valleys, meadows, and rewarding views. Trekking along with your girlfriends will give you a liberating experience. With each step, you will learn something more about ancient Incas and their patience.
• After the gradual trek on the Andean valley, you will arrive at the most scenic view of the day, the Humantay Lagoon.
• At each step the tour guide and porters would help you with all your needs and queries. The guide would make you understand how Incas used the natural demography and built an incredible home at a place which was even difficult for a mere visit!
• After this, you will be taken back to the campsite, where you can rest and recharge for the next adventurous day.

3. Day 3 of Women-Only Salkantay Trek:

• After a hearty breakfast, you will know your team of horsemen, porters, and guides. After bonding with them, you will begin your gradual 2-hour ascent to Salkantaypampa.
• At Salkantaypampa, you will witness how the soft snow has melted the harshness of the mountains and made it look smoother. No matter how much time you spend there, it will never be enough to engross the beauty in your eyes.
• After having lunch at Soyroccocha, you will again hike the Salkantay trek, which is the highest point of trekking on the trip. Nothing is more beautiful in the world than sweating with your friends and bonding deeply.
• After resting again, you will again descend to Wayracmachay. The Alpaca chefs will ensure that the fresh food they serve will take away all the tiredness and sogginess from you and boost your energy levels.
• Even the guide would ensure you enjoy the camping night and enrich you with more Inca wisdom.

4. Day 4 of Women-Only Salkantay Trek:

• You will wake up early at 5:00 AM and enjoy the sunrise between the mountains. After having breakfast you will be trekking to a lower altitude to Ccollpapampa.
• This trek would be different from the previous treks, as while descending from higher to lower places, you will observe mountains and cold weather disappearing and transforming forests.
• On the pathway, you will witness many other flora and fauna. This trek would bring you closer to nature and help you understand how nature helps grow so much diversity by changing its course.
• After lunch and rest, you will head to hobbit houses to meet the locals and see the coffee plantations. You will also see the fruit plantations and enjoy a hot shower and the Outdoor jacuzzi.
• After the beautiful day, you will enjoy a good night’s sleep in the hobbit houses, hearing the sound of the Salkantay River.

5. Day 5

• This day would be the most special day of the trip as you will witness the most beautiful sights on this day. You will get to understand the coffee plantation from the locals and know about its rich history.
• You will trek to the Llactapata Inca site, where you can see the first glance of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• You will understand the Llactapata site and know its importance in Inca’s life.
• After lunch, you will get to stay At a local campsite owned by a family, which is only exclusive to Alpaca tourists.

6. Day 6 of Women-Only Salkantay Trek:

• On the 6th day, you would finally get to see Machu Picchu. No matter how much information you have about the site, still, you will see all the new things there.
• After the beautiful sight of Machu Picchu, you will tour the Hydroelectric Station and learn how efficiently it generates electricity for Cusco City.
• Guides would take you along the same trail in which Machu Picchu was discovered, i.e., via the Melchor Arteaga’s farm, and make you understand its importance in history.
• After all this, you would also trek to Intiwatana, a notable ritual stone associated with the astronomic clock or calendar of the Inca.

7. Day 7

• Finally, you will wake up to see the incredible and famous sunrise of Machu Picchu. Guides ensure you arrive early to see the sunrise without crowds at the wonder.
• At Machu Picchu, guides would explain all the essential places like temples, ceremonial places, agricultural terraces, and water channels.
• It will be surprising for many that the Incas could create something so magnificent hundreds of years back, which we still can’t imitate today.
• After filling all the wonders of Machu Picchu in your heart, you will get a scenic ride through the Andean landscape via train and learn more about Peru culture while saying goodbye to your trip.

This trip would have many colors. Some days are tiring, others comforting and warm, some uplifting, and some simply captivate and mesmerize with nature’s beauty.

Whichever color of the trip captivates you, this tour will be an unforgettable experience with your girl gang.

Machu Picchu and Inca culture would land straightly into your heart and warm your soul.

No if, No But Only Alpaca

There is no better option than to head out with girlfriends and plan a trip with Alpaca. It is a highly rated, organized, and 100 % local Peruvian company that understands Peru and its history. Alpaca only requires four females in a group and would open and manage a women-only tour to Machu Picchu.

With Alpaca, you do not have to worry about a single thing. Your camping as well as trekking, food, and sanitation would be well handled.

The safety of all members is the top priority of Alpaca. It provides emergency and telecommunications along with your speed to enhance holiday enjoyment.

If you want to know more about the other treks provided by Alpaca, you can also check here.