Salkantay Trek, Peru

 Peru's Salkantay Trek was a photographer's dream, offering a challenging 46-mile journey through snow-capped peaks, rocky plains, lush rainforests with waterfalls, and culminating in the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu.  The trek's 6,000-foot elevation gain provided dramatic landscapes and a chance to capture the raw beauty of the Andes, the tranquility of the plains, and the untamed energy of the rainforest.