So, it is vacation time and you are willing to go far and relax. Good news are that you can fulfill your desire in any of the Machu Picchu Trails. It is more than a world wonder or a hike by the Andes Mountains. Read further and discover why this treks are a must for an explorer like you.
The Machu Picchu Trails: A Hike to the World Wonder
A hike is an adventure for several kinds of people. There are those who are looking for a treasure, no matter how hard the path is. Other are willing to challenge themselves to go further and get the best of their bodies and their minds. There are some of those who want to capture a landscape in their camera and share it with the world. No matter what your objective is, the Machu Picchu Trails will not disappoint you at all. Next, the top four Andean trails in Peru.
Look for an Archaeological Treasure: The Classic Inca Trail
Km 82, starting point of the Inca Trail
Does a four day long adventure in the middle of Peru sound good to you? What if you add camping nights and meals in the nature along your friends? The 4-day Inca Trail has this and much more. This tour will give you that chilling morning with an amazing sunrise or that breath of satisfaction once you get to the Machu Picchu ruins.
Ask your friends or family if they are joining you and tell us how you want your dream trip to be. Peruvian people love to share their culture and history with all the world. From the start of the hike until your first step in Machu Picchu you will have unforgettable memories of you and your friends. One or ten years from now, you will gather and will bring back the time you touched a llama for first time, or when you shouted excited in the highest point of the trail.
Of course you will also remember the time you finally reached the treasure. Check how other travelers like you have made their dream come true
Do not let altitude sickness ruin your journey. Learn how to deal with altitude sickness.
Take a Short Break in the Fast Inca Trail
Winay Wayna view in the first day of the Short Inca Trail
If the Classic Inca Trail sounds tough or long for you, then take the 2-day Inca Trail. This alternative does not have the camping nights but it has an amazing pro: you can view Machu Picchu twice.
After visiting the Chachabamba and Winay Wayna ruins in the way, you will have an epic entrance from the Inca Sun Gate of Machu Picchu, most known as Inti Punku. Take your time to have lots of amazing pictures in your camera and then you will head to Aguas Calientes for a rest.
In the second day, you all will wake up early to have a great time in the guided tour by the citadel with our professional guides. The second time in Machu Picchu. Isn’t it great?
Have a greater experience spending the New Year’s Eve in the Inca Trail!
Conquer the Andes Mountains in the Salkantay Trek
Hike your way to the Salkantay Snow Mountain
Step by step, you will go through a great variety of natural landscapes. Imagine yourself walking slowly with a view of a snow mountain as your destination. It is the sacred mountain Salkantay. Yes, you are in your way to Machu Picchu in the 5-day Salkantay Trek.
In this 5-day Trail you will meet people from all around the world, sharing the same goal of yours: a real adventure in a real Inca road to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Feel yourself more adventurous than Indiana Jones as you explore the valleys, mountains, rivers and ruins. Your body will be challenged as you walk all the way to the Inca wonder and your mind will face its limits to become a true explorer’s mind.
Check the travel itinerary and book this adventure with the best travel agency in Cusco.
Not enough? Then we suggest you to add the one-day hike to the Rainbow Mountain!
Machu Picchu Trail for Nature Lovers: Lares Trek
Amazing landscapes in the Lares Trek
How many of your friends in your group heading Machu Picchu are nature lovers? Nature can be appreciated in many ways. Some people admire the perfection of the shape of a flower found next to a quiet river and take a photo of it. I prefer to extend my arms and breathe deeply to have a taste of every smell of that small point of the world.
What about you? Feeling the texture of the stones and trees or listening to the wind in a very high pass is the way you like nature? No matter what kind of nature lover you are, you are going to enjoy every single second of the Lares Trail. So, get ready to an amazing journey in Peru!
Take your time after the trek. Check our guide: A free day in Cusco City.
The name of your next vacations video has the words “Machu Picchu Trail” on it. Do not forget that Peru is a very safe destination and you and your family can have an amazing time. Highly recommended.
