The Classic Inca Trail Trek is one of the most popular treks in the world! It leads to the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu, through the amazing Sun Gate. It is also known for its high quality spectacular archeological ruins along the Inca trail. The mountain landscapes are spectacular and the tropical cloud forests are not to be missed. The Peruvian government has enforced permit regulations, in order to preserve the 500 year-old trail.
Below are all the treks that are part of the Inca Trail:
An alternative is if you want an alternative option instead of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains and Cusco region. The classic Inca Trail Trek is one of the most popular and well known, but unfortunately it sells out very quickly and bookings must be made well in advance.
There are many great treks that you can do in the Cusco area that lead to Machu Picchu. These are gaining popularity as they become well known. These alternative treks are not restricted by government regulations so are available anytime of the year. Two of the most popular are the Lares 4 day and the Salkantay 4 day treks. Others that do not end in Machu Picchu are the Choquequirao, the ruins on this trek is 3 times larger and the scenery spectacular.
The actual hiking views on these Alternative Treks might be even more spectacular than what you see on the Inca Trail but instead of hiking directly into the ruins, your trek ends at Aguas Calientes town and spend the night there in a hotel. These treks tend to be less crowded and you still have the Machu Picchu tour the next day and in fact get to the ruins 2 hours before the Inca Trail trekkers. On clear mornings you will see the sun rising over Machu Picchu the surrounding mountains.
All Alternative Treks of Sam Corporation that end at Machu Picchu are:
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