Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

What are nice day treks in Peru ? It doesn't always have to be a multi-day hike on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu . And not a one-week mountain expedition near Huaraz. Hiking for days on end in very thin Andean air and bitterly cold nights in a tent - that's not necessarily for everyone. Nevertheless, one would prefer to experience Peru on foot. And this is best done on day hikes in and near Cusco. So you don't have to give up the comfort of your cozy accommodation. We have 4 day hikes up our sleeves for you. You can find more excursion destinations for Cusco, as well as planning tips for your Peru trip in our individual travel guide! So, power up at breakfast, get into your hiking boots and take the public bus to the next hiking trail! Our tip: For Machu Picchu hiking tours on your own, we highly recommend the app maps.me! Trekking Peru: Top 4 hikes in and outside of Cusco Number 1: Simply spectacular!  Laguna Huaypo to Maras This is a tried and true day hik

The satisfaction of approaching Machu Picchu on foot is incomparable. This is why the Inca Trail trek has become so popular in recent years. Previously, travelers could arrive in Cusco and arrange the trek for the next day, or even the next week or month. Now, that era is over. In order to reduce road damage, the Peruvian government has limited access to 500 people per day, including porters. Permits during the peak summer season sell out months in advance. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Fortunately, the Incas were masters of road building. They've blazed trails through the Andes, including plenty of alternative treks to Machu Picchu  (you'll only be a short train ride from the site). Here are six itineraries that mostly require no permits and can be arranged through any equipment supplier in Cusco. Some of these hikes are available in several variations and can be adapted to several levels of physical condition. The routes below are the most popular. 1. THE SALKANTAY TREK The cla

Many protests are escalating in Peru: So far, eight people have died in demonstrations against the removal of the previous President Castillo . The state of emergency applies nationwide - this also has consequences for tourists at Machu Picchu . According to the government, eight people have died in various parts of Peru so far in the increasingly violent protests against the dismissal of President Pedro Castillo . Another 19 people were hospitalized in the capital of Peru , Lima and in the regions of Apurímac, Huancavelica, Arequipa and La Libertad, according to the Peruvian Ministry of Health . The human rights ombudswoman, Eliana Revollar, spoke of seven deaths within two days on Monday, under them two minors. All of the victims died from gunshots. Hundreds of tourists are stuck At the world-famous Inca site Machu Picchu , 800 tourists are currently stuck, the authorities said. The railway line between the World Heritage Site and the city of Cusco had previously been closed due to