Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Machu Picchu can be reached from Cuzco in a variety of ways: comfortably by train and bus, but also on foot - just as its inhabitants and first discoverers climbed it. Outdoor lovers all over the world dream of following the famous Inca Trail . However, it is by no means the only climbing route on which Machu Picchu can be reached. In the following we present four unique, scenically breathtaking climbs to the famous Inca site Machu Picchu and give many tips on how to make the hike an unforgettable experience. Looking at a Peru map in detail, common sense quickly raises the question as to why the Incas didn't just travel along the Urubamba River to Machu Pcchu. Recent historical research has an interesting answer: the journey to Machu Picchu may have been more than just a convenient route to a desired destination. It was much more likely a ceremonial pilgrimage. Some researchers believe the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was designed to trace the legendary &q

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