Inca Trail Machu Picchu | Salkantay trek Operator

Altitude sickness in Peru Cusco is at 3,430 meters, Puno (Lake Titicaca) at 3,800 meters, Chivay in the Colca Canyon is at 3,650 meters and on the way there you even cross a 4,896-meter high pass (Patapampa Pass). In the north, you will also find cities worth seeing, such as Huaraz at 3,050 meters and Cajamarca at 2,750 meters. The Andes run across the country from north to south. Many of the sights in Peru are located in the Andes. You're bad at handling them. Altitude sickness, called “ Soroche ” in Peru, can even affect Peruvians. When altitude sickness occurs, we don't get enough oxygen. We are talking about "thin air", which does not necessarily mean that there is not enough oxygen. Rather, there is a loss of pressure. As altitude increases, air pressure decreases and less oxygen gets into our lungs. As a result, we are undersupplied with oxygen. This is called hypoxia. It can become problematic if the body does not have enough time to adapt to the new conditions...

In The Majestic Empire Of The Incas Lake titicaca is the place wherefrom it is said that arised Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo , as the founding couple who, after having walked accompanied by their suite, sunk a golden scepter on Mount Wanacaure, situated South of Cusco, at an altitude of 4,089 ma.s.l. Legends tell that the foundation of Cusco started there. According to the chronicles, since about 1200, there were fourteen Inkas who dominated the Huatanay River Valley in which is presently erected the city of Cusco and constituted the territory of the Tawantinsuyo (tawaintisuyo) in less than two centuries. The greatness of the Imperial Cusco came about with the inca pachacuteq (9no Inka), as it did not correspond to t he size of the city, but rather to the extension and expansion of its territories. After the defeat of the Chancas, the inkas defeated their worst enemies, thus easing their way in the conquest of all the cultural groups who existed at the time, in the Southern part o...

There are two ways to get to Machu Picchu by train or by trails. When traveling by train you have much more comfort and it is ideal for those who do not have many days of travel, already on trails, despite being tired, you have the opportunity to know the landscape of the Andes, cross with animals and live one of the The most beautiful and intense challenges of your life. That is what the Salkantay trek will provide: a unique experience in the Peruvian Andes, which will take you to Machu Picchu. This is an excellent option for those who did not get a place for the Inca Trail or not get place in short Inca Trail . The Salkantay or Salcantay Trail, which in Quechua means "Lord", since in ancient times the Incas had a lot of respect for Andean deities, such as snowfall. Salkantay trek is a peak in the Andes mountains located in Peru, which reaches 6,271 meters of altitude, being the highest point of the Vilcabomba mountain range, which integrates the Andes. The trail lasts ...

Inca Trail Do I need to book it in advance ? The  Inca Trail Tours ,  Alternative treks to Machu Picchu has departures 100% guaranteed, but Machu Picchu and Inca Trail permits, train tickets, local flights, hotels and entrances to Huayna Picchu Mountain are subjet to availability! For that reason, we HIGHLY recommend booking it well in advance to ensure you receive exactly what you want!! No More Permits for the Inca Trail - Now What? Couldn't get a permit for the Inca Trail? Come back next year! No, there is always an alternative for the Inca Trail that you can do. They're called the alternative Inca Trails, and while it may sound like these hikes aren't as exciting as the classic Inca Trail, that's not true. If you really want to go on the Inca Trail, you should stick to the classic Inca Trail. It's always worth waiting if the permits don't work out this year. For anyone who just wants to get to Machu Picchu and have a great trekking experience, there are...

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu runs on the Qhapaq Ñan, the roads built by the Incas, a network of more than 23 thousand kilometers. Each year, approximately 25 thousand walkers from around the world travel the extraordinary 43 km of this cobblestone route, built by the Incas to reach the impregnable Inca city of Machu Picchu , deep in the high jungle and on top of a mountain. The Inca Trail , with the Inca city of Machu Picchu as the final destination, is the best known and most popular route among international tourists who come to Peru . The total journey is approximately 43 km and takes four days, including a day of visit to Machu Picchu . The natural scenery within the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is impressive. With views of snow-capped mountains, cloud forests and a walk through the beautifully preserved ruins, it is an unforgettable experience. The total distance of the road is approximately 39.6 km and starts at Km. 82 in the place called Pisqacucho. To start the ...

The Sacred Valley Peru has become in recent years, one of the most important destinations in South America, is the valley of the Urubamba River and is known worldwide as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley lodges beautiful traditional Andean towns of the time of the colony; In them you can find ancient Inca settlements scattered along the valley, in the middle of mountains belonging to the chains of the Andes mountain range. Structures such as those you can see in the towns of Pisac or Ollantaytambo, have made it one of the favorite places for travelers from all over the world, especially since it is the place where you will have to enter the Inca city of Machu Picchu . This Sacred Valley was the center of Tahuantinsuyo, the largest known empire of the Western Hemisphere, it ran from Colombia and Ecuador, through Peru and Bolivia, to the northern part of the nations of Argentina and Chile; and its capital is the city of Cusco, known as the "navel of the world". Meani...

Tourists from all over the world are attracted by the great adventure of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , adventurous travelers who come to explore the fantastic nature, beauty of the landscape and the archeological sites surrounding the Inca Trail , known as the most famous trekking South America. This tour is ideal for those who are loaded with energy to make a trek to Machu Picchu. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 4 Days and 3 Nights Day 1: 06:00 - 08:00 Pick up from your hotel and travel in Cusco Bus to km. 82 Beginning of the Inca Trail - Patallacta, Wayllabamba. Night of Camping. Day 2: Wayllabamba, Warmi Huañusca (4215m), Pacaymayu, Runkuraccay. Night of Camping. Day 3: Runkuruccay, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñayhuayna. Night of Camping. Day 4: Wiñaywayna to Inti Punku. Guided tour in the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. 18:30 - 20:20 Return by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. 20:30 - 22:30 Return by tour bus from Ollantaytamb...