The Inca Trail that takes you from a point in the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, is the most sold route in Peru today.
For this reason, the Peruvian Government has limited entry to the Inca Trail to only 500 people per day, including guides and porters. The objective is to safeguard and protect the Camino from its depredation and gradual destruction.
However, the fact that only 500 people can enter, implies that there are thousands, who are left without the option of doing the Classic Inca Trail. For what has been said previously, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, offers you the opportunity to do other Alternative Inca Trails, they will take you through typical trails of the high Andean area, along jungle paths. You will be able to enjoy the flora and fauna, characteristic of each altitude floor. It will start at 4,630 m and reach 2,430 m.
Among the best known routes, such as the Alternative Inca Trail, we have:
Salkantay Trek + Machu Picchu – Santa Teresa Route
This path will flow between lagoons, snow-capped mountains, rivers and subtropical areas of abundant vegetation and fauna. This walk is more difficult than the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the distance is greater, but the great advantage, for many travelers, is that there are fewer people who travel it; which allows you to enjoy an authentic landscape, you can explore without limits; the road will climb as much as it can. It is the second highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Mollepata, Challacancha, Soraypampa, Salkantay, Chaullay, La Playa, Santa Teresa, Hydroelectric, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Salkantay Trek + Machu Picchu – Llactapata Route
This path will flow between lagoons, snow-capped mountains, rivers and subtropical areas of abundant vegetation and fauna. This walk is more difficult than the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the distance is greater, but the great advantage, for many travelers, is that there are fewer people who travel it; which allows you to enjoy an authentic landscape, you can explore without limits; the road will climb as much as it can. It is the second highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Mollepata, Challacancha, Soraypampa, Salkantay, Chaullay, La Playa, Llactapata, Hydroelectric, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Salkantay Trek + Machu Picchu
The walk to Machu Picchu through the Nevado del Salkantay, is a special and unique trip, it passes under the snow. This walk allows you to go through different ecological levels, climates, landscapes, and get to know a varied flora and fauna of the Peruvian Andes. An excellent alternative, for those who have time and have not been able to get a place for the Traditional Inca Trail.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Mollepata, Challacancha, Soraypampa, Salkantay, Chaullay, La Playa, Hidroeléctrica, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Lares trek + Machu Picchu
This is another option you pass through the weavers’ town “Patacancha”; where they are preserved, the traditional techniques of weaving, spinning and dyeing wool, with vegetable dyes. The typical landscape of the Andean Valley, with the presence of rivers, lagoons, waterfalls, forests of native trees, such as La Queuña.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Route: Patacancha
Visiting Places: Cusco, Calca, Lares, Cuncani, Wacahuasi, Ipsaycocha, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Choquequirao Trek + Machu Picchu
Choquequirao Cuna de Oro, is an Archaeological Site, belonging to the Inca period, it is a city, compared in majesty with Machu Picchu. It is located in the Apurimac Valley, 145 km from Cusco, over 3,050 m. In its plant you can see water sources, canals, aqueducts, streets, squares, stairways, enclosures and terraces. The whole set is in perfect condition.
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Cachora, Chiquiska, Choquequirao, Pinchaunuyuc, Maizal, Yanama, Totora, Beach, Llactapata, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Choquequirao Trek + Machu Picchu
The circuit is carried out through the jungle, abundant vegetation, good weather and a varied fauna and will be surrounded by the imposing chain of Andes mountains, waterfalls, Choquequirao, it is as important, as Machu Picchu and During this walk, you will be able to appreciate snow peaks of up to 5,482 m, as is the case of the “Padrayoc” snow-capped mountain. You will alternate in your walk, slopes, soft trails, straight, steep sections, all accompanied by a beautiful landscape.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Cachora, Rosalinda Beach, Chiquiska, Marampampa, Choquerirao, Maizal, Yanama, Totora, Beach, Llactapata, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Choquequirao trek
The Choquequirao circuit is done through a winding road, from the second day the walk is regularly demanding, however it is rewarded by the scenic beauty and a cozy climate typical of a jungle eyebrow. The guided tour of Choquequirao lasts approximately 3 hours.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Cachora, Chiquiska, Marampampa, Choquequirao.
Huchuy Qosqo Trek + Machu Picchu
The walk to Machu Picchu along the Huchuy Qosqo Route is one of the shortest in Cusco, because an average of 17 kilometers is traveled on foot, this route was designed for those people who do not have much time.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Tambomachay, Huchuy Qosqo, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.
Ausangate hike
The Snowy de Ausangate can be visited by all those people who seek adventure and like to be in contact with nature; The snow-capped area is surrounded by luminous green / blue lagoons, a puna landscape, with the presence of ichu or straw.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Tinki, Upis, Ausangate Cocha, Pinaya, Qampa, Pachanta.
Ausangate hike
The Snowy del Ausangate is one of the highest peaks in Peru located in the Vilcanota mountain range, 130 kilometers from Cusco. During the walk you will be able to observe various lagoons of a luminous greenish blue color.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Tinki, Upis, Ausangate Cocha, Palomani, Pinaya, Qampa, Pachanta.
Ausangate hike
Esta cadena de montañas cubiertos de nieve perpetua, nos ofrece una belleza paisajística sin igual, es una gran oportunidad de tener una experiencia inolvidable en el Nevado de Ausangate.
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Visiting Places: Cusco, Tinki, Upis, Azul Cocha, Pachanta.
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