How to get to Machu Picchu

gpa — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:26:50 +0000

Machu Picchu has existed from ancient times and was recently ‘discovered’ in 1911 by an American historian, Hiram Bingham. While in search for the legendary Lost City of the Incas he stumbled across the site, covered with thick vegetation which was later cleared to reveal the magical mountain top archaeological site. By 1915, archaeologists were able to conduct research on the site. There are many routes used to get to Machu Picchu which involve trekking and mountain climbing.

Ways to Machu Picchu – the famous Inca Citadel

There are many ways to experience your Machu Picchu adventure tours. One way to get to Machu Picchu is the Classic Inca Trail, where one treks to Machu Picchu. When planning for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you need to hire services of a tour company which will cater for your permits and accommodation. There is a limited amount of people restricted to trek the Inca trail (including guides and porters). It is important to organize with a touring company for easy booking and acquisition of the permits. It offers an excellent display of the snow-capped Andes mountains and the ancient Inca way of life.

The Lares trek to Machu Picchu is also famous due to plenty of mountain scenery, waterfalls, and alpine lakes. The Lares Valley trek is adventure-filled and is sometimes known as the Weaver’s way or the Weaver’s Trail. It is a good way to experience the Andean culture; you will notice women and children wearing traditional clothes of bright red and other varying shades of red. You will also see children herding flocks of sheep, llamas, and alpacas. It is likely to see many local weavers and farmers, and depending on your tour you might interact with them, watch or involve yourself in the weaving action.

Ways to Machu Picchu – Huayna Picchu View

When planning for your Machu Picchu trip, travellers are advised to arrive a few days earlier at Cusco to acclimatize with the area. When you adapt to the area, you are less prone to altitude sickness when trekking the high altitude areas. Organize your tours with Green Peru Adventures for an unforgettable experience during your Machu Picchu adventure tours. Our tour guides know the area quite well and will take you through the amazing landscapes with snow-capped mountains. You just have to book with us early when you are planning to visit Machu Picchu.

Ways to Machu Picchu – the Guardians House

We offer top-notch services to ensure that you are having a lifetime experience as you take your adventure hikes around Machu Picchu. You will have a ride on one of the most fantastic train lines and visit the hot springs to enjoy a natural warm bath. You will visit the Main Square, the Temple of the Windows, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Circular Towers and Burial grounds. For completion of your Machu Picchu tours, you can walk to Intipiku, the Sun Gate, which marks the traditional end of the Inca trail. After exploring Machu Picchu, you return to Ollantaytambo by train then to Cusco.

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Prepare for Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

gpa — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:41:38 +0000

The Salkantay trek offers enchanting sceneries and is the best alternative to the world famous Inca trail. The Inca trail is very popular and you have to book in advance, however, if you are traveling on a budget and you are not a fun of booking things over the internet then you will love the Salkantay trek. It takes through almost the same environment as the Inca trail but is never overbook and you don’t have to spend a lot of your money paying for an expensive permit. The trail is beautiful, challenging and a great alternative to reaching the historical Machu Picchu.

The Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu takes you over a 40-mile stretch. You have to climb mountains, cross rivers and spend a number of nights on the trail. This requires proper preparation for the trek. Here are some tips on how to get prepared for the trek:

Get prepared for the start

Unlike the Inca trail which you have to book well in advance, the Salkantay trail is not very popular and you can easily book once in Cuzco. However, this does not mean that you wake up and decide that you feel like hiking so you should take the trail. Once you arrive in Peru you should book with one of the local agencies for the Salkantay trek. This is important because often the agencies take people in groups and they can match you with the right group that will make the trek not only interesting but fun too. You should also remember to arrange for your transportation from your hotel to the starting point. This is important because you need to arrive early so that you don’t keep the others waiting for far too long.

Prepare for the Trail

On the trail, you will need food, camping gear, and guide. If you book the trail through a local agency you will be provided with a guide who will take you through the trail and offer some explanation on some of the historical sites on the trail. You can rent a tent, a mat, and sleeping bags from a number of travel agencies in Cuzco. If you are not certain of the cost, make sure that you ask your guide with help with this. Try and find several places to rent your travel gear as some business tends to over price their tents when renting out to foreigners. To enjoy the trip it is important that you get a porter to help carry your travel gear.

Due to the distance that the trail covers and the amount of climbing you have to do, your traveling gear is likely to be too much for you. There a number of young men willing to work as porters provided that you pay for their services. Unlike the Inca trail, the Salkantay trek does not have lots of restaurants and as such you will need to arrange how you will get your meals. Carry packed snacks for lunch and arrange how you will prepare your dinner on your campsite.

Machu Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Entry

To enter Machu Picchu Mountain or the famous Machu Picchu ancient city you need to buy a separate ticket for what you paid for the trail. So bring some money for the ticket and also to pay the food at the restaurant. If your agency is making the booking for you make sure that they get all the tickets before you start trekking as it can be very inconveniencing to miss out of the two attractions just because you did not pay for your ticket on time.

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