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Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Experience the Breathtaking Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Lares Trek to Machu Picchu involves 4 day hike in the High Mountain and Machu Picchu . The Lares trek is blessed with plenty of high mountain scenery, alpine lakes and waterfalls. This region is rich for adventure, and crisscrossed with paths and routes used by the local folk. Looking for a unique and less crowded route to reach the magnificent Machu Picchu? Embark on the Lares Trek, an awe-inspiring journey through the scenic Andean landscapes of Peru's Sacred Valley. Discover the rich cultural heritage, picturesque villages, and stunning natural beauty along this remarkable trekking trail. The Lares Trek is a 3 to 4-day adventure that takes you off the beaten path, offering an authentic experience of the Andean region. This alternative trek is perfect for nature enthusiasts and cultural explorers seeking a memorable encounter with traditional Quechua-speaking communities. As you hike through the Lares Trek, you'll b

Inca Trail Permits 2022

There are only 500 spaces available per day, approximately 200 are assigned to tourists and 300 to porters, cooks and guides. If the number of spaces runs out, you will have to choose another date. If the permits run out on a particular date, no travel agency will be able to offer a space. The Inca Trail permits can only be purchased with the visitor's name and passport number. One thing to consider is the following: once the reservation is confirmed, there is no option to change the date, name. What is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu about? The Inca Trail is one of the most famous walks in the world. Travel 40 kilometers (24 miles) from the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Puerta del Sol (Intipunku), this is the main gate to the sacred city where the Incas entered more than 500 years ago. The Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu lasts only 4 days and travels through mountain passes and cloud forests until you reach the jungle eyebrow of Cusco where Machu Picchu is l

Inca Trail Trek - Porters Working

Every year, thousands of people do the Inca Trail . They usually complete the 43-km trail in 4 days. For most of them, the trip is their lifetime experience and fulfillment of their personal ambitions. The satisfaction of having completed the trek and visiting the spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu is hard to beat. Although, this feeling is even better if you know that all porters helping you along the way have been treated well and with the respect they deserve. Now, most of trekkers are organized by a local tour operator. No draughts are allowed to enter the Inca Trail , only porters. For that reason, all camping equipment (i.e. personal tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, stove, bottle gas and food) is carried on backs of human porters. Prices of this 4-day trek vary significantly depending on porter´s and other staff´s wages and conditions provided by each company. However, if you try to find out if a company looks after their porters well, it can be quite