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Bamba Treks to Machu Picchu

from Bamba Travel 2020-2022 Brochure

by Bamba Travel

from Bamba Travel 2020-2022 Brochure, page 5

Article from: Bamba Travel 2020-2022 Brochure

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MACHU PICCHU TREKS

The most popular way to reach the UNESCO World Heritage Site is by hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

To this day, much of the trail is of original Inca construction and thus trekkers pass by settlements, tunnels as well as many Inca ruins before reaching the Sun Gate and finally Machu Picchu. In order to keep the Ancient City intact, just 500 Inca Trail permits are issued per day.

There are also other ways to reach Machu Picchu. Popular alternative treks to Machu Picchu include the Jungle, Lares & Salkantay Trek. Each follows its own route and can be increasingly adventurous, cultural or physically demanding. Permits are not required on these treks. And even if trekking isn’t quite your thing, then you can opt for a train ride to Machu Picchu, without the need of any trail trekking!

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Treks Summary

Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu

This hike is moderate. The 10km trail is mostly uphill, with 550 meters of uphill that might be difficult for people who are afraid of heights.

Jungle Trek

This hike is moderately difficult and requires fair physical condition. Expect two long hiking days and activities such as mountain biking, zip lining, and/or river rafting.

Inca Trail Trek

This hike is demanding and requires good physical condition. The strenuous trail includes three high passes, with 1950m uphill and 2,250m of descent.

Inca Quarry Trek

This hike is difficult and requires good physical condition. The elevation changes and two high passes make the hike mildly strenuous.

Lares Trek

This hike is difficult and requires good physical condition. Most of the hike is at high altitudes of around 4000 meters (don’t forget to bring warm clothes).

Salkantay Trek

This hike is demanding and requires good physical condition. Expect significant temperature changes associated with altitude changes (from 4000 meters to 2000 meters).

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INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

4 DAYS

Hike through the Andes along the original Inca Trail before arriving in the early morning light to Machu Picchu.

Embark on your trek on Day 1 with a bus ride to Ollantaytambo and then on to KM 82. Gear up and begin with a walk deep into the Urubamba River Valley along a rolling path to reach Wayllabamba Camp. Day 2 is a challenging but scenic ascent to Dead Woman’s Pass. On Day 3, trek along Inca stairways through ancient archaeological sites, cross Runkurakay Pass and reach Wiñayhuayna High Jungle Camp. Day 4 is a short 2-hour trek to magical Machu Picchu. Enter through the Sun Gate and explore with your guide before returning to Cuzco.

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5 DAYS

On Day 1 start your trek to Soraypampa. Trek 4 hours between Salkantay and Humantay mountains on Day 2. Trek across Santa Teresa river on Day 3. On Day 4 fly through the treetops on an exhilarating zip-line. Explore Machu Picchu on Day 5.

PERULARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

4 DAYS

Start Day 1 with a 6 hour ascent to Wakawasi. On Day 2 trek for 4 hours to Patacancha by crossing the Ipsaycocha pass. On Day 3 trek 4 hours to Ollantaytambo and then take a train to Aguas Calientes. Explore marvelous Machu Picchu on Day 4!

MACHU PICCHU JUNGLE TREK

4 DAYS

Start your adventure on Day 1 with mountain biking and a scenic rafting adventure. On Day 2, hike through the jungle to Santa Teresa. On Day 3, zipline through the treetops before trekking to Aguas Calientes. Explore Machu Picchu on Day 4!

INCA TRAIL EXPRESS TREK TO MACHU PICCHU

2 DAYS

On Day 1 transfer from Cuzco to KM 104 to embark on a 4-hour hike to Wiñayhuayna ruins. On Day 2 take a bus from your hotel to Machu Picchu early in the morning for a guided tour. Explore the magical site before making your way back to Cuzco.