You will find many alternative treks to Machu Picchu. Considering the interest and the time availability of each traveler. Top Peru Trips has created a great number of trekking tours as the best alternative treks to Machu Picchu. Its because the popular 4 day hike called Classic Inca Trail was limited to 500 people on the trail per day. So this situation made to the alternative trails to start gaining popularity between the travelers to Machu Picchu. That is how travelers begin hiking those trails calling them as the alternative treks.
Here is list some of those trek options: Salkantay trek and variations depending on the fitness and time availability of the trekkers. Lares trek and variations recommended for people looking to experience the Authentic Peruvian culture on the Andes Mountains. Ancascocha trek, a new trekking trail. But one of the most spectacular and lesser visited trek option. Which ends at the beginning part of the Classic Inca Trail. Huchuy Qosqo trek, a fascinating and breathtaking route. So this is our suggestion for people looking for short treks near to Cusco.
Some other great alternative treks to Machu Picchu, which travelers should consider are: Soqma or Inca Quarry trail, Choquequirao trek. All those hiking trails are available any time and do not require trek permits from the government office.
4 day challenge Salcantay hike This Salkantay Trail Peru to Machu Picchu is one of the outstanding alternative treks in Cusco. It takes travelers through the Andes mountains in the same area of the Inca Trail. The Salkantay trail has not regulations or limitation on trek permits from the government office. So it is open […]
Salkantay trail Peru The astonishing 5 day Salkantay trek to Machu picchu was cataloged between the 25 best treks Worldwide, by National Geographic Adventure Travel Magazine. This Salkantay trek goes on parts of a beautiful and stunning Inca route, located not far away from the Classic Inca Trail. Where a massive snow capped mountain collide […]
Trekking tour in Lares This great Lares Valley Tour is definitely an amazing short trek in the Peruvian Andes mountains and it gives you the opportunity to visit authentic villages. Suggested for those who want to explore the Lares Valley in a short period of time to see the real Peruvian culture in the remote […]
short day hike & Machu Picchu The 2 day Huchuy Qosqo trek to Machu Picchu is a great short camping tour outside Cusco. It takes you to the amazing archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo (small Cusco) in the Peruvian Andes. This trip to Machu Picchu enables travelers to experience the true country life style around Cusco; […]
Ancascocha Trek Inca Trail The Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu 5 day, offers you jaw-dropping views across the beautiful Andes mountains. This trail is cataloged by National Geographic as one of the most epic trekking routes and specially for people seeking for off the beaten track hikes in the world. The Ancascocha Adventure hiking Trail is […]
4 day hike Ancascocha & Machu Picchu The 4 day Ancascocha Trail to Machu Picchu. Is a mind-blowing old hiking route, located in the region of Cusco. So it goes in the proximity of the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It goes traversing some great mountains and rivers of the Peruvian Andes. It is definitely […]