Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Peru is one of the most diverse countries in the world. The third largest country in South America is characterized by an extraordinary variety of landscapes. From the idyllic Pacific coast and the adventurous Amazon region to the barren Altiplano highlands and the snow-capped Andes, Peru beats the heart of every nature lover faster. If you would like to go hiking in this dreamland yourself, we have a few great alternatives to the well-known Inca Trail for you today. The best treks to Machu Picchu without Inca Trail The Inca Trail is probably the most famous trekking tour in Peru and rightly counts as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. However, precisely because of its fame, the path is heavily frequented and therefore may not be the right thing for outdoor athletes who hope for peace and solitude on their tour. Fortunately, there are a few great alternative routes that also lead to Machu Picchu or similarly exciting sights. The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu The Lar

The Inca Trail - a myth of the trekking community like the Everest Trek or the Milford Sound Trail.  First of all : Snow-capped mountains can only be seen here now and then. But the diverse landscape has something else to offer: it starts with a dry section in the Urubamba valley, which is characterized by cacti. After you turn left and climb up, it gets greener and greener. Several passes are climbed, the highest around 4,200 m. That is actually not a height for well acclimatized travelers to Peru, but the 1,000 meters of ascent from the last camp to the pass should be approached carefully, especially since after the pass it is another 600 m downhill. The closer you get to Machu Picchu , the more tropical it becomes. Hummingbirds buzz through the humid air, lush, dense vegetation with ferns and bromeliads line the path. This follows the old connection route from Cusco to Machu Picchu and you usually walk on the old pavement - which is why trekking poles without rubber stoppers on the