Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Top of the must-do list for any traveler in Peru: Machu Picchu – Wonder of the Modern World. Of course also on mine. At the beginning of my research I asked myself what possibilities there are to visit the famous Inca terraces. Before I report on my Salkantay Trek experiences, I would like to briefly summarize which paths came into question for me and why I ultimately decided on the Salkantay Trek. Which way to Machu Picchu? Day trip to Machu Picchu : The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco early in the morning and take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there you can take the train to Aguas Calientes and then continue by bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Here follows a guided tour through the famous Inca ruins, after which it's back to Aguas Calientes by bus, by train to Ollantaytambo and by bus back to the hotel. Most day treks look something like this. For people who don't have much time but still don't want to miss Machu Picchu, it's definite