1.- What is the luxury Machu Picchu trek?
There are different types of Luxury treks to Machu Picchu. They all offer personalized services to give the best commodities within the tour through antique trails built by the Incas at the end of the XV Century. From exquisite variations of wine, meals cooked on the spot, massages, spacious luxury camps, etc.
To have a luxury trek to Machu Picchu means to enjoy a whole experience with memorable moments on the way that leads to the imperial city of the Incas.
2.- Which options and how long do they take?
It is best if you choose a luxury Machu Picchu Trek according to the intensity and time you and your friends would like to experience.
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8 days Machu Picchu Luxury Tour
This Machu Picchu luxury tour leads you into the cosy Andean Villages and learn about the customs and traditions of local people. During this adventure, delight yourself in the enigmatic Machu Picchu Ancient Citadel and the intricate stonework of the old Inca capital Cusco. Dip into the ingenious agricultural terraces that dot the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley. Along with your expert guide, explore this fascinating Inca Land.
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Five days through Salkantay luxury trek to Machu Picchu
During this Luxury Machu Picchu hike, you will explore the sacred Salkantay Mountain, one of Peruvian Andes’s highest and nicest mountains. Then you will pass through Quechua communities and lesser-known Inca ruins to reach Aguas Calientes on the fourth day.
A magical night awaits for you in a glamping resort. From inside this camp you will have a full view of the sky and your surroundings since at this point there is no light pollution. This makes definitively a luxury experience.
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Five Days: The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The luxury Machu Picchu trek goes through the Maras Salt Mines to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas. This luxury trek to Machu Picchu consists of different hikes, from moderate to challenging intensity. Enjoy waking up in the beauty of Nature and spend the last night in Aguas Calientes at 1,900 masl/6,232 ft.
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Four days of trekking to Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
This peaceful route will give you insight into local Andean villages surrounded by unbeatable landscapes, mountains and lakes. The intensity of this luxury Machu Picchu trek is moderated by challenging hiking of 10 and 18 kilometres per day. You can enjoy Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu on the last day.
3.-What to expect from the way?
The Incas are considered the masters of farming, people with a unique religion that combines nature worship and engineering geniuses. Undoubtedly, the Incas were among the most exciting and mysterious ancient civilizations. Expect any of the luxury Machu Picchu hikes, a network of old roads that will allow you to experience the culture of the Andean communities and learn about their customs and culture still alive. You can also enjoy lagoons, canyons, glaciers, snowy peaks, forests, waterfalls, beautiful towns, and the most hospitable people one can imagine.
4.- How to be prepared?
The journey goes through many different environments; preparation is essential to avoid delays and difficult situations. At the same time, it is also crucial to travel light since you will be doing amazing hikes and the less weight you carry with you, the better pace and the more comfortable you can be through the Machu Picchu Luxury trek.
First things first, although this is obvious, you might want to double-check your passport and an extra copy for your trip. To be prepared for all the different weathers you might cross by, full rain gear or poncho, trekking pants, hiking boots and socks, a long-sleeve fleece/sweater, and thin gloves are helpful to carry. It can also get warm during the day, especially where there is no shadow. Then a nice breathable dry-fit top-wear, a cap (or sombrero and bandana), sunglasses and especially sunscreen are ideal for taking. Take most of Aguas Calientes and the lagoons and have comfortable shoes/flip-flops and a bathing suit with you.
The most essential items to carry are definitely a headlamp for those camping nights, binoculars to enjoy the astounding views and a refillable water bottle is imperative to take. You might as well take hydration bags with you. Take good care of your photo/video camera, and appreciate the rest.
5.- Recommendations to choose the best Luxury Machu Picchu trek
As you can see, the options are several, and besides the different routes, preparing a personalized Luxury Machu Picchu trek is possible with Auri Travel Peru. You just have to take into consideration the time that you have for the whole hike and the intensity of it.
