Inca Trail sold out - alternatives? If Peru is in your bucket list of places to see before you cark it, it’s likely to be a bit more specific: Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But what many people don’t realise is that there are a number of Inca trails to choose from. It depends on what you want to experience and how hard you want to push yourself physically. If all you want to be able to say is that you’ve trekked The Inca Trail, then the Classic Inca Trail is for you. If you’d rather not be staring at someone else’s derrière for days, then I beg of you to explore all the options before committing. Classic Inca Trail The 3 or 4 day Classic Inca Trail trek stretches 42 kms up, down and around mountains to arrive at Machu Picchu for the big finale. Passing through Inca ruins, a cloud forest and the highest point of Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,200m, the storybook scenery will make up for the calf and knee pain endured on the monster stairs. Be sure to book ahead so you don’t miss out, as there are only 500 permits issued for each day and they can book out months in advance. These permits are not just for paying customers either, they include your porters and cooks too (which will double your party, at a minimum). Lares Trek The Lares Trek is quite similar to the Classic Inca Trail in terms of duration, altitude and difficulty. A few big bonuses on the Lares: it lacks the crowds, includes a dip in some natural hot springs, and doesn’t have the never-ending killer stairs of the Classic trail. You’ll also see more llamas than humans, and share the trail with local villagers who still
Inca Trail sold out – alternatives? If Peru is in your bucket list of places to see before you cark it, it’s likely to be a bit more specific: Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. But what many people don’t realise is that there are a number of Inca trails to choose from. It
