This trip puts a twist on the traditional Machu Picchu experience. Instead of following the Inca Trail to reach the ancient citadel, you’ll take a route that runs past the Vilcabamba mountains, where the peaks are saw-blade sharp. Salkantay is the tallest in this range, and its tip is usually daubed in snow. Sights along the route include coffee farms, Incan ruins and waterfalls.
Trip Highlights :
- Explore majestic colonial architecture gives the city a distinctly Renaissance era feel while the abundance of ancient Incan and pre-Incan ruins as well as the colorful indigenous handicraft markets that dot Cusco exude pure native tradition.
- Cusco is a magical city that straddles two worlds: majestic colonial architecture gives the city a distinctly Renaissance era feel while the abundance of ancient Incan and pre-Incan ruins as well as the colorful indigenous handicraft markets that dot Cusco exude pure native tradition
- Pass the Mandor Waterfalls t, where water spills out of the rock face, framed by orchids and banana trees
- Pass through dramatically varied landscapes from the glacial ice and snow fields of Salkantay
- Absolutely spectacular views of the Salkantay (6,215 meters) and Humantay (5,900 meters) mountains
- Observe perfect terraces, temples aligned to the sun and Apu’s – a pristine complex of Machu Picchu
Note: All accommodations are on twin-shared basis. Single supplement will be served on request and will cost an additional USD 450.