Trekking In Peru
Trekking In Peru
What would you pick...Salkantay Trail or Inca Trail?
Hey everyone, I'm going to Peru in December. I am VERY excited to finally see Machu Picchu!! I just don't know which trek to the site is better...The inca Trail is overridden by tourists and expensive, and I would rather have a more strenuous hike, but it is the classic trail with all the classic goodies. The Salkantay Trail does not have the sights to be seen at the Inca Trail, but there are not many people doing it, it is less expensive, and I like its difficulty level. Basically, I'm worried that the S Trail will not be as beautiful and full of ruins as the I Trail. So what do you think??
Also... What companies should I book my trek with? Something cheaper please..I'm a poor budget backpacker:).
Salkantay, for sure. The Inca trail is crowded and dirty. It's true that there are a few other Inca ruins you'll see along the classic trail, but the scenery of Salkantay is AMAZING and you'll still see Machu Picchu. If you want more ruins after that, you can stay at Ollantaytambo.
Be careful trying to choose a cheap trekking company. You may be "poor" by backpacker standards, but you are not as poor as a Peruvian porter and those guys really get exploited by the cheaper companies.
This article gives tips on how to choose a trekking company: http://peru-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/salkantay_trekking_companies
btw, I liked United Mice and recommend them highly.
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This is the seventh edition of the book that launched Bradt Publications in 1974 and has guided countles s hikers through the Central Andes. The region is famous for its Inca roads and ruins, colourful markets, llamas and sno w-covered mountains... |
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Lonely Planet Trekking in the Central Andes (Walking) List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $268.06 Used From: $39.50 |
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Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and discover a wonderland of snowcapped summits, smoking volcanoes, pristine lakes and mystical cloudforests. Let this new guide reveal the culture and natural beauty of the Andes of Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia... |
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This indispensable book describes 26 treks and 18 climbing peaks in the Andes, with coverage of the range from Venezuela in the north to Patagonia in the south. The treks included will introduce you to all aspects of the Andes, from the simmering volcanoes of Chile and Argentina to the high altitude Inca cities of Peru... |
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