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• The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that remains off the beaten path. It is listed as one of National Geographic’s 20 dream hikes on their World Best Hikes list. The trek wanders through traditional villages like Chillipahua and its namesake Ancascocha (3.700 m / 12.136 ft). Along the way, it humps over big passes, including the high point at the Huayanay Pass (4.550 m / 14.925 ft), and takes in views of towering 6.266 m / 20.551 ft) Apu Salkantay.

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• The 2 day Machu Picchu trip by train offers a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors. With its scenic routes and breathtaking views, it is no wonder that many visitors choose this mode of transportation to reach one of the seven wonders of the world. Not only does traveling by train provide convenience and comfort, but it also offers accessibility for various fitness levels, as well as this trip offers the climb to the famous Huayna Picchu mountain.

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• Marvel at Humboldt penguins and sea lions as they lounge on islands just offshore.
• Join a captain in his small boat and help him bring in the catch of the day.
• Admire the pride of Viña del Mar, the Reloj de Flores—a large clock made of flowers.
• Stroll the cobbled, winding streets of hillside Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a local guide.
• Blend your own wine with a sommelier, then have it bottled and labeled to go.

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• The Moonstone trek is a fantastic alternative trek to the classic Inca Trail. This is an isolated route with unexplored ruins, discovery at every turn great mountain views, and an excellent introduction to high Andes and local indigenous people.
• The 5-day and 4-day trek starts in a quiet, rural valley between Cuzco and the Sacred Valley and finishes in Ollantaytambo. It passes through seldom-visited Andean villages, Inca and pre-Inca ruins, and heads onto a beautiful altiplano plateau surrounded by glaciated peaks.
• Your 5-day adventure finishes with a visit and guided tour of the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu.

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• Ideal to avoid most of the other people on the classic Inca Trail. This is well after the hordes on the 4-day classic Inca Trail trek have departed very early in the morning, sometimes waiting in line for up to an hour to start the trek. Allowing them to clear out means you can hike and camp the whole trail in relative solitude away from the masses, as you’re always about half a day behind, and half a day in front of the people on the 4-day Classic Inca Trail trek.
• This 5-day Inca Trail trek version is recommended for photographers, friends, and families with younger kids, this itinerary of the Inca Trail hike moves at a slightly slower pace. While following the same path as the classic 4-day trek, you will stop at quiet campsites to avoid crowds and have more time to enjoy the amazing ruins and scenery along the 28 miles. This 5 day Inca Trail trek also gives you a night at a nice and comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes town so you can shower and clean up for a second visit to Machu Picchu on day 5 and have the opportunity to climb Huayna Picchu mountain after you have concluded your guided tour of the city.

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• If you only have 6 days to spare but want to see the main historical and archeological sites around Cusco, Maras, and Moray, experience a short Inca trail, and culminate with the Machu Picchu wonder, you can always go for the Iconic Peru Tour 6 Days, which always lives up to tourists' expectations and more.

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• Immerse yourself in this magnificent 11-day itinerary that reveals the wonders of Peru.
• Your journey begins in the capital city of Lima. Once known as the City of Kings, Lima is steeped in heritage and is hailed as South America’s culinary capital. Visit the amazing Amazon to search for the mysterious wildlife that comes out after dark and spot the magnificent outers in the wetlands.
• Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, shaped by sweeping rivers, and an abundance of fascinating archaeological monuments and indigenous people. Enjoy the local village of Chinchero, famous for its market attracting tourists from all over the world, and hike the short Inca trail to arrive in Machu Picchu on foot via the famous sun gate. The trip concludes with a visit to must-see places in the area the one-day Umantay Lake hike and the famous Rainbow Mountain.

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• The Classic Inca Trail is famed for the diversity of its topography and ecosystems; the Salkantay Route’s smorgasbord is even more impressive!
• The 20,500-feet-high Mount Salkantay was one of the holiest apus, or sacred peaks, in the Inca religious pantheon. It’s still revered today in the traditional Andean religion. This mule-assisted hike cuts through the beautiful Mollepata Valley and traverses past Salkantay at an altitude above 15,000 feet.
• From those chilly heights, the trail descends into subtropical cloud forest, where it meets up with an ancient Inca highway that leads to the recently rediscovered ruins of Llactapata. From there, one can gaze a few miles across the valley to take in a rare sidelong view of the full Machu Picchu complex and Huayna Picchu mountain. A downhill walk ends at the small train station, where a frequent train runs along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes, the town located at the base of Machu Picchu.