Luxury Inca Trail Peru Trekking
by Selena Chery
Inca Trail Peru trekking is likely the only such tour in the world where trekkers willing to pay may have to wait their turn due to heavy demand. This is one of the world's top five treks, offering a thrilling 26-mile hike through the Andes Mountains and cloud forests on the way to Machu Picchu. It's very hard to get in on the last minute, since the Peruvian authorities limit the daily number of people allowed on the trail to 500, and permits have to be obtained beforehand.
The easy way to solve all logistical issues is to book a trek with a luxury tour operator. These are officially approved companies that handle all the permitting formalities and guide people on the Inca Trail. Around 300 daily trekkers are support staff from these companies, including porters, cooks and guides.
It may be a bit of a reach to equate hiking through a South American jungle with luxury, but the relative difference is kind of a big deal. This means having access to chemical toilets and portable hot water showers, which the rest of the crowd will start missing dearly after a day or so. Not to mention porters to carry all the supplies, and cooks to provide lip-smacking cuisine and fine wines. There may even be a masseuse at hand, along with musicians to provide live entertainment.
Such luxuries do not take way from the authentic experience of a challenging 3-4 day trek, but will help people make the most of it with as little discomfort as possible. The luxury begins at the airport in Lima, where most visitors will be landing on an international flight. There will be five-star hotels, fine dining restaurants and first-class tickets on domestic flights from Lima to Cuzco.
The expedition gets underway at Qorihuayrachina, at the 88 km mark on the Cuzco-Quillabamba railway. This is the Inca Trail's starting point, with a four day hike from here to Machu Picchu. Trekkers will find themselves going through changing landscapes, as the Urubamba River banks in Cuzco give way to the sub-tropical forest and then to the incredible scenery high up in the Andes.
The trek can be stretched, shortened or modified to match personal endurance levels. A hike on the Classic Inca Trail can be started from the 82, 88 and 104 km marks. The latter is a "short trek" which can be completed in one or two days at most.
The Mollepata route is the hardest choice. This is a challenging seven-day trek which snakes its way up into the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Hikers need to be skilled, but will be rewarded with an up-close view of the beauty of Salkantay Mountain. Most tours focus on the Inca relics, tunnels and settlements in the Sacred Valley, but there are quite a few other choices including bird-watching and biking.
The Inca Trail is bound to be the best Peru trekking experience available, regardless of whether it is the short trail, the classic one or Mollepata. It does help to smooth the harsh edges off with some luxury, so that hikers can meet the challenge of the trail without having to worry about daily needs. Those who do complete the trek and reach the Gateway of the Sun will have the grand prize of Machu Picchu awaiting them.
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