Differences between Lares and Salkantay treks
We all know that the greatest attraction within the City of Cusco is without a doubt Machu Picchu, and for this we find different ways to get there, from one-day tours, 2-day train tours to Machupicchu, to multi-day treks to get there to the Wonder of the World, routes and trekking circuits have been added since the 70s that have extended the possibilities of reaching the Machupicchu Citadel.
The most recognized walk is the highly acclaimed Inca Trail Tour, thanks to its popularity and the large influx of visitors, the administration in charge had to regulate the entrance to 500 people per day, all of them with guides and porters and must be booked with several months in advance
Our commitment in Discovering Inca Trail is to publicize and revalue alternate routes to Machu Picchu, such as Salkanatay Trek, Inca Jungle, Lares Trek, these are the alternate routes most used to get to know the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Next we mention the characteristics of these alternate walks, but just as amazing as the Inca Trail.
Hike through the snowy Salkantay
- Difficulty: Slightly High
- Duration: 5 days
It is an old and adventurous alternative trail to the Inca Trail, it has spectacular views and with different ecological floors; we will walk among lagoons, impressive snow-capped mountains such as Salkantay and Humantay, crossing rivers and subtropical zones of abundant flora and fauna.
This road is an excellent option for those who want to get out of the routine and venture in a fun, friendly and above all a cozy group life.
This excursion passes under the magnificent Salkantay mountain (6,710 m / 22,014 ft), one of the highest and most impressive of the Peruvian Andes.
Attractions within this walk:
- The Humantay Lagoon
- Snowy Salkantay
- Thermal Springs of Cocalmayo
- Macchu Picchu
Walk through the Valley of Lares
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Duration: 4 days
There are many paths that lead to the wonderful Inca city of Machu Picchu, and one of the routes is the Lares Walk, in which you will find landscapes of Andean mountains, snowy peaks and tropical jungle, the end of the road is crowned with the imposing view of the modern wonder Machu Picchu.
During the days of Lares trekking to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the best high-Andean landscapes of the Sacred Valley are combined, including broken mountains, snow-capped peaks, lagoons and colorful native villages that still preserve their traditions and lifestyles. ancestors, in the same way you can learn a little of the typical flora and fauna of the region.
During the days of Lares trekking to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, the best high-Andean landscapes of the Sacred Valley are combined, including broken mountains, snow-capped peaks, lagoons and colorful native villages that still preserve their traditions and lifestyles. ancestors, in the same way you can learn a little of the typical flora and fauna of the region.
During the route we will appreciate the Andean camelids as llama, alpacas, sheep, etc., on our way to Lares we will find small communities that will show us part of their culture and customs, where we will share our experiences with them. A tour that you can not miss in your visit to the beautiful Imperial City of Cusco, it will be an incredible experience in the best of the Andes.
Attractions within this walk:
It is necessary to bear in mind that this walk is much more cultural than the others, because the walk from Lares to Machu Picchu is an excellent way to know the Andean landscape, with valleys, rivers, lagoons with crystal clear waters, waterfalls, forests of Queuña and especially know the way of life of the natives in the Andes, the walk through the Valley of Lares takes you truly to know remote places, a destination still unknown by many, a trip to the heart of the Andes where few tourists They have ventured.
This wonderful path takes you to see beautiful natural landscapes adorned with impressive glaciers, a totally different world from ours, an Andean paradise where the inhabitants of small villages still use old ways of life.