AVAILABILITY OF THE INKA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHUPICCHU
AVAILABILITY OF THE INKA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHUPICCHU
The Inka Jungle Trek has become as one of the alternatives routes to reach the Inca citadel of Machupicchu, so there is a particular question, is there availability for the Inka Jungle Trek? since doing this tour is now in the mind of visitors.
Seeing the Classic Inca Trail quite crowded, people opt for different alternatives that are out of the traditional, and perhaps be concerned about the availability of their tour’s choice, now the Inka Jungle Trek.
Through this article we will update you on the availability of the Inka Jungle Trek, but first we must describe in broad strokes what this tour implies.
The Inka Jungle Trek is a tour that does not require much experience and does not demand either physically or emotionally, this tour is quite important, super fun, but less visited by tourists.
During the Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu tour, you have the opportunity not only to hike through an original Inca Trail, but also to do some activities considered adventure in the tourist field, such as downhill biking, river rafting, zip line, swimming in the best hot springs of Cusco region and finishing in one of the World Wonder “Machu Picchu”.
Peru Hiking Tours is a direct Local Operator of the Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu, therefore, availability is immediate, as long as the visitor opts for the preferential or private tour. We recommend being well informed about the benefits that you will have before booking the tour in either the shared or private service.
Click this LINK to get more information about the tour Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu, this link will take you to a portal where the tour is described in detail, with the important aspects, the number of days that it takes, the inclusions and non-inclusions as well as the recommendations of what you should bring to do the tour.
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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN FULL INFORMATION
Get the Rainbow Mountain Full Information like the Rainbow Mountain Location, Rainbow Mountain Altitude, Rainbow Mountain Weather, When to Go to Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Mountain Price and Where to Book the Rainbow Mountain Tour
Currently, visitors who come to Peru from abroad come for a single reason, to visit Machupicchu “The Ancient Citadel”; however, in addition to that, they also see some other places to visit taking advantage that they are Peru.
In recent years, a tourist attraction has become fashionable, we are talking about the Rainbow Mountain or as others call it, the Mountain of 7 Colors.
Faced with this, many tour operators have been preparing to be able to provide their services to the Rainbow Mountain, services that range from the most basic to the most sophisticated.
People who are unaware of basic and fundamental information but are really interested in visiting it, ask themselves; Where is the Rainbow Mountain? What is the altitude of the Rainbow Mountain? When can I go to the Rainbow Mountain? And even more, how much does it cost to go to the Mountain of Colors?
Through this article, we will describe some guidelines that visitors should know before heading towards the Rainbow Mountain, some important information that you should know to do not feel surprised later.
We will start with the location, the Mountain of 7 Colors is located in the Department of Cusco, 140 kilometers to the south of the Cusco City, so in order to get there, the road that you have to take, have to be that paved on the way to the Department of Puno, then there is a deflection some meters before the town of Cusipata and continue along a trail road until you reach the parking spot, the journey can take for at least 3 hours, then you will start the walk which can take 2 hours to the proper Rainbow Mountain.
The altitude where the Rainbow Mountain is located, is a very important aspect that the visitor should know, The Rainbow Mountain is at 5045 meters above sea level, it is high and implies that many of the visitors get altitude sickness ” commonly known as Soroche”, faced with this, tour operators as well as travelers who go on their own forestall taking some measures that counteract altitude sickness, for example, taking pills to avoid altitude sickness, a small bottle of “Agua Florida” that will help with breathing and the headache, likewise bringing a small bottle of oxygen and finally hydration is essential, so drinking plenty of water will help with oxygenation.
The weather is also a very important point to consider, the weather is too changeable, it is because the Department of Cusco is located between quite high mountain ranges, even more in rural areas such as the Rainbow Mountain. Cusco, as well as in others located in the highlands of Peru, there are two almost well-established annual weather periods, we are talking about the wet season and the dry season.
Depending on the season when you arrive to Cusco, your visit to the Rainbow Mountain could be as humid in the rainy season or as sunny and frigid in the dry season.
Visitors must also consider, the rainy season does not mean that the weather will be humid every day or every hour, the same with the dry season, as we said, it is very changeable.
Faced with these data, one must take in consideration the appropriate clothing to bring, it is recommended to wear warm clothing like a feather jacket, gloves, hat, scarf and others, as well as some for the rain (Rain poncho is necessary).
Finally, the price to pay for a tour to the Rainbow Mountain will depend on what you want to get, as we indicated at the beginning, there are basic tourist services, with the transport, some food and a shared tour guide, or a sophisticated service where includes a tank of oxygen or even more medical personnel.
Peru Hiking Tours is a Travel Operator that will help you with the appropriate information and an excellent service, where you will feel very pleased to have taken it as your option to visit the Rainbow Mountain, this is the LINK where you can get the tour description and make the reservation of the Rainbow Mountain tour.
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WHERE TO BUY THE TICKET FOR MACHUPICCHU?
WHERE TO BUY THE TICKET FOR MACHUPICCHU?
Faced with the diferent options “web pages” found in the cloud to purchase the Machupicchu ticket, people ask themselves, where to buy the Machupicchu tickets? or, What is the official website where i can buy the ticket for Machupicchu?
It is really difficult to find the official portal that the Ministry of Culture has, a portal where you can see the availability of the different routes within the Sanctuary of Machupichu, but you must be clear about the proper route what you want to visit, before booking your entrance ticket to the Citadel.
We recommend getting well informed before purchasing your entrance ticket, otherwise, you could be surprised at the time of the visit and your ticket does not meet your expectations.
Through this PORTAL, you can make the direct purchase of your entrance ticket to Machupicchu, this portal shows you in a simple and at the same time confusing way, the options what you have to purchase your entrance ticket to the Inca Citadel.
This portal will not only show you the options for the Machupicchu Citadel, but also, you visitor will be able to see the availability to book tickets for Huaynapicchu and Machupicchu Mountain, nowadays popular.
Likewise, if you have already purchased your entrance ticket and you need to print or get a copy of that, this portal allows you to search for your ticket reservation and being able to reprint or in any case get a virtual copy of the ticket.
If you have any questions or doubt, do not wait any longer and contact your preferred travel agent, PERU HIKING TOURS, is a 100% local Travel Agency, which can offer you the free information service, for the purchase of entrance tickets as well as for the tour options to the Inka Citadel of Machupicchu.
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WHAT IS THE TOUR INKA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHUPICCHU?
WHAT IS THE TOUR INKA JUNGLE TREK TO MACHUPICCHU ?
Most of us feel confused when we hear about an optional tour that leads to the Inka Citadel of Machupicchu, we are talking about the tour Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu tour. What is really the tour Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu?
Through this article, we will make clear the real concept of the Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu tour, an alternative option to the traditional or popular Classic Inka Trail, which however, most visitors opt for this, seeing it more convenient and adventurous to the other options, on the way to one of the new 7 wonders of the world.
The Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu, is a tour specially designed for those who enjoy activities full of adrenaline and unforgettable experiences, since in the course of the days that it takes, adventure activities such as the descent by bike through an asphalt road, rafting in the Urubamba river “class 2-3 and 3+”, hike through the jungle, zip line in one of the most wonderful places in Cusco region and finally the citadel of Machupicchu, will be developed.
The Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu, is a tour that for now has two different options, the classic version 4 days – 3 nights and the short version 3 days – 2 nights.
The classic option 4 days and 3 nights is undoubtedly better than the short option, since it allows you to fully enjoy the activities and places to visit.
We must also indicate that during the development of this tour, food as well as accommodation will be provided by the place’s own servers, also to be clear that toilets are regular throughout the journey, likewise, in each staying place, you can have the wi-fi service, which will allow you to be connected.
It is not essential to take water and snacks with you, since throughout the trip, you will be able to find product supply centers, for which, we even more recommend having enough cash “Soles”, which will be properly managed by yourself.
Through this article, we describe in broad strokes, but with quite important details, the Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu, the visitor has the last desicion whether to take this option or another on their route to the Inka Citadel of Machupicchu, we recommend reading our complete itinerary through this portal “Inka Jungle Trek to Machupicchu“.
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MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN
WHAT IT IS THE MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN?
It is a question that many visitors who plan to come to Peru ask themselves, and the question is with good reason why comes to mind, since not having the necessary explanation, the ascent to the Machupicchu Mountain is confused with the visit to the Inca Citadel.
The Machu Picchu Mountain is one of the highest peaks close to the Inca citadel, today there is an alternative option to climb to the top, the hiking time lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes for those in good health and physical condition.
The reason of ascending to the top is to be able to have a wonderful view of the entire Machupicchu Archaeological Center, as well as the Machupicchu Canyon, the angle of view from the top is opposite to that from the top of the Huaynapicchu Mountain, many people take this route as an alternative option since they can not get the ticket for the Huaynapicchu mountain.
If you want to climb this mountain, you must first see if there are available spots, since as being a narrow route, the number of rooms is limited, we highly recommend to book in advance.
Regarding the price, it is not a considerable charge, it is an addition of 20.00 US dollars to the price of the entrance ticket for the Citadel of Machupicchu, for example, if the entrance ticket to Machupicchu costs 45.00 usd and you want to go to Machupicchu Mountain, the price of the ticket including the mountain will be 65.00 usd.
Check the prices with more than one agency, so you can compare each other, or you can also book yourself through the main and official portal, machupicchu.gob.pe.
Peru Hiking Tours is a local Travel Agency that can guarantee your entrance ticket, for the Citadel and the Machupicchu Mountain, or also the Huaynapicchu Mountain if you are interested.
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BUS TO MACHUPICCHU?
IS THERE A DIRECT BUS TO MACHUPICCHU?
Many of us wonder what the bus to Machupicchu is about, without knowing exactly what it entails and the price it has.
In this article we will begin by naming the ways to get to the world wonder since there are many, from the train, which is the most comfortable way, to 6 or 7 days treks such as the Salkantay route or the popular Inca Trail.
However, many are unaware of an unconventional and traditional route to the others, an option for those who save money while enjoying the immense diversity that Mother Earth provides us, we are talking about the route to Machupicchu by bus.
What? How? So? Is there a road to get to Machupicchu?
These are the questions that many ask themselves and are unaware of the subject, and yes, there is an alternate route to reach one of the 7 wonders of the modern world “Machu Picchu”, it is not a direct route, since in addition to the 5-hour trip in a van, there is a hike of approximately 10 kilometers.
The trip starts leaving from the City of Cusco, Peru Hiking Tours recommends leaving early in the morning and taking either the direct tourist transport from Cusco to the hydroelectric railway station or through local transport with stops and change of transport in certain sections, lines below all the description.
Through organized transportation by a Travel Agent, the tour begins at 7:30 in the morning, 4 hours and a half takes to reach the District of Santa Teresa, where you can have lunch at any of the restaurants in that town, the driver of the tourist transport normally chooses a restaurant for all the passengers, after lunch the trip continues for a period of 40 minutes to the Hidroelectrica, from there one of the two options is chosen, walk for a period of 2 hours and a half to the Town of Aguas Calientes or take the train transport to that place (The cost varies according to the nationality of the visitor, the schedules are few and predetermined by Peru Rail).
On the other hand, traveling on your own, that is, by local transportation, will imply a lot of responsibility and awareness that nothing is organized, you have to go to the terminal of the buses or cars which go to the City of Quillabamba, fortunately nowadays, there are constant departures throughout the day, the trip will be longer than the organized transport, this is due to the picks and drops of local passengers; after some hours of travel, you need to stay in the town of Santa María “that is before Quillabamba” to take another transport to Santa Teresa and from there another one to Hidroelectrica.
If you choose to take the tourist transport you will not have to worry about the stops or disembarkation places, since everything will be organized from start to finish, however, choosing to take the local transport entails worrying about knowing the stop and change places. transport from one place to another and thus reach the Town of Aguas Calientes “Machupicchu Pueblo”.
By any of the means, whether it is organized or local transport, this option to get to Machu Picchu is the most economical compared to the others.
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MACHU PICCHU IS OPEN TO THE WORLD!!!
REACTIVATION OF TOURISM IN PERU
Machu picchu is open again, Peru is one of the countries in the world with the highest tourist influx, the geographical regions that this country has make it megadiverse in flora and fauna, also the altitudinal floors determine different types of landscapes, these being an attraction for the world.
Due to the global situation that we are living today, we are talking about the Covid-19 Pandemic, the tourism industry in this country has had a fairly strong negative impact, many companies dedicated to this activity have had to pause their operations and in other cases put an end to their actions.
However, after more than a year of tourist recession and having experienced essentially negative economic effects, tourism in Peru is reactivated again. Many, if not all, of the tourist attractions begin to reopen their doors and give a new welcome to all those who like to visit them.
Machu Picchu is the backbone of this industry throughout Peru, without neglecting great places such as the Nazca Lines, Huacachina, the Beaches of the Peruvian North, the Peruvian Amazon, the great Lake Titicaca and of course the culture that supports them. They are also part of this activity on which a large percentage of the Peruvian people depend.
Peru Hiking Tours as a 100% local Travel Agency, is committed to continue with the tourist activity with all the necessary health protocols at this time of the Pandemic that still afflicts us.
Visit Peru, hire a local Travel Agent, so you can help with the economic reactivation in this great industry.
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WHAT IS BTG – TOURIST TICKET CUSCO
TOURIST TICKET CUSCO
BTG is the abbreviation of BOLETO TURÍSTICO GENERAL in spanish which means Tourist Ticket or Tourist Pass in Cusco, there are 10 archaeological sites and 6 museums included in this ticket.
The Inca sites of the Sacred Valley like Pisaq and Ollantaytambo are for mostly of the visitors the best places which noody has to skip if owns this pass, the other attractives part of this ticket are Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Pikillaqta, Tipon, Moray and Chinchero.
Additional to the 10 archaeological sites, there are other attractives included like the Museum of Popular Art, Museum of Site Qoricancha, Regional Historical Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Monument of Inca Pachacuteq and the Center of Native Art.
It is not necessary to book this ticket in advance, you can get once you are in Cusco, there is an office at Sol Avenue, half a block from the main square, also every attractive part of this ticket has a stand at the gate where you can get as well.
There are different Tourist Ticket in Cusco, The Full Tourist Ticket which covers all the attractives mentioned before, then the partial tickets, one of them is for the Sacred Valley including the Inca Sites of Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Moray, the second one is for the Inca Sites in Cusco like Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, the last one is for the museums plus the archaeological sites of Pikillaqta and Tipon.
The vality of use is different each other, the full tickets are valid for 10 consecutive days after purchasing it and the partials ar valid for 02 consecutive days.
The price of the tickets are:
- 130.00 Soles Full Ticket for Foreign Adult.
- 70.00 Soles Partial Ticket for Foreign Adult.
- 70.00 Soles Full Ticket for Foreign Student.
- 70.00 Soles Full Ticket for National Adult, Peruvian Residents and Andean Community of Nations.
- 40.00 Soles Partial Ticket for National Adult, Peruvian Residents and Andean Community of Nations .
- 40.00 Soles Full Ticket for National Student.
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PRE-COLOMBIAN WHISTLES
PRE-COLOMBIAN WHISTLES
Everytime when you heard or read about Peru, you probably think about the Incas which is the common name to the main pre-colombian culture, thousands of old artifacts were found far and wide this territory. Potteries, textiles, mummies, metal objects and instruments are part of these wonderful cultures.
At the same time and according the investigations, many of these artifacts belonged to pre-inca cultures, just to name them, Chimu, Mochica, Nazca, Paracas, Chavin, Wari, Pucara and others are part of the peruvian history.
The music instruments and especially the whistles filled an important role when they in general celebrated some festivities, they were used to relax their special moments, to make music during the offering and to communicate with each other.
José Vitancio is a cusquenian investigator about the pre-colombian whistles and instruments, with more than 15 years of experience, he offers some replicas of this artifacts which for sure they can impress you when you listen the beautiful songs. Whistles, flutes, drums, trumpets and specially the whistling bottles are part of his collection.
If this topic wass very interesting for you and want to buy the artifacts, contact us to give you the proper information about how to get some of these instruments which for sure are on sale.
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MACHU PICCHU INFORMATION!!!
MACHUPICCHU INFORMATION
Machu picchu is one of the top 10 attractive places in the world, it was a citadel built by the Inca civilization on the XV century, nowadays we can visit and see a big part of the original construction, thousands of people get there daily and feel as they would be in the past.
The Historic Sanctuary of Machu picchu covers 32.592 has. and most part of its area belongs to the high jungle and the rest to the highlands; this means there is a great variety of animals and plants in different ecological zones.
Machu picchu means “The old Peak” and is one of the highest mountains of the area, the altitude of the Inca citadel is 2490 m.a.s.l. and the average temperature is 15 – 20 °C, there are some important mountains around the citadel, Putucusi, Huayna picchu and Machu picchu Mountain, these last two are to the north and to the south respectively.
There are different ways to get there, The Classic Inka Trail is the most popular where the environment with flora and fauna, the archaeology and the impressive landscapes help to walk without getting tired, another good tour to do on the way to Machupicchu is The Salkantay trek where the second highest snow capped peak please all the power that you wear down walking for approximately 8 hours per day, The Inka Jungle trek is another one, this is an adventure trip which includes Downhill Biking, River Rafting, Hiking and Zip Line, The Lares trek is another one which mixes the hiking activity plus the transportation by train, travelling for approximatelly 2 hours to Aguas Calientes or Machu picchu town and enjoying the best landscapes through the high mountains.
Peru Hiking Tours is one of the local travel operators that offers all these and more tours around Cusco and Machu picchu with good and reasonable prices.
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