Classic Inca Trail 2018: Permit and Campsite Availability

We recommend that you reserve your Inca Trail trek as soon as possible. In 2017, trekking permits for April, May, June, and July were sold out more than seven months in advance! However, be sure not to make your reservation until you have all of your group´s personal details (names as they appear on your passports, passport numbers, ages, etc.) and are sure of your travel dates. These details cannot be changed or updated once your permits and entrance tickets to the Inca Trail have been booked.

Campsite Availability

In 2017, we were able to obtain Inca Trail permits and tickets for all of our clients. We were also able to reserve space at the Wiñay Wayna campsite (the closest campsite to Machu Picchu) on the third night of the trek for all of our groups. This campsite is extremely popular,since it is only an hour and twenty minutes hike from the Sun Gate, where trekkers can see the sunrise over Machu Picchu before arriving at the site. However, the Peruvian government has changed the manner in which they assign campsites.In previous years, campsites were assigned when permits and tickets were purchased-both could be obtained at the same time.

For 2018, campsites will be assigned only three days before the trek departure, and Wiñay Wayna will be automatically given to the largest groups instead of to those who reserved their permits and tickets first. This means that it is possible some of our groups will have to camp at Phuyupatamarca on the third night of the trek.

The Phuyupatamarca campsite is located three hours from the Sun Gate. In spite of these changes, we guarantee that our clients will still be able to arrive at the Sun Gate in time toenjoy the sunrise anyway!http://www.intisuntrek.com/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-peru-inka-trail-trek-trek-information-price-inca-trail-reservations

THE TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT WHEN IN MACHU PICCHU

It is no doubt that Machu Picchu is on the travel list of many. Wherever the sight goes, you witness breathtaking landscapes covered with cottony clouds. It ranks as one of the top attractions in Peru because of its spectacular gardens, limestone temples, snow-capped peaks and the city carved beautifully between two peaks. So, if you are looking forward to visiting Machu Picchu then visit Inti Sun Trek to know more about the Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour.

Here are some of the places in Machu Picchu which will leave you stunned and make your visit worthwhile.

·         Inti Punku aka The Sun Gate

This place makes a special place in your heart as soon as you see the spectacular sunset and sunrise from here. This gate was used in the past as a control port for people entering and going out from the city.

·         Huayna Picchu

This peak is located behind the Machu Picchu city and one can get an amazing birds eye view of the city from here. The view from the Huayna Picchu is worth the biggest highlights of Machu Picchu. The total ascent is 1000 feet with beautiful vistas on the way and the view that one gets to witness is totally worth the climb.

·         Temple of the Sun

You will find spectacular stonework for which Machu Picchu has been always known. The temple has beautiful stone carvings, which takes you back to the ancient Machu Picchu city. It is believed to have been used as an astronomical observatory. Torreon is a tower built inside the Temple of the Sun to indicate the position of the highest altitude all over the city.

·         The Temple of Three Windows

This is the first among the three buildings of ‘Sacred Plaza.’ The temple has been made up of large stones weighing up to 3 tons. The three windows face the mountains perfectly and the windows are a symbol of the three children of the sun who came to Earth.

·          Intihuatana

This is a stone is prism-shaped and located on the terrace of The Temple of Three Windows. No one knows the exact purpose of the stone but it is believed to be used as an observatory for the solar year and it also determined the start and end of the agricultural year.

The above are just some of the places that Machu Picchu offers. To know more and to actually witness them, you have to be a part of the Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour from Inti Sun Trek.  They will plan a vacation for you, which you will never forget. You can select from the various tour and trek packages available on the website.

4 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Machu Picchu Tour

Over the years, Machu Picchu has become immensely popular and is the largest tourist attraction in Peru. However, choosing the right Machu Picchu tour is not easy as it sounds, considering the fact that you have to take into account a number of factors before making the final decision. Add to that, you can find a plethora of companies offering Machu Picchu tours, which makes it even harder to select the best one for you. Nonetheless, if you are planning to visit Peru, you should consider Machu Pichu tours for seeing the most famous Incan site in the entire world

Moreover, traveling to Peru is a momentous occasion, especially if you are planning on taking the Machu Picchu tours. Read on to find out four major factors that you need to consider before choosing a Machu Picchu tour. 

1. Traveling alone or in groups- It goes without saying, that before you choose a Machu Picchu tour; make sure you consider whether you will be traveling alone or in groups. Moreover, if you are traveling alone, make sure you consider some factors such as transportation, timing among many others.

2. Cost-effective- One of the major factors that you need to consider before choosing a Machu Picchu tour is making sure that it is cost-effective.

3. Consider the tour options- Without a doubt, when you are choosing a Machu Picchu tour, make sure you consider the tour options. Furthermore, make sure you properly consider the different options such as whether you want to trek or a short tour, among many other, before choosing a Machu Picchu tour.

4. Tour company- Another major factor that you need to consider before choosing a Machu Picchu tour is selecting the right tour company. 

 

 

While these were some of the factors that you need to consider before choosing a Machu Picchu tour, there are many others, such as checking what Machu Picchu tour includes, guided tour or independent tour among many others. Besides, choosing the best Machu Picchu tour is important, as your trip to Peru will not be truly complete without seeing Machu Picchu. However, it is vital that you choose a reputable travel agency. One of the recommended ones is Inti Sun Trek. They specialize in a variety of small group treks throughout the Cusco region and offer a broad range of Machu Picchu tours at affordable rates. You can visit their website at www.intisuntrek.com.