Inca trail is one of the most visited trails in South America. Because of its growing popularity, it was getting overcrowded. Peruvian government has introduced a new rule to protect the trail from over use. New rules restrict the number of trekkers on the trail. From 2005 all the new rules came into effect. Since then to get a space in Inca trail is getting more and more difficult. Now a day you have to reserve a place three months in advance if you are planning to visit during high season.
New Rule for Inca trail
Peruvian government has introduced the new rule in 2002 (Resolution N° 02- 2003-UGM-CD). But government started using the rule without referring it to strict date. There were some problems with this because Rule N° 02- 2003-UGM-CD excluded certain places such as parts of Salkantay, Mara, Kibber, etc. because they have been modified by others to fit their specifications. But since no problem is solved by removing some of the restrictions, it seems even worse time now.
Booking early
Since nobody can predict the upcoming holidays, everybody is reserving their berth weeks before. People, who can not predict the coming holidays are reserving their berth weeks before. Booking early is a must if you want to secure a spot in Inca trail. People do not get relaxed easily and early booking in such event will definitely give you a reason for celebration.
Now a days almost all the trekking in Peru is guided, which makes sure that it is done with spears, sticks and ropes. But not in Inca trail. People carry their own trekking devices and gears. The most important ones are leather belts and waterproof boots. Laced with strong steel buckles, these items can endure all conditions in the trekking. But of course, with such system it is useless to carry lot of things. Especially the tough environment in the trail makes sure that things must be light enough to be carried.
So a trekking package provides a wide choice of trekking gears and capabilities. Not only is it able to bring soft ware and typical trekking devices, but it can also bring heavy weights of food and supplies. The heavy trekking equipment is able to bear the weight of food and the surrounding places. This way you can trek smoothly without worrying your heavy items.
Let’s see some basic options which may be helpful for you.
Firstly you may choose to go for the four day Inca trail. This is the most popular and most established trekking in Peru. It covers one of the most popular trail system in South America. You may choose to stay at the Machu Picchu or the Ahu Tahai, depending on your preferences. Once you have chosen the Inca trail you will need to cover four days and many more additional days to reach Peru.
The second option is the Titicaca trail. It is less demanding than the Inca trail and covers similar distances. You get to see many more things in this trail. It is also less crowded and you get to see many different climates. The climate of this destination varies greatly and you can see many different kinds of wildlife.
The third most popular trek is the 4 day Salkantay trail. It is considered to be the most challenging trekking that you can do in Peru. This trek covers a distance of 4 days and 7 nights long. You need to be physically and mentally strong to cover this trek and to enjoy the different stages.
The fourth trekking option is the 5 days Cuzco trek. This trek covers five different stages of the highest mountain in Peru, Coropuna. These days are spent traveling up and down the trail that leads to the top of the mountain. In addition, you need to stay in the different lodges that accommodation all these lodges. Most of these lodges provide the travellers with the best facilities and a great stay.
All these trekking experiences are made possible due to the amazing facilities and hospitality available at the different lodges that are sprinkled along the different trails.
Some of these facilities are the following:
Hotel and Restaurant:
* In addition to the meals you will also get to taste the different cooking styles and the fine wines.
* All major attractions of the place are within easy reach
* You can indulge yourself in different understandable activities
* Traditional art galleries and museums are also available
* Family-oriented programs are also available
* You can carry your own luggage as there are no facilities available at the place
* You will enjoy sipping the different wines along the way
How to reach there:
* You need to use the trains for the transportation. They are available at the Peruvian Railway station.
