How difficult is the Lares Trek?
How difficult is the Lares Trek? The Lares Trek is considered a moderate hike. It’s not a technical hike but the altitude may affect some individuals. We recommend purchasing a wooden walking stick while in Peru as it will help with your balance and reduce the load on your knees.
How many km is the Lares Trek?
The standard Lares trek route is the shortest (33 km [21 mi]) and easiest route, and only crosses one high pass. The route takes three days to trek and one day on top to visit Machu Picchu.
Is Salkantay trek harder than Inca Trail?
The most popular route is along the ancient Inca Trail, originally part of the Royal Road system connecting the Inca Empire. This classic trek takes you past many Inca sites as you hike through diverse scenery. The Salkantay Trek, on the other hand, is more strenuous and famous for its mountain scenery.
How do I visit choquequirao?
Currently, the only way to get to the Choquequirao ruins is the four-day trek but the local Peruvian government is planning to build a Choquequirao cable car through the Apurimac Valley. In February 2018 a company was awarded the project, but the start date of construction hasn’t been announced yet.
Can you do the Inca Trail without a guide?
If you’re an experienced or particularly free-willed trekker, you might want to hike the Classic Inca Trail independently — no tour operator, no guide, no porter, just you and the trail. That, however, is no longer possible. Trekking along the Inca Trail without a guide has been prohibited since 2001.
How fit do you need to be to hike the Inca Trail?
General Levels of Fitness for the Inca Trail We say “almost anyone” because we mean that there are is no specific required level of fitness for the Inca Trail. We’ve literally had people from 12 to 70 complete the trail, and many (most?) of our customers have never done anything like it before, let alone in Peru.
Which is better Inca Trail or Salkantay?
Salkantay trek’s highest point is 4630 m (15190 ft), almost 200 meters higher than the Inca Trail’s highest point. However, there is only one mountain above 3000 m (9842ft). The chances of having altitude problems are higher in Salkantay Trek, but you will be hiking only for two days at high altitudes.
Can you shower on Salkantay Trek?
Since we use facilities provided to us by local families, there is a fee of 10 Peruvian soles to use the hot shower at each campsite. There are a few opportunities to use proper bathrooms along the way. There are bathrooms at each campsite, and at the sites where you will stop for lunch.
How difficult is choquequirao?
Fair warning: the Choquequirao trek difficulty level is high. There is no easy day where you can just stroll along. While the Choquequirao trail is not at high altitude, there is a 1,500m descent into the canyon, followed by a 1,800m climb the next day. If you are up to this challenge, the trek is totally worth it.
Can you hike the Inca trail without a guide?