Machu Picchu Tours - Choosing the right tour company

Machu Picchu Tours - Choosing the right tour company 

Choosing the right tour guide can seem pretty difficult. With so many tour companies in Peru promising amazing trips and great deals you can easily become lost in promises.
So here's the best 3 question to help find the perfect tour company for you

Creating tours personalized for our travelers, adding new destinations all around Peru and Ecuador gives our trekkers more variety of adventure filled options to choose from.

#1 What type of tours do they offer?

Finding tours in Peru isn't hard. A lot of companies offer similar tours but there are companies that offer unique, personalized, hand-crafted experiences that basic companies can not offer. These tours include different sights, more historical landmarks and unseen Peruvian gems that other companies can not offer.

Offering meals each and everyday from your own private Chef gives our trekkers a more comfortable experience.

#2 What's included in the tours?

A lot of times when picking a tour company, we can search based on price but this is a big mistake. You may be paying less on the tour but you will pay more with added additional needs. .
Here is some included additional things we offer our trekkers.
https://www.valenciatravelcusco.com/classic-inca-trail-trek-to-machu-picchu

Checking what their past customers say about their services and company is very important and critical.

#3 What does their past customers think about them?

With the first two questions being answered to your liking this last question can be a deal breaker. A tour companies reputation means everything to them and to their customers. It tells you everything about how they do business.
Good reviews equal good services but bad reviews equals bad service and less likely for customers to choose them. So make sure you do some research and make sure their reviews match their amazing tours.

Having bad reviews is normal for even the greatest tour companies so do not expect perfection. Try sites like Tripadvisor, Facebook, their website and other review sites.
Machu Picchu Tours - Choosing the right tour company
Using these 3 questions to search for the right tour company will not only help you but make sure your vacation everything you imagined and much more.

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Salkantay Trek

The Salkantay Trek

Machu Picchu`s Most Beautiful Trek

Rated #1 for the 25 Best Treks in the World by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Salkantay Trek is the most popular alternative hike to Machu Picchu as it gives adventurers an incredibly different experience than the famous Inca Trail. 

The trail travels through incredible landscapes where lowland jungle gives way to highland alpine settings and glaciated mountains. Just seeing the amazing mixture of both environments alone makes this trek worth it. This is where the famous name comes from. 

Nevada Salkantay is one of the most iconic mountains in the Cusco. For experienced mountaineers, trekkers and hikers Salkantay Mountain is sad to be challenging. In fact the Quechua name, Sallqantay, means ‘Savage’ or ‘Wild’ and it is rarely conquered.

As you hike up to the highest point 15200ft or 4650m halfway between two huge mountains, Salkantay and Tucarhuay.

 Another amazing feature of the Salkantay Trek is viewing the marvelous Humantay Lake  (Laguna Humantay) one of the most sought out sites in Cusco. The beautiful color disparity in the lake mixed with the beautiful Salkantay Mountain surrounding gives you an unbelievable sensation.

The Humantay Lake is said to be sacred to the Incas where people still to this day leave offerings known as Apachetas. Apachetas are said to be offerings to the deity named "Pachamama" and will find these offerings scattered around the lake shore. 

After all the breathtaking sites you will get a chance to catch your breath hiking through the peaceful Cloud Forest, this upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a series of small brooks and creeks is absolutely refreshing. You will pass through valleys and have wonderful views of waterfalls, tropical fruits and plants.

The climate is warm in La Playa which is at(2500m)/(8202ft). After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy a well-deserved soak in the soothing waters. A real treat after all you´ve seen so far.

The next hidden gem you will get to see on the Salkantay Trek is LLactapata, which in Quechua means place (village, town, city, country, nation) and elevated above a bank or river which is west of Machu Picchu.
This unique site is a perfect lead to Machu Picchu and it´s unbelievable buildings.

After being blown away by the Salkantay Mountains, amazed by the Humantay Lake, re-energized by the Cloud Forest and finally left wondering about the Llaqtapata, what better way to end your journey than with the amazing Machu Picchu?

You will have seen more in one trip than what people see in two or three. This is why the Salkantay Trek is by far the best option and most amazing experience you can buy. 
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5 Day Salkantay Trek 
8 Day Salkantay Trek  - including Full Day Sacred Village 

Planning a trip to Machu Picchu? Choosing Valencia is the Only Option

Planning a trip to Machu Picchu
You won´t regret our 5-Star Rated Travel Agency

    Heres 3 Reasons Why:

Reason #1 Save yourself TIME, HASSLE AND PEACE

I have traveled to Machu Picchu not using a travel agency thinking I could save money but I never counted the cost of what I would be spending. Realizing all the prices are already highly inflated for tourists, I found myself jumping from place to place looking for the best deal as many tours try to get you to spend top dollar for basic services. I spent more time hassling about price than touring Cusco. 

Valencia Travel Cusco not only offers you amazing deals but their service is ONE OF A KIND. From their amazing Chefs to amazing tour guides and you save hours of hassling for the best service and food while touring the amazing country of Peru. 

Reason #2 The Unexpected 

Traveling to a different country, you become shocked to see the processes and customs. I didn´t expect it to be like America or other countries but I was shocked to see the complications and problems they have because of their processes. Without a travel agency, you are left to deal with all these problems and complications alone with no help or no information on how to bypass them. 

Valencia Travel Cusco is unbelievable locals and experienced tour company that 2,190 travelers rave about their process and step by step help on Tripadvisor. To have a company like this help you through your travels the entire time you are in their country is a blessing and you won´t regret it.

Reason #3  Their plans vs Yours won´t compare 

When traveling to a different country, we all sort of build a Bucket-list of things we want to do and accomplish while we are there. Most of the times we do not get to accomplish everything because we find other things while visiting that we want to do as well. It sometimes becomes difficult to see everything. 

With Valencia Travel Cusco, they not only learn about all of the things you want to see but they add the local honey holes and gems that only the people from Peru know to exist. So you not only get to see everything you want to see but the things you are forever thankful you got a chance to witness. 

Traveling to a different country can be time-consuming, complicating and a big hassle planning step by step plans and avoiding all the complications but choosing Valencia Travel Cusco will be the smartest decision by far. They will amaze you not only with their professionalism but their service, amazing individuals and unbelievable attention. 

Choose the best when traveling to Peru.

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Hiking to Machu Picchu

Hiking to Machu Picchu 

It´s 3 Most Famous Alternatives

     

Machu Picchu is the most popular place in South America peaking at 5,000 people traveling to see this amazing site daily. With all those people, it´s hard to make your trip as unique as possible. 

At Valencia Travel Cusco, we offer 6 treks that allow you a unique experience unlike the norm to the magnificent Machu Picchu but let´s talk about the 3 most popular Inca Trail, the Lares Trek and the Salkantay trek. 

Inca Trail Trek

Inca Trail is so famous not only because it leads you to Machu Picchu but

1. There is only a limited of individuals who can participate inside this trek daily. 
2. It is protected so you can see all the natural wildlife, an array of wild orchids in full bloom and many more untouched gems.
3. The Trail leads you directly to the Sun Gate which overlooks Machu Picchu. 

And last you get to see the ruins leading to Machu Picchu that travelers on different routes do not get to experience. The Inca Trail Trek is, by far, one of the best hikes you will ever take.
4 Day Trek
5 Day Trek

Short 2 Day Trek

Lares Trek

Inca Trail is obviously talked about a lot but what deserves more recognition is the beautiful Lares Trek. This trek is not a "runner-up" or in any competition to be the best. This beautiful trek is surrounded
by stunning mountains, lakes, and valleys. And it starts in a small city inside the Sacred Valley.  Just by looking at the picture you can tell this trek is nothing like the Inca Trail and anyone who has experienced this hike loves that it´s not.
This is the trek I would recommend :)

4 Day Lares Trek

Salkantay Trek 

National Geographic Adventure Magazine rated the Salkantay Trek as one of the Best Treks in the World. The most impressive is the snow peak Salkantay.  If you have missed to sign up on time for the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek 5 days 4 nights, is your best option to get to Machu Picchu. There are also excellent hot springs at the end of your trek. Note: The Salkantay Trek in private service, is addressed to small groups since there is personalized attention so you can really get an insight into the local Andean communities and way of life.

This trek is perfect for slow, peace seeking individuals that loves mountains.

5 Day Salkantay Trek

As each trek will deliver its different essence of the Inca Culture, whichever trek you choose will deliver it`s amazing once in a lifetime experience. And if we were to recommend something, it would be to take the chance to plan out how you can witness not one but two of these unforgettable journeys.

 

Please tell us your experience below which trek did you choose and what was your favorite part?