If you are a trekker and have not been to Machu Picchu through the Classic Inca Trail, you are certainly missing out on a great adventure. The incredible Inca Trail Trek takes you through revered Peruvian archaeological sites to the majestic Inca site, Machu Picchu. It is one of the most celebrated treks in the world and every year thousands of trekkers flock to Peru to explore the splendor of the exciting Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail closed in February 2017
Machu Picchu attracts millions of tourists every year and it is listed under the top 5 most sought adventure destinations in the world. The high usage of the path of the Inca Trail by tourists left it eroded. It was a few years back that the Department of Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu decided to close the trek for a month for maintenance every year. Also, the number of total people allowed on the trek per day is limited to 750 only (500 from the Classic Inca Trail and 250 from the Short Inca Trail). This includes the tourists and the porters and chefs accompanying them.
4 days of adventures in the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Also, in this time of the year 2017, Machu Picchu experience the heaviest rainfall which makes Inca Trail Trek a little riskier for the tourists. Hence, for the safety of the travelers and to avoid any casualties the Inca trail trek is closed in February.
Once the rain is gone and the trek is restored to the wondrous self, the Inca Trail Trek reopens in March for the trekking enthusiasts.
How to reach Machu Picchu in February 2017
The Inca trail is closed in February 2017 but this reason is not enough to keep you from exploring the panoramic Machu Picchu. There are some equally amazing alternative hiking tours to reach the Peruvian wonder. Tour in Peru extends you some incredible alternative hiking tours to Machu Picchu that have a different mode of travels and packages. The plans include:
- Inca Jungle of 4 days and 3 nights combining bike ride and hike
- Tour of Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in 5 days and 4 nights
- Tour of Machu Picchu in 1 Full day
- Tour of Machu Picchu in 2 days
- Machu Picchu by Car – 2 days
All these alternative hiking tours to Machu Picchu are extraordinary and offer you a chance to peek in the history by exploring the archaeological sites and discovering all the Peruvian history secrets. During February, the Inca Trail will be closed but, you will have plenty of alternatives to get an adventure to the Inca wonder to Machu Picchu this 2017.
Do not miss the wonder of Machu Picchu in February
