First trek adventure in America, the Inca Trail is still available for the last days of 2022, a perfect excuse to start 2023 in Cusco.
For all the variety of options that Cusco offers to travelers planning for the end of the year, the Inca Trail is a perfect alternative.
There are four days of history, culture and nature in Cusco to cross the great door of Machu Picchu.
End of the year in Cusco
Cusco hosts the most important New Year’s parties and celebrations in Peru, it is the only city where the celebration is known worldwide.
Thousands of tourists from Peru and from all over the world arrive in Cusco in the last days of the year, before the pandemic the party was guaranteed and in style.
By 2023 we will find ourselves in a similar scenario, after years of pandemic, the party will once again welcome the streets of the city and all corners of the province.
You will find all kinds of New Year 2023 parties; However, you also have the opportunity to experience extraordinary adventures such as the Inca Trail.
A year of adventure that begins with the best: Inca Trail
Starting the year with an adventure in Cusco will make the celebration a constant, four days and three nights, making 2023 a year full of travel.
And the Inca Trail is a fantastic adventure, which is why thousands of tourists come to Peru every year.
December – January is the rainy season in Cusco, low season for tourism in Peru. Therefore, it is necessary to book at least two months in advance.
Four days and three nights of the Inca Trail
The Classic Inca Trail is an adventure that leads us to discover the best of Inca architecture and engineering in Cusco. It is a journey through time, where we put our body to the test while enjoying nature.
The three nights are fields in the center of a millenary route, in strategic areas created and delimited by the organizers.
We will have the opportunity to get to know the microclimate of the Peruvian highlands, the archaeological remains around the corner, the incredible photos of the valley and the canyons that form around us.
You will need to be in top physical condition, so it is perfect for the end of the year, start with an adventure that will test your body and prepare you for 2023.
Alternatives to the Inca Trail
The incredible adventure that everyone comes to Cusco for is known as the Classic Inca Trail, it is the four-day, three-night version that requires a fit physique.
But if you have less time or the physical does not accompany you at such a level, you can choose between two other options that offer us a similar and equally satisfactory experience.
Inca Trail runs at the end of 2023
The most popular option as an alternative to the classic Inca Trail is the short Inca Trail, a route of only two days and one night that allows us to sum up the experience perfectly.
In two days we will cover the most important part of the Inca Trail route to reach Machu Picchu on the second day.
You can reserve your place a month in advance, it is one of the alternatives that is least sold out, but take your precautions, 2023 will be the year of Cusco.
Middle Inca Trail end of 2023
Another alternative of three days and two nights, the Middle Inca Trail, takes us to a combination of the architectural jewel of Ollantaytambo and the wonder of the modern world, Machu Picchu, with its solution of treks.
The adventure of traveling the ancient route of the Inca Trail is combined with a walk through the vibrant culture of Cusco in the Sacred Valley.
If you have already done the Classic Inca Trail, this route may also interest you, it is the perfect combination between Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and the Inca Trail.
Recommended for people of simple build, the effort is bearable.
The best way to do the Inca Trail in 2023
To carry out the Inca Trail at the end of 2023 and any day of the year, you must be accompanied by tourism professionals, it is an essential condition to participate in the route.
You must ensure that the service is professional enough to allow me to enjoy the best start of 2023 in Cusco. Look for a team like Kuskandes Trek.