Recommendations Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, few tips to this hike

Recommendations Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Best time to hike Machu Picchu, recomendations inca trail to Machu Picchu you should be aware of, the most exciting treks in the world, so much so, that up to 25,000 people pass through here every year. History and nature come together to accompany you through unique trails in the middle of the Andes. Do you want to join the adventure? Here we tell you step by step how to enjoy the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

Choose the date of your trip for your Inca trail

The rains in the Peruvian highlands are quite abundant, so during the month of February the road is closed to avoid accidents and for further maintenance. During the rest of the year, the road remains open, with months where tourist demand is highest (June, July and August) and others when you can enjoy a quieter road with fewer people.

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how long is the inca trail to machu picchu

hiking the inca trail to machu picchu tours offer different options to trek in more or fewer days. The most common are those of 2 and 4 days; While in the first the route begins at kilometer 104, in the second it begins at 82, so you will have to choose depending on the time you have and your physical condition to travel more or fewer kilometers.

 

Preparation for the Inca Trail hike

Once you have cleared the date and the agency with which you are going to travel, it is time to get in shape. The Inca Trail covers a total of 43 kilometers in which the lowest point is 2430 meters above sea level (Machu Picchu) and the highest reaches 4200. Therefore, it is important that you have a good physical condition and that you become mentally conscious to travel all these kilometers with the best attitude.

Although when hiring a tour of the Inca Trail you will not have to worry so much about the weight (your backpacks will be carried by a mule), we recommend that you take what is just and necessary; for your comfort and so that you do not load the animals with more weight than you really need.

To help you with this, here is a list of the essentials in your backpack:

• Mountain boots
• Sleeping bag (if your tour does not include it)
• Long pants (thick and thin)
• Poles
• Thick jacket
• Waterproof
• Gloves and hat (for the cold and for the sun)
• Trekking poles (if you have them)
• Sunscreen
• Repellent
• Sunglasses
• Wet wipes (you won’t find showers)
• First aid kit (if your tour does not include it)
• Swimwear
• Headlamp
• Local money in cash
• Coca leaves or tea

Back from the Inca trail

The return of the Inca Trail is not done on foot, but by train. Once you reach the goal, Machu Picchu, it is time to relax and enjoy. After visiting the Inca citadel, you will have to go down to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo, a tour that you can do by bus.

From this spot, the Inca Rail trains depart to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy stations. To secure your seat on one of our trains, you will have to book in advance and you can do it quickly and easily through our website here.

Other recommendations to do the Inca trail

In addition to everything that we have previously told you, when preparing your trip you must take into account the following points:

Most of the flights that arrive in Peru from abroad do so to the city of Lima, the capital of the country, so you will have to look for the bus or flight that will take you to Cusco.

As the Inca Trail passes through points that exceed 4000 meters above sea level, it is recommended that you arrive in Cusco at least one day before starting the trek. Thus, you will be able to adapt little by little to the height and rest, since the tourism agency will pick you up from your hotel very early in the morning.

Arrival in Cusco after the Inca Trail is usually in the afternoon or at night, so we recommend that you do not schedule any other activities for that same day.

The Inca Trail is an unforgettable adventure, where you will live the history of this civilization on your own skin surrounded by an impressive landscape. Put on your boots, grab your backpack and go on an adventure!.

most importantly, book in advance in order to find Inca Trail ticket availability…