The Inca Trail is the best hiking route in Peru. It is also considered the number one in the world and one of the best in the entire planet.
The roads were built by the Incas hundreds of years ago. Go through simply stunning landscapes, with high mountains, snow-capped mountains and jungles full of flora and fauna.
Machu Picchu’s Inca Trail isn’t the only scenic hike worth the long flight and a trek up a mountain. There are plenty of gorgeous, highly sought-after hikes adventurous spirits will travel to the ends of the earth to experience
Some things to note
From April to October the days are sunnier and with little chance of rain. For many it is the best time to hike. Sunny days favor getting the best photos on the route. May, June and July are the driest months but with the coldest temperatures at night.
The Inca Trail is open all year round except for February which is the rainiest month of the year. On those days, cleaning and conditioning work is carried out on the route.
The Inca Trail is considered one of the best hiking trails on the planet. However, it only has about 500 spaces available per day. Due to this, the reservation of the tour must be made online through a tourism agency 6 or 7 months in advance. Otherwise you will not find free spaces.
For anyone who considers Merrell hiking boots and a Lifestraw water bottle must-pack items in their carry-on, there are countless corners of the world that offer unparalleled views and an invigorating adrenaline rush — without an onslaught of tourists.
The trip to the Inca Trail already includes the main things so the tourist should only worry about bringing personal items: sleeping bag (not included in the tour), trekking cane (not included in the tour), good shoes, a poncho in case of rain, sun block, mosquito repellent, comfortable sports clothes, rehydrating water, personal hygiene items, some cash and a camera to capture the beautiful scenery.
The classic Inca Trail includes: transportation to the starting point of the trek, cooking equipment (food), porters equipment (luggage load), camping utensils (sleeping bag and trekking pole not included), entrance fee to Machu Picchu and all sites as well as return by train and bus to Cusco.
