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The vast Inca’s Empire was
connected by an extense Inca
trail system. The Classic
Inca Trail is the most
popular trail in Peru. This
is the only trail that has
as final destination, Machu
Picchu. There are several
places from where it is
possible to start the Inca
Trail, but the most popular
one is the Classic Inca
Trail which consists of a
hike of 4 Days and 3 Nights.
The Classic Inca Trail is
located in Cusco, Peru. If
you would like to hike the
Inca Trail, you will need to
have permit because the
Peruvian government only
allows 500 people per day.
The only way to get a permit
is by hiring a registered
tour operator or a travel
agency working directly with
a tour operator. All tour
operators and travel
agencies offer packages
including the permit and
other services. It is
important to get book your
Inca Trail with a travel
agency or tour operator that
is going to provide you the
service that you are paying
for.
The Classic Inca Trail starts at the kilometer 82
where the small Andean
community of Piskacucho is
located. Piskacucho is
located about 8,500 feet
above sea level. On the way
to your first campsite you
will be able to observe the
Urubamba River, beautiful
nevadoes, and the ruins of
Huillcaraccay, Patallacta,
and Pulpituyoc. Wayllabamba
is the name of your first
campsite and is located
about 10,160 feet above sea
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INCA TRAIL:
Short Inca Trail 2 days |
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This short Inca Trail route to Machu
Picchu takes the trekker from the
well-preserved Incan ruins of Wiñaywayna
to the amazing Gate of the Sun through a
colorful Incan path. At the Gate of the
Sun an amazing view of Machu Picchu will
astonish the visitor. This Inca Trail
excursion is perfect for ones who are
not avid trekkers or have limited time.
Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail are
limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Classic Inca Trail 4 days
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Walking from one Incan ruin to the next
one through a magical path full of
beautiful landscapes is an unforgettable
experience. Our Inca Trail package
provides the experience of trained
cooks, the knowledge of professional and
bilingual guides, and the organization
and equipment necessary to make this
hike the best one of your life. Entrance
tickets to the Inca Trail are limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Cusco - Inca Trail Tour 8 days
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The best of the Incan world is combined
with the magic of the Sacred Valley of
the Incas and the beautiful architecture
of several Colonial buildings in this
package. Learning about the Incas, the
Conquest, the Colony, and present-day
Cusco is a magical experience. The
beautiful Inca Trail completes a journey
filled with emotion and magical
experiences with a visit to the amazing
Machu Picchu. Entrance tickets to the
Inca Trail are limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Lima - Cusco - Inca Trail 9 days
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The beauty of the Miraflores Boulevard
is combined with the great architecture
of the Colonial buildings of downtown
Lima and Cusco in this 9-day tour. A
visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
will transport the visitor to the past.
The Inca Trail, a magical path built
hundreds of years ago, will take the
traveler to the world of the Incas to
end a 4-day journey with a visit to the
majestic Machu Picchu. Entrance tickets
to the Inca Trail are limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Lima - Puno - Inca Trail 12 days
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Three capitals of Peru are combined in
this 12-day excursion. The capital of
Peru, the capital of Peruvian folklore,
and the capital of the Incan Empire are
combined to show the visitor a magical
combination of great architecture,
Andean customs, incredible landscapes,
and the amazing Inca Trail to Machu
Picchu. Entrance tickets to the Inca
Trail are limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Lima - Arequipa - Inca Trail 13 days
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The best of Peruvian history and cuisine
will transport the visitor to the
mysteries of Incan and Colonial times.
The magic of the White City is combined
with the history of Cusco and the City
of Kings to offer the best of Southern
Peru. The beautiful terraces, fauna, and
Andean towns of the deepest canyon in
the world will lead the traveler to the
amazing architecture of the center of
the Incan Empire and the most magical
route to Machu Picchu, the amazing Inca
Trail. Entrance tickets to the Inca
Trail are limited. |
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INCA TRAIL:
Lima - Arequipa - Puno - Inca Trail 16 days
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Beautiful landscapes, perfect
architecture, ancestral practices and
customs, rich cultures, and a delicious
cuisine are combined in this 16-day
excursion. Indeed, white Colonial
buildings, graceful Andean condors,
millenary customs, artificial islands,
and the majestic Inca Trail to Machu
Picchu are just a few examples of the
richness of Southern Peru. Immerse
yourself in a magical trip to the
profound roots of Peru. Entrance tickets
to the Inca Trail are limited. |
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The second day of the Inca Trail is the most
difficult one because you will hike at a
constant incline until you reach the first pass
named Warmiwañuska or Dead Women’s Pass which is
located about 13,770 feet above sea level. This
is the highest point of the Inca Trail and you
will be able to enjoy a beautiful view. Your
second campsite is named Pacaymayo which is
located about 11,800 feet above sea level. This
is a a magical spot where you will enjoy of the
mystical view provided by a sky full of stars.
The third day of the Inca Trail is the most
beautiful one. A magical path is going to take
you to your next campsite named Wiñaywayna.
Right after starting the day, you will visit the
ruins of Runkurakay and then you will recah to
the second pass named Runkurakay located about
12,330 feet above sea level. On the way to your
last campiste, you will visit the ruins of
Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca. Once at
Wiñaywayna, you might visit the ruins of the
same name.
The fourth day of the Inca Trail, you will wake
up very early and then you will start your hike
at about 5:30a.m. in order to arrive at dawn to
the Gate of the Sun or Intipunku which is
located about 8,920 feet above sea level. If it
is not cloudy, you will have an incredible view
of Machu Picchu. Once at Machu Picchu, your
guide will take you to the main temples and
rooms of Machu Picchu for about two hours. Later
on, you will take a bus to Aguas Calientes. Once
in Aguas Calientes, you will take a train to
Ollantaytambo and then a transfer will drive to
your hotel in Cusco.
Hiking the Inca Trail is an amazing experience
wich you will never forgetin your life. In order
to be ready to hike the Inca Trail, you should
acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco. Also, you
should be in shape to really enjoy the trek. If
you are not used to hike, the service of a an
extra porter should be hired to carry your
personal belongings.
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