{"id":2189,"date":"2022-12-20T22:53:29","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T22:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/?p=2189"},"modified":"2022-12-20T22:53:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T22:53:29","slug":"everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"EVERYTHING YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HIKING THE INCA TRAIL"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block-9736ac728ec8ec76832e\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\">Hiking the Inca Trail is an experience which should inspire excitement, invoke a little bit of fear, stoke jealousy amongst your friends, and stir a sense of wander in your soul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">One of the most popular things to do in South America &#8211; and one of the world\u2019s most famous hikes &#8211; the Inca Trail is the sort of singular adventures for which we all travel. The hike itself, which brings you along ancient narrow paths deep into the Peruvian countryside and high into the Andean mountains, is gorgeous; perfect Incan ruins, cloud forest, and majestic valley views laid out like breadcrumbs along the way to perhaps the greatest end-point of any multi-day hike on earth, the iconic Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">After our own hike, we wanted to share our hard-earned insights, advice, and tips to help you plan and prepare for your own successful Trail experience &#8211; all neatly whittled down into this comprehensive guide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">So, whether you\u2019re heading there in high or low season and want to understand the camping and accommodation situation better, have no idea what to pack or how to get a permit, are worrying about whether you\u2019re fit enough, will get altitude sickness or if it\u2019s too late to book a spot on a tour, then this post will provide you with all the necessary information answers from experienced fellow travellers (and, we hope, quite a bit of excitement and inspiration for the hike itself!).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Ready? Here\u2019s everything you need to know before doing the Inca Trail hike. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1545262547759_27285\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_150\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_149\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_148\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_147\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_146\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              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href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHY_IS_IT_SO_POPULAR\" title=\"WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?\">WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#BOOKING_THE_INCA_TRAIL_HIKE\" title=\"BOOKING THE INCA TRAIL HIKE\">BOOKING THE INCA TRAIL HIKE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT_ARE_INCA_TRAIL_PERMITS_AND_DO_YOU_NEED_A_GUIDE\" title=\"WHAT ARE INCA TRAIL PERMITS AND DO YOU NEED A GUIDE?\">WHAT ARE INCA TRAIL PERMITS AND DO YOU NEED A GUIDE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT_IS_THE_BEST_TIME_OF_YEAR_TO_HIKE_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO HIKE THE INCA TRAIL?\">WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO HIKE THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BOOK_AN_INCA_TRAIL_TOUR_IN_ADVANCE\" title=\"DO YOU NEED TO BOOK AN INCA TRAIL TOUR IN ADVANCE?\">DO YOU NEED TO BOOK AN INCA TRAIL TOUR IN ADVANCE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#ARE_THERE_AGE_RESTRICTIONS\" title=\"ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?\">ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HOW_MUCH_DOES_THE_INCA_TRAIL_COST\" title=\"HOW MUCH DOES THE INCA TRAIL COST?\">HOW MUCH DOES THE INCA TRAIL COST?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#PREPARING_FOR_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"PREPARING FOR THE INCA TRAIL\">PREPARING FOR THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HOW_FIT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BE\" title=\"HOW FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE?\">HOW FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_PACK_FOR_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PACK FOR THE INCA TRAIL?\">WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PACK FOR THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHEN_WHERE_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BE_IN_PERU\" title=\"WHEN + WHERE DO YOU NEED TO BE IN PERU\">WHEN + WHERE DO YOU NEED TO BE IN PERU<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HIKING_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"HIKING THE INCA TRAIL\">HIKING THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#INCA_TRAIL_MAP_ROUTE\" title=\"INCA TRAIL MAP + ROUTE\">INCA TRAIL MAP + ROUTE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HOW_DIFFICULT_IS_THE_INCA_TRAIL_HIKE\" title=\"HOW DIFFICULT IS THE INCA TRAIL HIKE?\">HOW DIFFICULT IS THE INCA TRAIL HIKE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#MACHU_PICCHU_AND_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"MACHU PICCHU AND THE INCA TRAIL\">MACHU PICCHU AND THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHEN_WILL_YOU_ARRIVE_AT_MACHU_PICCHU\" title=\"WHEN WILL YOU ARRIVE AT MACHU PICCHU?\">WHEN WILL YOU ARRIVE AT MACHU PICCHU?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#DOES_THE_INCA_TRAIL_TOUR_INCLUDE_YOUR_MACHU_PICCHU_ENTRANCE_TICKET\" title=\"DOES THE INCA TRAIL TOUR INCLUDE YOUR MACHU PICCHU ENTRANCE TICKET?\">DOES THE INCA TRAIL TOUR INCLUDE YOUR MACHU PICCHU ENTRANCE TICKET?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HOW_MUCH_TIME_WILL_YOU_HAVE_AT_MACHU_PICCHU\" title=\"HOW MUCH TIME WILL YOU HAVE AT MACHU PICCHU?\">HOW MUCH TIME WILL YOU HAVE AT MACHU PICCHU?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#FACILITIES_ACCOMMODATION_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"FACILITIES + ACCOMMODATION ON THE INCA TRAIL\">FACILITIES + ACCOMMODATION ON THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT_CAMPING_EQUIPMENT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BRING\" title=\"WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?\">WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT%E2%80%99S_THE_TOILET_AND_SHOWER_SITUATION\" title=\"WHAT\u2019S THE TOILET AND SHOWER SITUATION?\">WHAT\u2019S THE TOILET AND SHOWER SITUATION?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#IS_THERE_INTERNET_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"IS THERE INTERNET ON THE INCA TRAIL?\">IS THERE INTERNET ON THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#MONEY_FOOD_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"MONEY + FOOD ON THE INCA TRAIL\">MONEY + FOOD ON THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#WHAT_ARE_THE_MEALS_LIKE_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"WHAT ARE THE MEALS LIKE ON THE INCA TRAIL?\">WHAT ARE THE MEALS LIKE ON THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#CAN_YOU_BUY_SNACKS_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"CAN YOU BUY SNACKS ON THE INCA TRAIL?\">CAN YOU BUY SNACKS ON THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/blog\/everything-you-really-need-to-know-before-hiking-the-inca-trail\/#HOW_MUCH_MONEY_SHOULD_YOU_BRING_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\" title=\"HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD YOU BRING ON THE INCA TRAIL?\">HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD YOU BRING ON THE INCA TRAIL?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_EXACTLY_IS_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>WHAT EXACTLY IS THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">The Inca Trail is a well-established and iconic 4-day, 3-night hike which leads travellers from km.82 (the start point 40 minutes outside the town of Ollantaytambo) all the way to Machu Picchu via its exclusive Sun Gate (also called Inti Punku).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The good news is that it\u2019s a lot shorter than you may expect at only 40 kms (25 miles). The bad news? A significant chunk of that 40 kms is up steep, narrow Andean mountain paths at altitude.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Incan Empire (which at its largest joined Peru, large parts of modern Ecuador, western and south central Bolivia, northwest Argentina, north and central Chile and a small part of southwest Colombia) created thousands of kilometres of trails to link its important settlements and centres of civilisation, but it is this specific 4 day route which is known as the one and only \u2018classic Inca Trail\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Do note that if you see a tour with fewer days offered, then you are only going to be hiking a small section of the route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHY_IS_IT_SO_POPULAR\"><\/span>WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The Trail is Peru in a microcosm; lush green cloud forest alive with birds, Andean peaks and steep mountain passes, a landscape dotted with centuries old ruins, accessible only to those that follow this most famous pathway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">However, as truly beautiful as the hike may be, the real reason for its popularity lies at the very end of this four day adventure; passing through the Sun Gate for that first magical sighting of Machu Picchu in the distance. Only Inca Trail hikers can access the Gate at sunrise, and it is this crescendo, at one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/rainbow-mountain-on-atv\/\">new seven wonders of the world<\/a> which makes this hike a feature on so many \u2018South America bucket lists\u2019.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The Inca Trail hike marked our second time visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/machu-picchu-tour-full-day\/\">Machu Picchu<\/a>, and arriving via the Sun Gate with sweaty brows and tired feet rather than taking the morning bus from Aguas Caliente with thousands of others clearly underlined to us that it is the best way to arrive at one of the world\u2019s most iconic attractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">You will not regret it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1545262547759_28977\" class=\"sqs-block gallery-block sqs-block-gallery\" data-block-json=\"{&quot;existingGallery&quot;:null,&quot;hSize&quot;:null,&quot;newWindow&quot;:false,&quot;floatDir&quot;:null,&quot;methodOption&quot;:&quot;transient&quot;,&quot;aspect-ratio&quot;:&quot;three-four-vertical&quot;,&quot;aspectRatio&quot;:null,&quot;auto-crop&quot;:true,&quot;blockAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;collectionId&quot;:&quot;5c1ada20cd836617124e963e&quot;,&quot;design&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;lightbox&quot;:false,&quot;padding&quot;:10,&quot;show-meta&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-basic&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-only-title&quot;:false,&quot;show-meta-only-description&quot;:false,&quot;square-thumbs&quot;:true,&quot;thumbnails-per-row&quot;:2,&quot;vSize&quot;:null,&quot;transientGalleryId&quot;:&quot;5c1ada20cd836617124e963e&quot;}\" data-block-type=\"8\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_354\" class=\"\n  sqs-gallery-container\n  sqs-gallery-block-grid\n  sqs-gallery-aspect-ratio-three-four-vertical\n  sqs-gallery-thumbnails-per-row-2\n\n  sqs-gallery-block-show-meta\n\n  block-animation-none\n  clear\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_371\" class=\"sqs-gallery sqs-gallery-design-grid\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_404\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698099269-CDKOCUOUOBPA377QNMG2\/IMG_3181.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Inca Trail Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698099269-CDKOCUOUOBPA377QNMG2\/IMG_3181.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698099269-CDKOCUOUOBPA377QNMG2\/IMG_3181.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1045x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b07283b4c1103d2137b4\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_405\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698032040-YLGDGBVM3099TFAUB06S\/IMG_3174.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Inca Trail Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698032040-YLGDGBVM3099TFAUB06S\/IMG_3174.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698032040-YLGDGBVM3099TFAUB06S\/IMG_3174.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1352x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b02eed1d312f45fa31a2\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1544829916067_25480\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOOKING_THE_INCA_TRAIL_HIKE\"><\/span>BOOKING THE INCA TRAIL HIKE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_INCA_TRAIL_PERMITS_AND_DO_YOU_NEED_A_GUIDE\"><\/span>WHAT ARE INCA TRAIL PERMITS AND DO YOU NEED A GUIDE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Since 2002, access to the Inca Trail has been limited to 500 people per day (roughly split between 200 tourists and 300 accompanying guides and porters), no matter the time of year. This means it is necessary for everyone to obtain permits in advance to do the hike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Securing a permit is only possible with an approved tour provider, who buy these daily permits in advance. This means that &#8211; although many of Peru\u2019s best hikes, like the Colca Canyon, are possible to do independently &#8211; you can only do the Inca Trail with an approved tour company and spaces are capped.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_THE_BEST_TIME_OF_YEAR_TO_HIKE_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO HIKE THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Peru has two seasons &#8211; dry and wet &#8211; and it is possible to do the Inca Trail in either. Each however, come with their own pros and cons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><em>Dry Season (May &#8211; October)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Pros | The chance of rain, as the name would suggest, is significantly reduced and you can expect hot, dry mornings and afternoons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Cons | Dry season also coincides with high tourism season in Peru (June &#8211; August), so the Inca Trail will be at full capacity each day. This means fuller camp sites and more traffic along the Trail (although the tours do try and stagger this out). Demand for tours also increases in dry season, so you really need to book your own tour further in advance (a rule of thumb is six to seven months, but we have met people who booked a year in advance to assure themselves of a place). Lastly, our guide told us that the nighttime temperatures in dry season drop significantly, so expect cold nights in the tent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><em>Wet Season (November &#8211; April)<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We hiked with ATV Cusco Adventures on Wheels in early December, so we were ready for some rainy days. Thankfully, the weather gods were rooting for us, and we only had one bad rain shower and a single morning of dense mist to contend with &#8211; as our guide told us, this won\u2019t always be the case for those hiking the Inca Trail in rainy season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Pros | A less popular time to hike, so the number of people you\u2019re sharing the Trail with is notably reduced, as are the crowds at Machu Picchu. Tours are slightly cheaper and easier to book with only a few weeks notice (a guy on our tour booked his place only a week before the trip began). Temperatures at night are also less chilly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Cons | Hiking and camping in the rain for four days is never fun, so you are increasing the chances of that. If there is notable rainfall, then hiking conditions become slippier and more difficult.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Note that the Inca Trail is closed in February for everyone in order to allow it to replenish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re reading the above and thinking that neither sounds appealing now, then please don\u2019t be too despondent &#8211; the Inca Trail can be hiked year-round and we\u2019ve just outlined the worst cons of each season so that you don\u2019t have any nasty surprises!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BOOK_AN_INCA_TRAIL_TOUR_IN_ADVANCE\"><\/span>DO YOU NEED TO BOOK AN INCA TRAIL TOUR IN ADVANCE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">In short, yes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re hiking in the dry (high) season, then you should be making a reservation sooner rather than later (i.e. right now). If you\u2019ll be taking an Inca Trail tour in rainy season, a little more spontaneity is possible, unless you have very specific dates in mind where it makes sense to get your booking in sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Reading this and hoping for a last minute spot? It\u2019s is certainly possible to find one but your options on tour companies and dates will be severely limited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We did the trek with G Adventures, a global company focused on sustainable small-group adventures, who have also been awarded \u2018Best Inca Trail Tour Operator\u2019 by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru &#8211; you can check out the specific tour we did by clicking here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/classic-inca-trail-4-days\/\">This highly rated four-day Inca Trail tour<\/a> is another great alternative. being three days shorter, it\u2019s a fair bit cheaper, meaning it\u2019s a good option for those on a tighter budget.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If your main consideration however is that you may not be able to hike for the full four days, consider joining this two-day tour. You\u2019ll still be able to access Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (a really special moment), and you have the added bonus of seeing this incredible Wonder of the World at both sunset and sunrise!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1545262547759_13995\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_168\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_167\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_166\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_165\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_164\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/ba3afbed-4fba-4842-942c-e4a53cc2122c\/Hiking+The+Inca+Trail?format=750w\" alt=\"Hiking The Inca Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/ba3afbed-4fba-4842-942c-e4a53cc2122c\/Hiking+The+Inca+Trail\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/ba3afbed-4fba-4842-942c-e4a53cc2122c\/Hiking+The+Inca+Trail\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1000\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b1922f3928001fa1a499\" data-type=\"image\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_84870\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ARE_THERE_AGE_RESTRICTIONS\"><\/span>ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">There is no minimum or maximum age limit for hikers on the Inca Trail, but tour companies will operate according to their own guidelines and policies (i.e. G Adventures minimum is 12 years old) . Personally, we wouldn\u2019t recommend anyone under the age of 14 to do the trek due to group dynamics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you are a little older in years and need some inspiration, then Alan Goldin is the oldest recorded hiker of the Trail at the age of 84, whilst three of our local porters were 62!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_DOES_THE_INCA_TRAIL_COST\"><\/span>HOW MUCH DOES THE INCA TRAIL COST?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">All companies operating the Inca Trail must be registered and have a special operators license, which is renewed annually. A large number of these companies are only established to provide specific private tours in high season, with the rest offering year-round expeditions. New operators are added to the list each year so, as you can imagine, quality, experience, and equipment offered will vary quite a lot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Inca Trail tours cost from \u00a3550 per person up to \u00a31,500; if you see a price any cheaper than the bottom-end of this range, then be very sceptical. If you are seeing a higher price than this, then you will either be on a very <em>very<\/em> luxury tour or likely booking through a tour agent. Note that, aside from the mark-up on price, Inca Trail tours booked via agencies will often simply place you on an available tour with one of several local operators, so you have very little control on the quality of the ultimate provider and group composition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The G Adventures tour we joined was \u00a3859 per person (price update 2022), and this included two nights hotel accommodation in <a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/quad-bike-moray-salineras-half-day-tour\/\">Cusco<\/a>, one night hotel accommodation in Ollantaytambo, private transport, all meals on the Trail, our Inca Trail permit, camping equipment, entrance and a guided tour around Machu Picchu, a support team of 15 or so guides, porters, and chefs, and visits to several Planeterra local community enterprises and projects in the Sacred Valley.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Note that it\u2019s necessary to pay a deposit in advance to secure your Inca Trail permit, so if you go with a new, non-established, or cheaper provider, make sure you have done enough research into them before paying anything. After all, you don\u2019t want the upfront savings to mean inadequate equipment, poor quality food, or a less memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Please also be aware that permits are only issued with a tourist\u2019s name and passport number and, once booked, they are non-changeable and non-transferable. If you happen to change your passport between booking and arriving at the entry checkpoint at Km.82 (where they check your passport), then contact your tour company for advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1545264005613_25379\" class=\"sqs-block gallery-block sqs-block-gallery\" data-block-json=\"{&quot;existingGallery&quot;:null,&quot;hSize&quot;:null,&quot;newWindow&quot;:false,&quot;floatDir&quot;:null,&quot;methodOption&quot;:&quot;transient&quot;,&quot;aspect-ratio&quot;:&quot;three-four-vertical&quot;,&quot;aspectRatio&quot;:null,&quot;auto-crop&quot;:true,&quot;blockAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;collectionId&quot;:&quot;5c1add500ebbe8eec9f1672a&quot;,&quot;design&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;lightbox&quot;:false,&quot;padding&quot;:10,&quot;show-meta&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-basic&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-only-title&quot;:false,&quot;show-meta-only-description&quot;:false,&quot;square-thumbs&quot;:true,&quot;thumbnails-per-row&quot;:2,&quot;vSize&quot;:null,&quot;transientGalleryId&quot;:&quot;5c1add500ebbe8eec9f1672a&quot;}\" data-block-type=\"8\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_447\" class=\"\n  sqs-gallery-container\n  sqs-gallery-block-grid\n  sqs-gallery-aspect-ratio-three-four-vertical\n  sqs-gallery-thumbnails-per-row-2\n\n  sqs-gallery-block-show-meta\n\n  block-animation-none\n  clear\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_464\" class=\"sqs-gallery sqs-gallery-design-grid\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_495\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698592001-GBDSCDI0ZHU8UUZQULNU\/DSC01291-2.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Inca Trail Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698592001-GBDSCDI0ZHU8UUZQULNU\/DSC01291-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698592001-GBDSCDI0ZHU8UUZQULNU\/DSC01291-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1278x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b25eccc7230d6fbfa3d6\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_496\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698591790-EKH4QK05RFN9A380G1YH\/DSC01348-2.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Inca Trail Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698591790-EKH4QK05RFN9A380G1YH\/DSC01348-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654698591790-EKH4QK05RFN9A380G1YH\/DSC01348-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1001x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b25ee43f996af1c43136\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1544829916067_116263\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PREPARING_FOR_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>PREPARING FOR THE INCA TRAIL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Once you\u2019ve booked a tour and committed to the hike, there are some key milestones to hit before you get anywhere near South America. Preparing for the Inca Trail isn\u2019t just a case of throwing some unworn hiking boots in your backpack and hoping for the best, but rather doing the necessary to ensure you have a successful and unforgettable adventure in the Peruvian mountains for all the right reasons!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_FIT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BE\"><\/span>HOW FIT DO YOU NEED TO BE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">As mentioned, the Inca Trail isn\u2019t just a walk in the park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Although it wasn\u2019t by any stretch the most physically challenging hike we\u2019ve done in South America, its ascents and conditions provided enough of a task to make us both feel it. You do not need to be a vastly experienced hiker, but acquiring a good level of physical fitness prior to arriving <a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/special-sacred-valley-tour-full-day\/\">in Peru<\/a> will make everything easier and more enjoyable. If you\u2019re reading this and don\u2019t fit the description of someone who does a lot of exercise or could do with losing a few lbs &#8211; then don\u2019t be too despondent. Instead, view the Inca Trail as your challenge, your motivation, and your deadline to start walking more, to lose some weight, and to make some positive changes before you fly to Peru (and if you need some inspiration, read this woman\u2019s story).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_PACK_FOR_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PACK FOR THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Pack light, pack smart, and pack for two very different temperatures &#8211; that\u2019s the key advice for every Inca Trail experience. However, there are a few key things to know about how luggage and kit is transported on the hike before you even think about whether you really need that extra pair of pants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Firstly, you are going to leave the bulk of your luggage securely in a luggage storage room back at the hotel in Cusco; don\u2019t leave valuables here though as that\u2019s just silly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Secondly, for our G Adventures tour, we were each supplied with black duffel bags at the hotel. This duffel bag is allowed to hold upto 6kgs, and is going to be where the majority of the kit + equipment you bring for the Inca Trail will be stored (i.e. clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, toiletries). Every Inca Trail tour worth its salt employs and includes an incredible team of support staff who will carry the camping and cooking equipment plus food supplies on the Trail to each campsite (the tour company provides all of this equipment), as well as everyone\u2019s 6kg duffel bag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">These local porters, from fresh-faced 18 year olds to gnarled mountain men, are the unsung heroes of every Inca Trail experience and they will each carry up to 25 kgs on their backs for the group (yep, and you were worried about how hard the Trail would be for you!). Your duffel bag will be collected and weighed each morning to ensure it\u2019s not over the weight limit, and will be waiting for you alongside an erected tent at each campsite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">So, it\u2019s clear that most of the hard work when it comes to carrying things will be done by others and the tour company provides a lot of the key camping equipment. However, you also need to have a small daypack to carry your snacks, camera, water, suncream, and any medication, on the Trail itself &#8211; this will be carried by you and <em>only you<\/em> throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We\u2019ve covered all the essentials you definitely need to buy and pack for either season (plus some \u2018nice to haves\u2019) in this Inca Trail Packing List post, whilst more information on the camping + food on the trek is outlined in specific sections below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1545262547759_12582\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-aspect-ratio=\"65.11627906976744\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_186\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_185\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_184\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_183\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_182\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/423a5b0a-24ea-48c2-9fb8-381eb656d654\/4+Day+Inca+Trail+Hike?format=750w\" alt=\"4 Day Inca Trail Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/423a5b0a-24ea-48c2-9fb8-381eb656d654\/4+Day+Inca+Trail+Hike\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/423a5b0a-24ea-48c2-9fb8-381eb656d654\/4+Day+Inca+Trail+Hike\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1001\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b33f90b2720d5495b6c3\" data-type=\"image\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_107829\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_1945\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHEN_WHERE_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BE_IN_PERU\"><\/span>WHEN + WHERE DO YOU NEED TO BE IN PERU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">It is possible to book a longer organised Peru tour which includes the Inca Trail within it, or to simply include it on your own independent Peru + South American adventure. Regardless of which option you go for, all roads will lead to Cusco &#8211; the start point for the vast majority of all Inca Trail tours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Cusco, in the south-east of Peru, thankfully doubles up as one of the country\u2019s most popular destinations due to its history and position as an access point to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, so every Peru itinerary is guaranteed to include at least a few nights here. If you haven\u2019t planned your visit yet, then read our guide to the best things to do in Cusco.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Cusco is exceptionally easy to reach from various parts of Peru, but there are no direct flights to Cusco from the US, Canada or Europe. Instead, these are your best options:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Flights | Fly into Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru\u2019s capital city, and connect onto one of the frequent flights from Lima &#8211; Cusco run by several airlines. These are consistently cheap (starting from \u00a345 \/ $60 \/ \u20ac50 per person), reliable, and only take 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re already in Peru or elsewhere in South America, then taking a flight from Lima &#8211; Cusco is the quickest and most sensible option. Bus | If you\u2019re travelling from Arequipa, then an overnight bus to Cusco is your best option. Overnight buses in Peru range from basic to an incredibly high standard &#8211; we recommend you take a look at the options and book online via RedBus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There is a bus which runs from Lima to Cusco, but it takes 24 hours and these days isn\u2019t worth taking as flights are so ubiquitous and affordable (trust us, we did this bus ride back in 2015!) Train | There is a train which runs from Cusco &#8211; Ollantaytambo &#8211; Aguas Calientes (the Machu Picchu town), but this is really a tourist service and not relevant for reaching Cusco.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Our ATV CUSCO ADVENTURES ON WHEELS required all participants to be in Cusco for the first night of the 7 day trip, and it\u2019s in the city where you will receive your briefing, rent any additional equipment and meet your tour mates. Given our own independent travel plans, we had actually spent the previous week in Cusco and the surrounding region &#8211; for everyone planning on the Inca Trail, we\u2019d recommend arriving into Cusco at least two days before your tour starts so that you can acclimatise to the altitude (it\u2019s at 3,339 metres above sea level) and enjoy what the city has to offer without aching limbs. You can read more about altitude sickness in the \u2018Health + Safety\u2019 section towards the bottom of this post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Once in Cusco, all your transport to the Trail and the return trip to Cusco from Machu Picchu will be arranged by your tour company and included in the overall tour price. This will include a private minibus to Ollantaytambo and km.82 (the Inca Trail start point) and either a train or minibus back to Cusco.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546467530749_19185\" class=\"sqs-block gallery-block sqs-block-gallery\" data-block-json=\"{&quot;existingGallery&quot;:null,&quot;hSize&quot;:null,&quot;newWindow&quot;:false,&quot;floatDir&quot;:null,&quot;methodOption&quot;:&quot;transient&quot;,&quot;aspect-ratio&quot;:&quot;standard-vertical&quot;,&quot;aspectRatio&quot;:null,&quot;auto-crop&quot;:true,&quot;blockAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;collectionId&quot;:&quot;5c2d39061ae6cfb984128244&quot;,&quot;design&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;lightbox&quot;:false,&quot;padding&quot;:10,&quot;show-meta&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-basic&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-only-title&quot;:false,&quot;show-meta-only-description&quot;:false,&quot;square-thumbs&quot;:true,&quot;thumbnails-per-row&quot;:2,&quot;vSize&quot;:null,&quot;transientGalleryId&quot;:&quot;5c2d39061ae6cfb984128244&quot;}\" data-block-type=\"8\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_529\" class=\"\n  sqs-gallery-container\n  sqs-gallery-block-grid\n  sqs-gallery-aspect-ratio-standard-vertical\n  sqs-gallery-thumbnails-per-row-2\n\n  sqs-gallery-block-show-meta\n\n  block-animation-none\n  clear\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_546\" class=\"sqs-gallery sqs-gallery-design-grid\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_578\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699171857-RB72LUKBBAWO5KUH9W12\/DSC01896-2.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Hiking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699171857-RB72LUKBBAWO5KUH9W12\/DSC01896-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699171857-RB72LUKBBAWO5KUH9W12\/DSC01896-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1052x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b4a3d592882bd325e9b1\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.7\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1544829916067_119973\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HIKING_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>HIKING THE INCA TRAIL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INCA_TRAIL_MAP_ROUTE\"><\/span>INCA TRAIL MAP + ROUTE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">We\u2019ve outlined our own route on the Inca Trail below and, in broad terms, this is the sort of the itinerary you can expect (note that this relates solely to the days spent on the hike, not the days of travelling to\/from Cusco and Ollantaytambo):<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Day One: Travel from Ollantaytambo to km.82 in the morning and hike to campsite<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Distance | Approx. 6.8 miles\/ 11 km<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Elevation Gain | 350 metres<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Difficulty | Moderate, with a steep tiring section towards the end.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Day Two: Early rise to hike through cloud forest and up to Dead Woman\u2019s Pass and the descent to campsite<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Distance | Approx. 7.5 miles\/ 12km<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Elevation Gain | 1,115 metres<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Difficulty | High, this is the hardest day of walking but after you reach DWP, it\u2019s mostly downhill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<p class=\"\">Day Three: Early rise to hike the most photogenic section of the Trail<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Distance | Approx. 9.6 miles\/ 15.5km<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Elevation Gain | Minus 1,000 metres<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Difficulty | Moderate to a little difficult as there are several steep sections.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<p class=\"\">Day Four: Very early rise (3 a.m.) to reach the entry check-point and hike 1-2 hours to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Distance | Approx. 3.1 miles\/ 5 km<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Difficulty | You\u2019re almost at the end and Machu Picchu, you should be hopping, skipping, and jumping all the way there!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\nThe well-established route is outlined in the below image below (red line) but do note that your own specific campsites and stops may differ depending on your tour provider.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1544829916067_62622\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_205\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_204\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_203\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_201\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_200\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1544831331756-ME3UNOGL3EJBSFTG4HF0\/G+Adventures+Inca+Trail+Map+Route?format=750w\" alt=\"G Adventures Inca Trail Map Route\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1544831331756-ME3UNOGL3EJBSFTG4HF0\/G+Adventures+Inca+Trail+Map+Route\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1544831331756-ME3UNOGL3EJBSFTG4HF0\/G+Adventures+Inca+Trail+Map+Route\" data-image-dimensions=\"1599x1086\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"5c1441624fa51ae704c0502a\" data-type=\"image\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_32749\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_DIFFICULT_IS_THE_INCA_TRAIL_HIKE\"><\/span>HOW DIFFICULT IS THE INCA TRAIL HIKE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">As the above has hopefully made clear, the Inca Trail is not as difficult or challenging as you may think, but every person\u2019s own hike experience will be very subjective based on your fitness, hiking experience, your group\u2019s approach, attitude, the weather conditions on the route, and a bunch of other factors. Day Two of the hike, which leads you from your campsite all the way upto the Dead Woman\u2019s Pass at 4,200 metres (13,776 ft) is widely regarded as the most difficult day of hiking &#8211; once you\u2019re passed that, you\u2019ll be laughing (or crying).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Personally, we had some really difficult moments on Day One and Two on the climbs, but the rest of the hike was at the right level of \u2018satisfyingly challenging\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Our own Inca Trail group were all roughly the same age and fitness, which meant that our pace was consistent and we all arrived to rest-stops and campsites at roughly the same time. Our guide kept on calling us all \u2018professional hikers\u2019 and the fastest group he\u2019d had that year as we arrived at camp each night a few hours ahead of expected 5-7 hours in his schedule. This won\u2019t always be the case, and your own group is just as likely to contain people of mixed ages and abilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are three important things to note here:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">1: The Inca Trail is not about finishing each day as quickly as possible; we felt that our group could have lingered a little more on sections of the hike and slowed our pace. Savour the route, rather than trying to set a record pace (which you\u2019ll never do by the way &#8211; it\u2019s currently 3 hours 23 minutes by a porter. There\u2019s even a marathon!).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">2: The best tour companies each come with a main guide and an assistant guide &#8211; one will lead at the front of your group whilst another will stay at the back. They are experienced in supporting members of a group who may be struggling or slower than the rest, and ensuring that everyone\u2019s experience is the best possible in the circumstances. If you are struggling, it\u2019s their job to control the situation, help you get to camp, and also to manage the overall group schedule.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">3: It\u2019s amazing the friendships that can come out of struggle and perseverance. If you are one of the quicker ones in a group, don\u2019t ruin another person\u2019s experience by castigating them for taking longer &#8211; everyone has their own challenges,circumstances, and reasons for being on the Trail, and a friendship and positive experience is more likely to blossom out of supporting someone through their struggle. As our guide Elias told us, the key thing for everyone to make the overall experience on the Inca Trail better is a \u2018positive mental attitude\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_131091\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MACHU_PICCHU_AND_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/atvcuscoadventures.com\/tours\/salkantay-trek-express-4-days\/\">MACHU PICCHU AND THE INCA TRAIL<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">Although all hikes are more about the journey than a final destination, the Inca Trail stands out as having a destination to beat all others. After all, reaching Machu Picchu is the reason that many of you will be considering this hike in the first place!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHEN_WILL_YOU_ARRIVE_AT_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span>WHEN WILL YOU ARRIVE AT MACHU PICCHU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">A common misconception about the Inca Trail is that it will allow you to be amongst the first people into Machu Picchu &#8211; this simply isn\u2019t true as it\u2019s much easier to get through its gates just after opening if you stay in Aguas Calientes the night before and hike or take the bus up. Instead, you\u2019re treated to an entry at the Sun Gate just after sunrise (expect about 6-7 a.m.) and then a wonderful descent down to an uncrowded Machu Picchu with special views of it all the way (trust us, it\u2019s much better than queueing in the pitch black Aguas from 4 a.m. in the morning to get on the first bus up to then queue at the ticket gate).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The ticket for the $12 shuttle bus (30 minutes) down to Aguas Calientes will be included in your tour price and the ticket provided on the day by your guide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_200966\" class=\"sqs-block gallery-block sqs-block-gallery\" data-block-json=\"{&quot;existingGallery&quot;:null,&quot;hSize&quot;:null,&quot;newWindow&quot;:false,&quot;floatDir&quot;:null,&quot;methodOption&quot;:&quot;transient&quot;,&quot;aspect-ratio&quot;:&quot;three-four-vertical&quot;,&quot;aspectRatio&quot;:null,&quot;auto-crop&quot;:true,&quot;blockAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;collectionId&quot;:&quot;5c2d4bae2b6a28315991f997&quot;,&quot;design&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;lightbox&quot;:false,&quot;padding&quot;:10,&quot;show-meta&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-basic&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-only-title&quot;:false,&quot;show-meta-only-description&quot;:false,&quot;square-thumbs&quot;:true,&quot;thumbnails-per-row&quot;:2,&quot;vSize&quot;:null,&quot;transientGalleryId&quot;:&quot;5c2d4bae2b6a28315991f997&quot;}\" data-block-type=\"8\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_611\" class=\"\n  sqs-gallery-container\n  sqs-gallery-block-grid\n  sqs-gallery-aspect-ratio-three-four-vertical\n  sqs-gallery-thumbnails-per-row-2\n\n  sqs-gallery-block-show-meta\n\n  block-animation-none\n  clear\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_628\" class=\"sqs-gallery sqs-gallery-design-grid\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_659\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699390024-325CQMBW7PZSAGPANH9J\/DSC02305-2.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Machu Picchu\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699390024-325CQMBW7PZSAGPANH9J\/DSC02305-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699390024-325CQMBW7PZSAGPANH9J\/DSC02305-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1173x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b57d280cd446b643df58\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_660\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699394105-CYZNJXO2RF0AGZEOIVD8\/IMG_3858-2.jpg?format=500w\" alt=\"Machu Picchu Hike\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699394105-CYZNJXO2RF0AGZEOIVD8\/IMG_3858-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654699394105-CYZNJXO2RF0AGZEOIVD8\/IMG_3858-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1011x1500\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0b5811860db5c12617ae9\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"500w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_201037\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOES_THE_INCA_TRAIL_TOUR_INCLUDE_YOUR_MACHU_PICCHU_ENTRANCE_TICKET\"><\/span>DOES THE INCA TRAIL TOUR INCLUDE YOUR MACHU PICCHU ENTRANCE TICKET?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Yep, the cost of entry is included in the tour price and it\u2019s the responsibility of the tour company to take care of all that and provide you with the ticket on the day you\u2019re entering the site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">For all the essential details on visiting Machu Picchu independently, read this post.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_TIME_WILL_YOU_HAVE_AT_MACHU_PICCHU\"><\/span>HOW MUCH TIME WILL YOU HAVE AT MACHU PICCHU?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">This will vary from tour to tour, and also may evolve as Machu Picchu continues to change its own rules and restrictions to abate UNESCO\u2019s concerns, but on our own tour we enjoyed a full morning to explore Machu Picchu from about 7 a.m. until 11.30 a.m. (we could have stayed another hour but by that point we were desperate for a beer and lunch!). This also included a guided tour around the site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In short, you will have plenty time to explore Machu Picchu and take some great photos before the day-tripper hordes arrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_234554\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_241\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_240\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_239\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_238\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_237\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/6b0b3aad-6206-46dd-be43-11afbb0ea6cf\/DSC02105-3.jpg?format=750w\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/6b0b3aad-6206-46dd-be43-11afbb0ea6cf\/DSC02105-3.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/6b0b3aad-6206-46dd-be43-11afbb0ea6cf\/DSC02105-3.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1001\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0c52c739b635f66da9392\" data-type=\"image\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_140288\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FACILITIES_ACCOMMODATION_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>FACILITIES + ACCOMMODATION ON THE INCA TRAIL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019ve never camped before, than that is all about to change! There are no hotels on the Inca Trail and your only available accommodation comes in the form of a tent and a sleeping bag in the middle of nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The tents are all two-person, meaning you will either be sharing with a friend\/other half, or a randomly assigned member of the same sex. For those that would prefer more privacy, you can also pay extra for your own one-man tent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The porters carry all the tents along the Trail, but you will be responsible for including your sleeping bag and mat in the 6kg duffel bag allowance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_CAMPING_EQUIPMENT_DO_YOU_NEED_TO_BRING\"><\/span>WHAT CAMPING EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">As mentioned, the tour company will provide the tents and porters will carry the majority of the camping equipment. You are however responsible for bringing your own sleeping bag, which can be stored within your 6kg duffel bag allowance. We have these excellent lightweight sleeping bags, but it\u2019s also possible to rent them &#8211; just note that the ones available for rental are bulky and weigh around 2 kgs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">A very thin sleeping mat was included, and carried by the porter, but it was also possible to rent a thin air-mattress for S\/45 \/ \u00a310 \/ $13 \/ \u20ac11 which had to be stored in the duffel bag (and weighed around 1 kg).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you plan on renting the sleeping bag and air-mattress, then just bear in mind that this will take up over 50% of your 6kgs allowance and also takes up most of the room available inside the duffel bag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Whatever equipment you bring, you may not always get the best night\u2019s sleep &#8211; and it may be quite chilly in the evening &#8211; but it\u2019s all part of the experience! Just remember to keep your boots, bags, and hiking poles inside incase it rains overnight or a curious dog starts sniffing around&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re going to invest in a high quality travel sleeping bag, then read this post on the essential things to look for before buying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_170227\" class=\"sqs-block gallery-block sqs-block-gallery\" data-block-json=\"{&quot;existingGallery&quot;:null,&quot;hSize&quot;:null,&quot;newWindow&quot;:false,&quot;floatDir&quot;:null,&quot;methodOption&quot;:&quot;transient&quot;,&quot;aspect-ratio&quot;:&quot;three-four-vertical&quot;,&quot;aspectRatio&quot;:null,&quot;auto-crop&quot;:true,&quot;blockAnimation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;collectionId&quot;:&quot;5c2d49cd70a6ad3a91fcd975&quot;,&quot;design&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;lightbox&quot;:false,&quot;padding&quot;:10,&quot;show-meta&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-basic&quot;:true,&quot;show-meta-only-title&quot;:false,&quot;show-meta-only-description&quot;:false,&quot;square-thumbs&quot;:true,&quot;thumbnails-per-row&quot;:2,&quot;vSize&quot;:null,&quot;transientGalleryId&quot;:&quot;5c2d49cd70a6ad3a91fcd975&quot;}\" data-block-type=\"8\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_693\" class=\"\n  sqs-gallery-container\n  sqs-gallery-block-grid\n  sqs-gallery-aspect-ratio-three-four-vertical\n  sqs-gallery-thumbnails-per-row-2\n\n  sqs-gallery-block-show-meta\n\n  block-animation-none\n  clear\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_710\" class=\"sqs-gallery sqs-gallery-design-grid\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_741\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703317451-O24HMMR0CR3K9PN3PT7S\/DSC01905-2.jpg?format=750w\" alt=\"G Adventures Inca Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703317451-O24HMMR0CR3K9PN3PT7S\/DSC01905-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703317451-O24HMMR0CR3K9PN3PT7S\/DSC01905-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1001\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0c4d536ff0018cb915840\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_742\" class=\"slide sqs-gallery-design-grid-slide\" data-type=\"image\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div class=\"margin-wrapper\"><a class=\"\n                    image-slide-anchor\n\n                    content-fill\n                  \" role=\"presentation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703318102-0ZJ8MZYBXRU7IIX6IJWS\/DSC01922-2.jpg?format=750w\" alt=\"Accommodation Inca Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703318102-0ZJ8MZYBXRU7IIX6IJWS\/DSC01922-2.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/1654703318102-0ZJ8MZYBXRU7IIX6IJWS\/DSC01922-2.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1001\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0c4d507781977bb3a891b\" data-type=\"image\" data-parent-ratio=\"0.8\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_226672\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT%E2%80%99S_THE_TOILET_AND_SHOWER_SITUATION\"><\/span>WHAT\u2019S THE TOILET AND SHOWER SITUATION?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The worst part of hiking the Inca Trail is not the altitude, nor the steep ascents, but rather the toilet options available along the route.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Each campsite has toilet facilities available, but these are often rudimentary squat toilets and with campsites being so remote and over-subscribed, cleanliness understandably isn\u2019t the highest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Make sure to bring your own toilet paper and hand-sanitiser, and just hold your nose (and maybe close your eyes too) when you need to go. On the first two days of the Trail, there are also local people who have set up toilets for trekkers (charging S\/. 1)\u2026and there\u2019s also the bush. Just remember that the 2 soles you\u2019ll pay to enter the modern squeaky clean toilets at the Machu Picchu site will be money very <em>very<\/em> well spent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In terms of showers, we\u2019ve found on our various multi-day group hikes that people can be split into two camps:<\/p>\n<ol data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Those who will take a cold shower rather than being a little smelly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Those who will take being a lot smelly over taking a cold shower.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\">Thankfully, we both fall into the latter camp and we always tell people to embrace getting a little stinky and dirty for a few days. For those who are in the former camp, then you\u2019ll be happy to know that two of the three campsites we stayed at had basic shower facilities &#8211; just be warned that the water began its journey as snow not too much higher up the mountain, when we say cold, we mean it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IS_THERE_INTERNET_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>IS THERE INTERNET ON THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">Nope, and this is one of the best things about it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Instead, you and your group will spend evening conversing over plastic cups of hot tea, playing card games, or lazing in nature together. Your last chance to use the internet or have a reliable phone signal will be in Ollantaytambo, and your first opportunity will be outside Machu Picchu or in Aguas Calientes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_236032\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_259\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_258\" class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-hidden\n          design-layout-inline\n          combination-animation-none\n          individual-animation-none\n          individual-text-animation-none\n        \" data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_257\" class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"><\/p>\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_256\" class=\"image-block-wrapper\" data-animation-role=\"image\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1671575548500_255\" class=\"sqs-image-shape-container-element\n\n              has-aspect-ratio\n            \"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/92ff3c65-95a5-42dd-9a87-7630a50aa47b\/classic+Inca+Trail?format=750w\" alt=\"classic Inca Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/92ff3c65-95a5-42dd-9a87-7630a50aa47b\/classic+Inca+Trail\" data-image=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/53172b1be4b0cc8a5401db4a\/92ff3c65-95a5-42dd-9a87-7630a50aa47b\/classic+Inca+Trail\" data-image-dimensions=\"1500x1001\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"62a0c4749938a828cc815519\" data-type=\"image\" data-image-resolution=\"750w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_236308\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MONEY_FOOD_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>MONEY + FOOD ON THE INCA TRAIL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_ARE_THE_MEALS_LIKE_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>WHAT ARE THE MEALS LIKE ON THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The biggest surprise for us both on the Trail was just how incredible the food provided was every single day. With G Adventures, two chefs are included as part of the support staff, and the unanimous opinion of our group was that those two performed absolute miracles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">All food, apart from snacks along the way (although we were also provided with a bag of snacks), is included in the up-front tour price &#8211; and you won\u2019t have to lift a finger to prepare it or wash up. Instead, around a table in a make-shift tent dining room, we were treated to three-course lunches and dinners and a decent breakfast. Amazingly, no meal was the same as the last (we had sort of expected a lot of pasta!).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">A typical dinner included fresh hot soup, a hearty main course, and then something sweet to round it off &#8211; all washed down at the end with cups of tea. On our last night, we even got a buffet! We\u2019re both vegetarian and were catered for incredibly well &#8211; with each meal giving us a vegetarian version of the same dish the others were eating (another thing we did not expect at all).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We don\u2019t know if all tours will offer the same level of food as G Adventures did, but even if it\u2019s half as good you\u2019ll be very happy. If you have specific dietary requirements, make sure you enquire with your tour provider to make sure you can be catered for adequately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAN_YOU_BUY_SNACKS_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>CAN YOU BUY SNACKS ON THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">You are expected to bring and carry your own snacks, although our tour did provide us each with a snack bag on Day One of the trail (we finished ours on the last day, others finished it by Day Two). It makes sense to buy them in Cusco or Ollantaytambo, although on Days One and Two of the trail you will find women along the Trail with makeshift stalls selling drinks, biscuits, and sweets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1546469730182_261539\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\">\n<div class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HOW_MUCH_MONEY_SHOULD_YOU_BRING_ON_THE_INCA_TRAIL\"><\/span>HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD YOU BRING ON THE INCA TRAIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">The vast majority of costs will be covered in the up-front price of your tour, but there are a few costs along the way for which you\u2019ll need to bring cash:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Snacks and drinks from stallholders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Toilet entry fees (usually 1 sol, 2 soles at Machu Picchu)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Tips for porters and guides (more on this below).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\">Lunch at Aguas Calientes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s sensible to take this money in the form of smaller notes and coins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">As our G Adventures Inca Trail tour was actually over seven days, including time in Cusco and Ollantaytambo, we also required cash to cover a few meals as well as spending money for souvenirs in the Sacred Valley. So, whatever you do, don\u2019t underestimate how much cash you will need &#8211; we\u2019d say at least 300 soles per person for the Trail-specific section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiking the Inca Trail is an experience which should inspire excitement, invoke a little bit of fear, stoke jealousy amongst your friends, and stir a sense of wander in your soul. One of the most popular things to do in South America &#8211; and one of the world\u2019s most famous hikes &#8211; the Inca Trail is the sort of singular adventures for which we all travel. 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