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The Inca Trail is often a famous route from Aguas Calientes, Peru around Machu Picchu. The hike is strenuous, reaching altitudes of more than 14,000 feet, with views of valleys and snow-capped mountains. The trail is amazing, with stairs and tunnels, and is also section of over 18,000 miles of nature trails throughout Argentina, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. Included in the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, you will discover archaeological remnants on the Inca Trail that demonstrate the development skills of the Incas.



Decide what season you wish to hike the Inca Trail. The trail is closed during February. May through November would be the dry season with more popular months being June through August. Through the wet season, showers can be expected 3 to 4 days every week. The wet season also sees fewer travelers, as there was the chance of seeing wildflowers and orchids.

Get yourself a passport unless you have one. U.S. citizens will receive an entry card from other air carrier, either in the airport or fully briefed their flight.

Determine which company to book your Inca Trail trip with because, adjusted 2002, it's not possible to hike the trail independently. Companies including Tucan Travel, Gap Adventures and Inca Trail Reservations will always make your reservation and acquire your permit, the Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary Network RED, from the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Management Unit. Depending on the company and tour package you ultimately choose, they are going to arrange porters, hotel accommodations and transportation.

Schedule your trip so you get to Cusco or Aguas Calientes a week or so before your trek to give your body a chance to get used to the altitude.

Prepare, physically, for the trip. Look for trails in your area that are hilly, stony and uneven. Hike using a pack containing a water bottle, food and personal items. The pack should weigh 12-14 lbs. Work up to walking 7 hours every day, 2 days when.