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Hiking the Inca TrailBefore, During, After
What is the Inca Trail?
- Takes you to Machu Picchu! - 26 miles - 4D / 3N- Lowest elevation: around 8000 ft- Highest elevation: around 14,000 ft - Austin is around 500 ft- Not a commercial route - “Royal Road” - Built >500 years ago, discovered >100 years ago
How do I get myself to the Inca Trail?
How do I get myself to the Inca Trail?
With some planning in advance!
6 months to a year in advance
- Research your tour companies - TripAdvisor - Look for Peru-based companies - Consult friends / family - Decide whether you want to carry your own bags or have a porter carry them - Look through the itineraries - details can be different- ~ $800 USD pp
- Pick a range of dates to go - Closed in February- June - August is high season - and more expensive - 200 permits per day
- Book the trail!
6 months in advance
- Start walking more- Take advantage of hiking trails around Austin - Use the stairmaster in the gym- Buy your hiking shoes (if you don’t have them already) and break them in
3 months in advance
- Start looking for deals on gear - Head lamps - Hiking socks- Rain jackets, other clothing - Daypack
- Start booking flights and accommodations for your journey to Peru- Plan to stay in Cusco for about 3 days before the trek
- Check in - Acclimate to the altitude
- Research different day trips / hikes for while you’re in Cusco- Helps get you ready for the trail - Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake, trails around Cusco
In Cusco
- Walk around the city - Drink a lot of water- Check-in with your tour operator - Find altitude sickness remedies if needed - Go for your day hikes
- A couple in the city or you can try Rainbow Mountain (bring warm clothes) or Humantay Lake
- Take it easy
Day 1
- Trail winds amongst mountain villages
- Pack animals and lots of shops
- 8 - 9 miles
Day 1
- Trail winds amongst mountain villages
- Pack animals and lots of shops
- 8 - 9 miles
Day 2
- Most challenging day- Dead Woman’s Pass - 8 - 10 miles
Day 1 Day 2- Most challenging day- Dead Woman’s Pass - 8 - 10 miles
- Most beautiful day - Original Inca steps - First glimpse of Machu Picchu
Mountain- 4.5 - 6 miles
Day 3
- Trail winds amongst mountain villages
- Pack animals and lots of shops
- 8 - 9 miles
Day 1 Day 2- Most challenging day- Dead Woman’s Pass - 8 - 10 miles
- Most beautiful day - Original Inca steps - First glimpse of Machu Picchu
Mountain- 4.5 - 6 miles
Day 3
- Early morning wake up- Machu Picchu day! - 3 - 7 miles
Day 4
- Trail winds amongst mountain villages
- Pack animals and lots of shops
- 8 - 9 miles
Yay you made it!
Reward yourself with a Pisco Sour and enjoy the rest of your time in Peru :)
The End