
Independent Inca Trail information for visitors to Peru. This is a non-commercial site.
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Inca Trail - Introduction
The trail is usually covered in 4
days arriving at the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu for sunrise on the fourth day.
The trek is rated moderate and any
reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route. It is fairly
challenging nevertheless, and altitudes of 4200m are reached, so ensuring that
you are well acclimatized is important. If arriving from sea level, plan to
spend at least 2 full days in Cusco prior to commencing the trek. This should
allow plenty of time for acclimatization and give you sufficient opportunity to
visit the city of Cusco and nearby Inca ruins at Sacsayhuaman, Q'enko,
Pucapucara and Tambomachay, as well as spending a day or two exploring the
Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting the tradition market town of Pisac and the
fascinating Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo.
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