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Inca Trail Itinerary

The following is typical of the group-organized 4-day/3-night shedule along the Inca Trail Day 1 .- Trekkers arrive from Cusco , either by train, getting off at the midway stop. Ollantaytambo , or Km 88, the preferred method of transport for many groups. (Starting at Km 82 doesn't add appreciable distance to the trail). After crossing the Rio Urubamba (Vilcanota), the first gentle ascent of the trail looms to inca ruins at Llaqtapata (also called Patallaqta where Bingham and his team first camped on the way to Machu Picchu ). The path then ccrosses the Rio Cusicacha, tracing the line of the river until it begins to climb, until it reaches the small village (the only one still inhabited along the Trail) of Huayllabamba -a 2 - 3-hour climb. Most groups spend their first night at campsites here. Total distance: 10 to 11km (6-7 miles). Day 2 It is the hardest of the Inca Trail trek . The next ruins are at Llullucharoc (3,800m/12,540 ft.) about and hour's steep climb from ...
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Our Top Travel Tips For Your Best Peru Trip Summarized

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Visit Machu Picchu in Peru: Everything you need to know about the visit!

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