Inca Trail Peru

Breathtaking nature, cultural treasures, friendly people and a unique animal and plant world - all this is Peru. Among trips to South America, trips to Peru are still something exotic. The country in the Andes has a lot to offer its visitors. Travel to Peru is breathtaking in the truest sense of the word, because if you want to admire the beauty of the country in all its glory, you have to aim high. There, at 4000 meters, live the alpacas , whose wool is highly valued all over the world. The beauty of nature of Peru Travel to Peru is always travel to a fascinating natural landscape. If you want, you can take a canoe tour on the Amazon on a round trip through Peru to explore the densely forested jungle. A visit to the Colca Canyon , the deepest gorge in the world, is always something special when traveling to Peru. The canyon in the Andes is beautiful and there the huge condors draw their silent circles. The legendary Nazca Lines are still a mystery. These oversized depictions of

Every year, thousands of people do the Inca Trail . They usually complete the 43-km trail in 4 days. For most of them, the trip is their lifetime experience and fulfillment of their personal ambitions. The satisfaction of having completed the trek and visiting the spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu is hard to beat. Although, this feeling is even better if you know that all porters helping you along the way have been treated well and with the respect they deserve. Now, most of trekkers are organized by a local tour operator. No draughts are allowed to enter the Inca Trail , only porters. For that reason, all camping equipment (i.e. personal tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, stove, bottle gas and food) is carried on backs of human porters. Prices of this 4-day trek vary significantly depending on porter´s and other staff´s wages and conditions provided by each company. However, if you try to find out if a company looks after their porters well, it can be quite

The Inca Trail in Perú is considered the best trek in South America. It is a 43-kilometer route along ancient Inca trails to Machu Picchu. The duration of the Inca Trail in Perú is 4 days and 3 nights. Tourists have the opportunity to appreciate the scenic beauty with Inca archeological sites including the Wonder of the World.  The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu The Inca Trail in Perú was revealed to the world in 1915 when it was excavated in the Inca City. Three decades later, the route was traced by the Viking expedition in 1942. Today, thousands of visitors decide to travel the 43 kilometers to the ‘Puerta del Sol’ in Machu Picchu.  However, Machu Picchu is not the only archaeological site that you will see on the Inca Trail in Perú . On the tour you will also appreciate the ruins of Llactapata, the archaeological site of Runkurakay, Saycamarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna.  Versions of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu  Not all people have the necessary days to trave

What to Bring on the Inca Trail? 1. Trekking shoes/hiking boots to walk on trails, Inca trails , mountains, glaciers, it is very important to wear hiking shoes that offer support, anti-slide, grid and shock absorption so that you can focus on a beautiful scenery of your trek and not on your feet. The shoes also should be waterproof and have got a cartage tongue and ankle cuffs that provide comfort and protection. Rubber sole as an impact protection is also recommended.  2. Big backpack - For a 3 day trek, you should take a backpack with a capacity of 20-30 litres only. If you do a 4 day trek, then a 30-40 litres capacity backpack is recommended. For a 5 day hike, you should take with you a 40-50 litres capacity backpack, etc. A backpack should provide an easy access to everything necessary without much fuss so that it should have side pockets for small items accessible from outside, zippered internal pockets plus a main compartment to carry all your stuff. It is also suita