1. Best time to do the Inca Trail

A very important detail before taking this type of excursion is to be able to know what is the best time to travel. We tell you that Peru is one of those mega-diverse countries, it has different geographies and therefore different climates, so determining an ideal travel time is very difficult. But if we focus on this particular excursion, we consider that the best travel time to do the Inca Trail is from April to October, a dry season in this region, without rain, we believe that for this type of hikes it is more pleasant to do them on days somewhat sunny and cold than on days where the rain is persistent.

It should also be noted that in the month of February this route is closed for maintenance work, but if we talk about Machu Picchu it is open every month of the year.

2. Make your reservation in advance

If you decide to take this excursion, it is advisable to book it many months in advance, 6 to 10 months in high season (May to September) and 2 to 4 months in low season (later months), this is because there is a limit on spaces. per day, the Peruvian government only allows access to 500 people, of which 300 will be used by campaign teams, cooks, porters and guides.

3. Hire a good travel agency

Many consider that taking this excursion is free access, we tell you that it can only be done with an authorized travel agency, to find out which companies are suitable to operate this route you can access the official website http://www.machupicchu. gov.pe.

Likewise, we tell you that Peru Grand Travel has the license to operate the Inca Trail, we provide quality service and service that will allow you to complete your trip fully and without any setbacks, so make the decision and hire the services of Peru Grand Travel we assure you that you will not regret it.

4. Route conditions

Knowing what awaits you on this journey is essential, which is why Perú Grand Travel tells you in a few brief words what traveling the Inca Trail entails.

We must know that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered the best hike in South America and perhaps in the world, currently thousands of tourists strive to do it because it is the route that the ancient Incas took to reach Machu Picchu.

The tour involves 4 days of walking, approximately 40 kilometers until you reach the enigmatic lost city of the Incas “Machu Picchu”, along the way you will experience fatigue and low temperatures, you will also be able to appreciate Inca constructions, landscapes fabulous and lots of vegetation.

5. Acclimatization

The issue of acclimatization is not a game, if we want to successfully complete this route we have to give a lot of value to this point, for this reason it is recommended to acclimatize 1 to 2 days before completing the route, rest as much as possible, eat light and drink plenty of water, preferably drink coca tea. Remember that this tour will take you to reach heights greater than 4000 meters above sea level, so to avoid altitude sickness follow our advice.

6. What to bring for the Inca Trail

You will wonder what things to take, it is recommended to take only what is necessary to avoid weight and fatigue during the tour, remember that you will have to walk several kilometers to reach Machu Picchu and one more gram will affect your performance, so here we provide you with a list of elements to consider on your journey along the Inca Trail.