Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
Well, I'd like to plan a trip in mid-June.
I have been reading on several pages and for what I understand it is necessary:
Find an Authorized Agency
Now the most frequently asked questions:
- What do I have to take along the Inca Trail?
- Any agency that could recommend me?
- How far in advance do I have to book?
Thank you
Well, I'd like to plan a trip in mid-June.
I have been reading on several pages and for what I understand it is necessary:
Find an Authorized Agency
Now the most frequently asked questions:
- What do I have to take along the Inca Trail?
- Any agency that could recommend me?
- How far in advance do I have to book?
Thank you
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 32,129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Our guide in 2012 set up his own agency later that year - Alpaca Expeditions. You will see it gets very positive reviews. There is a lot of information on their site, including June availability and suggested packing lists:
https://www.alpacaexpeditions.com/cl...group-service/
https://www.alpacaexpeditions.com/cl...group-service/
#4
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,445
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One thing to keep in mind is the solstice celebration (Inti Raymi) celebrated in late June in Cusco, and lodging in Cusco and the entire area will be scarce and expensive. If you can hold off until early July, you may find it easier to do.
#6
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Late response here but regarding getting educated about what you need to bring and need to know, your tour company should provide you well in advance with a lot of information about this. June does get booked up very quickly. If you really want the best experience of the Inca Trail as well as Machu Picchu itself, I recommend the 5 day / 4 night version and many reputable companies offer it. This way on Day 4, you arrive later in the day and get to rest that night and have the next day to really take in the Lost City. Otherwise, you will have woken up very, very early in the morning do get to the Sun Gate and hike down into the Citadel and immediately tour it. It is not ideal but if you are short on time, I guess it is the only way. Get your entrances soon though.
#7
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A couple of friends and I hiked the Inca Trail and we booked months in advance. There are only 500 permits available per day and this includes not only travelers but also guides and porters.
Here's a trip report I put together for our hike and also our time in the rainforest:
https://fanofblank.blogspot.com/2014...ainforest.html
Enjoy trip planning!
Here's a trip report I put together for our hike and also our time in the rainforest:
https://fanofblank.blogspot.com/2014...ainforest.html
Enjoy trip planning!
#8
I didn't do the hike but in general planning for MP I found the Andean Travel Web site helpful
http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/...hu-picchu.html
They list their preferred providers for 2016 here
http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/...operators.html
http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/...hu-picchu.html
They list their preferred providers for 2016 here
http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/...operators.html
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Balto
South America
11
Mar 4th, 2013 09:07 AM