What to Expect

1. · Porter supported trekking - you carry only your personal belongings
2. · Hiking 4-8 hours a day, with elevations from 8,000-13,766 feet
3. · Elevation gains averaging 1,000-1,500 feet, with one day of 3,934 feet
4. · Walking 4-8 miles a day to cover a total of about 30 miles

Before to Hike Inca Trail is recommended to:

• Learning about Inca culture
• A challenging trek from sub-tropical forests to high mountain passes
• Sunrise and sunset at Machu Picchu
• Luxurious accommodations and fine Peruvian cuisine
• Bartering for souveneirs from sweaters to exquisite silver jewelry
• Chewing coca leaves, mate de coca tea, and Pisco sours

TRAINNING PROGRAM:

We suggest you begin your training program at least two months prior to departure. Walking up hills and stair climbing are both excellent ways to condition your lower body. Begin slowly, without the weight of a pack, eventually adding weight as you increase your training pace. Although we will be utilizing porters for carrying our food and equipment, we still strongly advise you to take a long hike (4-6 hours) several times with a weighted pack. The best training for the Inca Trail is to carry a weighted pack (20-30 lbs.) up and down hills. If you do not have immediate access to the mountains consider climbing stairs in buildings. The Incas built long staircases on many of their trails that will be difficult for those with inadequate training. Either way, climbing stairs or hills will go a long way toward increasing your enjoyment of the ups and downs found along the Inca Trail. Supplement this activity with running, cycling, swimming, racquet sports, basketball, etc. for additional aerobic conditioning.

IS FOR ME?

While we travel approximately 30 miles over rugged terrain, the difficult climbs are made easier with the help of local porters. Each day consists of walking about 5-7 hours at a leisurely pace that provides ample time to explore along the way. With the exception of the climb over 13,776 foot Warmiwanusga Pass on day three of the itinerary, elevation gain each day is usually less than 2,000 feet. Strong legs however are required for descents on steep, though excellent, trails. With proper training this is a rewarding trip to one of South America's most important archeological sites.For those joining us on a climb in either Bolivia or Peru this is an excellent way to acclimatize before your expedition begins. Please call our office for more information on the logistics for this great combination.

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