INFORMATION ABOUT INCA TRAIL:
In this section you will find important information about the Inca Trail and rules.
About Inca Trail
The Inca Trail begins at Km 82 from the city of Cusco on the way to Machu Picchu, it has a distance of 42 kilometers.
It is important to comply with the following rules for the visit to the Inca Trail:
· Bring the visitor’s ticket.
· Let yourself be guided only by the established path.
· Do not camp inside the enclosures.
· Do not pollute the environment.
· Do not depose the flora and fauna.
· Don’t scare the animals.
· Do not make bonfires during the trip, they are prohibited.
· Do not throw garbage on the road, take it with you to the waste sites.
· don’t dig
· Take care of cultural heritage.
· Do not bring alcoholic beverages.
· Altitude sickness, so you are asked to take into account some recommendations such as:
· Upon arrival in the city of Cusco, take some infusions of coca leaves (or mate de coca).
· Drink plenty of water during walks, if possible drink bottled water.
· Eat a light meal, without excess fat.
· During the Inca Trail trek, walk slowly on the first day and avoid wasting effort.
· In the case of being a smoker, try to reduce your consumption as much as possible.
· It is good to stop and rest when you feel a lack of oxygen.
· Always check with your guide if you have any discomfort; He is prepared and trained to help you.
It is important to present the same original documents (Identity or passport) with which you registered the reservation at the time of entering the Inca Trail; otherwise, you will not be able to enter. The document numbers must match the ones I make in the reservation.
If for any reason I change the passport number after making the reservation, please contact us before your arrival in Cusco or bring the 2 documents (the old and the new one).
If you want to stay an extra night, we transfer the return train ticket for the 5th day. After the reservation, there is no option to change the date of this ticket (the change would have to be done personally when you arrive in Cusco), due to the policies of the train companies.
You will need to make a reservation for the hotel night in Aguas Calientes for the 4th day.
Optional: You can buy the Machu Picchu and/or Huayna Picchu tickets for the fifth day (not included in the package).
· Original passport or identity document, with which you made the reservation of the Inca Trail, another does not work.
· Entrance ticket.
· Bring at least 2 changes of clothes.
· Long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
· Short and short sleeved shirts to wear during the day.
· Wear a hat or scarf, scarf, socks, gloves, and a heavy, medium-weight down or similar coat, as well as a raincoat if it rains.
· Used boots, sneakers or tennis shoes.
· Jacket or warm clothes for the cold.
· Raincoat or rain coat in the wet or rainy season.
· Walking shoes.
· Bath clothes (in case of going to the thermal baths).
· Small towel.
· Sleeping bag.
· Nonperishable food.
· Snacks such as cookies, candies, dried fruits, chocolates, energy bars, fruits.
· Bottle of water and/or purifying tablets.
· A backpack.
· Water canteen.
· Camera and batteries.
· Repellent, sunscreen and hat.
· Hand torch or headlamp.
· Toilet paper.
· Rubber covered walking sticks.
· Sunglasses with UV protection.