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Planning & packingWhat to Pack for the Inca Trail: Complete ChecklistA practical packing list for the Inca Trail and other Cusco treks: clothing layers, footwear, documents, health items and what not to…Read guide
Planning & packingBest Time to Visit Machu Picchu and Trek the Inca Trail (Month by Month)Dry season, rainy season and the February closure: when is the best time to visit Machu Picchu and trek the Inca Trail?…Read guide
Health & fitnessAltitude Sickness in Cusco: How to Acclimatize and Feel GoodCusco sits at 3,400 m. Learn the symptoms of altitude sickness, how to acclimatize in 2 to 3 days and which day…Read guide
Health & fitnessHow Hard Is the Inca Trail? Day-by-Day Difficulty and How to TrainHow difficult is the Inca Trail? A day-by-day breakdown of distance, altitude and effort, plus a simple training plan before you go.Read guide
Choosing your trekShort Inca Trail (2 Days) vs Classic Inca Trail (4 Days): Which One to Pick?Short Inca Trail or Classic? Compare distance, effort, camping, permits and what you see so you can pick the right Inca Trail…Read guide
Choosing your trekInca Trail vs Salkantay vs Lares: Which Trek to Machu Picchu Is Right for You?Compare the Inca Trail, Salkantay and Lares treks: distance, altitude, difficulty, scenery, permits and who each one suits best.Read guide
Permits & ticketsMachu Picchu Tickets: Circuits, Entry Times and How to Buy ThemHow Machu Picchu entry works: circuits, time slots, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, and the mistakes that cost travelers their ticket.Read guide
Permits & ticketsInca Trail Permits 2027: How to Book and When They Sell OutInca Trail permits are limited to 500 people a day and sell out months ahead. Here is how booking works, when to…Read guide