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Trekking in the remote Andes, northwest of the city of Cusco, the Inca Trail trek to the 15th Century Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is arguably the most popular trek in South America. The Inca Trail Trek starts in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and traversing the foothills of Peru’s Cordillera Vilcabamba, the classic trek to Machu Picchu takes 4 days and covers approximately 10 kilometres per day. Known as the Inca Trail, this is recognised to be one of the world’s great short treks. Crossing three high passes; this long-established trek follows sections of stone pathway created by the Incas four centuries ago and provides tremendous views of spectacular forested valleys and of the snow-capped peaks of the Vilcabamba region of the Andes.
 Airy campsites and a wealth of historical interest add to the appeal of this great Inca Trail trek. There is much more to this Peru holiday than trekking, however. Our visit to Peru begins with a short flight from the capital city of Lima to Cusco, high in the Andes. We then have 2 days for acclimatisation and exploration in this charming city, which is famous for the wealth of its Inca stonework, before setting off on the Inca Trail trek. Of course, for many people the highlight of this trip will be Machu Picchu itself, which is unquestionably the most important and most spectacular archaeological site in South America. We have scheduled a full day of sightseeing at Machu Picchu, with a guided tour and also time for independent exploration. In conclusion, this short holiday offers an almost unbelievable variety of experiences - from snow-capped peaks, blue glacial lakes, cloud forest, orchids and hummingbirds to magnificent Inca remains and fascinating South American cities.
This classic Peru adventure holiday offers a variety of trekking conditions. Most of the trek is on well-defined tracks, including some sections of ancient Inca Trail, which are paved with stone in places. There are a couple of quite tough days - but overall the trekking is straightforward and not sustained or committing.
BOOK EARLY for the Inca Trail
New rules mean that permits for the Inca Trail are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to guarantee your place on your chosen departure.
All of the KE Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu offer:
• The choice of Land Only or flight inclusive packages
• Full board accommodation and meals throughout your trip
• Optimum acclimatisation
• The services of a KE leader throughout your trip
• Full trek support, including tents, porters, and cook crew
• KE's 23 years of experience of leading groups in the Himalayas
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Porters on the
Inca Trail trek |
Cusco, the start
of the Inca Trail |
Inca Trail trek
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Detailed dossiers are available for all our trips, either via the web or by
contacting the KE Office.
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