What is the best month to hike the Inca Trail?

What is the best month to hike the Inca Trail?

Peru is a year-round destination for travellers, but the dry/winter season – between May and September – is generally the most popular time for trekking. This is when the nights are cooler and there are often wildflowers in bloom along the trail.

Where do you fly into for the Inca Trail?

Jorge Chávez International Airport is Peru’s main airport, a one and a half hour flight from Cusco, Machu Picchu’s closest airport.

How much does it cost to do Inca Trail?

General cost for Inca Trail trek: $500 On average, the classic Inca Trail hike costs around $500/person (this generally includes transportation to the trailhead from Cusco, a guide, porters, three meals a day, hiking permits, entry to Machu Picchu, and tents). You can find it even cheaper.

Is the Inca Trail worth it?

The Classic Inca Trail Route to Machu Picchu is definitely worth it, it is considered one of the greatest adventure experiences on the planet. There are very few trails where you pass 500 year old archeological treasures while also hiking among some of the most beautiful mountains on earth.

How far in advance do you need to book the Inca Trail?

about six months
Ideally, you should try to book the Inca Trail about six months in advance, especially if you want to go during high season (June, July, and August). During these months, trail permits can sell out four or five months in advance.

Can you shower on the Inca Trail?

The showers are only available at Winay Wayna (end of day 3), with some cost to use, and the hot water runs out early. Our trek company, Llama Path, brought the basins of hot water to us every morning (before breakfast) & evening (before dinner).

How do I get to Machu Picchu from UK?

There is no direct connection from London to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the walk to London Heathrow airport, fly to Cuzco, take the taxi to Cusco, take the bus to Ollantaytambo, take the walk to Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Machu Picchu.

Is the Inca Trail difficult?

The difficulty of the Classic Inca Trail is considered to be a moderate level hike. The classic Inca Trail Route is 43 km (26 mi) long and often steep, you will hike over four days at an elevation nearing 13,828 feet (4,215 meters). Although rated moderate, the relentless uphill (and downhill) hiking is tough.

Can you hike the Inca Trail without a guide?

If you’re an experienced or particularly free-willed trekker, you might want to hike the Classic Inca Trail independently — no tour operator, no guide, no porter, just you and the trail. That, however, is no longer possible. Trekking along the Inca Trail without a guide has been prohibited since 2001.

Are there toilets on the Inca Trail?

There are toilet blocks located intermittently along the Inca Trail. The blocks are usually hidden from the trail. These toilet blocks are not frequent though and, if you can’t hold it, the only other option will be to go behind a bush. Most camp sites have some form of toilet facility.

How fit do you need to be to hike the Inca Trail?

General Levels of Fitness for the Inca Trail We say “almost anyone” because we mean that there are is no specific required level of fitness for the Inca Trail. We’ve literally had people from 12 to 70 complete the trail, and many (most?) of our customers have never done anything like it before, let alone in Peru.

Which airlines fly to Peru from UK?

The main airlines flying from the UK to Peru are:

• Air France.
• American Airlines.
• Avianca.
• British Airways.
• Iberia.
• KLM.
• LATAM Airlines Group.