When booking a trek in Cusco, It's worth paying more for a reputable agency that treats its porters well and respects the environment.
Altitude sickness is serious and has the potential to ruin your trip. The biggest mistake you can make is to fly directly to Cuzco and expect to hike the next day. Give yourself several days to adjust to the altitude first. You will thank yourself for this during the trek.
The best time to visit is May through September. Sure, it's the busy season (especially June to August), but it's also the dry season. Note that the Inca Trail is closed in February.
Make your Inca Trail reservations several months in advance, up to a year if you're planning your trip during the peak season (June - August). You must considerer that there are a limited number of permits and they can book up very quickly.
No matter what time of year, the trail gets cold at night. Bring a warm sleeping bag and layer your clothes.
The UV rays in Cusco are extremely strong. Bring sunscreen with full spectrum protection, hats, and sunglasses. You can purchase sunscreen in Cusco, but it is expensive and often the quality is not as good as brands from other countries.
Bring: sturdy shoes, a flashlight (with fresh batteries), high-calorie snacks, and a basic first-aid kit.
Take along some Peruvian currency for buying bottled water and snacks along the way, as well as for tipping the guide, cook and porters.
Don´t fall asleep in your tent before dinner. Don’t make that mistake.
Your body is burning calories at a much faster rate than normal, and it needs to be constantly nourished. Forget about your diet for the time, think of the trek as a free pass. On our treks, you can eat as much as you want and still lose weight!
Select your gear depending on the season you will travel.
Rain gear
Waterproof hiking boots, pants and a solid raincoat are essential, but what really save you will be the plastic ponchos you can buy in Cusco. Get an oversized version that fits over your backpack and gear. When you finally reach the campsite after hiking all day at 14,000ft, and your sleeping bag is still dry, you’ll appreciate that $2 plastic poncho.
When trekking during the rainy season (November - April) we recommend that you pack all of your clothes in plastic bags as an extra protection against the rain.
Snacks
It’s also important to bring along some snacks for the road. Nuts and power bars are good to keep energy levels up, but don’t forget to pack some cookies for a rush of sugar and carbohydrates.
If you can't get an Inca Trail reservation, don't despair. The Inca Quarry trek, Salkantay Trek or the Cachicata trek and many others are excellent alternatives to Machu Picchu.
Here are the link to those amazing alterantive trek to Machu Pichu
For; 4 day Cachicata trek including Huayna Picchu http://www.intisuntrek.com/4-day-cachicata-trek-and-huayna-picchu-climb.html
For: 4 day Inca Quarry trek to Machu Picchuhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/inca-quarry-trek-best-alternative-trek-to-machu-picchu-cachicata-trail-alternate-trekking.html
For: 4 day Salkanatay trek Including Huayna Picchu climbhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/salkantay-trek-and-machu-picchu-huaynapicchu-climb-machu-picchu-tickets-salcantay-trek.html
For more infortmation please contact us to:jesus@intisuntrek.com
When booking a trek in Cusco, It's worth paying more for a reputable agency that treats its porters well and respects the environment.
Altitude sickness is serious and has the potential to ruin your trip. The biggest mistake you can make is to fly directly to Cuzco and expect to hike the next day. Give yourself several days to adjust to the altitude first. You will thank yourself for this during the trek.
The best time to visit is May through September. Sure, it's the busy season (especially June to August), but it's also the dry season. Note that the Inca Trail is closed in February.
Make your Inca Trail reservations several months in advance, up to a year if you're planning your trip during the peak season (June - August). You must considerer that there are a limited number of permits and they can book up very quickly.
No matter what time of year, the trail gets cold at night. Bring a warm sleeping bag and layer your clothes.
The UV rays in Cusco are extremely strong. Bring sunscreen with full spectrum protection, hats, and sunglasses. You can purchase sunscreen in Cusco, but it is expensive and often the quality is not as good as brands from other countries.
Bring: sturdy shoes, a flashlight (with fresh batteries), high-calorie snacks, and a basic first-aid kit.
Take along some Peruvian currency for buying bottled water and snacks along the way, as well as for tipping the guide, cook and porters.
Don´t fall asleep in your tent before dinner. Don’t make that mistake.
Your body is burning calories at a much faster rate than normal, and it needs to be constantly nourished. Forget about your diet for the time, think of the trek as a free pass. On our treks, you can eat as much as you want and still lose weight!
Select your gear depending on the season you will travel.
Rain gear
Waterproof hiking boots, pants and a solid raincoat are essential, but what really save you will be the plastic ponchos you can buy in Cusco. Get an oversized version that fits over your backpack and gear. When you finally reach the campsite after hiking all day at 14,000ft, and your sleeping bag is still dry, you’ll appreciate that $2 plastic poncho.
When trekking during the rainy season (November - April) we recommend that you pack all of your clothes in plastic bags as an extra protection against the rain.
Snacks
It’s also important to bring along some snacks for the road. Nuts and power bars are good to keep energy levels up, but don’t forget to pack some cookies for a rush of sugar and carbohydrates.
If you can't get an Inca Trail reservation, don't despair. The Inca Quarry trek, Salkantay Trek or the Cachicata trek and many others are excellent alternatives to Machu Picchu.
Here are the link to those amazing alterantive trek to Machu Pichu
For; 4 day Cachicata trek including Huayna Picchu http://www.intisuntrek.com/4-day-cachicata-trek-and-huayna-picchu-climb.html
For: 4 day Inca Quarry trek to Machu Picchuhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/inca-quarry-trek-best-alternative-trek-to-machu-picchu-cachicata-trail-alternate-trekking.html
For: 4 day Salkanatay trek Including Huayna Picchu climbhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/salkantay-trek-and-machu-picchu-huaynapicchu-climb-machu-picchu-tickets-salcantay-trek.html
For more infortmation please contact us to:jesus@intisuntrek.com
Altitude sickness is serious and has the potential to ruin your trip. The biggest mistake you can make is to fly directly to Cuzco and expect to hike the next day. Give yourself several days to adjust to the altitude first. You will thank yourself for this during the trek.
The best time to visit is May through September. Sure, it's the busy season (especially June to August), but it's also the dry season. Note that the Inca Trail is closed in February.
Make your Inca Trail reservations several months in advance, up to a year if you're planning your trip during the peak season (June - August). You must considerer that there are a limited number of permits and they can book up very quickly.
No matter what time of year, the trail gets cold at night. Bring a warm sleeping bag and layer your clothes.
The UV rays in Cusco are extremely strong. Bring sunscreen with full spectrum protection, hats, and sunglasses. You can purchase sunscreen in Cusco, but it is expensive and often the quality is not as good as brands from other countries.
Bring: sturdy shoes, a flashlight (with fresh batteries), high-calorie snacks, and a basic first-aid kit.
Take along some Peruvian currency for buying bottled water and snacks along the way, as well as for tipping the guide, cook and porters.
Don´t fall asleep in your tent before dinner. Don’t make that mistake.
Your body is burning calories at a much faster rate than normal, and it needs to be constantly nourished. Forget about your diet for the time, think of the trek as a free pass. On our treks, you can eat as much as you want and still lose weight!
Select your gear depending on the season you will travel.
Rain gear
Waterproof hiking boots, pants and a solid raincoat are essential, but what really save you will be the plastic ponchos you can buy in Cusco. Get an oversized version that fits over your backpack and gear. When you finally reach the campsite after hiking all day at 14,000ft, and your sleeping bag is still dry, you’ll appreciate that $2 plastic poncho.
When trekking during the rainy season (November - April) we recommend that you pack all of your clothes in plastic bags as an extra protection against the rain.
Snacks
It’s also important to bring along some snacks for the road. Nuts and power bars are good to keep energy levels up, but don’t forget to pack some cookies for a rush of sugar and carbohydrates.
If you can't get an Inca Trail reservation, don't despair. The Inca Quarry trek, Salkantay Trek or the Cachicata trek and many others are excellent alternatives to Machu Picchu.
Here are the link to those amazing alterantive trek to Machu Pichu
For; 4 day Cachicata trek including Huayna Picchu http://www.intisuntrek.com/4-day-cachicata-trek-and-huayna-picchu-climb.html
For: 4 day Inca Quarry trek to Machu Picchuhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/inca-quarry-trek-best-alternative-trek-to-machu-picchu-cachicata-trail-alternate-trekking.html
For: 4 day Salkanatay trek Including Huayna Picchu climbhttp://www.intisuntrek.com/salkantay-trek-and-machu-picchu-huaynapicchu-climb-machu-picchu-tickets-salcantay-trek.html
For more infortmation please contact us to:jesus@intisuntrek.com
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