The Inca Trail - Cusco Treks Useful Information

inka trailThe Inca Trail is part of a 30.000 kilometer highway system, that integrated the vast Inca Empire of Tawantinsuyo (The Four Ways), running from southern Colombia to central Chile passing through the cities of Quito in Ecuador; Cajamarca, Huanuco, Jauja, Huamanga and Cusco in Peru; La Paz and Cochabamba in Bolivia; and finishing in Salta and Tucuman in Argentina. These highways run mainly by the coast, through the Highlands and in some cases reached the tropical mountains near the Amazon forest. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a fine example of this last type of highway.

inka trail to machupicchuWalking this Andean highway is a truly fascinating and unforgettable experience. The Trail is paved with blocks of stone, It has stone stairways, tunnels and wooden bridges. It crosses rivers, streams, temperate valleys, warm cloud forests and cold highlands. Essentially the Inca Trail is a mountainous jungle hike leading to the sacred Inca city of Machu Picchu. The 43km (26.7 millas) trek is usually covered in 4 days, arriving at Machu Picchu.
Furthermore Hiking the Inca Trail is a highly rewarding holiday choice! It is the best of its kind in the world, due to its exquisite natural beauty and unforgettable views offering a wide variety of ecological areas, from deserts to tropical Andean cloud forest; home to exotic plants and animal life. On the Inca Trail, there are over 250 known species of orchids, and in the different ecosystems, numerous rare birds, animals, and reptiles including several species considered to be in danger of extinction.




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Testimonials

May 8, 2010

There is nothing  this group could  have done to make my trip more enjoyable
The guide  was always there  to assist me when I needed assistance which was frequently. Jorge the guide was extremely knowledgeable about the whole trip
The whole group was very friendly made me feel  home
The chef exceeded  all expectations I had about food.  I cannot describe how good Ceferino was with food  in an outdoor location- I would like to see what he could do in a restaurant

Mr. Barber

May 5, 2010

The tour guide coped excellently with a varied group . Full + clear explanations were given along the trail. Good sense of humor
Excellent punctuality. Keen to explain part of interest . Enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful
A special thank you to the porters who do an amazing job with courtesy and good humor
The food was FANTASTIC!! Amazing  food produced in very basic conditions. The food surpassed all expectations
Super tents! Dinning tent was fisrt calss

The Inca Trail has been the experience of my life

Miss Phillys Paddock

May 5, 2010

Exellent!! Exellent!! Exellent!!
Fantastic, wonderful team, beautiful surroundings, stunning hike made perfect by this caring team!!
Everything has been perfect. I am so impressed with everything !!, Ruben was friendly, knowledgeable  and considerate.
Wilmer was just so sweet ! good knowledge
Fantastic meals! Varied, tasty, beautifully presented!  Beats most  restaurants in Cusco!!

Mrs. Hilde Harrison

April 28, 2010

Alex is a fantastic guide  from the moment we started  the trek he helped us  have a great experience , always telling us: “ there’s no rush “ and “have a positive attitude” . He is very knowledgeable!
Victor is fantastic cheff. He could open his own restaurant , the food was well prepared , well presented , healthy and tasty

Mr. Simon Couled

April 23, 2010

English was amazing , very knowledgeable  as a tour guide , very accommodating to a older trekker (68), a hard working person – very courteous
Food was just  EXELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!, it was well served  - artistic – different
The whole services was equal + better than two other American services I have used

Mr. Dennis Collette

April 21, 2010

The guide was very punctual at all times, helpful and friendly, his knowledge on all parts of the trek is excellent. All the equipment was in good order and very clean, tents were already pitched and made ready for our use

Miss Mary Pemberton

April 21, 2010

Jamil was very friendly, his help on the trek was invaluable as we were rather slow, he encouraged all the way, his knowledge was great specially with flora. The food was excellent , we were all very impressed with what was produced in such a difficult  circumstances, quantity were more than enough and cleanliness was perfect

Mr. Vivianne Perry

March 3, 2010

It was a perfect tour. I enjoyed every moment , It was carefully organized. Our guide was very attentive  and experienced, the English level  was excellent  and it was a welcoming and kind host ship. We had information about local culture, plants what made tour incredible and unforgettable.
I liked food, it was sophisticated, tasteful, meal times were joyful and delicate.
The equipment was good
Everything was environmentally  sensitive , very responsible. Events were planed carefully

Mrs. Hayriye Elbi

March 3 , 2010

A memorable trip – due to the  nature, history; guide very calm and  knowledgeable , made us feel safe; told many stories and plants and nature ……. Very enjoyable!!
Wonderful trip, amazing, difficult trek with a very experienced guide, nice Peruvian people, very helpful and warm!

Mrs. Berna Uluc

March 1. 2010

Alex was an excellent tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made this experience even more memorable. He went out  of his way to tailor and suit the tour to our needs and our liking
Victor did an outstanding job  with all the meals . The food was delicious and even the presentation was beautiful
I was very impressed with the quality of all the equipment

Miss Alejandra Muffler