Inca Trail (Camino Inca) — Attraction in Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail starting at KM 82, an absolutely amazing experience. There are several hiking options and many different tour companies available, but the classic and most popular option is the 4 day and 3 night Inca trail. It will take you to some amazing Inca ruins and beautiful views before arriving in Machu Picchu on day 4, and by that time you'll be able to appreciate the city in a much deeper way than you might if you simply took the bus or train to get there, as thousands of other tourists.

The Inca trail takes you to a maximum altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, and it is certainly a challenge for most people and not do-able for everyone. But if you're at least moderately fit you will make it, going at your own pace. For a 4 day hike you should expect an average of 8 hours' hiking per day, except the last day which is the last couple hours before Machu Picchu. The weather is also quite unpredictable and can change quickly, so different gear is a must.

The hygiene situation is so-so. There are no showers along the trail, except at the last campsite on night 3, and those are very basic cold showers. Public restrooms are available every few hours along the trail, some requiring a fee of 1 soles, but they are very basic and not necessarily clean. If you're squeamish about such things,...

The Inca Trail. Camino Inca is where your 4 day trek starts. Be prepared to be wowed by spectacular vistas and incan ruins. The Inca trail in my opinion is not easy. You'll be surprised by some rather challenging and steep inclines which are made harder by wet weather.

I did the Inca trail during the dry season (May-June) and it rained for 2 days. We were greeted by a beautiful rainbow on day 3 and were lucky to have amazing weather on day 4 to the sun gate to see Machu Picchu.

Go into this hike respecting the trail and don't get cocky, it will humble you. It's completely worth it and day 2 to dead womans pass is probably the most difficult day.

Enjoy and take in the...

From December 16, 2019 to December 19, 2019 we walked the Inca trail starting at km 82 and finishing at UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Pichu. The trek is 45 km of wonderful nature and incredible Inca sites. It was a wonderful experience and we had a pretty decent weather regardless we did it during the rainy season. I hope the pictures would encourage you to do so. I did it when I was 45 years old, so I walked 1 km for each year of my life and trained myself walking an average...