{"id":318163,"date":"2024-12-11T17:02:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=318163"},"modified":"2024-12-11T17:04:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:04:10","slug":"review-inca-trail-machu-picchu-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/review-inca-trail-machu-picchu-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Inca trail to Machu Picchu (Peru)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Wednesday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature a\u00a0hotel<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0flight<\/a>\u00a0review.<\/p>\n Last summer, I enjoyed a terrific holiday in Peru. You can read my trip reports here:<\/p>\n The most adventurous (and epic) way to get to the world-famous Inca ruins of Machu Picchu<\/a> in Peru is to walk as part of an organized multiday trek along the iconic Inca Trail, a section of one of the hundreds of Incan roads built as the empire expanded in the 15th<\/sup> century. The Inca Trail is on the bucket list of many travelers, not only for the sense of achievement but also because it immerses you in stunning Andean landscapes from cloud forest to rainforest and passes a handful of other Inca ruins. The 43 km (27 mi) hike begins in Chillca, just west of Ollantaytambo, and takes three to four days, camping (or glamping) every night.<\/p>\n A maximum of 500 permits are issued for the Inca Trail each day, over half of which are taken up by guides and the porters who lug baggage, as well as tents, food and even tables and benches, up some incredibly steep paths. Dozens of tour operators offer Inca Trail hikes to Machu Picchu, with varying durations and levels of comfort, including luxury camping trips. Note that the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu is closed for the entire month of February every year for maintenance and that the 500 daily permits can sell out months in advance, especially for the peak months of July and August.<\/p>\n The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu features in my top 10 list of the world’s best multi-day hikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Have you ever hiked the Inca Trail? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a review of my experience on the Inca Trail, and everything you need to know:<\/p>\n\n
\nToday: Inca trail to Machu Picchu (Peru)<\/strong><\/h5>\n