When is the best time to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?
May to September (dry season) is ideal for hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. These months are generally good for the trek due to the infrequency of rainfall.
November to March is the summer (rainy season). This season tends to be very rainy, which makes the hike and access difficult. You will not even be able to hike the Inca Trail in February due to rainfall and maintenance work.
When to book the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?
The Inca Trail is one of the best treks on the planet. That is why there is a great demand for tickets. That is why you should book your entrance tickets well in advance.
Please note the following before booking your Inca Trail ticket:
Inca Trail tickets are sold out 6 months in advance. Remember that only 500 people can walk this route each day.
Only 200 people will enter Machu Picchu by this route, as the rest belong to the support team, cooks, porters, and guides.
The entrance to the Inca Trail only includes the Inca City of Machu Picchu. If you want to visit Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu, request it from the tourist agency.
The purchase of entrance tickets to the Inca Trail is through the website of an authorized tourist agency.
How long is the Inca Trail?
The Classic or traditional Inca Trail is 40 kilometers long and takes 4 days of trekking (18 to 24 hours approximately). The route will take you through the mountains until you reach Machu Picchu in the Amazonian jungle of Peru.
Some information about the Inca Trail:
The route crosses archaeological sites such as Llactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñaywayna.
The end of the road is the entrance to Machu Picchu through the Intipunku (Sun Gate). This was the main gate in Inca times. The scenery there is incredible.
In most cases, you will return to Cusco by train after walking the Inca Trail.
Some people decide to stay and relax in the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco the next day.
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