Machu Picchu - Inca Trail

The Inca Trail, which is part of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, is a one to four day hike which terminates at Machu Picchu. The hike must be done with an agency and reservations should be booked well in advance, particularly in the high season of June to August. Hiking the trail without an agency is prohibited.

There are a couple of different starting points for the Inca Trail depending on how many days you want to spend hiking. The traditional four day hike begins at Km 82 of the Cusco - Aguas Calientes rail line. From this point the trail passes more than 30 Inca ruins and traverses through a variety of ecosystems. The most demanding portion of the trail is the second day of the hike, with a climb of 1,200 m / 3,875 ft in