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STEP 2: CREATE YOUR PERSONALIZED INCA TRAIL TRAVEL PLANWith Peru For Less you will receive service from your own highly trained Peru travel advisor, with in-depth local knowledge, who will guide you every step of the way to creating your dream itinerary. Keep in mind that we offer a price guarantee and receive the best testimonials in the business.
STEP 3: LET YOUR INCA TRAIL TRIP OF A LIFETIME BEGIN!Once you and your travel advisor have created your ideal itinerary, go through our straightforward payment process and get ready for your magical trip of a lifetime with Peru For Less. We promise nothing less than outstanding customer service, knowledgeable guides, a smooth travel plan and the security of having a contact just a phone call away 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WHY YOU HAVE TO VISIT INCA TRAIL
The ingenuity of the Inca road system was at the heart of the empire’s ability to expand across the entire Andean mountain range over a relatively short period of time. These vital strategic arteries formed a total network of over 40,000 km and linked millions of square miles of territory to the mountain stronghold of Cuzco.
Stretching from the far southern reaches in modern day Santiago, Chile to the empire’s northern limits in Ecuador, the network allowed swift and reliable travel throughout the Inca world, ensuring easy movement for food, communication and military forces to all corners of the empire.
Recognizing the importance of their roads, the network was heavily guarded and access was tightly restricted to those on official business and high ranking nobles. This was especially so in the Sacred Valley, the Inca’s spiritual homeland and epicenter of the entire empire.
Here, a special section of the network was reserved for the most senior of the Inca aristocracy conducting pilgrimages to the holy sites of the Sacred Valley. It is this stretch of ancient road that is now known as the Inca Trail, and which attracts thousands of visitors each year to walk in the footsteps of the Incas.
As if the historical significance of the trail were not enough, the staggering beauty of its landscapes simply adds to the momentous experience that is completing the trek. Taking you past such varied scenes as snow-capped mountains, dense cloud forests, remote agricultural communities and ancient Quechua speaking villages, the journey is a continuous insight into the way of life in this fascinating region.
Finally, with a glorious conclusion, the trail takes trekkers through the famous Sun Gate and into Machu Picchu itself, in time for sunrise over the magnificent, jaw-dropping creation.
Two versions of the Inca Trail are available; a two day and a four day journey. With both trips, Peru For Less supplies everything you need for a magical experience, including an expert guide and porters and cooks to keep you well-fed and properly rested in your comfortable overnight campsites.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most popular vacation activities. Book in advance and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
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Our experience on the Inca Trail was great, what a beautiful place. Thanks again for all the effort to make our visit an enjoyable one; it was the trip of a life time. You guys did a great job.
Keith, Stanton, CA, USA
As for the Inca Trail, the food, accommodation and guide were superb. Speaking to other people that did the Inca Trail with other companies, we seemed to have the best experience of them all. Thanks again, and keep up the good work! We will be sure to recommend you to others.
Dave, UK
Our two day trek on the Inca trail was amazing. The hike was strenuous but the Andes Mountains were breathtaking. When we finally reached Machu Picchu, we were overwhelmed by its beauty and could not have imagined a better way to reach it than by making the trek along the Inca trail. Our trip to Peru was perhaps one of the best vacations of our lives. Thank you again for making it such a successful trip.
Elizabeth Gonzalez, NY, USA
Our honeymoon was absolutely fantastic. Thanks for organizing it so well and letting people know it was a special holiday. The most touching of all, the porters carried a cake and bottle of champagne all the way to the first camp on the Inca Trail for us to celebrate.
Michael and Karen, Quebec, Canada.
Our recent trip to Peru was magical, challenging, and fun. We stayed for ten days in your beautiful country and had a wonderful experience meeting people, enjoying excellent food, hiking the Inca Trail, and succeeding in the mental and physical challenge of reaching the magnificent Machu Picchu. Along the way, we received a warm welcome from everyone we met, and your excellent arrangements made us feel safe, relaxed, and continually intrigued by your amazing history and culture. As Turkish and Egyptian travelers, we come from equally rich and magical civilizations, but the splendor of Peru is a testament to the beauty of your land and its people.
Sherine and Esin, Atlanta, USA
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THE INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE
Winding through the dramatic mountain passes of the Sacred Valley, past ancient Inca ruins, breathtaking natural scenery and tiny settlements that seem untouched by the passing of time, tackling the Inca Trail is the defining moment for many a Peruvian adventure.
The Inca Trail is much more than a multi-day trek through a beautiful and historically rich landscape. By trekking this route, you are participating in a centuries-old ritual that was once the preserve of the highest tiers of the Inca elite. This was a spiritual journey for an ancient aristocracy who made the pilgrimage to the Inca world’s most important sites and Machu Picchu itself.
The route is one of spectacular variation. Beginning in the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo, the trail follows the path of rivers, green valleys and stone terraced farmland before rising on the second day to a peak of 4,200 feet, known as Dead Woman’s Pass.
From here the Inca Trail follows an interrupted but gradual decline towards Machu Picchu, passing numerous Inca ruins and important ceremonial sites, and following a section of Inca stone steps that have hugged these mountainsides for centuries.
After crossing the third mountain pass on the third day, trekkers make camp for the final night before completing the last early morning stretch for an impressive arrival at Machu Picchu in time for sunrise. Every step of the journey offers a new insight into the Inca world, as well as the staggering natural beauty of modern-day Peru.
Despite the high altitude of the Cuzco and Sacred Valley region, the Inca Trail is not an overly strenuous activity and visitors with a reasonable level of fitness will find the experience thoroughly exhilarating. The trail is well maintained and you will be accompanied at all times by Peru For Less’ professional guides and porters who will ensure you enjoy the highest standards of safety and comfort during the journey.
Welcome to the path of the Incas. Your journey begins here!
INCA TRAIL FACTS
* The Inca road system, which extended far beyond Peru, is considered to be one of the most extensive and highly advanced when compared to equivalent trails and roads that have been constructed by ancient civilizations throughout the ages.
* Since the Incas did not use the wheel for transportation and horses were not utilized until after the 16th century with the arrival of European conquistadores, the Inca road system was used exclusively by people on foot.
* Today the roads are trekked by visitors from all over the world, but during the era of the Incas, the system was primarily used by imperial soldiers, Inca nobility, porters and llama caravans.
* The breathtaking Inca trail was only built for so many travelers, meaning the number of those who trek it each day must to be limited to 500 people.
* While most visitors hike the “classic” Inca Trail, there are plenty of alternatives to choose from. A hike on the Salkantay and Santa Teresa trails provide equally breathtaking landscapes and as a bonus, travelers will be helping in Inca Trail conservation efforts.
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