Do you want to travel to Machu Picchu but are looking for some adventure? The Wonder of the World also offers various options for adventurous spirits. The Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu and the ascent of Huayna Picchu are perhaps the most popular treks offered by the Inca citadel. How difficult is it to get to Machu Picchu through the Inca Trail? The hike is physically challenging, but requires no technical skill. The difficulty of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu mostly comes from the repeated ascending and descending steps, and the height.
The climb to the first pass takes you to approximately 2,000 to more than 4,000 meters above sea level. in a relatively short length followed by a descent of approximately 1,500 meters above sea level.
Machu Picchu is one of the lowest points on the Inca Trail. The highest point on the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu is Abra Warmihuañusca which is located at 4,200 meters above sea level. The height of the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu varies greatly throughout the hike and your body will notice the differences, especially at the highest points. The difficulty of the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu will depend a lot on the physical condition of the traveler and the preparation they have before making the trip.
“The Physical State”, If you are a person who does not have bad health (weight problems, you do not have problems with the knees and ankles, etc). If you eat a healthy diet, you don’t overindulge in alcoholic beverages, don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and do regular physical activity; then the degree of difficulty of any hike or trek may be more bearable, because they are a healthy person “fit” to make the Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu, in a more bearable and less saturated way.
“The preparation”, The Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu is a challenge by nature of its terrain of mountains, altitude changes, steep trails, steep descents, many steps up and down, etc. If you are a person who has been preparing periodically, you do exercises, short walks, sometimes, even with a backpack on your back, and you have learned how to take a long walk ?; be sure that you will know how to face this trekking challenge, called “Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu” and above all you will know how to enjoy every moment of your trip.
The Ausangate Trek is renowned for its otherworldly natural scenery. It’s considered by many to be one of the world’s best high-altitude treks, the trek takes hikers over several high passes, into low alpine valleys, and through traditional Peruvian villages.
You’ll spend the next five days trekking the iconic Inca Trail, crossing epic mountain passes and discovering ancient Inca ruins en route on a privately guided trek to the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.
The classic Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is one of the world's greatest hikes. Along the 45 km you will explore unique andean valleys, lush mountain forest.An exquisite architecture of the Inca sanctuaries, which will dazzle you for its fineness and location within the Andes.
This trekking is designed for those who want to do the traditional Inca trail trek in a short time, without losing any attraction. We work only with two to four people per guide. It is a private tour for the quality of service that will be offered.
The 5-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a trek that will show you the best landscapes and Inca ruins. This option is recommended for lovers of culture and a more leisurely pace of walking.
The 2-day Inca trail to Machu Picchu, is the shortest version of the Inca trail circuits to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. Andean Great Treks organize this trek with the best local guides and hotels in Machu Picchu. We work only in small groups, the premium service for your delight in Cusco.
