Inca Trail?

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madmarc99

First of all, I think Everest cut and pasted his answer out of wikipedia or something...

Anyway, I did the Inca Trail back in September. I went through GAP ADVENTURES because they were the biggest and most knowledgeable company out there. Don't worry though, we were all seperate groups and the guide took care of everyone very well. I've also tried GAP (Great Adventure People) on trips to Costa Rica and the Galapagos. They were great. Just go to www.gapadventures.com.

Here's what to expect... There will be an international group of about 10 people with you. My group consisted of 5 Americans, 2 Dutch, 1 Brit, and 2 Aussies. Most of them were awesome. We were between the ages of 25 and 42. We camped out in dual share tents and had our food cooked and served to us on a foldout table.

Also, they will make sure you make it to Machu Picchu. We had an out of shape woman on our trip. One of the guides was determined to get her to finish so he actually carried her backpack and stayed with her the whole time. Wow.

For a look at what to expect:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxAPWcpS7Y

everest

It is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular trekking route in the world, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu every year attracts thousands of travellers searching for that spectacular and special contact with history and nature.

The mysteries of the Inca citadel communicate with Cusco and the rest of the Inca empire through a network of roads. These roads made to measures of man, were built in a perfect harmony with their natural surroundings.

The Pre-Spanish road network was a course for admiration to the first Europeans that travelled through the old Inca empire.

The lost city of Machu Picchu is without doubt the most amazing and recognisable symbol of the Inca civilisation for all international visitors.

The â€œInca Trailâ€ as it is known, was the Royal Highway that led pilgrims and officials of the empire to the Sacred City of the Incas.

Hiking the Inca Trail is highly rewarding. It is one of the best in the world due to its exquisite natural beauty and unforgettable views offering a wide variety of ecological areas, from deserts to tropical Andean cloud forest.

On the Inca trail, there are over 250 known species of orchids, and in different eco-systems, numerous rare birds, animals and reptiles including several species considered to be in danger of extinction.

Walking the Inca Trail gives opportunity to visit overgrown Inca buildings undiscovered by the Spanish Empire. It is truly a fascinating and unforgattable experience.

Witnessing and experiencing all this wonder makes the traveller to marvel at the intellectual and spiritual grandeur of the Andean man, whose highest achievement was the Inca civilisation.

Since 2006 access on the trail is strictly reglemented, walkers must have a guide and book at least 30 days in advance, first come first serve. Before walkers were camping anywhere and caused damages to the site. Only 500 people including porters are permitted on the trail at any one time.

You need to count 4 days 3 nights to do it. (45km long)

I went with Andean discoveries
www.andeandiscoveries.com

The food while camping was amazing. Great staff. (my guide was Mario)

abc

the most cheap prices u will getasking personally in the plaza de armas del cusco ;)

there are many agencys with good prices for inka trail.

im telling u cuz i already did it.

suerte ;)

John S

Last year I did the trail with Vidal from www.AdventureHolidaysPeru.com and would highly recommend him. He is a wonderful person and knowledgeable guide. His sense of humor will also delight you in times that are tough. I also believe that he would be very reasonable and able to help you.

Take care and Happy Earth Day :)

Alison-x0

jim-jim costs ermm i duno lol

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