The Inca Trail, Peru
HIKE: The Inca trail from KM 82 to Machu Picchu
HOPS: Cusquena in Agua Caliente
We booked a 7 day Inca Trail tour through Kaypi Peru, beginning and ending in Cusco. This was our itinerary:
- Day 1: Land in Cusco and hotel night.
- Day 2: Walking tour in Cusco and hotel night in this city.
- Day 3: Inca Trail, from km 82 to Ayapata camp site.
- Day 4: Inca Trail, from Ayapata camp site to Chaquilcocha camp site.
- Day 5: Inca Trail, from Chaquilcocha camp site to Wiñay Wayna camp site.
- Day 6: Inca Trail, from Wiñay Wayna camp site to Machupicchu and train back to Cusco, hotel night in this city
- Day 7: Transfer to the airport.
Gear Gab: This was my longest hike in my Ahnu boots, which are my absolute favorite hiking boots. Hiking poles are a must. The trail is often steep stairs and the hiking poles will help your knees. We rented the ones we used from the tour company.
I read many blogs that recommended buying the cheap poncho from the hawkers at the start of the trail. I would NOT recommend this, especially in the rainy season. Adam had a proper poncho, while the one I bought there was very thin and easily ripped. Spend the $20 on a proper rain-proof poncho before you hit the trail and you'll be much happier in the rain.
