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How to Train for the Inca Trail: A Practical Fitness Guide
Preparing for the Inca Trail does not mean training like a professional athlete. The goal is to gradually get your body used to w...
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Inca Trail11 min read
How Hard Is the Inca Trail? Real Difficulty Day by Day
The Classic Inca Trail 4 Days is the most demanding of the traditional Inca Trail options we offer because it combines several co...
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Lares Trek vs Inca Trail: Differences, Difficulty and Which One to Choose
Choosing between the Lares Trek and the Inca Trail is not simply a matter of comparing two hiking routes to Machu Picchu. Each ex...
Inca Trail11 min read
Inca Trail vs Salkantay: Differences, Difficulty and Which Trek to Choose
Choosing between the Inca Trail and Salkantay Trek is one of the most important decisions for travelers who want to reach Machu P...
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1 Day vs 2 Day Inca Trail: Which Option Is Right for You?
If you want to reach Machu Picchu on foot along the Inca Trail but do not have four days available, there are two especially inte...
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2 Day vs 4 Day Inca Trail: Which One Should You Choose?
If you want to reach Machu Picchu on foot along a historic route, you are probably comparing the 2-Day vs 4-Day Inca Trail . Both...
Inca Trail10 min read
Inca Trail Weather: Dry Season, Rain and What to Expect
The weather on the Inca Trail can change significantly during the same day. You may start the morning in cold conditions, spend s...
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How Many Days Do You Need for the Inca Trail?
Deciding how many days you need for the Inca Trail is one of the first choices to make when planning a trip to Machu Picchu. Drea...
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How Much Does the Inca Trail Cost? Prices and What Is Included
One of the first questions travelers ask when planning this trek is how much the Inca Trail costs . There is no single price that...
Inca Trail10 min read
Inti Punku: The Sun Gate on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Inti Punku on the Inca Trail is one of the most anticipated points for travelers approaching Machu Picchu on foot. Also known as...
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Km 104: Starting Point of the Short Inca Trail
The Km 104 Inca Trail is the starting point of one of the most accessible versions of the historic route to Machu Picchu. Unlike...
Chile4 min read
San Pedro de Atacama Altitude: How to Acclimatize and Plan Your Tours
The San Pedro de Atacama altitude is an important factor to consider when planning a trip to northern Chile. The town sits at rou...
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