Peru: Trek the Inca Trail 4 Days

Spend four days on the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu! Whether you’re a new trailblazer or an experienced trekker, this short trip allows you to join a local leader, local porters who know the land well and a small group of likeminded adventurers to one of the most iconic sites in the world. Discover a lost civilisation and get active, soaking up the gorgeous views along the way, seeing ancient ruins and mingling with locals.This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.This trip starts early on Day 1. We very strongly recommend that travellers arrive in Cusco 2 days prior to your trip starting to aclimitise to the high altitude. It is mandatory to attend a pre-trek briefing the afternoon before the first day of the tour. This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary. If you have more time and would like to incorporate your altitude acclimatisation time into your trip you might like to check out the Inca Trail Express (GGTA) or the Inca Trail Express from Lima (GGTBC). This trip involves a lot of walking to see the sites, there'll be strenuous hiking. The trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable to hiking. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.You'll be camping with basic facilities. It's definitely the journey as well as the final destination (Machu Picchu) that makes this way of exploring Peru worthwhile.According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail or Quarry Trail), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/Please note that this tour combines with other Intrepid tours. As such, some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some travel companions may be continuing together on another Intrepid tour, after your trip concludes.