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Firstly, we run the best Machu Picchu treks and we pay our team 25% more than other companies. Secondly, there is only one Inca Trail that treks into Machu Picchu. After personally leading over 25 Machu Picchu treks on this famous Inca Trail I can tell you there is only one way to hike the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The Classic 5 day itinerary is hands down the best way to experience this famous trail to Machu Pichu. The Inca Trail is nothing short of amazing!
Inca Trail Experts!
Finally, we have a full time staff member on the ground in Cusco to lead you through this magical trail to Machu Picchu. This Inca Trail gets booked up fast so book early. Learn more about Inca Trail permits here. Finally, spend more time in Cusco and the surrounding area so you can learn more about the Incan empire before embarking on the royal Inca Trail.
Inca Trail Permits
Learn more about permits and how you need to proceed. Essentially 180 tourists per day along with 320 porters, guides and support staff are allowed on the trail. Permits open for sales in October the year before your trip. Contact us for further information on our Machu Picchu treks.
5 Compelling Reasons to Pick the Classic Inca Trail
There are many reasons that you should pick the Classic Inca Trail itinerary. Here are 5 compelling reasons to pick the classic Itinerary for your trek to Machu Picchu. Firstly, the main reason to pick the Classic 5 day Inca Trail itinerary is to have more time on the trail. Most 4 day itineraries race the trail and miss all the good stuff. Learn more here.
Secondly, you will stay in better campsites and see less people on the trail. Finally arriving into Machu Picchu at 4:30pm for the magical view of Machu Picchu, is much better than standing in a line of people at 4am in the morning waiting for the gate to open and hike into Machu Picchu and back to Cusco that evening. Do not rush this trek, pick the 5 day Classic itinerary.
20 Reasons to Pick Ian Taylor Trekking
With over 15 years experience of leading trips on this historic trail, we have developed the itinerary and team to make your trip to Machu Picchu a success. Our favorite itinerary is the Classic 5 Day Trek. This trek gives our clients a chance to follow this unique trail with less people around!
GET IN TOUCH today to talk to one of our expert staff, who have personally completed the trail many times. Here are 20 reasons to pick us for your Inca Trail trek.
See Less People on Your Inca Trail Trek
If you want to see less people on the trail, you need to chose our 5 day classic itinerary . You will sleep in the best campsites, have more time on the trail, see all the Incan sites and get two visits to Machu Picchu. After making this journey over 10 times I can highly recommend our 5 day itinerary. Trekking the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s most spectacular treks!
We have a quality service throughout the trek with comfortable seating, tents, excellent food and highly experienced guides. You will see first hand the ingenuity of the Incas, meet amazing local people and experience the Andes as the Incas left them hundreds of years ago. Remember you need to book at least 6 months in advance. Read some REVIEWS from our trips.
Pick our 6 Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
You might consider adding extra days and trek in via the Salkantay Route this is also a great option and is rated in the top 5 treks in the world. Trek the Salkantay Route to Machu Picchu. This alternative trek to Machu Picchu still covers most of the traditional route walking into Machu Picchu. You still need to book 6 months in advance for this Salkantay Trek and start planning early.
Getting the Most out of Your Inca Trail Trek
If you want to soak up as much culture as possible and learn more about the Inca’s and what they achieved in this region of Peru, you need to join our 5 day classic trek to Machu Picchu. This spiritual journey will give you more time on this magical trail. Here are 5 reasons to pick the 5 day Classic itinerary.
Trekking into Machu Picchu is truly a special moment to cherish. This trekking experience deep in the Peruvian Andes gives you insight into how intuitive and resourceful the Inca people were. These true mountain tribes were genuinely remarkable people, completing the entire Inca Trail in one day.
Here are 20 reasons to pick us for your Inca Trail Trek. On the Inca Trail 5 day trek to Machu Picchu, we will be following the traditional Inca Trail on one of the world’s most unique and famous trekking trails.
