What Is the Inca Trail and How To Hike It Safely?
                                            What Is the Inca Trail and How To Hike It Safely
The Inca Trail is a hiking route in Peru that runs from Cusco to Machu 
Picchu. It’s also known as the Qhapaq Ñan, which means “main road” 
in Quechua, the native language of the Incas. It’s one of the most 
popular trails in the world and has been used by tourists for decades.
The Inca Trail is a path that was used by the Incas to move troops and 
supplies between Cusco—the capital city of their empire—and Machu 
Picchu. It’s approximately 42 kilometers (26 miles) long, and it takes 
hikers between four and five days to complete.
Why is it so Popular?
There are many reasons why this trail has become so well-known: it’s 
relatively easy to hike, there are many different options for length 
and difficulty levels, you can choose whether or not to camp along 
the way (and if so, how far away from Machu Picchu), and it gives you 
an opportunity to see some of the most amazing sites on Earth 
(including Machu Picchu itself).
If you are looking to make 
the most of your 
Inca Trail Hiking Tour, 
follow these tips listed Make sure you’re physically prepared. 
bTheisl ios wno:t a casual walk; it will take all day 
(with rest breaks) for each day of the trek. 
You’ll need good shoes with a good grip on 
slippery rocks!
Get there early. The trail can get 
crowded as people start arriving at 
different times during their tours. The first 
day of hiking is generally easy-going and is 
a mixture of uphill and downhill—make 
sure you have acclimatized  yourself before 
starting out, so that you can enjoy the trek 
at a leisurely pace without having to hurry.
Pack light! Your main clothing and 
personal items, as well as the camping 
equipment, will be carried by porters, you 
only need to carry your day pack which 
you need to carry around all day long. 
Make sure it’s not too heavy!
VA Expeditions is the tour operator you can rely on for a memorable Inca Trail. 
Visit our website today to know more about the Inca trek itineraries. 



Address 1- Portal de Panes 123 C.C. 
Ruiseñores Of. 306-307
City Cusco
State Cusco
Zip 08000
Phone 511 979706464
Country Peru
Website URL- https://vaexpeditions.com/
Email [email protected]
Mobile Number 511 979706464