7 things to do on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu│Inkayni Peru Tours

What things to do on the Inca Trail? Knowing the sacred citadel or Inca llaqta of Machupicchu doing the Inca Trail is one of the most memorable experiences that a person can live if you decide to make this wonderful trek. Join Inkayni to know how we will know 7 things you can do on the Inca Trail Join us!

7 things to do on the Inca Trail:

Travel through impressive landscapes

Regardless of the tour option you choose for the Inca Trail to Machupicchu, you will travel through breathtaking landscapes, thanks to the diversity of flora on the route such as ferns, shrubs, orchids that currently have been recorded with approximately 200 species and vascular flora that exists on the route to Machupicchu by the Inca Trail.

Also, you can see about 50 species of trees per hectare, several areas covered with moss and grass, bamboo, cultivated areas, and different species of wood such as cedar and laurel.

Inca Trail Route│Ruta del Camino Inca

On the other hand, among the things you can do on the Inca Trail is to observe carefully and carefully the presence of different species of fauna such as spectacled bears, Andean puma, Andean condor, tarucas, river parrot, cock of the rock, hummingbird and other species that make the Inca Trail trek even more special.

Getting out of your comfort zone

Traveling is one of the activities that gives you the greatest pleasure in life, because it helps you overcome fears and prejudices. Have you noticed that every time you travel to a new place your mind is more relaxed and your ideas flow? This moment is important, because in each trip you get to know yourself a little more and getting out of the routine in which we live helps you to make better decisions.

For this reason, Inkayni Peru Tours suggests to get out of the comfort zone and immerse yourself in an adventure of another level on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu.

Meet people from different countries

The Inca Trail is a highly qualified excursion for trekking, that is why people from different parts of the world come together to walk the Inca trails and it is quite satisfying because besides enjoying beautiful landscapes you will also meet and socialize with people of different nationalities, cultures and religions; all with the same goal “to reach Machupicchu by the Inca Trail”.

So, staying in groups will increase your social skills and, of course, you will be able to share experiences during the Inca Trail trekking.

Take pictures with excellent landscapes that combine history and nature.

Another of the things you can do on the Inca Trail, is to always carry a camera with you to record every moment and place that you like the most. This way, you will have a way to remember in some years your trip and tour in Peru, on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu tour.

Among some of the archaeological sites that you will be able to visit are:

• Llactapata
• Runkurakay
• Sayacmarca
• Phuyupayamarca
• Wiñayhuayna

A constant connection with nature

During the Inca period, people lived in harmony with nature. For them, the earth, water, and other elements of nature were sacred and important. A clear example of that are the terraces that exist in various parts of Cusco region.

The work done by the Incas can still be seen in the way in which they conserved and managed the soil in order to be able to grow food.  In spite of the time that has passed, one can still perceive the harmony and energy with nature.

And, in order to feel this connection, it is recommended to surrender and live the journey through the most famous trek to Machu Picchu: the inca trail.

Visiting the Wonder of the Modern World, Machupicchu

Another of the things you can do on the Inca Trail, is to prepare yourself physically and mentally to travel about 35 kilometers to reach the Wonder of the Modern World “Machupicchu”. This magical place is located at the top of the mountain, has squares, rooms, ceremonial centers, stairways, terraces and Inca constructions that together steal the attention of every visitor to the wonder. Make this wonderful and precise moment to connect with nature; besides being able to capture the moment through a photograph.

Machu Picchu

Seeing the sunrise from Intipunku

One of the best views of Machupicchu is undoubtedly from the Intipunku and if you have the opportunity to experience the sunrise, it is truly magnificent! What can you do on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu to witness this incredible event? The only thing you have to do is to arrive very early to Intipunku, only then you will enjoy the first sun rays and the change of colors while the sky clears.

Inti Punku, Machu Picchu

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Other considerations about the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Best season to do the Inca Trail to Machupicchu:

The route of the Inca Trail to Machupicchu to be in the Cusco region, also has two seasons during the year, the dry season that runs between the months of April to early November and the rainy season from November to March. In that understanding the best season to do the Inca Trail to Machupicchu is during the dry season.

However, you should take into consideration the climatic variation during the dry season, for example, between the months of April, September and October in Cusco there are still rains and at night the temperature is low, and you feel the cold Cusco so it is recommended to wear warm clothes, in this way to avoid a cold or get altitude sickness, product of climate change.

Weather on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu:

The weather during the Inca Trail route is variable due to the change of scenery, so temperatures range from 15-20ºC during the day if it is sunny, and from 05-10ºC during the day if it is not sunny and from 0-05ºC during the night, at least between the first 2 nights regarding the Classic or Traditional Inca Trail route.

Booking in advance for the Inca Trail to Machupicchu

The first step is to verify if there are available spaces for the Inca Trail entrance on the indicated date. If so, you should consider making the reservation at least 6 to 4 months before the planned date. In this way you can put together the tour package in time and thus avoid problems with the tickets for the tour and entrance to the Llaqta Machupicchu.

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