Tips for Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – How to prepare for hiking the Inca Trail
April 29, 2026 | By admin
Marko Andinauta’s Hiking Story
INCA TRAIL
THE INCA TRAIL VIDEO TO MACHU PICCHU
WHAT IS THE INCA TRAIL?
The good thing is that it’s a lot shorter than you can expect at only 45 Kms or 26 miles. On the other hand; there is a significant chunk of which is 45 km up steep, narrow Andean mountain trails at altitude.
WHY IS IT SO FAMOUS & POPULAR HIKE?
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a locally tour company, you won’t regret it.
WHO BUILT THE LEGENDARY INCA TRAIL?
BOOKING THE INCA TRAIL HIKE
WHAT ARE INCA TRAIL PERMITS & DOES HIKER NEED A GUIDE?
Marko recommends everyone who is interested to do the hiking to obtain the permits months in advance.
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO HIKE THE INCA TRAIL?
May to October (Dry Season).
Advantages
Disadvantages
Advantage
Disadvantage
DO TRAVELLERS NEED TO BOOK THE INCA TRAIL TOUR IN ADVANCE?
ARE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?
Marko Andinauta advice the following recommendations:
Not good for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
I do not recommend to hikers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
All traveler children under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult and we do not have age requirements
HOW MUCH DOES THE INCA TRAIL COST?
Recommendations
HOW EXACTLY IS THE INCA TRAIL FOOD?
Breakfast
Drinkable Water to Refill Up
Snacks
Lunch
Teatime or Happy Hour
Dinner
DOES HAPPY GRINGO TOURS PROVIDE DRINKABLE WATER ON THE INCA TRAIL?
PREPARE FOR HIKING THE INCA TRAIL
HOW FIT DOES HIKER NEED TO BE?
Also, you must be mentally prepared. It is just as very important as physical preparation when it comes to hiking the legendary Inca trail to conquer Machu Picchu.
