Where does the Inca Trail start and where does it end?
Get to know the Inca Trail and take note of the tips that will help you to walk its most spectacular stretch on your way to Machu Picchu.

What is the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trails are the network of roads or paths that linked the main cities of Tahuantinsuyo. They were known in the Inca Empire as ‘Qhapac Ñan’, Quechua words meaning ‘roads of the king’ or ‘roads of the powerful’.
These roads were so extensive that they covered part of the current territories of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile and Argentina. However, the most famous section of this network is the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu.

How much does it cost to enter the Inca Trail?
To enter the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu, you must hire an authorized tour agency. You can only enter with a permit, which is issued by these agencies.
How much does it cost to do the Inca Trail? The 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu costs approximately 710 USD and is booked 6 to 7 months in advance. The tour may include transport, guide, entrance fees, camping, porters and utensils.

How long does it take to do the Inca Trail?
The classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu takes 4 days to cover almost 40 kilometres. On this route you will visit archaeological sites such as: LLactapata, Runkurakay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna and Intipunku (Sun Gate) which gives the entrance to Machu Picchu.

What is the best time to do the Inca Trail?
It is recommended as the best time to do the Inca Trail in the dry season from April to November, because there is less chance of rain.