*for 15 pax
The Classic Inca Trail is a unique combination of adventure and culture, one of the most popular hikes in the world and part of most bucket lists. Follows an ancient Inca trail and is the only route where the hikers get to enter through the famous Sun Gate just after sunrise and enjoy the descent to the magnificent Machu Picchu before the site starts getting crowded.
Entry restricted to approximately 200 hikers per day (500 less ~300 guides and porters); requires permit obtainable only through a tour provider. For the dry season (Apr - Oct), which is very popular, book at least 6 months in advance.
Before leaving on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, there are many aspects that should be considered such as the weather, the altitude, the packing list. We recommend that you spend a few days in Cusco to acclimatize to the high altitude. Most of the trail is uphill and hence requires good physical preparation. Pushing yourself too hard physically before adjusting to the new altitude could make you very sick. The weather during the peak season, from April to October, can vary greatly, hence be prepared for rainy, cold, and warm weather and bring hiking clothing that can be layered.
At present Cusco is a safe city with limited or no criminal activities. Local population is generally friendly and police are cordial to deal with. It is however recommended that you keep your belongings safe.
- Police: Tourist Police of Peru, known as DIRTUR (Directorate of Tourism and Ecology) is located in the Túpac Amaru square in the Wanchaq district of Cusco
- Emergency Numbers: Emergency Central – 105, Fire Station – 116, Medical Emergencies – 117
- Hospitals (Attention for accidents and sickness, general practice intern and all emergencies)
Antonio Lorena Hospital
Address: Plazoleta Belén 1358.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-6511.
Telephones: 22-6511 / 22-9616 / 24-5218.
Hospital Regional Del Cusco
Address: Av. de la Cultura s/n.
Emergency: Telephone: 22-3691
Telephones: 51-84-227661 / 23-1131
- Medical Clinics (for sickness, certain emergencies and accidents)
Essalud Clinic - Add: Av. Anselmo Alvarez s/n, Ph: 51-84-234724
Clinic Centro Médico Pardo - Add: Av. de la Cultura 710, Ph: 62-4186
Clinic Cusco - Add: Av. Los Inkas 1012, Emergency: 65-0162 / 22-3190, Ph: 51-84-240645
Clinic Panamericana - Add: Av. de la Infancia 508 - Wanchaq, Emergency: 65-1888, Ph: 51-84-249494
Clinic Paredes - Add: Lechugal Street 405, Ph: 51-84-225265
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