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Why do you need to be fit?
BECOUSE As all our treks (the main Inca Trail,inca trail, Salkantay, etc.) are a kind of difficult, but exiting, long and mountainous, we highly recommend that you are relatively fit - and acclimatised - before undertaking them (stair master helps!). During the months or at the very least, one month before your excursion, you should take regular, moderate exercise. We want you to have an amazing experience and the fitter you are, the more enjoyable the treks will be. Since we go over heights of 4200m/13750ft to 5200m/17000ft during these treks, we also strongly suggest that you stay in Cusco (3334 metres/10900ft) or another high altitude city (Arequipa (2320m/7586ft) Puno (3850m/12589ft) for some days before leaving on any of these adventure trips. It generally takes 4 weeks to fully acclimatise, however a 4 to 5 day period in a high altitude city will give your body time to adjust and reduce the possibility of altitude sickness affecting you Some recommendations to help your body acclimatise are: Eat lots of carbohydrates
- Drink lots of fluids
- Avoid cigarettes and alcohol
- Avoid taking sleeping pills
- Drink coca (ancient traditional leaf) tea.
Why do I need to book in advance and how far in advance should I book? The Inca Trail is likely the most popular multi-day hike in the world. the Inca Trail 4d/3n or 2 days, as you heard is limited to 500 people per day (including Guides, porters and cooks). It is therefore necessary to book in advance to guarantee a place on the date you want to leave. For Inca Trail treks in the high season (May,June, July, August and September) it is advisable to book at least 5 months ahead. Is an extra porter really necessary and how many kilos do they carry for us?
Is an extra porter really necessary and how many kilos do they carry for us? - An adventure does not have to mean pain and by hiring an extra porter that carries up to 14 kilos of your personal belongings you will definitely have time to enjoy, take your time and relax more. In addition, you will be creating a job for one more porter and thus helping us to help the local community. In hiring an extra porter, you will only need to carry a daypack containing water, sun cream, insect repellent, snacks and a coat.
Are the porters treated well?
yes!!! the porters all introduced themselves before we set off for the day, giving us their name, hometown, and age. We believe our porters (AKA The Red Army) do a huge percentage of the work on the Inca Trail and deserve to be treated well. All our porters are trained and equipped with proper bags to carry the equipment, back supports, t-shirts for the day, body warmers for the cold nights, ponchos for the rain, drinks, snacks and plenty of food. Please see our section on our porters welfare but most importantly see them while on the trail !!.
What if I want to see or enjoy more or am very slow ?
As long as you arrive at the camps before it gets dark all is perfectly fine; the guides will keep you informed of distances and hours to be covered after every break, as an average people walk at a rate of 1.8 km per hour meaning a slow pace and resting while you are receiving explanation about the Inca sites and environment from our guide.
Once I have booked my place on the trail, can I change my departure date?
No. we are sorry fot that,Unfortunately once your reservation is officially confirmed with the Inca Trail Authorities (INC Reservation Office) it is not possible to change or postpone your departure date. You would need to make a new reservation with a new deposit for your new date (this date needs to be one which is at least 5 days before or after your prior departure date). Please note that this is not an agency decision but a local authority regulation.
What is the Private Service?
What`s the Imperial (Private) Service?-It is a special service (no other people you don't know/want will be part of your trip) - all inclusive - to spoil you! You could be honeymooners, a family, a group of friends, etc. It is normally a small group (but can also be a big group). In this service, we included private porters who carry up to 7 kilos of personal belongings in duffle bags (provided by the agency). No one you don't know/want joins your group unless this is requested to share to lower the costs.
Is there an age limit to do the trail?
We are really optimist!!! there is not an age limit but if you are older, we advise you to have a medical check-up before your trip, try to aclimatize to the altitude (see altitude sickness) and train for the trek. We have taken children as young as 7 and people up to the age of 68 many times. Do not worry, we are here to help you do it!! WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY....!
We know exactly the kind of food that we offer- so that we have excellent trained cooks who will provide you with a variety of dishes: In the breakfast- This varies depending on the difficulty of the day ahead. There will usually be a selection of some or all of the following - porridge, scambled eggs, pancakes, bread and jam. Drink-wise, you can have hot chocolate, coffee, English tea and/or a selection of herbal teas (chamomile, lemon grass or simply traditional coca tea). In the Lunch and Dinner: You will always have a bowl of soup followed by a main course (chicken, beef, fish etc. with rice or pasta). After this, a dessert and herbal drink will be provided. Here in the Afternoon snacks (Happy Hour!): On finishing the trek every day we will have hot drinks, popcorn, biscuits, bread and jam, chocolate, milo, etc, etc) Snacks: Before beginning the trek for the day, you will be given - a piece of fruit, a chocolate bar, a small packet of biscuits and some sweets. Vegetarian/special diet options are available on request- We do provide vegetarin food on request. Please specify your dietary requirments when making your reservation.
What about with Drinking water?
you need a bottle of water for the first part ,till lunch time of the first day and then from there
Where do I store my bags I need to leave to go on the trail? About this question there is no problem-All hostels and hotels in Cusco are accustomed to trekkers leaving belongings whilst on the trek and will have storage facilities at no extra cost.Optionally you can leave your bags withus in our storage. What if I get I will or need to turn back? We have a very low rate of people turning back once on the trek.Our priority is to help you complete it; all our guides are properly trained and carry a first aid kit and a bottle of oxygen for emergencies. Please do not think about this (you are in good hands!)
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