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OUT Adventures Gay Travel | 7 Things to know about the Inca Trail

Gay Travel to Peru


The Inca Trail


Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a great experience and a must for anyone who is going to travel to Peru. Here is a list of our top 7 things to know when planning this adventure of a lifetime:

1. Book well in advance
Your plan for hiking the inca trail should be put into action and booked at least 4-5 months before hand. The number of people allowed on the trail has been reduced making for less space for each tour. Typically these trips sell out 3 months in advance.

2. You cannot hike it alone
You must be a part of one of the Machu Picchu tours, such as that offered by us. This ensures safety and you’ll have expert tour guides leading every step of the way.

3. When to visit
The best time of the year for hiking the inca trail is the dry season between the months of April through October. The trail is closed every February due to flood possibilities and for the vegetation to grow back. Of course, we only hike the trail when the weather is historically the best, May through September.

4. Get in shape
Although many make the trek up the inca trail to machu picchu you do need to be in decent shape. the trail is steep and grueling at points. Altitude sickness is the most common issue while in Peru. The more cardio training you do prior to the trip, the better prepared you will be.

5. Walter filtration
Although we provide clean water daily, we recommend that bring water purification tablets or iodine to help clean the water from the streams. it’s best to wait 60 minutes before drinking. You can now purchase re-fillable water bottles with filtration built in!

6. Prepare to tip your tour guides & group leader
Tipping the tour guides and other helpers is considered customary when you’re finished hiking the inca trail. Bring enough money to tip approximately $2-$3 USD per guide/cook/leader per day (around $40-50).

7. Don’t leave your belongings lying around
Theft can easily occur, although it has been greatly reduced over the years. Be sure to keep your things close at all times. There is the possibility that our OUT Adventures group will be paired with another group. This is unavoidable.

Knowing these 7 pieces of important information should help your trip go smoothly. Hiking the inca trail is one of the best ways to spend your vacation time while visiting the amazing country of Peru.


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