Inca Trail 4 Days |
Posted: December 28, 2020 |
Preparing for the Inca Trail?Classic 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu is our top tour rated hikeThe Inca Trail To Machu Picchu is a challenging trek at a high altitude, so it’s no surprise that you have to make sure you’re well prepared for it. You’ll be crossing challenging terrain and ascending and descending a lot on an ancient pathway. If the Inca Trail is going to be part of your next vacation, we want to help you make sure you’re as well prepared as possible. Read on for all you need to know to prepare for the Inca Trail INCA TRAIL CLASSIC — KM. 82 Fitness and Training for the Inca TrailOne thing you need to go on this world famous trek is to be in good health and have a good level of fitness. The Inca Trail must be booked months in advance, so you have plenty of time to train. A lot of the people who decide to take this path aren’t actually hikers themselves, so it’s very important to get yourself in shape. Here are some tips on how to go about it.
TRAINING FOR THE INCA TRAIL Leg Exercises to TrainIf you’re lost for ideas on how to make your legs strong for the trek, here are a few exercises to get you started.
Can I Do That?Anyone can train for the trail and be up for the challenge if they set their mind to it. No matter your body type, lifestyle, or any other factors, if you do the right preparation you’ll be able to complete the Inca Trail. How Fit Do You Need to Be?You do need a reasonable level of fitness to take part in the Inca Trail. That being said, most people are able to finish it if they have accustomed to the altitude, been walking back home, and have been eating healthily. However, we highly recommend undergoing the fitness and training plan we suggested above. Physical RequirementsThe main physical requirements you need for the trail are:
What to Pack for the Inca TrailTo head out on the Inca Trail, you’ll need to ensure you take great care when it comes to packing. You are only allowed a certain weight in your large backpack, which a porter will carry. Then, you will carry an extra daypack with the essentials you need throughout the day. Thorough planning is needed to make sure you have everything you need but don’t exceed the weight limit. PACKING LIST TO HIKE Clothing
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Acclimatising is EssentialNo matter how you prepare in other ways for the trek, the most important factor is to acclimate before you go. This is the key to finishing the trek successfully. Altitude sickness is very real and if you head straight out onto the trail after you arrive in Cusco, you’ll be in trouble. We recommend at least 2–3 days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before the trek to get used to the high altitude and less oxygen. If you feel ill in this time you can drink coca tea or buy a small can of oxygen in the pharmacy. You can also talk to your doctor back home before you come to see about getting some pills to help. COCA TEA FOR ALTITUDE SICKNESS While resting in the city beforehand, you should take it easy and not do too much walking, limit your alcohol intake or have none at all, and get a good amount of rest each night. If you take all these precautions, you should be ok regarding the altitude out on the trail. DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL
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