The Inca Trail involves steep descents on old Inca steps-it is recommended that all clients should have some previous trekking experience and should be in reasonable fitness.

Having said all this, by taking slightly longer to complete the trail you are walking with few other people and you can walk at a pace suitable for you.

Remember that our team of porters carry your things.

How comfortable?

Stay in clean and comfortable 3* hotels and lodges. Certainly nothing fancy but rooms are en suite.

On this expedition we will be experiencing all extremes of Peruvian climate, from freezing Altiplano to extremely hot sunshine.

During the day hopefully it will be generally sunny enough for shorts and T-shirts though having a fleece and rain gear handy is advisable.

It will get cold (as low as -5c whilst camping) especially in the evenings so bring a warm fleece jacket, a good waterproof and some warm clothes including thermal underwear, gloves, scarf and woolly hat as well as one set of smarter clothes for Cusco. Good quality Alpaca jumpers are available in Cusco. A good quality sleeping bag is essential for your enjoyment of this trip.

It will be a fully portaged camping on the Inca Trail.

Dining and toilet tents are provided.

How independent?

This is a small group holiday leaving on set dates with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 16 passengers.

This is an adventure holiday, whilst we and our partners in Peru endeavour to minimise the chances of anything unexpected happening, it has to be noted that no itinerary can or should be rigidly adhered to.

This is the very nature of adventure travel and we expect our clients to be prepared for delays and slight alterations in our programmed events.

How responsible?

Pura Aventura is passionate about the places it visits.

To help preserve the integrity of these destinations we:

• Work directly with local businesses and organizations to directly benefit local economies.

• Work with local guides so that our holidays are more interesting for clients and more beneficial locally.

• Make payment to suppliers before our clients arrive. We strictly adhere to the Porter Protection Policies which govern porters’ work in Peru.

Useful Links

As you already know, Pura Aventura is dedicated to safe and responsible travel. The links below provide useful content and more information about Peru. Please call us of any special requirements on 01273 676 712.

Country Information

FCO

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides useful travel advice on Peru.

BBC News

BBC News provides useful information about Peru. Read more about it.

Official Government website

Find out more about Peru, by visiting its official government website.

Prepare your holiday

Health

Before you go on your holiday to Peru, please ensure you have the correct vaccinations. Check out the NHS website for advice, visit your GP or a travel clinic.

Currency Exchange

For the latest information on the Peruvian Nuevo Sol currency, visit the ICE website.

Weather

For the forecast in Peru, visit wunderground.

Pura’s Amazon shop

Browse our Peru selection in Amazon.co.uk for a wide range of travel essentials, such as books, gadgets, clothing, etc. in preparation for your upcoming holiday.

Flight deals

Find the best flight deals for your holiday to Peru by calling us for a quote or take a look at Kayak, Expedia and Opodo.