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"Practical and easy-to-use guides full of relevant information and advice."
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This revised edition contains everything the walker needs to plan and enjoy hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, choosing from three routes taking from 2-7 days. It includes advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; background on Inca culture and the ruins; and advice on planning in the light of new Trail regulations. This 2006 edition contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book includes a drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels), plus a detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels); detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs; background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru; advice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist and updated Trail regulations; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms; and a phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English. The book is in full colour, with over 75 photographs, printed on waterproof paper.
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Explore the Inca Trail,
By Tami Brady "TCM Reviewer" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Explore The Inca Trail (Spiral-bound)
Explore the Inca Trail is a guide detailing two interconnected long distance walking trails (the Mollepata Trail and the Classic Trail) leading to Machu Picchu. This guide is set out so that walkers may join these trails at various stops along the usual train route. This aspect of the book enables participants to walk the trail and still adhere to their time and ability requirements.
The Inca Civilization was an advanced civilization that thrived in what is now modern Peru until it was conquered by the Spaniards in the late 1500s. This amazing civilization was responsible for some of the most amazing sculptures, textiles, metalwork, and architecture that the world has ever seen. Machu Picchu is the remnants of a breathtaking Inca site hidden in the Andean Mountains. This former royal estate contains over 200 residences, shops, and temples and probably housed between 750 and 1250 people. These buildings feature unique trapezoidal windows and earthquake proof stone building foundations. The Mollepata Trail leads from Mollepata to Wayllabamba following the existing Inca trail. This trail features three access points along the main road to Wayllabamba. If this trail is completed as a whole, the journey takes the walker three days. Highlights along this trail include gorgeous mountain views and ample wildlife. The Classic Trails leads from Chilca through Wayllabamba to Machu Picchu. Those participants that walk the Mollepata Trail will connect with the Classic Trail at Wayllabamba. The Classic Trial contains three access points along the train route. This journey takes the walker three or four days depending upon his or her access point. The Classic Trial features many archaeological sites including the Sayaqmarka ruins, the Runkuraqay ruins, the Winaywayna ruins, and the remnants of Machi Picchu. For those wanting a short walk, there is a Short Trail leading from Chachabamba to Machu Picchu. This journey takes about 4-6 hours to traverse. Explore the Inca Trail outlines not only the background of Inca and the various stops along the various parts of the walking trails (including full color maps) but also details various long walking and high altitude hiking fundamentals. These details include what types of equipment the participant should bring to complete the walk and how long the various sections of the journey will take. There are also helpful tips especially for novices about daily mileage, feet, weight, and the right gear.
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THE Must-Have Piece of Reading During Your Hike!,
By J DESIDERI - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Explore The Inca Trail (Spiral-bound)
I purchased this book about a month before a planned Inca Trail hike/trek and I must say this book was EXTREMELY helpful in EVERY regard in preparing me (both physically and mentally!) for the hike. Not only did it include plentiful information and facts regarding things like altitude effects, physical preparedness musts and extensive lists of items for the trek, but it narrated an almost kilometer-by-kilometer (more so day by day) synopsis of what I'd see and how the trail would proceed (curve here, climb there for X amount of time, etc.). The volumes I learned from this reader helped me mentally prepare myself for the Inca Trail challenge...I HIGHLY encourage anyone planning the trek to purchase this reader: a lot of valuable information paired with the fact that the reader is lightweight and waterproof (good things when bringing it on a 4 day/3 night hike!) make it a worthwhile purchase.
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Excellent,
By David Robinson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Explore The Inca Trail (Spiral-bound)
Bought this for my wife as she prepared for a trip to Peru last November. She recently told me that she forgot to say how really valuable this book was - giving her ideas of what to expect before going, providing daily information along the trail (even though she mostly focused on just getting through each soggy day) and reminds her (in a good way) of the trip. She really enjoyed it. One tip - be in really good shape and train at altitude if possible.
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It's not in stock--so nothing to rate,
By marialovesbooks - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Explore The Inca Trail (Spiral-bound)
I've been waiting for this to come in for weeks. I just received an e-mail today that they don't have it to sell...why is this page still here?
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