Explore the Inca Trail

Jacquetta Megarry and Roy Davies

This 2006 edition of our popular guidebook 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:
+ drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels)
+ 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 Peruadvice on planning and preparation, including packing checklist and updated Trail regulations
+ medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms
+ phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English
+ in full colour, with over 75 photographs.