
The Inca Trail was hardship, incredible elation, stunning views, and a history lesson all rolled into one. From start to finish our eyes feasted on everything that came our way. What blew me away was just how dramatic the scenery was all around us and how diverse the the trail takes you through. From farm lands, to flat lands, mountain passes, jungle, cliffs, and stairs that never end, there was an abundance of terrain and climates.
There are way too many photos to show here but for the visual readers out there, I thought that this would be a great way to give you a sense of what the whole 4 day journey was like.
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Day 1 – To The Jungle!

















Day 2 – Jungle Safari
















Day 3 – Early Rising










Day 4 – A Rainy Goodbye

It was raining cats and dogs at this point. Luckily our flight back to Lima wasn’t delayed.

What To Pack For The Amazon Jungle
We previously made a post for what to pack for a trip to Peru, however, some of those items on that list will not be needed/the same for a trip to the jungle. Be sure to check it out though! This is what we recommend:
- It is going to be HOT. We recommend a thin long-sleeved shirt to keep the bugs off your skin or a good moisture wicking t-shirt.
- If you’re going the short sleeve route, you aren’t going to want to forget the Insect repellent!
- A rain jacket or poncho. It is the amazon, expect rain.
- Sunscreen if you plan to do any of the kayaking tours, you’ll be blasted by the sun!
- Binoculars for bird and other wildlife watching.
- A headlamp for those evening hikes comes in handy!
- A good camera with a super zoom lens to capture amazing photos of the beautiful wildlife.
- Keep hydrated through all the hiking in the jungle heat with a good water reservoir system.
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