The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 2nd: Includes The Vilcabamba Trail and Lima City Guide [Paperback]

Richard Danbury (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trailblazer | Publication Date: October 1, 2002

The Inca Trail from Cuzco to Machu Picchu is South America's most popular hike. This practical guide includes 27 detailed trail maps, plans of eight Inca sites, plus guides to Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu. Fully updated new edition includes detailed new guide to the Vilcabamba Trail.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"So well written it is difficult to put this book down...If you are spending only one day in Cusco and one day in Machu Picchu the book's details will enrich your trip. If you are hiking the Inca Trail...this book is essential."
--International Travel News (USA)

"An excellent guide...offers a wealth of wise advice."
--Toronto Star (Canada)

"...really excellent. You cover everything from Inca history to flora and fauna..."
--John Hemming

"You need a guide. To be precise you need this one."
--The Sunday Times (UK)

"Comprehensive guide."
--The Daily Telegraph (UK)

From the Back Cover

This fully revised second edition includes information on: Machu Picchu - Lost City of the Incas and one of the world's greatest sights; Cusco - where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in the ancient Inca capital; The Inca Trail, the Vilcabamba Trail and hikes around Cusco and the Urubamba Valley; Lima - street pans, what to see, where to stay and getting to Cusco.
There is also practical information on planning your trip and getting to Peru from North America, Europe and Australia as well as the history of the Incas including ground plans of 10 Inca ruins. You'll find facts on green hiking, flora and fauna, the language and 45 maps and street plans.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 2nd edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 187375664X
• ISBN-13: 978-1873756645
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,119,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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114 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, November 16, 1999

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Anne M. Johnson ([e-mail]) (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Inca Trail: Cuzco & Machu Picchu (Trailblazer Trekking Guides) (Paperback)

My husband and I just spent 10 days in Cuzco and hiked the Inca Trail, guided mainly by Mr. Danbury's book. I also bought the standard travel guides on Peru, but quickly discarded them as it became clear that Danbury's suggestions were far superior in every respect: more current, easy to locate, and forthright. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone traveling to the Cuzco region. Aside from offering outstanding recomendations on lodging, food, sites, etc., Danbury has a great sense of humor and casual writing style. Buy this book before you go to Cuzco!

51 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent trail guide, September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Inca Trail: Cuzco & Machu Picchu (Trailblazer Trekking Guides) (Paperback)

We have just come off the Inca Trail, where we relied heavily on this book. The best features may be the maps, which enable you to see what is ahead, where you can camp, etc. Danbury also has good descriptions of Cuzco and Lima and Machu Piccu itself.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing can beat a tour guide, June 5, 2002

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Cheryl A Hackworth - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Inca Trail: Cuzco & Machu Picchu (Trailblazer Trekking Guides) (Paperback)

This book was good as a general introduction to the trail and to get an idea of what to expect. However, while actually in Machu Picchu, nothing can beat a tour guide. More than half the book is dedicated to the trail and preparing for the hike, so if you have done this already or you are going with a group, this entire section will not be very helpful. The remainder of the book gives an average description of the site while leaving some serious gaps. Tour guides are great in this respect. The maps of the trail itself were a bit confusing and lacked detail. I would have preferred to buy another book on the subject. However, after looking at the books both in the states and while I was in Peru, I discovered that this is the best book out there - unfortunately. So if you want advance information on the trail and the ruins before you get there (and can get yourself a tour guide), buy this book. Just don't expect much.