The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 3rd: Includes the Vilcabamba Trek & Lima City Guide (Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu: Includes Santa Teresa Trek,) (Paperback)

by Richard Danbury (Author), Alexander Stewart (Author) "So you've decided to take one of the greatest walks on the planet..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"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

Product Description
This title includes: historical background on the Incas; plans of all the main archaeological sites and comprehensive guides to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu; routes from Cusco to Machu Picchu and hikes in the Urubamba Valley, on walking maps with walking times; points of interest; and details of where to stay and where to eat.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 3rd edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873756860
• ISBN-13: 978-1873756867
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, September 8, 2007

By	J. Lee (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For someone who only had enough vacation days to hike the Inca Trail with a few days to spare in Cusco, and a single day in Lima, this book was indispensable. The size was perfect for carrying in a daypack with sufficient pages devoted to the history and culture. My friend and I explored many of the restaurants and sites mentioned by the author and all of the descriptions and directions were clear and accurate. I've already lent the book to two other friends who returned from their trips with the same comments. A very efficient guide book for exploring the Inca Trail and surroundings.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Inca Trail, September 1, 2007

By	Barbara Barnes (Fish Haven, Idaho) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fantastic. Thorough. This book will be our constant companion while traveling to the sacred sites in Peru.
Thank you.
Barb

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars detailed, May 15, 2008

By	Brian J. Caine (Bar Harbor, ME USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

excellent, detailed, in depth summary of Cusco's attractions and major treks. Good, clear, informative write ups on the ruins, towns and hikes in the area with maps.