Two-Day Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Top three reasons to go hiking the Inca Trail
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Travel to one of the most famous hiking trails in the world
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Traverse stunning Andean cloud forests and alpine tundra
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Visit the magnificent Inca citadel, the legendary Machu Picchu
The magnificent Inca Trail, ascending beyond 14,000 feet, is the most popular and most scenic trekking route to Machu Picchu. The route, which was once the original pilgrimage route to the Incan sacred town, abounds with ancient settlements, tunnels, and ruins, some of which are miraculously well-preserved. Not many treks in the world will lead you through 500-year-old archaeological sites, so the Incan Trail is quite a unique hiking experience, as well as a dream for aspiring photographers and history buffs alike. Machu Picchu may be the thing to draw you in, but the breathtaking cloud forests, ancient Incan ruins, and awe-inspiring panoramas will stick with you for a lifetime.
SeasonApril through October |
Nearest cityLima is an hour and a half from Cusco |
Duration2 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |