Experiencing the Inca way of life is beyond words. And along with the many sites within Peru that are a must-see for anyone coming to South America to experience this amazing step back in history is the famous Inca Trail.
The Inca Trail is but one of many stone paths built by the Inca people years ago that cross the most remote parts of the Andes Mountains, and this particular 43km section of stone-paved trail was built as part of the royal highway, leading up to the impenetrable citadel of Machu Picchu, high up in the mountains and deep within the cover of the clouds.
This is the premier hiking trip within South America, hands-down. It is a four-day trek that is part of the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, which is a designated site that crosses over three mountain passes and through various ruins of Incan settlements along the way. You will see the most amazing landscapes on your journey through these mountains until you finally reach the fabled Sun Gate, carved from stone, and you can see the mighty Machu Picchu visible below, with Huayna Piccho Mountain rising in the background, casting a protective shadow over all below.
You cannot hike independently on this trail. All arrangements must be made through official Inca Trail tour agencies. A good place to start is over at http://www.incatrailperu.com/ where they give a more detailed break-down of not only the various sights and locations along the way, but also references to some of the highest rated tour guides who can take you on this epic adventure.
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March 31st, 2009 at 4:00 am
I would love to go Machu Picchu it would be great for photos and it’s a once in a life time trip