Inca Trail
Machu Picchu approach
The Inca Trail is a hiking route in Peru leading to the ancient city of Machu Picchu, following paths built by the Inca Empire.
The classic trek covers about 26 miles through Andean mountains and cloud forest, passing ruins along the way: We hiked the Inca Trail over four days.
Permits are required and limited, making reservations essential months in advance.
- TawantinsuyuQuechua name for realm
- Machu PicchuIncan sanctuary in Peru
- permit systemRegulated authorization structure
- CuscoFormer Inca imperial seat
- pathRoute for traveling
Quechua · porters · trekking poles · camping gear · high altitude · cloud forest · ancient trails · Andes Mountains · historic route · Moray · stone · Incas · steps · llama · ruins · lost city · terrace · valley
- South AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador
- Famous RoutesRoute 66, Silk Road, Trans-Siberian Railway, Pan-American Highway, Orient Express
- Hiking DestinationsCamino de Santiago, Half Dome, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion
- hiking trailsmountain trails, trailhead, coastal path, forest paths, switchback
- Latin America travelMachu Picchu, Cancun, Rio de Janeiro, Galapagos, Chichen Itza
- scenic routesscenic route, scenic drive, scenic byway, coastal drive, coastal road
Inca Trailday hike
Short walking excursion outdoors
nature walk · stroll · paved path · interpretive trail · scenic overlook
Inca Trailbus tour
Guided group travel
museum visit · Times Square · theme park visit · airport lounge