Where is the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trail is high in the Peruvian Andes. The city of Cusco serves as the base for tours and trips to Machu Picchu. There are short flights to Cusco from Lima, Arequipa, Iquitos and Puno. There are also bus services from Arequipa (10 hours), Nazca (14 hours), Puno (8 hours) and Lima (20 hours).
The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (45km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud-forest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: Machu Picchu, the mysterious "Lost City of the Incas".
On to the ancient trail of the Incas with a morning trip to km 82, where our hike starts. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free. Fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate' for the first glimpse of Machu Picchu before our tour of the famous Inca ruin.
