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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail

Hiking the Inca Trail

Get a better idea of the adventure ahead with this day-by-day description of the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. The history, ancient sites, wildlife, and culture experienced along the Inca Trail make it popular among travelers. With so much to see along the way, this active method of exploring Peru provides a travel experience of a lifetime!
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Inca Trail group of hikers

Peru Tours: Altitude and the Inca Trail

Altitude affects individuals differently, so until you have visited an area with high altitude it is impossible to predict how your body will react. Hiking trips should include some time to allow your body to begin acclimatizing to the 9,000-14,5000 foot altitudes of the Inca Trail. Learn more about preparing for this trek.
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Machu Picchu views

6 Extraordinary Inca Trail Experiences for History and Culture Buffs

Experience 6 extraordinary things on the Inca Trail Trek for history and Inca culture enthusiasts. Rewrite: Discover 6 extraordinary things on the Inca Trail Trek for history and Inca culture enthusiasts.
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Gallavanting around Peru

Inca Trail Trek Packing List

Be prepared for hiking the Inca Trail with this comprehensive packing list for camping and trekking the world's most famous trek.
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Phuyupatamarca, Inca Trail

Kevin's Inca Trail Hike

My wife and I set off on a traditional 10-day program including acclimatization days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Then there was the actual four-day hike to Machu Picchu and then the subsequent visits to Lake Titicaca and Lima. We had a lot of time of exploration to see the different cities that we visited.
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Machu Picchu trekking and tours

Inca Trail Frequently Asked Questions

Learn about the Machu Picchu region's history, landscape, & people. We have answered many of the questions you might have about this journey of a lifetime.
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The view that we came for - Santa Elena Pass

Cordillera Huayhuash

A return to Peru! This time, we head north to trek around the Huayhuash Mountains north of Lima. We hiked the rigid mountain peaks and battled altitude sickness. We experienced authentic cultures in local communities and got to know the livestock that lives in those communities. We had a meal cooked for us in the middle of our trek that was so …
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Family Adventures in Peru: Inca Trail, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

Three generations with ages from 10 to 69 exploring Peru together. It was an awesome experience starting in Cusco then off to the Inca Trail all the way to Machu Picchu and finally Lake Titicaca. This was a trip-of-a-lifetime and it was challenging to fit so much into such a short amount of time. By the end of the tour we were enlightened and …
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Peru = awesome

I left with a friend for a 2 week trip to peru; cachicatta trek/sndoval lake. Its hard to write a review because there really arent words to do the experience justice. Ill try though-- Thanks to: Marco, Vidal, Jaun, Javier, Luccho, Manuel, Miguel & Po
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Victory: On top of Huayna Picchu!

5 Ways to do Peru

Ancient ruins, charming people, delicious food, wildlife-rich jungles...Peru truly has something to offer any traveler! With so much to see and so many ways to see it, deciding on one of our Peru trip itineraries can prove challenging. Here are a few recommended ways of exploring the country based on specific personal interests and preferences.
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Marco, our guide with Wayna Picchu in background

Meet our Peru guides

Adventure Life guides are the unsung heroes whose efforts create amazing experiences for our travelers. They will become like family as they guide you through Peru, and we wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know a little about them before your trip!
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Winay Wayna

Magical Machu Picchu

Chronicle of our four person journey to and on the Inca Trail which culminated in a romantic proposal at Machu Picchu to which I said YES!!!
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Share good food and conversation with your fellow travelers on the Inca Trail during your Peru trip

A Sample Menu from our Inca Trail Treks in Peru

The Inca Trail offers a hardy hike. Therefore, your appetite is sure to be the same! The quality of food that you will enjoy along this trek is impressive given the fact that it is all transported by your porters. This article gives you an idea of what you can expect to eat along your journey, including a sample menu.
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Finally at Machu Picchu

This Girl and That Guy Escape to Peru

Months and months ago, a couple from Chicago decided to take a vacation. That guy wanted to take this girl on a special, unforgettable trip to celebrate a landmark occasion: her 30th birthday. Seeing this girl was never one to make a big deal over the day of her birth, it was quite a surprise when she agreed. With very little muss and fuss, the …
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Incan vow renewal high above Cusco

An Incan Adventure

An amazing adventure paragliding over Lima, a wedding ceremony in Cuzco, hiking to the top of the Andes, Machu Pichu, and sailing Lake Titicaca.
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At Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Pilgrimage+Manu+Lake Titicaca

Our idea for this trip started with seeing Machu Picchu, but soon, trekking the Inca Trail became integrally important to the purpose of the trip. Dave & I are in our late 50’s. We hike, just not real fast. We were extremely pleased at how personalized the entire trip was, especially the trek. We're also not much group tour people, but …
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I made it!

Travelogue for Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos

With Kassandra’s knowledge of the area and our requirements and dates, We felt like our Peru trip was tailored to our exact liking and it made for a fantastic, fabulous, wonderful, exciting and culturally and educationally informative vacation . No other travel company comes close to the private, tailored trip like we experienced. With …
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Along the trail

Peru: Sacred Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This journal is co-created by Nate and Michele. We planned our trip to Peru over Thanksgiving 2011 to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary and it was truly magical. We share a passion for travel and seek destinations that are both off the beaten path and which offer a winning combination of great food, beautiful scenery, adventure and amazing …
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Wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago

4 Amigos in South America

4 amigos on a 3 Week South America Trip of a life time!
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More unbelievable views

Cachiccata Trek and Machu Picchu

Peter and Peggy's Cachiccata trek and Machu Picchu.
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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Pilgrimage Dawn & Diane

I went on this adventure with my friend Diane. We are 55 years old and have known each other since university. This was a fabulous trip that I will never forget. I hope some day you'll be able to travel the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu also!
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Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Pilgrimage

Machu Picchu Pilgrimage - It was absolutely the most magnificent time we’ve ever had. We’ll re-live it over and over again. It couldn’t have been any better if we would have written a script. Our trip would not have been as awesome without the vast knowledge, patients and easy-going personality of Ayul Acuna Cardenas our tour guide and the …
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We made it! Top of Dead Woman's Pass

Picture Perfect Peru

A traveler's journey along the path of the Incas, from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Although everyone prepares you for the physical aspect of the hike, no one prepares you for the visual treat that this Andean hike offers. The trail presents an ever changing landscape of misty mountain peaks, snowcapped glaciers, luminous glacial lakes, waterfalls and …
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Traditional wear can be spotted around the streets of Cusco

A Lone Girl's Guide to the Inca Trail

Who knew that trekking the Inca Trail alone with only a guide, and an entourage of 4 porters and 1 cook could be so fabulous?
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