The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions of people trek to the 15th-century Citadel to see a well-preserved ...

The Inca Trail draws large crowds, which can compromise your hike's quality. If you crave quieter treks with even better ...

This is the legendary Inca Trail, South America's most popular hike and one of the world's most jaw-droppingly beautiful treks. In an effort to protect the path, which was designed and built more ...

After a tour around Llactapata, one of many Inca and pre Inca settlements along the trail, we started our ascent. When going ...

Also, keep in mind, if you're planning to hike the Inca Trail, your tour operator will take care of your tickets for you. It's possible to see the whole site in one (long) day; take the train in ...

You'll likely start your journey near KM 82 along the Cusco-Aguas Calientes railway and then follow the trail's zigzagging path toward the "lost city." The three-night journey pays off with the ...