In addition, acclimation to elevation is crucial. The Inca Trail begins in Cusco, one of the highest cities in Peru.

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses ...

Winding through Peru's verdant landscape toward Machu Picchu ... 82 along the Cusco-Aguas Calientes railway and then follow the trail's zigzagging path toward the "lost city." ...

Get ready for the ultimate adventure in Peru! Start in Lima ... Discover the Sacred Valley, hike to Ollantaytambo’s Inca fortress, and marvel at the Moray terraces and Maras salt pans. Trek the Short ...

The Inca Trail is ranked as one of the top ten trekking trails in the world and it’s easy to see why. Peru is a fascinating South American country with breath-taking landscapes, stunning scenery and ...

The heart of the ancient Inca kingdom, Cusco is already well-known by travelers who are planning their trips around Peru.

There is no denying the appeal of Peru's 15th-century Inca Trail for adventure trekking, with an estimated one million visitors annually. Yet with Qhapaq Nañ as it is known by locals, or the Inca ...

Note: Some of the below destinations may be affected by the civil unrest in Peru. Check with the U.S ... either by hiking the Inca Trail or snagging a seat on one of the tourist trains.