The Inca trail to Machu Picchu is considered to be one of the most popular trails in South America. Sleeping for several nights under the crisp Andean night definitely has a special appeal among the several travelers which choose to traverse its beautiful paths every year.
This Adventure tour starts by first reaching the city of Cusco; it was the capital city for the Incan culture and a great place to take a city tour. Spend a day or so here and check out the local sights such as the artistic district or the San Blas neighborhood, remember that you will need to take it easy for the first 24 hours until your body gets used to the elevation of the Andes. Many tourists arrive in Cusco and try doing too much or eating too much, it is better to eat light and rest when you can, 3,500 meters above sea level is pretty high.
Once you have spent the necessary time to acclimatize yourself in Cusco you can finally move on to take the Inca trail to Machu Picchu alongside travelers such as yourself. It can be very interesting because you not only learn about the local culture, the native Incan culture but you also learn about cultures throughout the globe thanks to the variety of tourists who will most likely be part of your tour group (unless you plan otherwise).
The Inca trail (or path of the Inca) is of moderate difficulty making accessible to almost anyone willing to camp out in the Andes for 3-5 (depending on which Inca trail you choose). For those who are eager to immerse themselves in the Andean wilderness the 5 day trail is the one for you, and of course for travelers who want to "rough it" but not too much then the 3 day trail is probably more your speed. Whichever one you book the outcome is the same just in different lengths of time spent in the Andes. The incredible highland landscapes you will encounter almost make it seem like a completely different world. Make sure to have your camera's battery fully charged because you will be taking photographs throughout the entire trek. The highland flora and fauna are unique and will attract your attention; you will also see the llama and alpaca herders along the way with their flocks adding even more entertainment to the trip.
The trail is amazing, there's no question regarding the spectacular sights you will see during your excursion through the Andes on the trail the Inca took to reach the hidden city. The prize is however at the end of the trail, once you reach Machu Picchu you feel like if you were transported thousands of year back, the restorations performed are on point so as to make it accessible for tourists but not to the extent that makes it seem as if it was forced. From here on your professional tour guide will answer any and all questions regarding this world wonder. If you are up for it (after trekking through the Andes for several days) the climb to Huayna Picchu is recommended, it gives you and eagle eyes view of the Inca city and make it a perfect spot for taking great photographs.
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