Machu Picchu sits 7,972 feet above sea level ... you'll still want to have some sturdy hiking boots or shoes packed for when you're exploring the mountainous ruins. Read more: The Most ...

Ready to plan your journey? Start packing your hiking boots, and let Machu Picchu amaze you—without breaking the bank! What kind of traveler are you?

If you want something more adventurous, you can hike to Machu Picchu with organized treks (with varying degrees of difficulty) along the Inca Trail. You’ll have to camp if you choose a hiking ...

How do you get to Machu Picchu? Machu Picchu can be reached a variety of ways, including hiking the Inca Trail with a tour company, by train or by bus. When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?

But if Machu Picchu is the Holy Grail, hiking the Inca Trail is the true pilgrimage to get there. The ancient path is a challenging four-day trek. All trekkers must go with an organized group or ...

I am in my hiking era. This past summer, I trekked 500 km of the Camino de Santiago, and in January, I travelled to Peru to hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Climbing the ancient trail was ...

an alternative is disembarking at the 104‑kilometer spot and hiking the last four to five hours of the route (8.75 miles). “That is the single best way to be introduced to Machu Picchu ...