The Inca Trail takes hikers past Inca ruins, cloud forests and high-altitude passes – all eventually leading to Machu Picchu. These hike can typically be finished in four days, although ...

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 ...