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 ...

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That's why I traditionally climb to the top of a nearby peak with a pack lunch and wait till the crowds are gone. Each time I return to Machu Picchu I notice something new: an alignment of ...

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“That is the single best way to be introduced to Machu Picchu,” says Lewis. “You come up really steep steps, almost climbing with your hands. At the crest there’s a stone arch. You look ...

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?

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While Machu Picchu isn’t nearly as high ... A quick sign-in process involving a passport check followed, and we were hiking. The first few miles were tough. The terrain was steep, and we ...