Best Inca Trail Tours – Hikings to Machu Picchu

Follow in the footsteps of the Incas. In their wisdom, they decided not just to use the valley paths but to take the scenic high road on their journey to the Lost City of Machu Picchu. Here we give you the best Inca Trail treks to Machu Picchu see below.

The Incas carved the iconic trail along a ridge that descended from the sacred summit of Salkantay and culminated at the 15th century citadel which was built for the Inca Emperor Pachacuteq.

Explore these historic paths which wind through the mountain scenery dotted with unique stone outposts. These markers were built by the Incas to point out a mountain view or natural wonder. See how they perch on narrow ledges or spill down plunging slopes with water channels flowing through them.

We have chosen the five best trails, whatever your ability or budget, which will lead you to Machu Picchu high on the mountain ridge, 2,430 metres above sea level, voted one of the new seven wonders of the new world.