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A trek along an ancient path between soaring mountains to get to a secret city – the Inca Trail is the stuff of travel legend

Inca Trail Top 5

  1. Allow time to linger at the Incan ruins of Sayamarca ('inaccessible town') en route to Machu Picchu, generally reached on day three of the hike; also look out for orchids in this section.
  2. Consider making your Inca Trail trek a charity challenge – many companies organise fundraising treks, where you get a cheaper trip in exchange for raising a minimum amount for a good cause.
  3. Get up early on your final morning to get to the Sun Gate for sunrise, for a view of Machu Picchu without the crowds; there's nothing like seeing the hilltop citadel swirling in morning mist – before the train from Cusco arrives.
  4. Consider an alternative trek in the region: the classic Inca Trail leads from km88 to Machi Picchu, but you can also reach the ruins along the Salcantay Route (which has a 4,900m pass) and the Huayanay Route (a two- to three-day route from Chilca). Or try something completely different: the nearby ruins of Choquequirao are little-visited and no less impressive.
  5. It’s possible to stay overnight at Machu Picchu – while the hotels are expensive, they do allow you to view the ruins after the daytrippers have returned to Cusco. And you might fancy a littler pampering after your trek to the site.

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