Inca Trail Hike Tours

A little History

If you think that sounds tiring, how about following the trail of the Incas in its entirety, which was around 40,233 km (25,000 mi) long? Now that would be an epic walk! The empire once stretched into Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, and Colombia as well as Peru, with roads connecting settlements and trading centers across South America.

The road the famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu is an original path that was constructed to absolute perfection. They built thousands of stairs, supported by retaining walls in some sections to avoid landslides during rainy season. The majority of the trails maintains the original stone and architecture from the Incas. There are other sections that had to be restored, but the esthetic of the architecture has kept its integrity. Priests and high-ranking officials were the only people who had the pleasure of embarking on this divine journey to the holiest site of them all. Inca engineering was the most advanced form of engineering of its time. It still remains a mystery as to how they succeeding in constructing the most structurally sound temples and homes in very unforgiving terrain.

Machu Picchu citadel was built in the 15th century as a royal Incan enclave but was abandoned less than 100 years later when the Spanish came to conquer. The settlement went unoccupied for many years and was eventually covered by the encroaching Amazon Jungle. It was later rediscovered in 1911 when American archaeologist and explorer Hiram Bingham came searching for the illusive Vilcabamba.

Why is the Inca Trail so popular?

Completing the classic Machu Picchu hike has become one of the most coveted adventures in the world, and many travelers have it at the top of their bucket list. So, why do Inca Trail hiking tours trump other fabulous treks? The rich history, the challenge that’s not off reach and the many ruins you get to explore along the way. Lastly, you can´t forget you trekking through the longest mountain range n the world, the picturesque Andes Mountains. The Inca Trail is that once in a lifetime experience, that is on many people´s bucket lists. So why not check it off while you can.