Adventure and thrill seekers from all over the world find their place holidaying in South America. With lush forests, incredible waterfalls and the history and culture of ancient civilisations still partly intact, just waiting to be explored, there's no better journey to be had in the world than on this diverse and rugged continent.
In Peru, one of the most famous attractions, the Inca Trail, will lead you through villages, mountains and alpine tundra to Machu Picchu. Book your adventure with an experienced guide and travel in a South America small group along the Inca Trail.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Three overlapping tracks make up the Inca Trail - the longest, Mollepata, beginning in the ancient town of the same name. The Classic Inca Trail will take you on a five-day journey through the Andes mountain range and a number of different environments. You'll see cloud forests, Incan ruins, great peaks and grassy valleys during your journey before you finally arrive at Machu Picchu's Sun Gate.
Your guides and porters will lead you along the road, helping you set up camp at night and explaining the region's history as you go. The Inca Trail offers an incredibly immersive experience, throwing you into the heart of Peru and its story.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu itself is located above the Urubamba Valley on a mountain ridge, 80 kilometres to the north of Cusco. The 'City of the Incas' is the most recognised icon of the ancient civilisation, its ruins a huge attraction for tourists all over the world who are looking to step through into the past and explore the site for themselves.
Built around 1450 and abandoned after the Spanish Conquest of 1572, Machu Picchu was lost to the world for hundreds of years. Researchers believe that the site was built for Incan emperor Pachacuti as an estate and homestead for him and his people.
It wasn't until 1911 that the ruins were officially discovered again and reintroduced to the world by Hiram Bingham. Since then, the site's buildings have been reconstructed and restored to their former glory to give visitors a better idea of the Incan civilisation.
Take an unforgettable journey across Peru and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Make your next holiday a true adventure in South America - if you're looking to book a trip then do it now; new restrictions on tourist numbers to preserve the Inca Trail mean that tickets must be purchased 6-7 months in advance.
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