Inca Trail

Reading Time: 6 minutes A psychologist may have some theories about why two 50-year-olds decided to mark their half century by visiting an ancient ruin, but let’s not overanalyse this.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Lots of lush greenery, ancient pathways, atmospheric fog… and so much more.

Reading Time: 6 minutes As I found on my 8-day Inca Trail trip with Intrepid Travel, you’ll visit for the ruins but leave having taken in and fallen for so much more.

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Inca Trail definitely lives up to the hype. Here’s why.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Here’s a rundown of the seasons and a few tips on when to hike in Peru.

Reading Time: 5 minutes My first hike on the Inca Trail in Peru taught me a lot of things. But mostly, it was about the friendships I made and how beautiful Machu Picchu truly is.

Reading Time: 5 minutes As I experienced each new scene, I also began to notice that my travel companions were no longer strangers to me, but felt more familiar than any friend at home.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Training for the Inca Trail is essential. But what you do *after* the trek is just as important.

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is it safe hiking in Peru? Here’s a rundown of things to consider before trekking the Inca Trail.