Machu Picchu

You ran the Inca Trail three times before I arrived to make sure I’d be ok. And then you ran with me every step of the way.

Grab your trekking shoes and trail mix. Inca Trail permits for 2020 are about to go on sale!

I know it’s cliché to say that it’s more about the journey than the destination but this was the case for hiking the Inca Trail.

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.

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.

Having a knowledgeable guide is a big help in understanding the site of the ancient ruins and the Inca civilisation. But now there’s another reason to get a guide on a trip to Machu Picchu.

The Inca Trail definitely lives up to the hype. Here’s why.

Looks like Machu Picchu’s got some ancient competition.

Here’s a rundown of the seasons and a few tips on when to hike in Peru.