The Inca Trail is approximately 26 miles long and leads to one of the most iconic sites in the world: Machu Picchu. Millions of people trek to the 15th-century Citadel to see a well-preserved Incan ...

There are countless reasons to visit Peru; the ceviche and Pisco sours, gorgeous valleys and beautiful brightly colored textiles, just to name a few. But for many, the chance to take the Inca Trail to ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

There’s a moment in every good heist movie where the plan is working almost too well. The vault unlocks on the first try and no siren alarms. And you just know there will be a comeuppance. There has ...

The contrast between the ancient and the modern trails testifies to the dedication and mastery of the Inca craftsmen. Step after ragged step we push our aching bones upward. The crest lies a short ...

Inca Trail packing list: What I'm glad I packed — and what I wish I left behind (Photo via Kayla Kuefler). I am in my hiking era. This past summer, I trekked 500 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago, ...

Trains depart from the main San Pedro terminal across from the market in Cusco. Hikers heading to the traditional starting point of kilometer 88 will need to take the local train. The tourist train ...