Hiking to Machu Picchu: your insider's guide
A trek to the ancient citadel is a must-do for most adventurous travellers, but how do you actually get there and is the hike that tough?
Machu Picchu Tours in 2025
Simply put, Machu Picchu is one of those places that every single traveller should experience at least once in their lives. Perched on a ridge high above the Sacred Valley and protected from the invading Spaniards, it survives to this day as the best-preserved relic of Inca civilization. And while it’s commonly referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas,” the Inca themselves always knew where it was. Thankfully, their descendants have opened it up to the rest of us to tour, explore, and learn. Whether you’re visiting as part of a Peru tour or hiking the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu stirs an unbelievable calm in those who come here. For a so-called lost city, it’s a great place to find yourself.
