Adventure and Trekking in Peru

The Inka Trail is a name that is commonly known around the world by all keen trekkers and travellers. Permits for the Inca Trail are highly sought after due to the limited number of tickets issued per day, and permit numbers dwindle very quickly in high season. There is no wonder why this is such a sought-after route to walk as this 43 kilometer trail links a number of striking archeological sites along the way.

The Inka Trail starts from Kilometer 88 in the Sacred Valley and four days later trekkers will arrive at the magnificent ancient city of Machu Picchu, originally discovered by an American professor by the name of Hiram Bingham. Along the way visitors will experience a range of terrain, microclimates and beautiful flora and fauna, typical of the Andes highlands and the impressive biodiversity of the cloud forest of the Amazon.


This trek is not for the faint of heart, passing over 4600m summits along the way. The path winds its way up and down and around the mountains upon ancient carved stone steps, snaking over three high Andean passes. One of them ominously named “Dead Woman’s Pass”. Once at the top, if you can catch your breath, you will surely be whisked away again by the truly breathtaking views of the snowcapped mountains of the Vilcanota Mountain Range.

After four days of tough trekking, and aching muscles to show for it, everything seems to melt away and the pain and endurance is all worth it. Machu Picchu is an amazing site to see in the early morning sun rise and the feeling of completing the Inca Trail is one of the most gratifying feelings in the world!