Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Incan Empire, including more than 20 million people, covered the majority of the Andes Mountains when the Spanish Conquistadores arrived. This vast empire is renowned for its accomplishments in science, math, and geometry, evidenced in the impressive architecture of buildings and cities now in ruins.
Begin by exploring the city of Cuzco, the heart of the Incan Empire. Witness the crossing of colonial Spanish and traditional cultures. Wander the crafts market to discover arts and skills passed down through the centuries.
The four day trek along the Inca Trail traverses the same 14,000 foot mountain passes that locals have crossed for hundreds of years. Listen to the trail guide explain the creation of the empire and the mysteries of the Inca. Be the first to arrive at the once lost city of Machu Picchu just after dawn. Look closely at its architecture. Climb Wyna Picchu, the adjacent peak, for a bird’s eye view of the majestic landscape.
