Inca Trail Cloud Forest
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Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu – Trekking

 

The Ultimate Inca Trail Tours to the Lost City of the Incas; Machu Picchu

Outdoor enthusiasts!. Behold the haven for all your adventurous desires; the exciting Inca trail tours. As Peru’s prime tourism operator. Sun Gate Tours is dedicated to providing the trekking experience of a lifetime at highly competitive prices. We offer a range of thrilling trails that end up at the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Each trail has been carefully mapped out to ensure our trekkers get adequate rest at comfortable lodges (equipped with bedrooms, bathrooms, and bars), with proximity to nearby restaurants and local markets to fully experience all that the local Peruvian culture has to offer.

Furthermore, our Inca trail tours have been designed specifically to ensure everyone has a great time. Regardless of their age, experience, or fitness levels. As the best-known portion of the extensive Inca road system in pre-Columbian South America. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was built by the Wari Empire. Lies 3000 meters above sea level and is one of the most gratifying experiences for those who crave adventure.

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Organized Tours in Machu Picchu
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Organized Tours in Machu Picchu

Organized tours in Machu Picchu and Cusco

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with your family on one of many Machu Picchu tours. The fabled lost city of the Incas ‘Machu Picchu’ is a stunning Peruvian site and undoubtedly South America’s greatest attraction. The sacred city has been drawing ever-increasing numbers of visitors from all over the globe.

Machu Picchu vacations are the perfect way for the whole family to enjoy a memorable experience at highly affordable rates. Book any one of our Machu Picchu tours and retrace the steps of Peru’s ancient Inca civilization. Follow their traditions from Lima to Cusco. Journey through the lush heartland of the Sacred Valley and witness the magnificence of the Ollantaytambo ruins as you embark on the ultimate trekking adventure to Machu Picchu and discover the secrets of this elusive civilization.

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Inca Trail Hike like a Girls Machu Picchu
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Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

 

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Veiled by mountain peaks and lush cloud forest, Machu Picchu is a spot that has captured the imagination of the world. This sacred space offers visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Incas and revel in the majesty of the mystical ruins they left behind. Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu instead of driving to it will give you a way to enjoy this amazing site more deeply. As long as you are in general good health, hiking Inca Trail to Machu Picchu shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge.

Others who have completed the journey will tell you that the views along the way are more than worth the sweat and energy you’ll expend to get to the top. One of the best features of hiking the Inca Trail is that you’ll pass many ruins along the way that you simply wouldn’t get to see if you took a bus instead. When you devote a few days to hiking Machu Picchu Trail, you can expect early start times in the mornings, long afternoons of hiking, and peaceful evenings of camping beneath the stars inside the jungle’s tender caress.

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Machu Picchu and Urubamba River
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What most people lose when visiting Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu Tours — What most people lose when visiting Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu stands high above the Sacred Valley in the Cusco Region of Peru. Constructed during the height of the Inca Empire, this landscape of rock and stone is a place that is both magical and timeless. This mysterious and intriguing site is surrounded by mounds of emerald earth and dramatic peaks. With every step you take over the sacred ground here, you’ll marvel at Andean peaks that resemble skyscrapers carved from Mother Nature’s careful hand. Visitors from all over the globe come here to explore an empire built by the Incas sometime around the year 1450. It may surprise you to know that this iconic and historically significant site remained virtually undiscovered by the rest of the world until it was found by a young Yale lecturer in 1911. It wasn’t long before archaeologists and tourists began journeying to the Andes Mountains to enjoy Machu Picchu tours.

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Machu Picchu and Mountains
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Machu Picchu the Land of Orchids

Machu Picchu the Land of Orchids

The citadel of Machu Picchu is home to numerous tourist attractions. Hence numerous Machu Picchu tours are conducted throughout the year. It is commonly known for its cultural importance reflected in the ruins of the Incan civilization. These ruins are unmatched wonders with respect to their construction and architecture which has preserved this city in its original state for more than five centuries. The mere existence of this city at the height of 2430 meters above sea level is nothing short of a miracle, and therefore, attracts numerous visitors traveling to Peru. Read More “Machu Picchu the Land of Orchids”

Machu Picchu Terraces
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Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu

Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu

Travelling to Peru can be an extremely rewarding experience. With the abundance of natural, educational and cultural resources present in this country, Peru has largely emerged as an important tourist attraction with a major part of its economy supported by the tourism industry. It is home to 8 national parks, 4 national forests, 9 national reserves and 28 national sanctuaries. It was recently elevated to the status of New Seven Wonders of the World. Read More “Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu”

Machu Picchu Panoramic View
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Easy Treks to Reach Machu Picchu

 

Easy Treks to Reach Machu Picchu

The lost city of Machu Picchu dates back to the 15th century when it was inhabited by the Incan civilization. It was only at the beginning of the 20th century that the existence of such a city was unveiled – it has remained unnamed and unidentified for at least five centuries before being unearthed by a renowned archeologist from Yale. Machu Picchu is labeled as one of the naturally and culturally enriched tourist attractions of unparalleled value. Read More “Easy Treks to Reach Machu Picchu”

Machu Picchu Woman
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Before Choosing a Machu Picchu Tour

 

Before Choosing a Machu Picchu Tour

The Machu Picchu tours are known to have unparalleled cultural and educational value for all travelers. Not only is this region rich in natural resources. It is also home to the Incan civilizations and contains historic ruins from the 15th century. So while you enjoy the scenic beauties offered by the forests and jungles. You can also witness the lifestyle and architecture of the ancient Incans. As the city of Machu Picchu has been preserved in its original form. One can practically step back into the 15th century.
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Alternatives To Inca Trail – Reach Machu Picchu In Your Own Way!

 

Reach Machu Picchu In Your Own Way

Machu Picchu is regarded as the lost city of the Incan civilization that is believed to have occupied this city as early as the 14th and 15th centuries. This city was lost on the map for a long time and was only discovered in 1911 by a Yale archeologist named Hiram Bingham. One of the major reasons behind the preservation of this city’s architecture. Is its namelessness during the Spanish conquests? Since the city was concealed and perched at a colossal altitude of 2430 meters above sea level. It remained free from assaults and damage inflicted during the wars and conquests of this region.
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Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

 

Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Every year, thousands of tourists and visitors are attracted to Peru’s wonderful land. Because of its landmark, warm weather, sunny beaches, and spectacular sites. One of the reasons that have brought fame, popularity, and tourists towards this region is the Inca Trail situated in the Cusco. Inca Trail is known to be among the top five hiking trails of the world and is a symbol of the great Inca civilization. Read More “Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu”