I had the wonderfull oportunity of making the trip to Machu Picchu twice and both times I hiked the 50 km across the Andes on the Inca trail. For those of you who like to hike the scenery alone is worth the trip;however, if you are not used to operating at high altitudes, the first 2 of the 4 days can be strenous if you are not in shape. Most ...

By all means, take a 2 or 4 day hike to Machu Piccu, just don't do it with United Mice; unless you like being not properly prepared, abandoned, and having your train tickets sold. A huge blight on what was a magnificent experience...

I did the 4 day hike with SAS travels. It was a breathtaking experiece and one that I will always remember. Some tips, make sure you go with a reputed company like SAS, book directly dont use agents. Make sure you spend some time in cusco, to get acclamatised and it is also a great town. Please be curtious to the porters and tip them well. THey make very little money for all the hard work they do

I loved the view of course. You must do the 1-hr+ hike up Wayna Pichu, the view is worth it. Bring lots of water, but keep your hands free to hold on. We saw a newborn llama, it was very exciting. Can't wait to return.

Machu Picchu is one of those rare expeditions that everyone should do atleast once in their lifetime. The grand structures built by the incas along with the beauty of the andes makes this trek one of the most liked treks in the world. If you are up for it, do the 4 day trek with any of the reputed tour companies from Cusco, if not atleast take a train to this magnificient ruins.

Have been to Cusco twice. Went to Machu Picchu in 2003. That large peak you see behind MP is worth the effort. The view of MP from there will be a highlight. The peak looks menacing but there is a wire rope going up most of the trail. My second trip to Cusco last October I went to Choquoquira. Many outfitters will help organize this hike 4-5 days depending on which outfitter.

What the incas left us is really wonderful. I have never seen something like that. Just a perfect building, a perfect culture. When you are there, you feel like your life take another direction. For good. It's like a mysticism visit. Besides, in Peru are SO MANY PLACES TO GO!. It's just incredible. Hope you like it. Visit Peru.

This was on my list of "must do's" and I'm glad I did. Nothing like it on the planet, just GO!

I like everything, this place is magical, you can forget about the whole world and think that there is nothing better.. I've been there 3 times in my life and of course I'll come back ;-)