Day 3 Views

Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

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January 10th 2007
The pinnacle of the Peruvian section of this tour is the 4 days trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trip departs from Ollantaytambo for a short bus ride out to the starting point. After group photos and passport checks and stamps the walking begins. Having been worded up by Dave on the difficulty of each day the gang contemplated what was to come. There was much excitement and chatter ... read more

South America » Peru » Cusco » Inca Trail

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more