Recommendation of the best route to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu has the best preserved Inca ruins and is also the most popular tourist destination in Peru. The scenery here is amazing and many backpackers want to come here. So what's the best route to Machu Picchu?

The best route to Machu Picchu is the Inca Ancient Road.

Inca ancient road (Inca

Trail) is one of the unforgettable experiences to Machu Picchu and the most iconic hiking experience in the world. It used to be a mountain road built by the Inca Empire along the Andes during the period of 1438- 1532, and now it is 46 kilometers for tourists to walk. Passing through countless suspension bridges and Inca ruins along the way, you can see the Ulubamba River winding through the virgin forest and explore the silhouette left by the Inca Empire in the valley.

Salkan tai

This is as popular a hiking route as the Inca trail. The highlight is that you can see the changes from Xuefeng to the tropics. The journey is about 55 kilometers, and you can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the valley below and the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

The road to the Inca rainforest

This route is not only suitable for hiking, but also suitable for outdoor sports enthusiasts seeking excitement. They can ride mountain bikes and ride for two kilometers on winding mountain roads. You can also go rafting on the Urubamba River. A typical jungle trek takes about four days and three nights, also starting from Cuzco.

by car

For those travelers with limited time and energy, it is undoubtedly the most convenient choice to travel to Machu Picchu by bus. Although you didn't walk in person, you won't miss the scenery by walking through the Urubamba Valley. You can rest in Hot Water Town and visit Machu Picchu the next day.

by train

Going to Machu Picchu by train is not only a mode of transportation, but also an indispensable part of the travel experience. Trains usually start from Cuzco or Oyan Titan Bo, and there is a huge panoramic skylight on the train, so passengers can have a panoramic view of the holy valley. The luxurious interior, comfortable seats and delicious meals in the car make the journey of just a few hours extremely enjoyable.