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Welcome to Travelling2peru.com (Leaders in Peruvian tourism, Machu Picchu and Cusco Tours) International posts, dedicated to all travellers who wish to travel around the world. There are many different walks in Peru a keen walker can undertake. But one of the most famous - and perhaps most challenging - for many people is undoubtedly the Inca Trail. Furthermore this is not a trail you can simply decide to tackle whenever you wish. A considerable amount of erosion has occurred over the course of many years, and now the numbers of people who can take the trail are limited. Just 500 people, at most, start off each day. When you consider that this includes tour leaders you can see how important it is to book a proper walking tour well in advance if you want to experience the trail for yourself. The Classic Trail The most famous of all walks in Peru actually consists of more than one trail. The most popular of them all is the Classic Trail. This is walked over a space of four days and ends atop a mountain at Machu Picchu, which is a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site - and for good reason too. The mountain itself is called Huayna Picchu and it affords a humbling and spectacular view over Machu Picchu's ruins. These are Inca ruins and they date from the 15th century. Despite the passing of the years the ruins are still remarkably detailed and exist on a series of terraces. Many of the guided walks are designed so that you arrive at Machu Picchu in time for sunrise - probably one of the most memorable sunrises you will ever see. You will also pass other Inca ruins en route to your destination on the fourth day - Llactapata and Sayacmarca are just two of them. The Mollepata Trail This trail is so called because it begins in Mollepata, an ancient town. This route is longer than the Classic Trail so you need to be sure you are in good physical condition if you are going to add this to your list of desired walks in Peru. The Mollepata Trail actually links up with the Classic Trail part-way along, so you will see the same scenery towards the latter stages of the route. Along the Mollepata Trail you will see Cruz Pata, a series of meadows, and Humantay, an unusually named mountain. The Salkantay pass represents a heady challenge to even the fittest of walkers, as you make your way to this high point. You will be pleased to know the route offers some descents as well, though, so you have all manner of challenges to tackle. Once again the walking tours culminate at Machu Picchu, giving you time to explore the site and to take lots of photos to commemorate the experience. There is no doubt that the trails leading to Machu Picchu are among the most challenging, rewarding and breathtaking walks in Peru today. You can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of making your way across all types of terrain, all the while knowing you will arrive at one of the most stunning Inca sites the world has ever known. For more information visit Peru Tours
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