Peru is a country which holds a wondrous selection of vacation destinations in all 3 of its distinct regions: The coastal region, The Andean region and the Jungle region. Each holds something special and unique to travelers hoping to have and unforgettable vacation in Peru.
The Andes of Peru have some of the most distinct destinations in the country and here is where the crown jewel of the Inca Empire is located, it is known as Machu Picchu. Many tourists go to Cusco which is located in the Andes of Peru take a city tour and then head over to the Inca citadel that is Machu Picchu in order to tour the ruins. A popular way to head over to the ancient city is by taking the Inca trail which is coincidentally the traditional way taken by the native Inca. The trail is a very scenic one and makes it obvious that the landscapes in the Andes of Peru are unique and insanely beautiful; almost all photographs taken here seem good enough to be a postcard.
You will trail through the Peruvian highland for 3-4 days and sleep under the Andean night where you can see an incredible amount of stars thanks to the total darkness in these mountains. Make your way through the ever changing weather of sun, rain, snow until you finally reach your destination of Machu Picchu. Getting there in time for the sun rising over the Andes is a breathtaking site and makes the entire trek though the mountains entirely worth it. Now you are ready to check out the ancient Inca ruins alongside your professional travel guide which is provided by us of course and part of your Peru vacation package. Make sure you take plenty of pictures, have some insect repellent and get ready for the tour of a lifetime.