32 Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences to Add to Your Bucket List
24. Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru (Classic Journey)
More than just a hike, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a transformative, multi-day journey through ancient cloud forests, towering Andean passes, and stunning Inca ruins. This isn't just about reaching the "Lost City"; it's about following in the footsteps of the Incas, camping beneath star-dusted skies, and emerging at the Sun Gate at dawn to witness Machu Picchu shrouded in mist. The physical challenge and profound historical immersion create an unparalleled sense of accomplishment and connection to a lost civilization.
