Beautiful Footage: Hiking to Machu Picchu | National Geographic

Most tourists visiting Machu Picchu take a train to the famous Inca ruins, but some with a more adventurous streak choose to follow the Salkantay Trail. Experience the sights and sounds on this five- to eight-day trek.

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Beautiful Footage: Hiking to Machu Picchu | National Geographic

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[liber-rou]

I hail from Jamaica and to visit Machu Picchu is on my 'Bucket List'. I learnt about it in High School and my fascination has continued up to today.

[marks]

Thats what i want from this channel, not any more ducking reality shows

[syedarafatqureshi]

I did this!! It was AMAZING! Definitely a life experience not to miss!

[isakito]

what i really like of machu picchu is that is very issolated from the city. that's grat because it help to preserver the majestic landscape and the ruins itself.

[Edi]

Wow, I feel proud to be Peruvian and I'm happy to be  :D

[IletoursPeru]

Peru is a diverse country rich in ancient, rich in tourist destinations. You can find many things to do, like this magnificent trek to Machu Picchu by the mighty Salkantay

[MikeBova]

making that trip is definitely on my bucket list

[firepersiangulfgriffin]

Peru is such a beautiful country. I like to travel there

[Adelphos]

On my list of dream trips! Can't wait to hike to Machu Picchu.

[thepepener]

Machu Picchu floats like a castle in the sky

[juanherrera]

Monuments Valley has always been my bucket list. Time to add a close second.

[petermark]

wahoo what a great video we have just finished our salkantay trek Dome to Dome with Bioandean Expeditions and it was simillar adventure

[Rabbit]

Beautiful scenery and great resolution the camera has!

[RawRealms]

wow amazing cant wait to do this next year

[tysonh]

this is on my bucket list. hopefully within a couple years ill have enough money to go there

[aaaaaaallllllllvvvvvvvrrrr]

I have been there most beautiful experience ever

[raiden]

I always go back to thinking about all of the experiences in existence there are, and I'm here experiencing this one..interesting

[devinsymonds]

Am I the only one who thinks that Machu Picchu looks so much like a scene from Star Wars?

[igylan]

What's the best time of the year to do this?

[ezequiel]

Oh my god! this really exist???? stunning!