The promise of being able to reach the Sun Gate and take in that first view of Machu Picchu keeps them motivated. Planning a ...

At 13,828 feet, it’s the highest point on the trail. Once there, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Andes. The Sun Gate entrance into Machu Picchu is worth taking in. There are also ...

which is a one-day hike that ends at the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu. You’ll take the train halfway from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, alighting at the KM 104 mark where you cross the river to ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological ... High above the site is Intipunku (or the Sun Gate), where hikers on the Inca Trail arrive. All others arrive via the main entrance and make ...

I travelled to Peru to hike the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Climbing the ancient trail was unlike any hike I have ever done. For starters, the Inca Trail has an elevation range between 2,200m ...