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. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Click here to learn more about Machu Picchu: http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/peru/machu-picchu/ DIEECTOR: Rob Holmes PRODUCER: Jenny Ersbak DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Chris Low CAMERA OPERATOR: Peter Lau EDITOR: Matt Weatherly MUSIC: Emmet Cooke Beautiful Footage: Hiking to Machu Picchu | National Geographic https://youtu.be/78Ouaj0iLUk National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo