When you consider travel to Peru as one of the possible vacation destinations, you automatically remember Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World that any traveler must experience once in his lifetime.

Machu Picchu tours offer an insight into to the ancient Inca civilization, namely, the ancient Inca site that was presumable built in mid 1400's for the purpose that still remains unknown to the modern world. Even the leading historians differ in their opinions what Machu Picchu site truly represented and why it was built at over 2400 meters above the sea level along such a rough mountain terrain. Some scientists strongly believe that Machu Picchu was an important agricultural site designed to test growing a variety of crops in different climates presented along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, while others think that it was built as a prison site for the outcasts of the Inca society.

Buildings that you are able to witness along the Machu Picchu tours are uniquely built without the use of mortar and are precisely cut to perfectly match one another and form a bond necessary to withstand strong earthquakes and reset afterward.

Peru adventure tours offer a variety of opportunities to witness amazing ancient Inca sites and pass through several micro-climates that are present along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. The whole trail is 45 kilometers long and is covered by travelers within 4 days, the time necessary to slowly get accustomed to the climate changes of the mountain region and experience the primal beauty of the area.

Hiking the Inca Trail is a combination of breathtaking mountain views, subtropical jungle, rivers combined with a moderate 4-day hike along the beautiful trail filled with historical and cultural heritage of Inca empire. You will witness some of the most unique species of hummingbirds, waterfowl and spectacled bear along with other nearly extinct birds and animals.

You are going to experience many unique places along the Inca trail like the Village of Chinchero, the Dead Woman's Pass, the Ruins of Runkuracay just to name a few. The final destination of the Peru adventure tours is the Macchu Picchu, the Lost Incas City.

Prepare for the trip by bringing proper walking shoes and several changes of clothing in case it rains. Hiking the Inca trail involves a great deal of walking and climbing, so being in moderately decent shape is very important for this 4 days and 3 nights adventure. The average cost for hiking the Inca trail is around $500 and includes multiple fees and taxes and can vary from one operator to another.

It's important to book your Peru adventure tours way in advance as these get overwhelmingly booked up to 6 months in advance since there are so many people willing to see one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

Caroline Hawthorn is one of the fellow contributors of the travel blog at www.TravelInformation123.com.