7. The Inca Trail – Peru
There’s no better hiking experience than the Inca Trail. Although the altitude poses a significant challenge, and spending entire days climbing up and down the peaks of Peru deters many less physically prepared adventurers, it remains a must-visit destination for true hiking enthusiasts. After four days of trekking through the mountains, arriving sweaty and sore at Machu Picchu, you’ll walk through the Sun Gate with deep satisfaction, proudly boasting that you hiked all the way to the Lost City of the Incas.