Wondrous Trails
Enjoy an adventure vacation filled with history !
Inca Trail Peru
Located in the countryside of Cuzco, lies one of the new seven wonders of the world known as the ruins of Machu Picchu. Historians believe that this area used to serve as an estate for royals or where sacred religious affairs were held. Invasions during the 16th century left the ruins a secret awaiting to be discovered in 1911.
Machu Picchu stretches a distance of roughly 5 miles across with about 3,000 stone steps that connect a variety of levels.
Before making your way to the ruins, take a dive into the history of Inca heritage. Having first appeared during the 12th century A.D., the Inca Empire was built from the strength of its military power. At the civilizations peak, there were nearly 12 million inhabitants consisting of more than 100 different ethnic groups. Inca’s had also developed agriculture, travel routes, centralized religion, and language.
Kilimanjaro Climb
One of the wonders of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 19,340 feet/5,895 meters. Made up of three volcanic cones, this is the worlds largest free-standing mountain. The highest peak is known as Kibo and remains a dormant volcano. Mawenzi and Shira are the other volcanic cones but have gone extinct. In the late 1980’s this fascinating geological destination was also named as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage site. These rock formations are estimated to be 4 million years old leaving you with a breathtaking view.