Yes! There is only one trail that literally takes hikers in to Machu Picchu on foot. That's the famous Inca Trail. The only other way to get to Machu Picchu is to take the train to Aguas Calientes and from there you ride the shuttle bus to the main gate.
Hikers can choose from several versions of the one and only Inca Trail which I listed below. Other trails, often referred to as alternative hikes, DO NOT take hikers in to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail, or on foot. But most alternative hikes include tickets to enter Machu Picchu through the main gate. It's important to understand that…
