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Machu Picchu trail advice.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:16 pm
Does anybody have any experience with Machu Picchu?
I know there are several trails you can take. I know that the Inca trail is the most popular, but also the most crowded.
I heard that the Salkantay trail is more difficult, but much less crowded and has some great views.
I want to go during the rainy season, because it is less crowded and I love me a good thunderstorm.
Does anybody have any advice?
I know there are several trails you can take. I know that the Inca trail is the most popular, but also the most crowded.
I heard that the Salkantay trail is more difficult, but much less crowded and has some great views.
I want to go during the rainy season, because it is less crowded and I love me a good thunderstorm.
Does anybody have any advice?
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Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:19 pm to LakeViewLSU
Sounds like a sneeze.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:25 pm to LakeViewLSU
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This post was edited on 1/14/16 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:25 pm to LakeViewLSU
I really want to go there.
My dad works overseas and we are trying to go to as many of these places as we can since they pay for his flights to wherever once every 3 months
Just did Yellowstone. Was going to do Italy and Spain next month but I can't get off school. Machu Pichu is on our list
My dad works overseas and we are trying to go to as many of these places as we can since they pay for his flights to wherever once every 3 months
Just did Yellowstone. Was going to do Italy and Spain next month but I can't get off school. Machu Pichu is on our list
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:28 pm to LakeViewLSU
I did the standard trail a few years ago, basically this one with minor variations.
Really, it depends on what you want. If I were to do it again I'd do Salkantay but the standard intro route is fine though.
Really, it depends on what you want. If I were to do it again I'd do Salkantay but the standard intro route is fine though.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:56 pm to LakeViewLSU
It's okay if they machu, but don't let them try to picchu
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:10 pm to LakeViewLSU
Dude, I went on one 3 years ago and it was top 3 best experiences of my life. I did it with the group Llama Path and did the Salkantay trail which was 5D/4N. It was more challenging and I didn't train at all but I was 26 at the time and sucked wind at times but was fine. I could literally go on for days about the experience. If you go, just get to Cusco like 2-3 days before your hike and you won't have any problem. The hike wasn't tough, just the lack of air in my lungs was killing me.
Salkantay is way way more remote and I think you get a truer sense of Peru. You don't see some of the other ancient Incan towns along the way like you would on the Incan trail, but we camped out in actual Peruvian villages where it's like life hasn't really gotten to yet. Simply fascinating. The first night we camped in a high valley that was surrounded with mountains everywhere...it got down to 20 degrees and I thought my dick would freeze off
...but looking back that was probably my favorite night. We hiked for hours, covered so much ground, then got to the campsite and all 15 people on my trek sat in a tent and got to know each other for about 4 hours. My 4 friends and I were from Louisiana, met 4 guys who just graduated from Vandy, a couple from Switzerland, a lesbo couple one from Portugal the other from New Zealand, and a couple of randoms didn't really keep up with. Just a GREAT experience. Man, I'm jealous because I want to do it again.
Salkantay is way way more remote and I think you get a truer sense of Peru. You don't see some of the other ancient Incan towns along the way like you would on the Incan trail, but we camped out in actual Peruvian villages where it's like life hasn't really gotten to yet. Simply fascinating. The first night we camped in a high valley that was surrounded with mountains everywhere...it got down to 20 degrees and I thought my dick would freeze off
...but looking back that was probably my favorite night. We hiked for hours, covered so much ground, then got to the campsite and all 15 people on my trek sat in a tent and got to know each other for about 4 hours. My 4 friends and I were from Louisiana, met 4 guys who just graduated from Vandy, a couple from Switzerland, a lesbo couple one from Portugal the other from New Zealand, and a couple of randoms didn't really keep up with. Just a GREAT experience. Man, I'm jealous because I want to do it again.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:11 pm to LakeViewLSU
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:14 pm to LakeViewLSU
I did a little research on the trails for a trip that ended up falling through unfortunately.
Inca is probably the best "experience" all in all...I mean if you're going to do Machu Picchu you're going to want to tell people you hiked the Inca Trail to get there. However, it is easily the most expensive, most crowded, and requires lots of preparation as you have to buy permits - there is a capped number and they sell out well in advance. Because of that, many people advocate for some of the other trails that are less traveled. They're cheaper and don't require the advanced planning. The trade off seems to be that with Inca you get more history and better architectural sites, whereas with other trails you get better scenery/landscape.
This is all from someone who has never actually been to Peru though
Inca is probably the best "experience" all in all...I mean if you're going to do Machu Picchu you're going to want to tell people you hiked the Inca Trail to get there. However, it is easily the most expensive, most crowded, and requires lots of preparation as you have to buy permits - there is a capped number and they sell out well in advance. Because of that, many people advocate for some of the other trails that are less traveled. They're cheaper and don't require the advanced planning. The trade off seems to be that with Inca you get more history and better architectural sites, whereas with other trails you get better scenery/landscape.
This is all from someone who has never actually been to Peru though
Posted on 9/12/14 at 10:29 pm to LakeViewLSU
I went when I was 13. Stay hydrated because altitude sickness sucks.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 10:57 pm to LakeViewLSU
I love the strokes
Posted on 9/12/14 at 11:21 pm to LakeViewLSU
Didn't the Aztecs practice human sacrifice?
Posted on 9/12/14 at 11:40 pm to LakeViewLSU
Whats a trip like that cost?
Posted on 9/13/14 at 7:04 am to LakeViewLSU
Are you going by your self or with a group of friends?
Posted on 9/13/14 at 9:09 am to LakeViewLSU
I went to Machu Picchu a few years ago but didnt have time to hike the trail. I took the taxi/bus/train/another bus route and that was an adventure in itself on those mountain roads. The scenery was amazing. Pictures really dont do it justice.
I'd like to go back and do the Inca Trail. Thats the famous one that everybody talks about. Dont worry about any of the trails being crowded, and im sure they're all pretty similar.
Definitely worth doing.
edit: If im not mistaken, Cusco is higher elevation than Machu.(twice as high as Denver) I was definitely short on breath just walking around town.
I'd like to go back and do the Inca Trail. Thats the famous one that everybody talks about. Dont worry about any of the trails being crowded, and im sure they're all pretty similar.
Definitely worth doing.
edit: If im not mistaken, Cusco is higher elevation than Machu.(twice as high as Denver) I was definitely short on breath just walking around town.
This post was edited on 9/13/14 at 9:12 am
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