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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 Big Moe
Most of the trails are 4-5 days. Cusco, Peru is the jumping off point.
I would like to know which is the best, least crowded trail.
I would like to know which is the best, least crowded trail.
This post was edited on 9/12/14 at 8:29 pm
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 8:36 pm to foshizzle
That Inca trail description sounds pretty impressive. They did a better job of describing it than some of the other tours I've read.
This post was edited on 9/12/14 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:36 pm to Negative Nomad
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Bring a oxygen tank with you. You'll be sucking wind even before you leave the city.
Im a beast bro. : /
This post was edited on 9/12/14 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 9/12/14 at 8:50 pm to LakeViewLSU
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Bring a oxygen tank with you. You'll be sucking wind even before you leave the city.
Going from Lima (sea level) to Cuzco (about 11000 feet) in less than two hours wasn't as bad as you'd think, it's like any ski trip really. Yes, you'll probably be sucking wind but not more than that. Do your cardio (seriously) and you'll be fine.
One thing I learned from my trip - fly LAN airlines whenever possible. LAN is better than any airline in this hemisphere, including all US airlines.
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 9:04 pm to Kafka
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 9:12 pm to LSUButt
Not to mention Machu Picchu is unreal. Total cluster of people, but it's just mind boggling to think about it being a thriving city and how it was created.
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 9:21 pm to tigerfan4120
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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.
I personally disagree with that. The main thing to see is Machu Picchu, doesn't really matter how you get there. But I'm also one of those people that isn't touristy and doesn't like to do the tourist type things. I wanted to do something people said "Damn, you did what? That's crazy."
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:23 pm to LSUButt
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LSUButt
Think I found my answer. Thanks man.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:28 pm to LSUButt
Oh I agree man. I was actually very much leaning toward Salkantay like you did. I just think it's pretty cool to be able to say that you've hiked the traditional inca trail.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:33 pm to LSUButt
Damn. That seems cool.
Posted on 9/12/14 at 9:36 pm to tigerfan4120
Yea, I would like to do it just for the Sun Gate. But I have no regrets. It was my #1 bucket list item and it still is such a sweet memory
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