Machu Picchu trip June 30 2015

Brian’s porter application

The trip was really great. The information that the tour guides gave us was very interesting and amazing to learn. It was my first time even camping and i had a great time.
The views were amazing and i enjoyed every minute of it. Every morning we had coco tea that helped me wake up since i am not ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel June 28 2015-1

Accomplished

The trek was physically challenging for us.This is our first trek where we had stayed over night in a tent.Also first time I slept in a sleeping mummy bag.i had a panic attack first night because of feeling suffocated.It was well handled by the tour guide le sandro and my friends.
The remaining days were ok.le sandro briefed us ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel June 28 2015

Feet for thought

we were treated to some of the best landscapes possible, our guide was helpful and patient as we struggled through the grueling course.
Go on the trail you won't regret it but if you are a desk rat like me you will rue the decision to make that reservation till you board the bus to Agua calientes from ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel June 28 2015-2

Once in a life time

the Trail started off pleasant and beautiful. The guide and cooks took care of everything I needed.
Day 2 was the most painful :), as I kept hiking the Dead Womans pass Mountain, I gave up on my life. The only thing that kept me motívated to go on was the site of Machu Pichu. Third day of ... Continue Reading

Peru vacation June 27 2015-2

My sister didn’t kill me

My sister didn't really try to kill me, what she did do is invite me on this crazy trip !!. It was
unbelievable!.
I am truly thankful i came during the dry season. Hiking the Inca Trail is definitely physically challenging. I did not prepare nearly enough, With that being said , The tour guides encouraged ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu vacation June 27 2015

Superando a trilha

Antes eu achava que o povo Inca era somente um simples povo, que Machu Picchu era somente uma cidade antiga, mas durante a trilha descobri o quão estava errado.
Logo no primeiro día fiquei surpreso ao ver uma linda cidade que combina religião com engenharia. No segundo día pude ver a força desse povo atraves dos carregadores, sempre ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015-18

Andean Machines

Overall a great experience with good people and good guides.
The kitchen staff and porters did an amazing job and I was very Impressed by their skills. I have been convinced that those guys are half human half Andean machines.
The trail shows a beautiful scenery and we were lucky to have a great weather during the ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015-12

I Made it! (and enjoyed it at the same time)

After booking this trip over six months ago I was worried about not being fit enough and unsure if the altitude would effect me, however I have been pleasantly surprised. I found it amazing! Such a memorable few days.
It made seeing Machu Picchu so much better having the adventure before hand. The guides were excellent, so knowledgable ... Continue Reading

Peru trip June 27 2015-2

Fantastic

I expected a lot of the inca trail and it fully lived up to my expectations.
It was an amazing way to see the peruvian nature and absolutely amazing to arrive to Macchupichu from the trail. It isn't as hard as I had heard it was but it didn't matter as you could go in your own pace on ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015-10

DREAMY :) :)

There once was a man from Peru , Who dreamed he was eating his shoe , He woke up with a fright ,In the middle of the night To find that his dream as come true.
My dream came true when I got to view the remarkable city of Machupicchu. At the beginning of this trip I ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu travel June 27 2015-1

A crazy adventure from a 74 year old woman

After having climbed Mt. Whitney at the age of 68, I thought it was 'now or never' at the age of 74 to conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
The first two days went well. On the third day, the big boulders did not want to be conquered. One of the guides, Marco, came to my rescue. ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015-3

Awesome Trek!

I have been dreaming about doing the Inca trail for a couple of years. It was the thing on my bucket list.
I researches various trekking companies and I'm so glad i chose this one. The staff was so helpful Patricia was awesome all the way!!! I had so many questions along the way and my flight was ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015-8

Over Packed but Over Joyed

This was a trip of a Lifetime. I Eager to hike, seriously over packed and totally under estimated how much effort it would take to finish the Inca Trail.
I probably used HALF of what I packed and discovered after the first day that I would pay any amount for a Porter to carry my crazy load. The porters ... Continue Reading

Machu Picchu trip June 27 2015

Dead Women’s Pass

I started this trek not knowing what i was getting myself into. However, it turned out to be an experience i will remember for the rest of my life. Well, day one was considered the lazy day, which wasn't very lazy for me.
We traveled a great distances, viewing at the spider cows and hunting tarantulas along the ... Continue Reading

Peru travel June 27 2015-4

Mum and daughter survive!

My mum and I decided to do the Inca trail together. My mum is 74 years old.
We are from America and my mum has hiked all over Zion, she has summited Mt. Whitney but Machu Picchu was completely different.
The days were long and on one day we arrived at the campsite after ... Continue Reading