Machu Picchu suggestions

[creekster]

Does anyone have advice for a machu Picchu trek? Suggestions for a tour group? 4, 5 or 7 day treks? All input appreciated

[Commando]

The treks would be fun to do. I just kicked it in Cuzco for a few days and took the train down to Aguas Calientes at my leisure (I think it's called Pueblo Machu Picchu now or something). I heard you actually have to be somewhat in shape to do the Incan Trail treks or whatever, though.

[New Mexican Disaster]

Does anyone have advice for a machu Picchu trek? Suggestions for a tour group? 4, 5 or 7 day treks? All input appreciated

Don't go with lebowski. The two of you will fight the whole way.

[creekster]

Don't go with lebowski. The two of you will fight the whole way.

Good advice. He would just tell me how I keep saying the same Thing and root canal and so on. Sadly, he is probably correct.

[Eddie]

Good advice. He would just tell me how I keep saying the same Thing and root canal and so on. Sadly, he is probably correct.

He may actually decide that having a discussion with you is better than getting some dude along the trail to give him a root canal. But you never know.

[Topper]

The treks would be fun to do. I just kicked it in Cuzco for a few days and took the train down to Aguas Calientes at my leisure (I think it's called Pueblo Machu Picchu now or something). I heard you actually have to be somewhat in shape to do the Incan Trail treks or whatever, though.

I second this suggestion.

The hotels next to the river in Aguas Calientes are fun because you can hear the river rolling through.

Be sure to register for your climbs for Mach Picchu and Huayna Picchu in advance; otherwise you might get excluded from the route you want. I imagine you will want to hike to the top of those two peaks. There are also five to seven day hikes out of Cuzco to Aguas Calientes, which many have enjoyed. And of course, there are buses to the top for those who don't wish to hike it. They will tell you it takes two hours to the top of Machu Picchu, but in reality it takes about 45 to 50 minutes. It is extremely laid back and easy. Huayna Picchu is also not to difficult.

Another advantage of coming from Cuzco is Cuzco is at a higher elevation so acclimation is already accomplished.

[Uncle Ted]

I second this suggestion.

The hotels next to the river in Aguas Calientes are fun because you can hear the river rolling through.

Be sure to register for your climbs for Mach Picchu and Huayna Picchu in advance; otherwise you might get excluded from the route you want. I imagine you will want to hike to the top of those two peaks. There are also five to seven day hikes out of Cuzco to Aguas Calientes, which many have enjoyed. And of course, there are buses to the top for those who don't wish to hike it. They will tell you it takes two hours to the top of Machu Picchu, but in reality it takes about 45 to 50 minutes. It is extremely laid back and easy. Huayna Picchu is also not to difficult.

Another advantage of coming from Cuzco is Cuzco is at a higher elevation so acclimation is already accomplished.

Lots of good advice here.

We (pretty much the whole fam-damn-ly, including my 8 year old son) did Machu/Hayna Picchu. It wasn't bad at all. I have seen worst trails in Texas.

It may be worth it to pay a guide if you have a large group. Like topper said you have to get your reservations way in advance. We stayed in a hotel on the river in Aguas Calientes. It was awesome.

While in Peru be sure to see Lake Titicaca and the floating reed islands. Also, get some Ceviche and Cuy. Damn tasty.

[Topper]

Lots of good advice here.

We (pretty much the whole fam-damn-ly, including my 8 year old son) did Machu/Hayna Picchu. It wasn't bad at all. I have seen worst trails in Texas.

It may be worth it to pay a guide if you have a large group. Like topper said you have to get your reservations way in advance. We stayed in a hotel on the river in Aguas Calientes. It was awesome.

While in Peru be sure to see Lake Titicaca and the floating reed islands. Also, get some Ceviche and Cuy. Damn tasty.

My wife refused the tasty guinea pigs. Additionally, it costs about twice the cost of chicken. Of course, for a well-endowed man such as creekster, that's no concern.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I've never been, but I'd check out the ruins.

[Uncle Ted]

My wife refused the tasty guinea pigs. Additionally, it costs about twice the cost of chicken. Of course, for a well-endowed man such as creekster, that's no concern.

IMHO, BBQ Cuy is very good and worth the extra money. And their little claws make good toothpicks.



I have been trying to convince my kids and the wife to let me get some guinea pigs for BBQ'ing pets but I have been overruled so far.

[creekster]

I am sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath to lean what we ended up doing. Generally following some suggestions here, we ended up doing the 5 day trek from Mollepata to Machu Picchu over the salkantay pass (elevation 15,250). We also did Huayna Picchu. We had some cuy, roasted some coffee, saw a bunch of ruins, enjoyed some excellent cebiche and generally had a great time.

HFN's suggestion to see the ruins was a good one. Well worth it. We did not make it down to Lake Titicaca (although I still enjoy saying it), but maybe we will do that some other time. A good trip Machu Picchu is well worth it.

[Commando]

Going again in January.

[creekster]

Going again in January.

Really? Let me know if you want any Cusco restaurant recommendations.

[myboynoah]

I am sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath to lean what we ended up doing. Generally following some suggestions here, we ended up doing the 5 day trek from Mollepata to Machu Picchu over the salkantay pass (elevation 15,250). We also did Huayna Picchu. We had some cuy, roasted some coffee, saw a bunch of ruins, enjoyed some excellent cebiche and generally had a great time.

HFN's suggestion to see the ruins was a good one. Well worth it. We did not make it down to Lake Titicaca (although I still enjoy saying it), but maybe we will do that some other time. A good trip Machu Picchu is well worth it.

What the heck, cr33k?

[Bo Diddley]

What the heck, cr33k?

What happens at Machu Picchu stays at Machu Picchu, except that he posted it on the internets.