Great info. We had to fit this into a specific window, but it seems to be fitting together pretty well. I am so glad you shared the info and your adventure. We are so excited to see this next month and film it for our channel. Machu Picchu is #1 on my bucket list. We are a father and son who travel the World to plant trees, clean beaches and teach people about culture, history, and natural wonders. Glad to find your stuff and hope you might like ours too. - Bear
Why do you omit the other obvious options to reach MP like the train from Cusco? Or a tour that visits Sacred Valley and spend the nite at Aguascalientes before rising early to visit MP? Looking online there’s these options available. If you’re gonna discuss options these should be mentioned as well.
I seem to be really confused with this option. When I try to book it online, it is a bus and a train option. Meaning a bus from Cusco to.Ollantetambo and from there a train to Machu Picchu. In other videos, they mentioned a train from Cusco directly to Machu Picchu. But I don’t see that option on Inca rails or Peru rail .
Great video Savanna. My name is Paulo - I have hiked the Inca Trail 20 times since the 80's when I started (I'm 59 now). I'm preparing to do it again, this coming January. I'm curious about your experience: did you get sick from the altitude? Soroche in Spanish. Based in your experience, what impressed you the most about your visit? I am a Peruvian born US citizen. I visit my country of origin almost yearly since I left. People always ask me why I visit Machu Picchu so much. The first few times, I could say it was just tourist interests, but at one point I began to feel something beyond excitement. I noticed that every time I visited this place I cam back to the USA feeling recharged, energized, rejuvenated, I can't explain it easily with words. My favorite way to get to Machu Picchu is hiking the Inca Trail during the rainy season. I don't mind rain and not as many people visiting compared to peak moments in July/August. Hiking around this place is a must! I have also hiked the Salkantay Trail and walked from St. Teresa to Aguas Calientes (they call this hike the Hiram Bingham Trail). I have visited all of the mountains around Machu Picchu using existing trails and a couple of times, using alternative non-tourist trails. Did you know there is a competition called The Inca Trail Marathon? Some guy from Cusco was able to RUN the entire Inca Trail in about 4 hrs!! It usually takes people 4 days and 3 nights to hike it. Thanks for your video. Great information. Hopefully you will return with more time.
Hoping that you can help answer questions. When traveling on the train from Ollantaytambo or the other place you mentioned, what size of a travel bag or backpack are you allowed to bring onto the train? I heard you cannot bring a small suitcase. Or that it has to weigh a certain amount and have specific dimensions? I want to confirm and see how to pack and travel when traveling on the train.
I honestly am not sure I’m sure it says somewhere online. All I brought was a backpack for the day because I wasn’t staying overnight in Aguas Calientes!
@@literalleighthrough cusco and that surrounding area 100%, in lima it was very different. i honestly don’t recommend staying very long and if you do only visit the Miraflores area
Hi 👋 solo, great video and information. Thank you for the tips you gave and help. I just need help with which website you use for all tickets. Please 🙏 help. God bless you 🙏
Awesome video!! Super glad to see you on the YT channel now😆. Hopefully the political crisis starts to mellow out but I did have to cancel a trip for June there just to be on the safe side because some things were going to be modified but I really hope to go soon! Hope you’re well:)
I want to go so bad, but I am afraid of not doing my trip correctly and missing good tricks or hidden gems. Wish this vid had more of that and a better break down of general costs. I wanna combine hitting this and the surrounding places then going to Bolivia for Puma Punku area. Anyone wanna help please 🙏 😊
Well the thing about peru is you can't cover everything. I've spent over 2 months there and could spend another 2 months without coming close to seeing half the things peru has to offer. On one hand, you have to do some of the big attractions, but pick 1 or 2 small ones are worth the time to see and feel. Flights in country are cheap and a major time saver. The busses and bus system were the best I've ever been on. The north is less traveled like trujillo and cajamarca but they have great vibes and good attractions like many ruins. Cusco is probably the coolest city I've ever been too. Make sure you are there on a weekend. A stay in the town of macchu picchu is also special. Most have hot springs. Most people day trip it but staying overnight is cool.
Thank you! I’m going by myself this year for my 25th 🎉
yay!! that’s amazing! enjoy ❤
Great info. We had to fit this into a specific window, but it seems to be fitting together pretty well. I am so glad you shared the info and your adventure. We are so excited to see this next month and film it for our channel. Machu Picchu is #1 on my bucket list. We are a father and son who travel the World to plant trees, clean beaches and teach people about culture, history, and natural wonders. Glad to find your stuff and hope you might like ours too. - Bear
Glad it was helpful!😊😊😊
absolutely breathtaking presentation, you presented and narated this brilliantly!
oh my gosh thank you so much!!
Heading to Peru in three weeks. Taking a 10 day vacation!!!
enjoy!
Very helpful video .
Glad it was helpful!
Why do you omit the other obvious options to reach MP like the train from Cusco? Or a tour that visits Sacred Valley and spend the nite at Aguascalientes before rising early to visit MP? Looking online there’s these options available. If you’re gonna discuss options these should be mentioned as well.
I seem to be really confused with this option. When I try to book it online, it is a bus and a train option. Meaning a bus from Cusco to.Ollantetambo and from there a train to Machu Picchu. In other videos, they mentioned a train from Cusco directly to Machu Picchu. But I don’t see that option on Inca rails or Peru rail .
Great video Savanna. My name is Paulo - I have hiked the Inca Trail 20 times since the 80's when I started (I'm 59 now). I'm preparing to do it again, this coming January. I'm curious about your experience: did you get sick from the altitude? Soroche in Spanish. Based in your experience, what impressed you the most about your visit?
I am a Peruvian born US citizen. I visit my country of origin almost yearly since I left. People always ask me why I visit Machu Picchu so much. The first few times, I could say it was just tourist interests, but at one point I began to feel something beyond excitement. I noticed that every time I visited this place I cam back to the USA feeling recharged, energized, rejuvenated, I can't explain it easily with words.
My favorite way to get to Machu Picchu is hiking the Inca Trail during the rainy season. I don't mind rain and not as many people visiting compared to peak moments in July/August. Hiking around this place is a must! I have also hiked the Salkantay Trail and walked from St. Teresa to Aguas Calientes (they call this hike the Hiram Bingham Trail). I have visited all of the mountains around Machu Picchu using existing trails and a couple of times, using alternative non-tourist trails.
Did you know there is a competition called The Inca Trail Marathon? Some guy from Cusco was able to RUN the entire Inca Trail in about 4 hrs!! It usually takes people 4 days and 3 nights to hike it.
Thanks for your video. Great information. Hopefully you will return with more time.
Hoping that you can help answer questions. When traveling on the train from Ollantaytambo or the other place you mentioned, what size of a travel bag or backpack are you allowed to bring onto the train? I heard you cannot bring a small suitcase. Or that it has to weigh a certain amount and have specific dimensions? I want to confirm and see how to pack and travel when traveling on the train.
I honestly am not sure I’m sure it says somewhere online. All I brought was a backpack for the day because I wasn’t staying overnight in Aguas Calientes!
Thank you for your honesty and response. It's okay, I am sure I can get in touch via email with the train station. Thank you again.
didn't you need a day or so before to acclimatize to the alitude?
yes! that’s very important
Thanks for the nice video. Do you get your passport stamped with the Machu Picchu stamp?
So glad you enjoyed it! I didn't from Machu Picchu, but did from one of the hikes!
@@solowithsav did you feel safe through Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu? Cheers. I’m going in September
@@literalleighthrough cusco and that surrounding area 100%, in lima it was very different. i honestly don’t recommend staying very long and if you do only visit the Miraflores area
Thank you very much for your video and it's informative very useful and educational.
Glad it was helpful!❤
Hi 👋 solo, great video and information. Thank you for the tips you gave and help. I just need help with which website you use for all tickets. Please 🙏 help. God bless you 🙏
so glad it was helpful!!
Really likes your video
thank you so much!
Are there tour guides? If yes, where and how can we reserve one? Thanks!
there are, i’m not sure how you can book ahead you could google that - but i know you can get them on the spot as well!
Subed to see more and help you grow.
thank you😊
this is so awesome 👍🏻
thank you!
Awesome video!! Super glad to see you on the YT channel now😆. Hopefully the political crisis starts to mellow out but I did have to cancel a trip for June there just to be on the safe side because some things were going to be modified but I really hope to go soon! Hope you’re well:)
thank you! i’m trying to make more now 🥰 oh shoot! hopefully you can replan soon !!
It's estimated cost us$3000 with the long hike to Nacchu Picchu
I’m visiting in September can I just book all that in Cusco ?
yes!! links in the description ❤
Do you have any info about getting a guide?
you can easily get one on the spot in aguas calientes! or book one ahead of time online
I want to go so bad, but I am afraid of not doing my trip correctly and missing good tricks or hidden gems.
Wish this vid had more of that and a better break down of general costs.
I wanna combine hitting this and the surrounding places then going to Bolivia for Puma Punku area.
Anyone wanna help please 🙏 😊
Well the thing about peru is you can't cover everything. I've spent over 2 months there and could spend another 2 months without coming close to seeing half the things peru has to offer.
On one hand, you have to do some of the big attractions, but pick 1 or 2 small ones are worth the time to see and feel. Flights in country are cheap and a major time saver. The busses and bus system were the best I've ever been on.
The north is less traveled like trujillo and cajamarca but they have great vibes and good attractions like many ruins.
Cusco is probably the coolest city I've ever been too. Make sure you are there on a weekend. A stay in the town of macchu picchu is also special. Most have hot springs. Most people day trip it but staying overnight is cool.