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RE: MACHU PICHU JUNE 20

by IncaKola 27 May 2012

Totally agree with Fowler9, three days in Aguas Calientes is at least one day too much. I would stay at Aguas Calientes the day before…
RE: Short Notice Trip to Cuzco and Machu Picchu

by IncaKola 14 May 2012

Book the train @ http://www.perurail.com I would recommend you to spend the day in the Sacred Valley the day of departure to Machu Picchu.…
RE: 2 weeks in Peru - domastic bus/train/flight

by lorenzo622 24 April 2012

If you're in Peru for only two weeks, you should probably spend the entire time in the Cusco--Machu Picchu area. To do everything on…
RE: Must See for 1 Day in Lima and Cuzco

by katysaps 26 March 2012

@casaana - Thanks for the ideas for Lima, most of those were on my list already, but it's good to have some input from people who have…
RE: Need info about hotelsn and travel agencies

by Crsito123 08 March 2012

My favorite Place in Peru was Machu Picchu, I went with my family for about 5 days. (2 kinds and 3 adults) We arrive into Cusco in the…
Re: Day trip possibilities through the Sacred Valley

by jaredcusco 15 February 2012

Hi I recommend back to Cusco in the second day and spend one night in Cusco, next day you can do Sacred Valley tour, that consist visitin…
RE: Mtn Biking in Sacred Valley

by fowler9 13 February 2012

If you get a combi from Ollantaytambo to Urubamba you should be able to get a bus from Urubamba to Pisac no probs.
RE: Ica or Colca Canyon?

by warpus 12 February 2012

Hey randomgirl, how did your trip go? I am planning a very similar one it seems except that instead of the inca trail I will be doing…
RE: Looking for good multi-day hikes & advice in Peru

by warpus 12 February 2012

Thanks for all the comments so far everyone. I've been doing more research for this trip and made a map of both "must see" and "would…
RE: Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) tours

by monikah 28 December 2011

Hello, can anyone recommend a guide or driver with a car to private tour for 1 day in Sacred Valley, starting in Cuzco, ending in Ollantayt…
RE: Sacred valley recommendations - 10 days

by Stormbird 15 December 2011

I spent two weeks in the Sacred Valley this past September. The entire trip was incredible! The Sacred Valley should be enjoyed like sipping…
Sacred valley recommendations - 10 days

by bob_123 14 December 2011

We are looking to spend 1 week - 10 days in the sacred valley, just relaxing, taking spanish lessons and making day trips to the surrounding…
RE: Final Prep

by trekker502 15 October 2011

[www.andeantravelweb.com] lists certified and qualified trekking guides allowed to take clients on the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.…
Re: Machu Picchu

by Nevada 04 September 2011

I would like to give a short overview on how to organize your Machu Picchi visit yourself and not through an agency if you only have a…
Re: Inca Trail & Sacred Valley

by dori7 22 August 2011

you can do the sacred valley to acclimatize for the Inca Trail. The only way to do the SV in one day is with a private driver/guide -…
RE: Inca Trail & Sacred Valley

by PeejayPeru 21 August 2011

Although the trail head of the Inca Trail is in the Sacred Valley, you wont really have any time to see the Sacred Valley. It is definately…
RE: 1 Week Trip to Peru in September

by Stormbird 25 July 2011

My friend and I spent 8 days in Peru in 2006, although it was a bit rushed we managed to see Cuzco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. You…
RE: Altitude sickness in Peru

by esteroides 13 June 2011

Arequipa is a good option as the first stop. Then continue to Cuzco which is at 3300. Here you have 2 options. Or take it slowly the first…
RE: Days in Lima. Flying to Cusco before doing Inca Trail

by stoni111121 04 June 2011

agree with #1. Saturday morning is minimum. A possible itinerary: Saturday: relax, explore Cusco, do some walking in the village; get…
Re: Tickets to the sites in Ollantaytambo and Pisac

by thesaurus 27 April 2011

Do people find that the bolet turistico is generally worth it? Compared with the rest of our travel expenses, it feels quite pricey, especia…
Tickets to the sites in Ollantaytambo and Pisac

by trishfowl 26 April 2011

We're getting ready to go to Machu Picchu and we'll be spending a lot of time in the Sacred Valley (very little in Cusco). What I'm wonderi…
Re: Itinerary June 2011

by mmyerssf 19 April 2011

Thanks for your input! I'm not doing the Inca Trail, so I'll be taking the "backpacker" train to Machu Picchu. I couldn't get a reservatio…
RE: Luggage storage in Pisac

by inkamama429 10 March 2011

my partner and i are beginning our sacred valley trip in pisac. wondering if there is a bus from pisac to ollantaytambo.. i believe i…
RE: Where to go after?

by hoosier 04 February 2011

I did the hike to Choquequirao and it was fantastic. I was so glad I did this instead of the Inca Trail: the scenery was just as spectacula…
RE: Where to go after?

by trekker502 23 January 2011

You cannot hike the classic Inca Trail without going with certified guides [www.andeantravelweb.com] There are alternative trails, such…