Thanks for organizing your thoughts and posting! 3 years later, it appears that some of the info is out-dated but still valuable and I appreciate your effort!
Thank you for the heads up on transportation, printing of maps before we go, mosquitos, and money exchange. I appreciate the information that will make our trip a little easier!
Great video. My son is there at the moment. We watched and noted all the points raised. Video made even more enjoyable by your clear delivery unlike many American commentators that talk at a million miles an hours..
EXCELLENT COMMENTS!! I googled several UA-cam videos and yours is exactly what I wanted to see. We're going on the off-season and I am happy to see your unbiased comments. Thanks for sharing with us.
Fabulous, you will have an amazing experience. Just keep in mind that there is a new way to travel from cusco to aguas clientes. read the thread for that info. let me know how much you enjoy your visit.
To date, this has been the MOST actually valuable video I have seen on travelling to MP. Most others certainly glam up the experience, and are fun to watch... This one gives tons of invaluable tips on what to do and what to expect.
just be aware that there have been some changes with going from the airport to the main town at the base of Machu Picchu. read the thread and I hope you have an incredible time.
Thanks for promoting Machu Picchu. We still need more Americans there with 100 U$-Bills, Asian speed-travel-groups, selfies with lamas, lower hotel prices to attract more backpackers, bigger groups on the Inca-Trail, may-be helicopter-tours from Cuzco (why not?), or we wait until the Chinese copy the whole landscape for local travellers in China. Tourism is so wonderful today.
You were right on Point on everything , we just came back from Machu Picchu and thank got i watched your video. Thank you very much ! The Money issue money must be pristine to exchange , mosquito bites , and we did loose power at the Train station thank to you we had our tickets printed out !!! so this video is very helpful !!!!
Vlad Novichenko so glad this video helped you. I do know some of the transport info is dated but still useful with other information. If you post a travel video definitely post a link in the comments, I would love to watch it. Safe travels.
The best pieces of advice before traveling to Machu Picchu, excellent video. There are different routes to get to Machu Picchu: - Salkantay Trek Machu picchu - Huchuy Qosqo - Inca Trail :)
Seeing Machu Picchu is my ultimate bucket list! Awesome sight. I was able to take much photos bcos I lost my IPhone 2 days b4 the trip to MP. May 11-21, 2017
Geramie Nigoza, not really. MP takes about 3-4 hours to hike with a guide. The HP is another trip of the day. See that mountain in the background picture? That's Huayna Picchu ( young peak). Machu Picchu (old peak).
It's really cool that you took the time to make this. I prefer watching this over reading all the various websites. We are going in Sept this year, super excited!
You will have an amazing time, just apply my advise to fit your travel needs. In Machu Picchu make sure to get to the different panoramic spots for great pictures. Glad my video can help you. Safe travels.
+dlu975 Hey DLU, thanks for following up! It was amazing... We did the hike up to the flag, i think that trek is called Mountain. I had no mosquito bites, instead, I had around 50 sand fly bites. I didn't even see a mosquito there but honestly I would have preferred those over the sand flies. Your video helped our trip no doubt. Thanks again. Oh and for anyone that reads this.. I've been to many places around the world, Asia, Europe, etc, and Peru is my favorite out of all. The culture and everything there is just incredible!
Don't think your going get to altitude sickness. It's scary because i experienced it. I went to pharmacist and got cocoa vitamins and candy and within 2 hours i started to breath good again. Whatever you do, don't panic. People around will know what to do for you. Just stay calm.
no, thats not the only way you can get to Machu Picchu. You can take the PeruRail train from the Poroy Station IN Cusco to aquas Calientes which is where you can take the bus up to Machu Picchu.
Hi there! Great video about Machu Picchu, very entertaining ;) Just one update to help: the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is now (2019) per hour and has the same cost; 152.00 soles (US46.00). For example, you can buy your ticket for 10 am. that means that you can enter to Machu Picchu from 10 am and have 4 hours to explore the citadel. Hope it helps :)
We took the Peru Rail train from Cusco to Machu Pichu in 2005. I would not recommend landing and trying to catch a train the same day! Spend time enjoying Cusco. Do a full day Sacred Valley Tour. Amazing.
On a budget. Iima - Ica - Ariquippa - Cusco. Buy an Inca Trek (not Inca Trail-unless you are lucky enough to pre-book). Mountain biking, 3 days trekking, party night, zip line option. Trek to Aqua Calliente - Get up at about 3am and walk up to Machu before the tour buses arrive - get in and watch the sunrise before the hoards appear. Get bus back down or walk. Then train back to Cusco. You need to be semi fit though.
Published 2015! I can see no mention of Vistadome? Was it too early for this? I travelled there with it in April 2018 and would highly recommend it, It was fabulous. Else I enjoyed your effort and could not say less about the warning regarding altitude sickness we were affected although warned about but since it was an organised trip we landed at Cusco then went to M P I wish we had acclimatisation before as you described it at a lower altitude. I wish also you'd included a little scenic of Aguas Calientes I loved so much too. Many of your tips did not apply to us. But I'm sure it would help many. And I'm amazed about these town losing electric power, had no idea about this! Have you thought of updating this presentation?
Yes. Many things have changed. I am happy you found parts of it useful. Since my visit I have been busy traveling to many other places around the world. Please check out my epic videos to enjoy my travels. Also if you post any videos of your travels let me know. I would love to watch them.
Great info. There is another way to go to MP from Cusco to Ollantaytambo by car to Hidrolectrica then walk to Aguas Calientes around 40 min. Actually is the cheapers one cost around $20 us
Radha Shah awesome!!!! You will love it!! Take video and pics. Post a comment if you noted updates. Also, if you make a video please post a link in my comments, I love seeing other people's experiences of places I've been pre and post. Currently I am prepping for Argentina - Buenos Aires, Patagonia. Stay posted for my epic video and travel commentary.
Wow, so much information!! Not many videos like this out there. Thank you SOOO MUCH!! This video is awesome. You covered pretty much everything. The mosquitoes scare me. Not sure about the zika danger in Peru. I am definitely subscribing to your channel. Thank you and can't wait to see your Argentina video. Safe travels. =)
Joanna Uruchima glad this helped. Make sure to check out some of the comments on this video as there may be a new train that opened about a year ago that takes people straight from the airport to Shias calientes. If not too pricey it may be worth it. The 'Epic Argentina' Video has posted. Check it out. Also check out 'Epic Peru'
I just recently went to Machu Picchu. We went with nothing planed. we stayed in Cusco for 2 days and walked around the city and then we took a tour that took us to Chichero, Maras, and moray. we didn't do the full tour because we wanted to get to machu picchu so they dropped us off in Ollantambo where we went directly to the train stations and asked about tickets. since my friend is Peruvian she couldn't ride Peru rail until a certain time. we went across the street to Inca rail and they hooked us up! a little more expensive but they were so nice and helpful. we go to Aguascalientes and found a room easily. I would have liked to spent a day more in Aguascalientes just because the town is so neat. make sure when you buy your machu picchu ticket that they put the correct entry date on them ours were wrong but they allowed us to enter anyways.
Absolutely!!! Make sure to read through the thread as there have been some updates since I have posted the video. Also, check out my main Epic Machu Picchu Video: ua-cam.com/video/hkfVgtLY1NQ/v-deo.html
I wanna like this video so much. Currently 420 likes... 🌿🤙💚 Without the life changing jre episode with Hancock, I've might have never heard of this fantastic place. Beautiful!!!
Daniel San it is such a beautiful place. Please make it a point to go there while you still can. Please check out my ‘Epic’ videos of places I travel to. You will enjoy those as well. Have a fantastic life.
Absolutely, however, know that there is a new transportation method from the airport or cusco to Machu Picchu. I need to revisit in order to update this video. have fun.
Very good tip to travel to Macchu Picchu .just lwant to telling to everybody that one envolope of mate de coca is a stimulant for not to have paint in the stomach.and when you travel andyou eat in so many different places is necesary to buy a box with 20 envolopes for all the family .and i want to make clear that mate is not cocaine .is far from that .when is cocaine they put clorox to be white and they process even with other ingredient but the leaves itself and to make infusion with hot water is a blessing by nature and people dont die from .but the devils who process that plant with clorox they die early with heart attack or with there liver destroy when they sleep. So many people dont know what is the different and the leave itself is not poising
Question for anyone who might know: I live in a place of varying elevation up to 4500 feet. Does that give me any advantage regarding the elevation in Cusco and Macchi Picchu?
Max C absolutely, however from ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes you can only go by train. Not sure if you can leave rental car in ollantaytambo overnight, policies, cost, risk. Good luck
Then I am anxiously awaiting this, with my new Dell MR headset. So far, I have visited the moon and Mars, also Venice, would like to add Machu Picchu to my list of armchair accomplishments,.
That's a very wrong advice for anyone who would like to go to Machu Picchu first time. You should stay in Cusco city for at least 1 or 2 days, there are manh things to see in Cusco city and also your body needs to adjust to the altitude. Then think about going to Machu Picchu.
Keep in mind that electricity goes down often in these small towns and then your credit card would not work. When we were in Aguascalientes there was an entire day and and a half without electricity. You could have cash as backup and use credit cards if you can. Be safe and bring some cash.
can someone help? Is it possible to see MP with fear of heights, is there a trek that is not too severe in terms of heights? how far trai n oor bus goes? etc
leeoh moon yeah just don’t do Wayna Picchu if you don’t like hike don’t do Wayna Picchu. Macchu Picchu is fairly nice when it comes to heights and where there is heights those sections are roped off
Andrei Tudor I live at the seaside . We took a flight to Puno (4000 m). The worst night . I'm returning in a couple of months with a better planning: Lima.....Arequipa and then Cuzco .
dlu975 Thank you very much for the tips. One last question :the taxi from Cusco to Ollantaytambo how much it can cost?... Yeah I will watch it for sure
You mentioned you went up there on the second day, did you really enjoy it so much that you went up there 2 days and 1 is not enough. Do you have to buy entrance tickets for 2 days?
if you are having high blood pressure then you need to be seen and started on medication. you will be walking a lot, miles and miles. Also, there is elevation to consider and plenty of stairs. Take your meds, get in shape, enjoy the adventure.
Thanks Frost ! Already I am taking medication.If we take bus ? How much inside we have to walk ? Sorry for asking again same I am too nervous to go..Merry Christmas and Happy new year🌲🌲
How much money average do you suggest I bring for daily? I would be going early July....the travel package includes breakfast and about 3 lunches for a weeks stay.
Alejandra Lowe this is a very tough question. In cusco I would have about $100 per day to be safe and this would cover 2 meals, entry to some attractions. If you like the finer things I would bring $200 per day, nice meals, VIP service, tips and gift shops, souvenirs. It depends on your style of travel, number of people, activities, types of restaurants. I hope this helps. I was being very generous with my numbers above as I go by 'bring more $ just in case'
Hi! Is it necessary to prebook hotels in Aguas Calientes in October? How busy were they? I don't know the exact day I will be there so hard to prebook... but dont want to end up sleeping on a bench! Thanks for any advice.
Hello. Thank you for posting this very informative video. I am planning on visiting Machu Pichu next year and my mom really wants to go, however, she had an extremely hard time walking. Do you think this entire trip would be ok for a person with limited mobility??? Or is there a lot of walking, hiking, etc?
There is a lot of walking and hiking especially once you arrive in aguas calientes as there is no public transportation. also once you are in macho picchu there are many stairs to climb in order to get around. I am not sure of you mom's capacity to mobilize. if she is overall able to walk but needs frequent breaks she may be ok with assistance. I did see many elderly people using canes and taking frequent breaks. I think she will be inspired and may find the strength to see such a beautiful place. good luck
dlu975 thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my question. My mom can walk but with a walker and does need frequent brakes. She is very slow. I will let her know. Thank you again.
Thanks for organizing your thoughts and posting! 3 years later, it appears that some of the info is out-dated but still valuable and I appreciate your effort!
Thank you for the heads up on transportation, printing of maps before we go, mosquitos, and money exchange. I appreciate the information that will make our trip a little easier!
Great video. My son is there at the moment. We watched and noted all the points raised. Video made even more enjoyable by your clear delivery unlike many American commentators that talk at a million miles an hours..
EXCELLENT COMMENTS!! I googled several UA-cam videos and yours is exactly what I wanted to see. We're going on the off-season and I am happy to see your unbiased comments. Thanks for sharing with us.
Fabulous, you will have an amazing experience. Just keep in mind that there is a new way to travel from cusco to aguas clientes. read the thread for that info. let me know how much you enjoy your visit.
To date, this has been the MOST actually valuable video I have seen on travelling to MP. Most others certainly glam up the experience, and are fun to watch... This one gives tons of invaluable tips on what to do and what to expect.
just be aware that there have been some changes with going from the airport to the main town at the base of Machu Picchu. read the thread and I hope you have an incredible time.
Thanks for promoting Machu Picchu. We still need more Americans there with 100 U$-Bills,
Asian speed-travel-groups, selfies with lamas, lower hotel prices to attract more backpackers, bigger groups on the Inca-Trail, may-be helicopter-tours from Cuzco (why not?), or we wait until the Chinese copy the whole landscape for local travellers in China. Tourism is so wonderful today.
Nice, right on!!! hahaha, you missed the slip and slide down the mountain face.
You can also go from Cusco to Machu Picchu by Minivan taken in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas. (Cusco’s main plaza) it will take around 7 hours to get to MP.
Vangie Hernandez thank you for the tip
Thanks for the thorough video. Very helpful! you're a champion, cheers 👊🏽
You were right on Point on everything , we just came back from Machu Picchu and thank got i watched your video. Thank you very much ! The Money issue money must be pristine to exchange
, mosquito bites , and we did loose power at the Train station thank to you we had our tickets printed out !!! so this video is very helpful !!!!
Vlad Novichenko so glad this video helped you. I do know some of the transport info is dated but still useful with other information. If you post a travel video definitely post a link in the comments, I would love to watch it. Safe travels.
Is it necessary to buy the train tickets from Cusco to MP a month in advance or how many days before do you recommend?
Great practical travel advice. Thanks. Especially about the experience, but convenient hotel near the entrance of MP. Glenn from Ozz
Thanks for your tips.
I am from Peru but I've never been there before.
Now I am planning to visit Machu Picchu in April
Fantastic. You will have an amazing time. Also, make sure to read the comment thread to this video as there are some helpful updates to getting around
Thanks for all the good advices! Travelling from Sweden to see Machu Picchu i January.
The best vlog on Machu pichhu
The best pieces of advice before traveling to Machu Picchu, excellent video.
There are different routes to get to Machu Picchu:
- Salkantay Trek Machu picchu
- Huchuy Qosqo
- Inca Trail
:)
Tierras Vivas thank you
You by far had shared the best info. Thank you!
Seeing Machu Picchu is my ultimate bucket list! Awesome sight.
I was able to take much photos bcos I lost my IPhone 2 days b4 the trip to MP.
May 11-21, 2017
ronald valdellon post the pics you took. Would love to see them
ronald valdellon is it possible to hike macchu pichu and huayna picchu in one day
Geramie Nigoza absolutely
Geramie Nigoza, not really.
MP takes about 3-4 hours to hike with a guide.
The HP is another trip of the day. See that mountain in the background picture? That's Huayna Picchu ( young peak). Machu Picchu (old peak).
Excellent tips. Very thorough informations. Thank you for sharing.
Phoenix Rider Absolutely
Thanks for all the advice. Helps takes quite a bit of the intimidation out of the planning :)
It's really cool that you took the time to make this. I prefer watching this over reading all the various websites. We are going in Sept this year, super excited!
You will have an amazing time, just apply my advise to fit your travel needs. In Machu Picchu make sure to get to the different panoramic spots for great pictures. Glad my video can help you. Safe travels.
+Fokis Gaming Hello, How was your Machu Picchu trip? Did you make it to Machu Picchu? Mosquito bites? If you make a video let me know.
Thanks
+dlu975 Hey DLU, thanks for following up! It was amazing... We did the hike up to the flag, i think that trek is called Mountain. I had no mosquito bites, instead, I had around 50 sand fly bites. I didn't even see a mosquito there but honestly I would have preferred those over the sand flies.
Your video helped our trip no doubt. Thanks again. Oh and for anyone that reads this.. I've been to many places around the world, Asia, Europe, etc, and Peru is my favorite out of all. The culture and everything there is just incredible!
Thank you so very much! You were right on point with the education of how to plan a trip to Machu Picchu. Once again, thank you kindly!
Eddie Rivera Fantastic. Glad you found this helpful.
Another good idea is to go to the Sacred Valley right away after you land in Cusco , as the Sacred Valley is at a lower level than Cusco.
Thank you so much! The info on the mosquitoes and money exchange alone would make the difference between good memories or bad ones.
Wendell Montague absolutely. Glad you liked it.
Don't think your going get to altitude sickness. It's scary because i experienced it. I went to pharmacist and got cocoa vitamins and candy and within 2 hours i started to breath good again. Whatever you do, don't panic. People around will know what to do for you. Just stay calm.
R Graji thank you for sharing.
what a wonderful set of details. So informative. Great. thanks a lot
Carol Dasrath are you visiting? Or perhaps you already have.
no, thats not the only way you can get to Machu Picchu. You can take the PeruRail train from the Poroy Station IN Cusco to aquas Calientes which is where you can take the bus up to Machu Picchu.
Kimberly Salazar thanks for the information. Also, there is now a direct train. As per other thread comments.
Hi there! Great video about Machu Picchu, very entertaining ;)
Just one update to help: the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is now (2019) per hour and has the same cost; 152.00 soles (US46.00).
For example, you can buy your ticket for 10 am. that means that you can enter to Machu Picchu from 10 am and have 4 hours to explore the citadel. Hope it helps :)
Machu Picchu Explorer Thank you so much for the information.
@@FrostElement No problem, happy to help all people willing to visit our country :)
Thank you. Your tips & advice are great. this is by far the most useful information. Really appreciated.
Maria Henry thank you. Make sure to read the thread to learn about some of the updates that have occurred since posting this video.
We took the Peru Rail train from Cusco to Machu Pichu in 2005. I would not recommend landing and trying to catch a train the same day! Spend time enjoying Cusco. Do a full day Sacred Valley Tour. Amazing.
Ralph Quinones that is a good idea. Next time I will try that.
On a budget. Iima - Ica - Ariquippa - Cusco. Buy an Inca Trek (not Inca Trail-unless you are lucky enough to pre-book). Mountain biking, 3 days trekking, party night, zip line option. Trek to Aqua Calliente - Get up at about 3am and walk up to Machu before the tour buses arrive - get in and watch the sunrise before the hoards appear. Get bus back down or walk. Then train back to Cusco. You need to be semi fit though.
This was super helpful, thank you for sharing such great tips!!
Maria Khabbaz make sure to read the thread as there have been some changes since I was there.
Published 2015! I can see no mention of Vistadome? Was it too early for this? I travelled there with it in April 2018 and would highly recommend it, It was fabulous.
Else I enjoyed your effort and could not say less about the warning regarding altitude sickness we were affected although warned about but since it was an organised trip we landed at Cusco then went to M P I wish we had acclimatisation before as you described it at a lower altitude. I wish also you'd included a little scenic of Aguas Calientes I loved so much too. Many of your tips did not apply to us. But I'm sure it would help many. And I'm amazed about these town losing electric power, had no idea about this! Have you thought of updating this presentation?
Yes. Many things have changed. I am happy you found parts of it useful. Since my visit I have been busy traveling to many other places around the world. Please check out my epic videos to enjoy my travels. Also if you post any videos of your travels let me know. I would love to watch them.
Great info. There is another way to go to MP from Cusco to Ollantaytambo by car to Hidrolectrica then walk to Aguas Calientes around 40 min. Actually is the cheapers one cost around $20 us
Karin Rozas fantastic. Thank you for the heads up. Since posting video years ago there have been new ways established to travel to ollantaytambo.
This is very helpful! Thank you! We are traveling to Machu Picchu in about 2 weeks..
Awesome!!! You will have an amazing time!
Thx a lot for all yr travel trips. I will be going there in May of this year.
Radha Shah awesome!!!! You will love it!! Take video and pics. Post a comment if you noted updates. Also, if you make a video please post a link in my comments, I love seeing other people's experiences of places I've been pre and post. Currently I am prepping for Argentina - Buenos Aires, Patagonia. Stay posted for my epic video and travel commentary.
Very comprehensive and helpful. Thank you!!!
Glad you found it helpful
Wow, so much information!! Not many videos like this out there. Thank you SOOO MUCH!! This video is awesome. You covered pretty much everything. The mosquitoes scare me. Not sure about the zika danger in Peru. I am definitely subscribing to your channel. Thank you and can't wait to see your Argentina video. Safe travels. =)
Joanna Uruchima glad this helped. Make sure to check out some of the comments on this video as there may be a new train that opened about a year ago that takes people straight from the airport to Shias calientes. If not too pricey it may be worth it. The 'Epic Argentina' Video has posted. Check it out. Also check out 'Epic Peru'
Amazing video, all the very useful info
Nice video but October is not winter in the US. Autumn runs from September 22 -December 21.
I just recently went to Machu Picchu. We went with nothing planed. we stayed in Cusco for 2 days and walked around the city and then we took a tour that took us to Chichero, Maras, and moray. we didn't do the full tour because we wanted to get to machu picchu so they dropped us off in Ollantambo where we went directly to the train stations and asked about tickets. since my friend is Peruvian she couldn't ride Peru rail until a certain time. we went across the street to Inca rail and they hooked us up! a little more expensive but they were so nice and helpful. we go to Aguascalientes and found a room easily. I would have liked to spent a day more in Aguascalientes just because the town is so neat. make sure when you buy your machu picchu ticket that they put the correct entry date on them ours were wrong but they allowed us to enter anyways.
WOW....SIMPLY PUT.... WHAT A GREAT VIDEO, LOTS OF GREAT TRAVEL TIPS, THANK YOU SO MUCH....MIKE
Superb video 🎉
Amazing tips. Many thanks. I a m going in March 2020 :)
congratulations, please be safe and enjoy
WOW.... PERÚ IS WONDERFUL😍
IS AMAZING
GREAT VIDEO....
J Bayer thank you, make to check out my Neri Epic Video.
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Thanks, we are going there in a few weeks.
not as yet. Planning for October with my daughter, husband, nephew, and my husband. His birthday gift as he will be 72
Thank you. Useful information to me.
This video was helpful can't wait to visit.
marquies hill you will have a fantastic time. Make sure to check out my 'Epic' Videos including Machu Picchu: ua-cam.com/video/hkfVgtLY1NQ/v-deo.html
One if most helpful videos on youtube, thx!
Absolutely!!! Make sure to read through the thread as there have been some updates since I have posted the video. Also, check out my main Epic Machu Picchu Video:
ua-cam.com/video/hkfVgtLY1NQ/v-deo.html
I wanna like this video so much. Currently 420 likes... 🌿🤙💚
Without the life changing jre episode with Hancock, I've might have never heard of this fantastic place. Beautiful!!!
Daniel San it is such a beautiful place. Please make it a point to go there while you still can. Please check out my ‘Epic’ videos of places I travel to. You will enjoy those as well. Have a fantastic life.
7days n peru only for Machu Picchu , how much $$$ mush I have ???🤔🤔🤔 Great Vid 👋👋👋👋 The BEST Vid so far on Machu Picchu 😄😄😄
Very well done! is it good go in February?
Ramesh Bas yes. Good time to go
Thank you so much for this video!!!!
Thank you. Make sure to read through the thread as there may be some updates since posting video.
very useful information... thanks.
hlub ibtxhis awesome. Don't forget to check out my 'Epic' videos of my vacation destinations.
Thanks for the well made video.
Great tips thank you so much
Absolutely, however, know that there is a new transportation method from the airport or cusco to Machu Picchu. I need to revisit in order to update this video. have fun.
Frost Element yes please it would be awesome to find other ways to plan it better !
Very good tip to travel to Macchu Picchu .just lwant to telling to everybody that one envolope of mate de coca is a stimulant for not to have paint in the stomach.and when you travel andyou eat in so many different places is necesary to buy a box with 20 envolopes for all the family .and i want to make clear that mate is not cocaine .is far from that .when is cocaine they put clorox to be white and they process even with other ingredient but the leaves itself and to make infusion with hot water is a blessing by nature and people dont die from .but the devils who process that plant with clorox they die early with heart attack or with there liver destroy when they sleep. So many people dont know what is the different and the leave itself is not poising
Maria Villamon thank you for sharing
Thanks a lot for all the advices !
GREAT information, thank you much!
Glad you liked it
Question for anyone who might know: I live in a place of varying elevation up to 4500 feet. Does that give me any advantage regarding the elevation in Cusco and Macchi Picchu?
Instead of taking a cab, Can you rent a car in Cusco and drive to Ollantaytambo?
Max C absolutely, however from ollantaytambo to Aguascalientes you can only go by train. Not sure if you can leave rental car in ollantaytambo overnight, policies, cost, risk. Good luck
at 2:02: I didn't know "October" was winter here in the states ... I always thought it was fall ... I have been misled all my life ...
saintluisito now you know :)
@@FrostElement it must be the Climate Change people are talking about ...
How to get to lower elevation town arakipa?
And also how much is the taxi from Cusco to olantaytambo?
prices change, bring plenty of cash
best place 👍👍💖
Very good video. I can never visit there, but I would like to see it in 360/VR for MR headsets. Is this possible?
Jeffrey Nelson yes
Then I am anxiously awaiting this, with my new Dell MR headset. So far, I have visited the moon and Mars, also Venice, would like to add Machu Picchu to my list of armchair accomplishments,.
Jeffrey Nelson nice!!! Just UA-cam MR
Will do, thanks. Will I need a pith helmet?
Great help thank you!💗💗💗
thanks kindly for your advice!
You are absolutely welcome
That's a very wrong advice for anyone who would like to go to Machu Picchu first time.
You should stay in Cusco city for at least 1 or 2 days, there are manh things to see in Cusco city and also your body needs to adjust to the altitude. Then think about going to Machu Picchu.
murd777: it is the other way around: Cusco is much higher than Matchu Pitchu
I'm going next week . Is that also off peak season. ?
What are your thoughts about using a credit card instead of cash?
Keep in mind that electricity goes down often in these small towns and then your credit card would not work. When we were in Aguascalientes there was an entire day and and a half without electricity. You could have cash as backup and use credit cards if you can. Be safe and bring some cash.
Thanks for the info & safe travels!
Thanks , great tips.
Asia Burrill you are welcome
Hi can I go to Machu Picchu from Lima or I have to go to cusco?
Excellent!! Thank you!!
Please read the thread for updates on trains from the airport.
Very useful man thanks!
Thanks so much.
Saludos!! Una pregunta, es necesario comprar los pasajes para el tren a Machu Picchu con un mes de anticipación o con un dia antes es suficiente?
NuKrypto hola, le recomiendo comprar pasajes lo mas en avansado que sea possible atraves de internet.
Thanks for the map!!!
Myriam Valdes absolutely!! You will have an amazing time.
How much does the taxi cost from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
Wilson Rodriguez many years ago. Don’t recall, will be different now.
DUDE. THANK YOU!
!Que fantastico!!Que viva El Peru caballeros!
Is there no direct rail link to Ollantaytambo from Lima, or La Paz Bolivia? The idea of flying to Cusco than taking a taxi and train seems cumbersome!
I don't think so, but let us know if you find a way
I looked around. Couldn't find one. You are right.
Still worth the trip. Very life changing place.
Agree!
can someone help? Is it possible to see MP with fear of heights, is there a trek that is not too severe in terms of heights? how far trai n oor bus goes? etc
leeoh moon yeah just don’t do Wayna Picchu if you don’t like hike don’t do Wayna Picchu. Macchu Picchu is fairly nice when it comes to heights and where there is heights those sections are roped off
3400 m of altitude needs no acclimatization, unless you plan to run a marathon ....
Andrei Tudor I live at the seaside . We took a flight to Puno (4000 m). The worst night . I'm returning in a couple of months with a better planning: Lima.....Arequipa and then Cuzco .
Hello. very helpfull video. one question: can i buy my ticket from the station the same day or there is a possibility that i wont find one?
Christina CH3 thank you. I am glad you liked the video. We bought our tickets the day before. You can also buy the same day
dlu975 Can you bought them from Cusco? Or only at the station?
Christina CH3 only at the station in aguas calientes
Christina CH3 don't forget to check out my 'Epic' travel videos.
dlu975 Thank you very much for the tips. One last question :the taxi from Cusco to Ollantaytambo how much it can cost?... Yeah I will watch it for sure
You mentioned you went up there on the second day, did you really enjoy it so much that you went up there 2 days and 1 is not enough. Do you have to buy entrance tickets for 2 days?
Tenny Young yes. It is such a beautiful place I should of stayed a 3rd day.
I’m planning on going in September. Is that off season or on season?
KAWING CHUI-RUA thAt is a great time to go. Enjoy
How much we have to walk? I am having high blood pressure..Is it very dangerous to walk? Thanks a lot for information
if you are having high blood pressure then you need to be seen and started on medication. you will be walking a lot, miles and miles. Also, there is elevation to consider and plenty of stairs. Take your meds, get in shape, enjoy the adventure.
Thanks Frost ! Already I am taking medication.If we take bus ? How much inside we have to walk ? Sorry for asking again same I am too nervous to go..Merry Christmas and Happy new year🌲🌲
Very informative
thanks a lot for the info!!!
I wannabe there their amazing retreat
FWIW Arequipa is not a small town but a city of a million... a million Peruvians
So ultimately, would you consider just buying a ticket to stay in Cusco and booking a tour locally, or purchase a tour guide from home?
Alejandra Lowe if it is the high season book it all from home. If it is in the low
season the don't stress, book there
How much money average do you suggest I bring for daily? I would be going early July....the travel package includes breakfast and about 3 lunches for a weeks stay.
Alejandra Lowe this is a very tough question. In cusco I would have about $100 per day to be safe and this would cover 2 meals, entry to some attractions. If you like the finer things I would bring $200 per day, nice meals, VIP service, tips and gift shops, souvenirs. It depends on your style of travel, number of people, activities, types of restaurants. I hope this helps. I was being very generous with my numbers above as I go by 'bring more $ just in case'
Of course. Thank you so much for all your help and advice. It really helps!
Internacionalmente la gente no usa FEET para establecer la altura.... la medida es el metro
François Bérubé asi es. Hay usar matematicas
Taxi drivers probably didnt like trains directly to machu picchu because their job opportunities were at stake.
Chan Ho Woo that is very possible.
Hi! Is it necessary to prebook hotels in Aguas Calientes in October? How busy were they? I don't know the exact day I will be there so hard to prebook... but dont want to end up sleeping on a bench! Thanks for any advice.
Yes!! Book in advanced. Benched will probably be sold out as well.
Graysdir how was your trip
dlu975 Excellent, thanks for asking. No issues with availability yet. Appreciated your advice!
Hello. Thank you for posting this very informative video. I am planning on visiting Machu Pichu next year and my mom really wants to go, however, she had an extremely hard time walking. Do you think this entire trip would be ok for a person with limited mobility??? Or is there a lot of walking, hiking, etc?
There is a lot of walking and hiking especially once you arrive in aguas calientes as there is no public transportation. also once you are in macho picchu there are many stairs to climb in order to get around. I am not sure of you mom's capacity to mobilize. if she is overall able to walk but needs frequent breaks she may be ok with assistance. I did see many elderly people using canes and taking frequent breaks. I think she will be inspired and may find the strength to see such a beautiful place. good luck
dlu975 thank you very much for taking the time to reply to my question. My mom can walk but with a walker and does need frequent brakes. She is very slow. I will let her know. Thank you again.
Link to map doesn't work.
Donna Moriarty just click on the link in the description that one does work.
Love it
This was more a slide show than video
Glad you enjoyed. You can watch my epic peru video for more of a collage experience.
👎No . U need to acclimatize first in Cusco At least a day