This is by far the best made video on the Inca Trail with wonderful and very instructive narrations on the history of Machu Pichu. Can’t wait to experience this amazing wonder of the world in person.
I love that you're also sharing history and other trivia for this video. 💜 Hiking to Machu Picchu seems like a pipe dream for me. I'm just glad to stumble upon your video.
Thank you, history, culture and adventure is our thing and Peru has it all! I really hope you do get a chance to visit someday it’s definitely worth it!
@@reem101188 we mainly chose the Inca Trail for its history. I did the Lares trail 10 years ago also. Both are very good, Lares and Salkantay are great if you want a bit more peace and quiet, although they are getting more popular and I was surprised by how few groups we encountered on the Inca Trail. Surpassed expectations.
Machu Picchu is the ruins of a city from the Incan empire that was built in the 15th century. The ruins are in the Andes Mountains, over 2,000 metres above sea level. Its walls and other architectural elements are cut into the natural rock. It’s not certain why the city was first built, although some sources suggest it was used as a royal retreat for the emperor, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. It is thought to have been used between the 15th and 16th centuries, but was gradually abandoned over time. Today, it is a very popular tourist site, so much so that the Peruvian government has begun limiting the amount of people able to visit each year to preserve it.
Great video. Loved the narration and information plus the ultra clear videos. I do appreciate the slow panning, some creators go too fast and its dizzying. My question is: was there older/elderly people on the hike or up top? I know the elevation can be challenging for older folks and people with heart/lung issues. 2) did Alpaca tours have first aid trained staff and equipment? Thanks.
Thank you! ☺️ I’m not sure which elderly people you are referring however there was a guy on our tour group in his 60’s that seemed to do alright. It can be challenging however for anyone who doesn’t train regularly. Altitude, however can’t be trained for and I’d recommend spending some time in Cuzco beforehand and even do some other hikes there such as Rainbow Mountain which we feature in another video. Alpaca Tours had very professional and well trained staff along with first aid experience from my knowledge, you could always reach out to them. I’d highly recommend their company!
This was a excellent video. Great shots, relevant information, and beneficial 🎉I am scheduled to visit in June...just curious, how did you manage restroom breaks...I did not see many bushes. Everything appears to be in the open?
Thank you for that, I’m glad this video helped with your research. There are bushes along the way especially in the lower altitudes but there are also multiple restrooms each day. Plus I find hiking and sweating reduces the need to go so each break was sufficient for us..
Thank you! We put a lot of work into our videos.. the jacket was a local NZ company called Mountain Warehouse, I’ve recently upgraded to a Macpac 10,000ml rain jacket because that green one wasn’t very effective with heavy rain.
That is an amazing trail with fantastic scenery. Who built it and when please. What was its purpose in the day that it was built. You need to be fit and energetic to tackle that. Enjoyed the video again and thank you for it.
Hi Monica, Glad you loved the video, thanks! Unfortunately we don’t do packing list videos, maybe one day but for now my attention is spent on making the best quality vlogumentary style videos I can. I believe we were both wearing North Face Future Light boots but we have both since upgraded. I have purchased some Mamut Gortex boots for our Everest base camp trip coming soon. The Inca Trail seemed fine in our standard hiking boots though, I wouldn’t imagine you’d run into any issues with something similar. Have an epic time on the trail, it’s amazing!
I think we started taking it but I was getting some nausea so stopped. I think the main reason I got a bit of altitude sickness was from talking too much instead of breathing 😂
Thanks! As a tour guide history is a big part of what we do. The opinions expressed are that of the local people and come directly from them. The history itself is objective and never subjective. Stating established facts shouldn’t be avoided in these videos, in fact it’s a huge part of what draws us to travel in the first place and something we will never skirt around, everything has been well researched before posting.
This is by far the best made video on the Inca Trail with wonderful and very instructive narrations on the history of Machu Pichu. Can’t wait to experience this amazing wonder of the world in person.
Thank you, that’s a huge compliment! I hope you have as an amazing experience as we did!
This has been the best video I’ve watched on the Inca Trail! Look forward to watching more of your content! Thanks!
Thank you for the epic compliment! Plenty more content on here and plenty more to come. We hope you enjoy it just as much as this video!
Arguably one of the best videos of Inca trail. Hiking in next two weeks. Cannot wait.
It’s an honour to hear that! Hope you got some valuable information for your trip, have an awesome time!
I love that you're also sharing history and other trivia for this video. 💜
Hiking to Machu Picchu seems like a pipe dream for me. I'm just glad to stumble upon your video.
Thank you, history, culture and adventure is our thing and Peru has it all! I really hope you do get a chance to visit someday it’s definitely worth it!
Such a great and helpful video! Amazing shots as well !
Thank you, glad you found it helpful.. such an awesome adventure!
Can you please explain why you chose the inca trail and not salcantai ? We are trying to decide between the two of them
@@reem101188 we mainly chose the Inca Trail for its history. I did the Lares trail 10 years ago also. Both are very good, Lares and Salkantay are great if you want a bit more peace and quiet, although they are getting more popular and I was surprised by how few groups we encountered on the Inca Trail. Surpassed expectations.
@@GlobalTravelStories thank you so much 🙏🙏
@@reem101188 you’re welcome!
By far the best video of the Inca Trail that I've seen. Thanks for making this! 😍
Thank you, you’re more than welcome. We hope it can get more exposure!
This is a really well produced video. Great job!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video. Helped a lot for preparing Inca trail travel…❤
That’s awesome to hear! We have quite a few videos on Peru if you plan to do any other exploring before or after the hike!
This was perfect 🙌🏽
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Machu Picchu is the ruins of a city from the Incan empire that was built in the 15th century. The ruins are in the Andes Mountains, over 2,000 metres above sea level. Its walls and other architectural elements are cut into the natural rock.
It’s not certain why the city was first built, although some sources suggest it was used as a royal retreat for the emperor, Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. It is thought to have been used between the 15th and 16th centuries, but was gradually abandoned over time. Today, it is a very popular tourist site, so much so that the Peruvian government has begun limiting the amount of people able to visit each year to preserve it.
Thank you for the information, we are obsessed with the rich history and culture of this place!
Great video. Loved the narration and information plus the ultra clear videos. I do appreciate the slow panning, some creators go too fast and its dizzying. My question is: was there older/elderly people on the hike or up top? I know the elevation can be challenging for older folks and people with heart/lung issues. 2) did Alpaca tours have first aid trained staff and equipment? Thanks.
Thank you! ☺️ I’m not sure which elderly people you are referring however there was a guy on our tour group in his 60’s that seemed to do alright. It can be challenging however for anyone who doesn’t train regularly. Altitude, however can’t be trained for and I’d recommend spending some time in Cuzco beforehand and even do some other hikes there such as Rainbow Mountain which we feature in another video. Alpaca Tours had very professional and well trained staff along with first aid experience from my knowledge, you could always reach out to them. I’d highly recommend their company!
doing the 6 night and 7 day trek in april next year, your video was absolutely amazing!! thank you
You’re more than welcome! Hope you have as an amazing time as we did, best of luck!
What tour is the six nights seven days tour? Please thank you
@@tiborzkarate1 Salkantay Trek and Inka Trail to Machupicchu 7D/6N
@@gregBragger Thank you I think I love to take the longer hiking trails thinking it's more fun than just running through the jungle.
This was a excellent video. Great shots, relevant information, and beneficial 🎉I am scheduled to visit in June...just curious, how did you manage restroom breaks...I did not see many bushes. Everything appears to be in the open?
Thank you for that, I’m glad this video helped with your research. There are bushes along the way especially in the lower altitudes but there are also multiple restrooms each day. Plus I find hiking and sweating reduces the need to go so each break was sufficient for us..
Nice video, what time of year was it when you did this?
Thank you, this was late April last year.. perfect time to do it!
OMG you guys go so far... away ❤
Always on the move!
Amazing video! Thank you for sharing ❤️
You’re more than welcome! 😊
Awesome video! very informative! quick odd question... Can you tell me the make and model of your green jacket with the orange accents?
Thank you! We put a lot of work into our videos.. the jacket was a local NZ company called Mountain Warehouse, I’ve recently upgraded to a Macpac 10,000ml rain jacket because that green one wasn’t very effective with heavy rain.
@@GlobalTravelStories thank you! again great video!
That is an amazing trail with fantastic scenery. Who built it and when please. What was its purpose in the day that it was built. You need to be fit and energetic to tackle that. Enjoyed the video again and thank you for it.
You’re more than welcome, it was a fantastic place to visit!
very nice photography
Thank you
Hi love your video ! What shoes and backpack did you use? And do you have a packing video or list of packing ? I will so appreciate it 😊
Hi Monica,
Glad you loved the video, thanks!
Unfortunately we don’t do packing list videos, maybe one day but for now my attention is spent on making the best quality vlogumentary style videos I can.
I believe we were both wearing North Face Future Light boots but we have both since upgraded. I have purchased some Mamut Gortex boots for our Everest base camp trip coming soon.
The Inca Trail seemed fine in our standard hiking boots though, I wouldn’t imagine you’d run into any issues with something similar. Have an epic time on the trail, it’s amazing!
You guys mentioned tipping customs would you tell how much tips is proper?
I believe 10% for tours and tourism is expected of foreigners. People are on pretty low wages there so I think that’s quite reasonable
@@GlobalTravelStories Thank you. How many people are you tipping in one event from Aqua Caliente to Machu Picchu and back. Sorry too many questions.
Great video! What month of year were there?
Thank you, we were there exactly a year ago today! April 2023
Beautiful
Agreed!
didn't the Inca see the dark spaces in the Milky Way as a kind of constellation?
I posted an overlay picture, maybe go back and press pause, the dark spaces resemble a llama and one of the stars represent its eye.
Did you take diamox?
I think we started taking it but I was getting some nausea so stopped. I think the main reason I got a bit of altitude sickness was from talking too much instead of breathing 😂
God’s gift
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what does that even mean .. ?
@@flyingtoaster1427about beauty of nature
v nice video !! but stay away from history until you question everything that you read or were told or you ever decided .. l !
Thanks! As a tour guide history is a big part of what we do. The opinions expressed are that of the local people and come directly from them. The history itself is objective and never subjective. Stating established facts shouldn’t be avoided in these videos, in fact it’s a huge part of what draws us to travel in the first place and something we will never skirt around, everything has been well researched before posting.
But if you noticed any mistakes please let me know..