Thank you so much for sharing this. I completed the Classic Inca Trail in 2014 and my gf at the time wanted to join but was too reluctant. After coming back and sharing my footage and photos, she wants to give it a go...eventually. There are a lot of Classic Inca Trail videos with tips, advice and what to generally expect, but yours is the only one I agree with 100%. It'll inspire and motivate her into committing to this incredible adventure and I can't wait to capture the look on her face when she gets to the Sun Gate while I quietly celebrate returning with her as my wife.
Great video! Almost stopped watching when you said it was a while ago, but glad I stayed, very cool to hear about your experience and honest take and tips. Thank you!
There are so many 'tips' for preventing altitude sickness. Over the period of many years doing these I developed my own: 1. Do not ascend too quickly. Fly from sea level (like the city of Lima) to a medium altitude city (like Arequipa, 2,500m). After a few days, fly to a higher city (like Cusco 3,400m). 2. Before your flight to Cusco, saturate your blood with sugar (feed yourself carbohydrates) - your body will need access to quick energy to deal with the stress of altitude. I chew on my preferred candy (like Halls, or lemon flavored ones) 3. As you are getting off the plane, do not let your heart beat too fast too quickly. I would say stay below 125 bpm. If you let your heart beat faster, you will get a bad headache. 4. Stop frequently and take deep breaths. 5. Drink a lot more water than you usually drink - do not let yourself get dehydrated at any point. If you pee and your urine is too dark - drink a lot of water. 6. Do NOT drink alcohol the first two nights above 3,000m. Do not eat anything that takes long to digest (like heavy meats and fats). 7. Take it easy on the first day. Take a very easy walk around your hotel, sit down and breathe. Avoid raising your heart rate too much. 8. Drink Coca Tea (anesthetic) - helps to reduce the effects of altitude stress on your body. 9. Before your flight to Cusco you may take a few pharmacologically active options (a) Azetazolamide, (b) Sildenafil (Viagra)/Tadalafil (Cialis) 10. SLEEP
This is wonderful! My plan is to be in Peru in March 2023 and doing the Inca Trail, but now maybe rethinking a bit and doing Bolivia first for a few weeks and then Peru. Hadn't thought of a raincoat or poncho - but now added to my list! I also watched your Bring or Leave video which was super helpful. Getting ready to watch the rest of your Peru videos (new subscriber!)
@@sethnicholas6211 absolutely. Machu Picchu is currently closed. COVID taught me not to plan too far out so I haven’t made any -was waiting until a bit closer. So now I’m just in limbo waiting to see what will happen and hoping everything calms down soon
Mailing things home is a good way to reduce weight, but I'm not sure if I'd want to try it. I've tried mailing souvenirs home from Egypt and from Tanzania. Both times it was a smallish package, three or four t-shirts along with a couple of keychains and refrigerator magnets; both times I was very careful to be sure that the address was clear and accurate and that it had the right postage; and both times I never saw the package again.
thanks for the video-lots of great information. I haven't traveled a lot and do not know what is custom in other countries. What would you say is a good tip for a trip like this?
Their salary is already baked into the $750 you pay for the trail. They are making several multiples of the average salary for a week coming from what you're paying for the Inca Trail. I'm curious why the additional tips since they are being paid extremely well by Peru standards already.
Out of topic since you hike. I was hiking alone it was my first hike ever and I hear a deep growl not a mountain lion growl. Do you think it was a coyote or wolf. I looked up and wasn’t able to see what it was. I never hiked in my life and I was alone so it made me wonder what animal it was
Thank you so much for sharing this. I completed the Classic Inca Trail in 2014 and my gf at the time wanted to join but was too reluctant. After coming back and sharing my footage and photos, she wants to give it a go...eventually. There are a lot of Classic Inca Trail videos with tips, advice and what to generally expect, but yours is the only one I agree with 100%. It'll inspire and motivate her into committing to this incredible adventure and I can't wait to capture the look on her face when she gets to the Sun Gate while I quietly celebrate returning with her as my wife.
Aw that’s awesome!!! 🥰
Great.
Great video! Almost stopped watching when you said it was a while ago, but glad I stayed, very cool to hear about your experience and honest take and tips. Thank you!
This was really helpful and love your energy. Thank you for making this!!!!
Not doing it for a while but I can’t wait. Peru 2023!!!!
These tips were extremely helpful, thank you for sharing! We are planning to visit Peru later this year and couldn’t be more excited!!
There are so many 'tips' for preventing altitude sickness. Over the period of many years doing these I developed my own:
1. Do not ascend too quickly. Fly from sea level (like the city of Lima) to a medium altitude city (like Arequipa, 2,500m). After a few days, fly to a higher city (like Cusco 3,400m).
2. Before your flight to Cusco, saturate your blood with sugar (feed yourself carbohydrates) - your body will need access to quick energy to deal with the stress of altitude. I chew on my preferred candy (like Halls, or lemon flavored ones)
3. As you are getting off the plane, do not let your heart beat too fast too quickly. I would say stay below 125 bpm. If you let your heart beat faster, you will get a bad headache.
4. Stop frequently and take deep breaths.
5. Drink a lot more water than you usually drink - do not let yourself get dehydrated at any point. If you pee and your urine is too dark - drink a lot of water.
6. Do NOT drink alcohol the first two nights above 3,000m. Do not eat anything that takes long to digest (like heavy meats and fats).
7. Take it easy on the first day. Take a very easy walk around your hotel, sit down and breathe. Avoid raising your heart rate too much.
8. Drink Coca Tea (anesthetic) - helps to reduce the effects of altitude stress on your body.
9. Before your flight to Cusco you may take a few pharmacologically active options (a) Azetazolamide, (b) Sildenafil (Viagra)/Tadalafil (Cialis)
10. SLEEP
great video! Good information. will plan in April.. i am in south florida too
Hi! I'm in Fort Lauderdale, have you done the hike? I'm thinking about it for June 2022 🕉
This is wonderful! My plan is to be in Peru in March 2023 and doing the Inca Trail, but now maybe rethinking a bit and doing Bolivia first for a few weeks and then Peru. Hadn't thought of a raincoat or poncho - but now added to my list! I also watched your Bring or Leave video which was super helpful. Getting ready to watch the rest of your Peru videos (new subscriber!)
Our trip is in April 2023. Are you at all concerned with the riots and US travel advisory?
@@sethnicholas6211 absolutely. Machu Picchu is currently closed. COVID taught me not to plan too far out so I haven’t made any -was waiting until a bit closer. So now I’m just in limbo waiting to see what will happen and hoping everything calms down soon
@@alisadventures152 did you guys go?
@@chumpbeats7755 no all my plans got turned upside down. I’ll get there eventually
First video here and i like your gratitude vibe.
So amazing! Simply breathtaking, especially watching the fog lift. I just posted a video on Machu Picchu myself.
Mailing things home is a good way to reduce weight, but I'm not sure if I'd want to try it. I've tried mailing souvenirs home from Egypt and from Tanzania. Both times it was a smallish package, three or four t-shirts along with a couple of keychains and refrigerator magnets; both times I was very careful to be sure that the address was clear and accurate and that it had the right postage; and both times I never saw the package again.
oh haha just saw incatrail thank you!
I went to your website and its under construction now. I’d like to know what company you used for the tour?
Lotta good suggestions Jennifer - thanks !!
Lol yeah coca leaves really help
No snacks? Hmmm not sure if i’ll be good with that, I love my snacks on the trail hahaha ~ thanks for your tips! We’re going on a week!! Wohoo 😊😮😅😂
Great informative video!! Makes me so excited!!!
Super helpful and informative video, thank you!
thanks for the video-lots of great information. I haven't traveled a lot and do not know what is custom in other countries. What would you say is a good tip for a trip like this?
Detail information. Thank you very much.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing all this. It was extremely helpful and descriptive.
tksfor sharingwe needed this
Dead Woman's Pass.. That's one hell of a name.😅
Their salary is already baked into the $750 you pay for the trail. They are making several multiples of the average salary for a week coming from what you're paying for the Inca Trail. I'm curious why the additional tips since they are being paid extremely well by Peru standards already.
These guys work super hard. The tip means nothing to you, but a lot to them.
I heard they have to rest for so many days in-between trips cutting down the amount of days available to earn.
can you share the company you hiked with please?!!
Out of topic since you hike. I was hiking alone it was my first hike ever and I hear a deep growl not a mountain lion growl. Do you think it was a coyote or wolf. I looked up and wasn’t able to see what it was. I never hiked in my life and I was alone so it made me wonder what animal it was
also how did you charge your phone and keep battery?
Excellent info 🏌️
Was 4 days sufficient or would you recommend doing the 7 day tour? Additional, any recommendations on the tour package?
I thought the 4 day was perfect
4 days is just for the Inca Trail. You could add additional days for “regular” site seeing in the towns like Cusco.
Which company did you use?
Nice tips they definitely still good up haha 😆
Who did you use as an outfitter, can anyone recommend one?
Went with incatrailreservations.com/ and I highly recommend them!
Diamox is prescription only
What trekking company did you go with?
Incatrailsreservation.com
@@heyjenniferjones not available...
Is there a limitation on the size of your backpack?
Yes check with your guide. I forget how much but some people carried half their stuff and also used a porter
Best food in Peru! Better than France
Coca leafs. The coca used to make cocaine. Yes.
First world advice
Bruh
Toilet paper - of course
So the tips are basically just be young 😂
Why would you think that?