Trekking the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu with No Guide
October 9th 2008 My wife and I recently hiked the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu without a guide. The Peruvian government has now made it a requirement to pay an entrance fee to hike the Salkantay trail. We managed to avoid the fee. Here are some tips on how to hike the trail without a guide, and how to avoid the fee.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
1. Hiking in the high altitude (15,000ft) with 30+ pound
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