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Help needed for Machu Picchu Trek!!

Trek operators in machu picchu info needed

Niranjan Rupanarayan
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Msg: #1 15 days ago, November 9th 2009

Hi All,

I am visiting Peru between Jan 1 to Jan 10th with a friend. I know this is too short for such a wonderful country, but i need to make the best out of the 10 days i have. I just have the return tickets from Lima for now.

Here is my Plan

Day 1-Lima
Day 2- Flight to Cusco
Day 3-7 Cusco and MP (with 2 day trek)
Day 7 night-Train to Puno
Day 7-10 Puno and titica area
Day 10 - return to Lima

Please let me know if this itenary looks decent? I want an adventure filled trip, but this looks wayy too lame :P i am excited to view the amazonas but i guess i don't have the time for that... i would drop puno/titicaca if everyone advised me to visit amazon instead.

i need help on the following

1) Trek operators from Cusco-MP (i have contacted Llamapath and ApusPeru and they both have quoted ~$400 for a 2 day trek?!!! is this normal for a 2day trek?

2) Best way to book train tickets/flight tickets in Peru-i have found Tam airlines has decent prices and connectivity, is there any cheaper airline? And how do i book the train tickets online without going thru a 3rd party tourist agent?

3) I am going to book hostels for my stay. Let me know if there is anything else i need to plan in advance?

Phew! long post! Hope i get some help here! oh btw ive visited the brasil amazonas already...

Jo Trouble

Jo McCarthy
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Msg: #2 15 days ago, November 9th 2009

Hi Niranjan,

Welcome to TravelBlog.

If the $400 quote for 2 days is $US, it sounds overpriced. I did the 4 day Inca Trail with Peru Treks (very good) - their current price is $450 for the 4 days.

I'm guessing you're arriving late into Lima, with an early flight next day to Cusco - what most do. It's quite safe to sleep at the airport.

Some of the hostels should be able to help with booking trains etc, to avoid the agents.

[Edited: 22:08 - Jo Trouble ]

ranjanrocks

Niranjan Rupanarayan
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Msg: #3 15 days ago, November 9th 2009

thanks for the reply Jo, i would love to do the 4 day trek the only thing stopping me is i am short on time... and wish to see a few more places in peru...$450 for a 4day trek seems reasonable.

Jo Trouble

Jo McCarthy
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Msg: #4 15 days ago, November 9th 2009

You can just get the train yourself from Cusco, stay a night in Aguas Caliente, and give yourself 2 days wandering around MP. Probably what I would do with only 2 days.

I'm pretty sure you can hire guides at the gate for a tour of the site itself.

ranjanrocks

Niranjan Rupanarayan
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Msg: #5 15 days ago, November 10th 2009

sounds good! also, do you think it is worth spending 2-3 days in Puno/Titicaca.....i was reading some blogs and looking at some pics.... Puno/Titicaca doesn't give me that WOW factor....

If i had to choose amazonas/Titicaca....what would you recommend?

Jo Trouble

Jo McCarthy
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Msg: #6 15 days ago, November 10th 2009

Haven't been to any of the others yet - but have heard of some people being a bit disappointed with Puno/Titicaca.

Machu Picchu by train

twitch24

Paul Twitchell
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Msg: #7 14 days ago, November 10th 2009

I did a homestay in Luquina on Lake Titicaca and it was an amazing experience!! I definitely reccommend visiting & seeing the floating islands too!

twitch24

Paul Twitchell
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Msg: #8 14 days ago, November 10th 2009

P.S I didn't think much to Puno however.

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