The World's Hardest Trek to Machu Picchu


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South America » Peru » Cusco » Salkantay Trail
October 15th 2009
Published: October 15th 2009
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So, it was finally here, my trek to Maccu Pichu. I wasn't on the Classic Inca Trail as i'd heard this was getting a bit commercialised and there were much better available (or i'd been drinking too much in South America and forgot to reserve a place. Only 500 people a day can go on this, and that includes 300 porters and staff). Anyway, it worked out better, i booked a longer trek called Salkantay... Read Full Entry



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7th December 2009

Hey Thanks!
So my friends and I just bought our tickets to Lima with the purpose of getting to Cusco and doing the Salkantay trek... we found your blog, read it (most of it aloud), laughed... a lot... and thought it was extraordinarily helpful... so thanks! We live in Colorado, and are used to climbing mountians... So we're considering doing it ourselves, carrying our own packs, with just a guide... are we beyond crazy? ps. your blog is really well written, and your last line is completely epic!
29th January 2010

Hi - I'm going to be in Peru in May and want to do the Salkantay trail. Thanks for the great travel report. It sounds like you had a good experience and were with a good tour group. I'm wondering if you could tell me who you went with?? Thanks! -Mackenzie

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