I have a fear of heights- How wide are the trails as you start to do the serious climbing?
I have a fear of heights- How wide are the trails as you start to do the serious climbing?
I am ok with wide walkways as long as I dont have to look down
Should I be concerned about day 2?
Please let me know your experiences on the trail as it might affect my decision to go or not
Thanks
rod
Reply to this I don't think anyone with a fear of heights would have a problem on the Inca Trail. There are no "drop offs" or anything like that. Day 2 is tough but always do-able. It is a challenge but never impossible. I went during the onset of the rainy season (early december) and still had an absolutely fabulous time. I suggest the trail, even if only for the chance to see Maccu Picchu before all the tour groups arrive by train, its worth it!
Reply to this Thanks so much for the reply
I made up my mind I was going to go either way
just as long as the path is 4-5 ft wide, I should be ok
Reply to this There are a couple of stair that are optional that you might want to avoid, like the one to the fort at the end of the 2nd day. It's a pretty step stairway, with sometimes rather narrow steps and a big drop on your right (as you're going up) and a vertical wall on your left. You have to come donw the stairs again. Like I said, it's optional. There's also a very nice ruin 20 min fro the 3rd day's camp. The steps there are very steep, but shouldn't be a problem. You can always turn back. This is also optional. Nothing on the main path should be difficult for anyone with fear of hights.
Reply to this will do. I kinda of figure with the walking sticks, there should be more support.
After reading your fantastic breakdown of the trail experience, I am more excited than ever.
I am also planning about 8 days in the Iquitos jungle at a special lodge with a Shaman. Did you two experience Ayuhausca?
if so, please let me know about it
you can email me at roddddmann@aol.com
thanks again for the comforting advice
rod
Reply to this Rod,
Not sure if you replied to our post or "Rosie and Luke". If to us, glad you enjoyed our Inca Trail post. We found the walking sticks are best for the downhill parts of the trail. About 50% of our group used them, so it's totally optional.
Unfortunately we can't comment on Ayuhausca, as we haven't been there. Came to Lima from LA, spent a few days in Lima before flying to Cusco, aclimitised there for 3 days, did the trail, sacred valley tour, then off to Puno and further to Copacabana and Bolivia. Just arrived in Santiago.
Do the trail! You wont regret it.
Reply to this It was to you two. Your description was kickass. Too bad about the Ayuhausca, which is actually a vine that grows in the amazon. It is supposed to have amazing healing properties
thanks
rod
Reply to this There is a cheaper way to go to Machupicchu, its long walk but cheaper than inca trail, if you are interested, machupicchu by yourself in mochila de arquitecto, i write a detailed way to arrive alone in english
Reply to this Of course there's cheaper and more convenient ways of getting to MP, tourist bus for example, or you can sneak in via the sun gate. However, MP is only 40% (if that) of the fun and the experience. The majority is about the trail it self, imho.
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