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Warning before booking tour to Machu Pichu

Posted by mmbcross

PERU The Inca Trail to Machupicchu is going to close because of maintenance works. Starting February 1st 2009, the transit through the Inca Trail that leads to Machupicchu will be closed for one month in order to do refurbishment, conservation, cleaning ...

Itinerary advicce for single female traveller in Peru?

Posted by racie23

... the weekends exploring the surrounding ruins and sites. Inca Trail - There have been alot of rains and floods on the Inca Trail recently, and last I heard the trail was actually closed till repairs are finished. I would definitely check if they are ...

Itinerary advicce for single female traveller in Peru?

Posted by durnadupa

... the weekends exploring the surrounding ruins and sites. Inca Trail - There have been alot of rains and floods on the Inca Trail recently, and last I heard the trail was actually closed till repairs are finished. I would definitely check if they are ...

tips on cuzco?

Posted by irax

Hey all, I'm headed to Cuzco in a week and was just wondering if any of you had a take on the Inca Trail....also, is it possible to get one when you're there or is it necessary to pre-book. Thanks! I was in Cusco a few weeks ...

Inca Trail Machupicchu

Posted by wandergal

... reason to do this trekking instead of going straight to machupicchu or doing another trek. if you like trekking and can't book the inca trail (or decide against it) i'd suggest the salkantay trail (i got it for 160usd) which is the one i ended up ...

Lares Trail or Salkantay trail?

Posted by starlagurl

... old. This is the standard service offered by most tour operators in Cusco and offers the most economic way of hiking the Inca Trail as part of an organized group. Although services can vary from operator to operator, generally speaking, the following ...

Lares Trail or Salkantay trail?

Posted by mmbcross

According to information I can find, the Inca Trail is fully booked until October. For this reason it's always wise to book ahead if you fully intend to take the most popular trails. Although not the height of the season, September is still busy, and ...

Patacancha Trail - Patacancha travel question

Posted by parisag

I am looking into the company World Expeditions for a possible trip to Peru this August. The Inca Trail permits are sold out until September, so they offer the Patacancha trail as an alternative to the Inca one. Has anyone been on this version of the tour? ...

tips on cuzco?

Posted by lucky

Hey all, I'm headed to Cuzco in a week and was just wondering if any of you had a take on the Inca Trail....also, is it possible to get one when you're there or is it necessary to pre-book. Thanks! Hey there. First off, IŽll ...

Itinerary advicce for single female traveller in Peru?

Posted by racie23

... wards so I can really take in everything that Cuzco and the surrounding areas have to offer in my three weeks there. After the Inca Trail I'm thinking I will head to the Southern Amazon, then go to Puno and see Lake Titicaca etc..,then go to Arequipa ...

Cusco Inca Trail to Machupicchu

Posted by andrea

We actually just recently came back from the Inca Trail and loved it.. it was amazing! Because we went in high season, we booked two months in advance and it was definitely necessary. BTW, we went with PeruTreks and they were great! If you are set ...

Advice on visiting Machu Picchu

Posted by martin.arg

... Bolivia, i will start december 12, and i will choose a tour when i will be in Cuzco, negotiating a little you can have the Inca trail for US$150 otherwise you will pay from US$300 and more. Of course you would need a spanish speaker to do the ...

tips on cuzco?

Posted by travelerbill

... grrr... I finished the trail about a week before the slide that blocked it. My friend was about to do that last day on the trail when word came that the slide had happened the night before during heavy rain. He also endured pouring rain for almost the ...

Cusco Inca Trail to Machupicchu

Posted by travelerbill

... on the trail. There's checkpoints along the way etc... Having said that, it's 'high season' time on the Inca Trail as it's winter and there's less rain. Also, University students are getting out of school and off to explore the ...

The Inca Trail - 2008

Posted by veromarcos

... Andex Travel is based in Lima and therefore subcontracts with Cusco Explorers. Only agencies with offices in Cusco can buy permits for the Inca Trail, so BUY WITH AGENTS THAT OFFICES IN CUSCO to avoid paying commissions. Our group was of 9 people. 3 of ...

Cusco Inca Trail to Machupicchu

Posted by mrjoe

The number of people allowed on the inca trail is restricted so in peak season it gets booked up far in advance. I heard that the whole trail is completely booked up until the end of August and because everyone's name has to be registered in advance it ...

Peru, 19 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009

Posted by silvi

... to Peru during X'mas and new year. I have a plan now but am open to any adjustment. One of my goal is to take the Inca Trail. I hope I can book the ticket as soon as possible as long as I find a fit travel mate. - Have experience in traveling. - ...

Inca Train-waiting list?

Posted by gemmacakebread

... south america in 2 months, starting in brazil. When I get to peru, i would like to see macchu pichu, preferably by hiking the inca trail. ive been told theres a waiting list though but i have no idea when i will get to peru! what do other backpackers ...

Suggestions For Sacred Valley/Cusco Please!

Posted by wakingdream

... she sent; We're flying into Lima on the 14th, and right out to Cuzco on the morning of the 15th. We start the Inca Trail on the morning of Monday the 19th. So we've got ourselves Thurs afternoon, fri, sat and sun in and around the sacred valley ...

Inca Train-waiting list?

Posted by silvanaert

I am going to Peru too and i was told that you need to book the inca trail in advance because there is a limit of permits...hardtime booking

Inca Trail Machupicchu

Posted by Silvana

We are three girls planing a trip to Peru on September 15th and make the Inca Trail to Machupicchu 4 Days 3 Nights but our agent WWW.PERUTOURISTINFORMATION.COM Told us that we need to book it in advance any help are warm welcome Silvana

Cusco Inca Trail to Machupicchu

Posted by Silvana

We are three girls from Uk and planing a trip to Peru and make the Inca Trail to Machupicchu 04 Days / 03 Nights on August 2nd but our travel Agent . WWW.PERUTOURISTINFORMATION.COM Mailed us, we need to book it in advnace with 30 days in advance any help ...

Peru, 19 Dec 2008 to 4 Jan 2009

Posted by girasol0118

... to Peru during X'mas and new year. I have a plan now but am open to any adjustment. One of my goal is to take the Inca Trail. I hope I can book the ticket as soon as possible as long as I find a fit travel mate. - Have experience in traveling. - ...

need help!

Posted by chemoejito

Do Plenty of research around the Cuzco area, plenty of package are offered from there, you have to hire a guide to walk the inca trail or take a train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu via Peru Rail.. Book well in advance because the train fills quickly.

Peru in January

Posted by kristen.darling

... to go: Summer is from December to March but, it is the rainy season on the highlands and the jungle. During February the Inca Trail is closed for tourists.In summer the beaches south of Lima are great. You can also go to the North of Peru and visit ...

Peru in January

Posted by starlagurl

... to go: Summer is from December to March but, it is the rainy season on the highlands and the jungle. During February the Inca Trail is closed for tourists.In summer the beaches south of Lima are great. You can also go to the North of Peru and visit ...

Advice on visiting Machu Picchu

Posted by martin.arg

... by the way happy new year! I am in Culco Peru, near Arequipa, in about 6 days i am going to arrive to Cuzco, i dont have the inca trail yet! but tomorrow i will send the money to a friend in Cuzco he will pay it for me, it is U$D200, because i ...

Peru in Oct.2010

Posted by andrea

... as long as you stick to your plan. Make sure you arrive in Cuzco a few days early to acclimatize, and be sure to book the Inca Trail in advance. It's an amazing journey! Mancora is also amazing. We planned to spend a night or two and stayed a week ...

The Inca Trail - 2008

Posted by veromarcos

We are planning on doing the Inca Trail end of March - start of April. Anyone done it in 2008 for updates on state, prices, etc. Is March - April high season there? Will check around travelpods also but would be useful. Cheers Marcos

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