Great film. I did the trail in 1980 long before there were companies and guides. The trail had little definition. It didn't have the walkways and paths it does now so it was very easy to get lost. I had to navigate using a hand-drawn map I located in Cuzco. I carried food and gear totaling 80 pounds. My wife carried 60. Few people hiked the trail in those days. We didn't see another soul during many days of hiking.
@reidyboy Found the web site, a lot of info. I went to M.Picchu by train in 2006 and I loved it and with my wife( that I meet on that trip by the way ) are planning to go back july 2012 using the inca trail this time and since you are the only person that we know that actually have done it we have a few more cuestion, i hope you don't mind. 1_What's the bathroom situacion during the hike, I can go pretty much anywhere but I'm worry for my wife 2_The sleeping bags are warm enough ?
@DannoJano The bathroom situation is not good. It's a basic hole in the ground and no toilet paper is provided. Having been warned about this, we took a roll of paper from the last decent hotel we stayed at, which helped a lot, but squatting down is not nice and hurts your knees. I have been told that there are plans to upgrade the facilities but not sure if and when that will happen. Sleeping bags were fine, but you can always take your own.
Wow! I view all 3 of video's since my husband and I are planning this trip for the Spring of 12. Very informative. Would you recommend this particular company for the trail?
@dgbregman I would definitely recommend this company, they really went out of their way for us. We left all but our essential luggage in Cusco and before travelling to Ollantaytambo and when we got there my companion and I suddenly realised we needed our passports. While the other guests went for a meal, Wilfredo our guide got on a bus with us and accompanied us all the way back to the hotel in Cusco to retrieve our passports. Today Wilfredo is one of my Facebook friends.
It depends who you go with because it's usually done through a local agency. One thing you will need to take with you is your passport for the various checkpoints along the way. I got caught out on that one and had to go all the way back to Cusco to retrieve it from my main luggage.
tip is extra. it is up to you how much to give, but each porter should be leaving with at least $25 USD. You pool all the money together with your group members. I had 5 people in my group and 10 porters. We had 2 guides who receive more tip and more tip goes to the Cook and the Head Porter. They are very hard workers so if you have the financial means, I suggest you tip more. Cheers!
this was awesome!! my family and i are going to Machu Picchu this summer but we'll be taking the train. but after viewing this, hopefully one day we can come back and take the Inca trail!
i had no idea that you could climb Waynapicchu! i'm afraid of getting vertigo climbing all the way up their!
thanks for uploading these :) im going to peru soon might give this a shot
judassss 7 months ago
Great film. I did the trail in 1980 long before there were companies and guides. The trail had little definition. It didn't have the walkways and paths it does now so it was very easy to get lost. I had to navigate using a hand-drawn map I located in Cuzco. I carried food and gear totaling 80 pounds. My wife carried 60. Few people hiked the trail in those days. We didn't see another soul during many days of hiking.
Fredisimo 8 months ago
Great Videos ! What's the name of the company that you used ? Thanks
DannoJano 9 months ago
@DannoJano Intrepid Travel, based in Australia.
reidyboy 9 months ago
@reidyboy Found the web site, a lot of info. I went to M.Picchu by train in 2006 and I loved it and with my wife( that I meet on that trip by the way ) are planning to go back july 2012 using the inca trail this time and since you are the only person that we know that actually have done it we have a few more cuestion, i hope you don't mind. 1_What's the bathroom situacion during the hike, I can go pretty much anywhere but I'm worry for my wife 2_The sleeping bags are warm enough ?
DannoJano 9 months ago
@DannoJano The bathroom situation is not good. It's a basic hole in the ground and no toilet paper is provided. Having been warned about this, we took a roll of paper from the last decent hotel we stayed at, which helped a lot, but squatting down is not nice and hurts your knees. I have been told that there are plans to upgrade the facilities but not sure if and when that will happen. Sleeping bags were fine, but you can always take your own.
reidyboy 8 months ago
@DannoJano Thank you, I'll check their web site
DannoJano 9 months ago
Wow! I view all 3 of video's since my husband and I are planning this trip for the Spring of 12. Very informative. Would you recommend this particular company for the trail?
dgbregman 1 year ago
@dgbregman I would definitely recommend this company, they really went out of their way for us. We left all but our essential luggage in Cusco and before travelling to Ollantaytambo and when we got there my companion and I suddenly realised we needed our passports. While the other guests went for a meal, Wilfredo our guide got on a bus with us and accompanied us all the way back to the hotel in Cusco to retrieve our passports. Today Wilfredo is one of my Facebook friends.
reidyboy 1 year ago
I liked the fake jump - It was a cool cut
woartigawoartiga 1 year ago
brilliant video, now we're certain the inca trail is something we need to do!! thanks for an awesome film!
headyrichard 2 years ago
hi how much per person to go throught the inca trail?
neper1982 3 years ago
It depends who you go with because it's usually done through a local agency. One thing you will need to take with you is your passport for the various checkpoints along the way. I got caught out on that one and had to go all the way back to Cusco to retrieve it from my main luggage.
reidyboy 3 years ago
thanks for the advice. great video!!!
neper1982 3 years ago
@neper1982
tip is extra. it is up to you how much to give, but each porter should be leaving with at least $25 USD. You pool all the money together with your group members. I had 5 people in my group and 10 porters. We had 2 guides who receive more tip and more tip goes to the Cook and the Head Porter. They are very hard workers so if you have the financial means, I suggest you tip more. Cheers!
kukuness 1 year ago
this was awesome!! my family and i are going to Machu Picchu this summer but we'll be taking the train. but after viewing this, hopefully one day we can come back and take the Inca trail!
i had no idea that you could climb Waynapicchu! i'm afraid of getting vertigo climbing all the way up their!
lostpinguin 3 years ago
Wow, excellent!
stoneonyourwindow 3 years ago
I got it!! 7/7/07! :)
IslaReid 4 years ago
What a jump, I am surprised you didnt break anything !
Spellmyst 4 years ago
Yes, it was such a long way down I even had time to change my shoes.
reidyboy 4 years ago
Great vid, very informative etc. However you need to fix your pronunciation in places! Heres a couple
CUSQUENA - KOOS - KEN- YA
SACSAYHUAMAN- SAK- SAY- WAH-MAN
Scouseculture2008 4 years ago
James you are the new 'Michael Palin'. Excellent video. Well done
Spellmyst 4 years ago