machu pichu and the galapalos islands
May 3rd, 2007, 02:20 PM
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machu pichu and the galapalos islands
I would appreciate any thoughts on an itinerary for visting both M.P. and the G. I. for our family of four[ 2 teenage boys]? We have 14 days and would like to do the 2 day Inca trail hike. If you have the name of local tour operators/guides that would be helpful as well. Cost is not the primary concern and private touring is our preference. Thankyou for your time. Jim
May 3rd, 2007, 03:34 PM
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Have you tried a search (for example, "Machu Picchu guide"
? There have been multiple really great threads with travelogues and specific guide recommendations in the last year. Same with Galapagos trips, as I recall. happy trails!
? There have been multiple really great threads with travelogues and specific guide recommendations in the last year. Same with Galapagos trips, as I recall. happy trails!
May 3rd, 2007, 04:23 PM
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Based on recommendations on this board we just used David Choque as a private guide for portions of our trip in Peru. I highly recommend David. David may be reached at [email protected]
His cell phone # is 9944069-9339816
His cell phone # is 9944069-9339816
May 4th, 2007, 09:51 AM
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Thnakyou as I found those threads very helpful. Would you recommend an extra day in the Sacred Valley or do the 2 day Inca trail hike if time is an issue? i appreciate all your thoughts. Jim
May 4th, 2007, 10:00 AM
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Not sure what u mean by "an extra day..." How much time are you planning to spend in Peru? We loved the Scared Valley and spent 1 night in Pisac (didnt really need to spend a night there, but the ruins are great) and 3 nights in Ollantaytambo. We could have spent more time there. We didn't do the MP hike so I can't compare that experience to the SV itself. I think the villages have a lot to offer which you don't experience on the hike. Cusco itself is a nice town and there are many day trips u can do from there. We spent 4 days in Cusco and again felt we could have spent more time. It's really what your priorities and likes and dislikes are.
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Are you in extremely good shape? If not, and time is an issue (not allowing you time to acclimate to the altitude), then I would spend the time in the Sacred Valley (especially Pisac). You'll get some nice hiking at Pisac without killing yourself.
Btw, I highly recommend taking the anti-altitude meds. I've posted quite a few times about why, but let me know if you do not see any of them.
Btw, I highly recommend taking the anti-altitude meds. I've posted quite a few times about why, but let me know if you do not see any of them.
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