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end of the trip!

Have the most amazing time!

it goes up to 15,500 feet if i remember correctly!

@@EmilyFlynn I did the hike today beautiful place, thanks for your video

hope you have so much fun! i’ve been learning to ski out here and it’s a blast!

i didn’t bring one! i can’t remember ever coming across a plug that required it

i booked a little less than a month before and it was super easy! might be more difficult during peak season but i had no problems

i hope you have the BEST time!!!! i loved it!!!

Thanks for being here! Hope you have the best trip!!

I did it after! I think I took a day or two in between to sleep and just explore Cusco but it was not nearly as difficult of a hike as salkantay

Hi! So I did the trek at the end of September. I think september marks the start of shoulder season, with October starting true rainy season most years, so you are probably slightly more likely to have nice weather in August. I know a couple people who went in July of the same year as I did and had much more fortunate weather. I had a great time with the company and my trekking group regardless of the rain, and still had great weather at Machu Picchu, but I do wish I was able to see Humantay more clearly! I think august and September are close enough to each other that it’s probably luck of the draw, and if it were me I would just pick what worked better for flights etc, keeping in mind august has a slight chance of more sunny days. Machu Picchu was almost empty when I visited, but it was also a year ago and international travel was just starting again. Hope that helps! I have a lot of photos of the conditions on my Instagram highlights too! have an amazing trip🫶

@@EmilyFlynn Thank you for your response. It was helpful and insightful. I am going to travel solo. I know when I am with the tour group I will be safe. But what about the taxi ride from airport to hotel. I will be alone. Is it safe? And what about walking around Cusco alone. Is that safe? (I do not speak Spanish).

@@billw9284 happy to help! I traveled solo and flew into the Cusco airport. You can walk right out and catch a taxi in front of the airport, it was probably overpriced but felt safe. You could also call your hotel and ask them to arrange a pick-up for you. Most hotels do this for a fee and it makes it a lot less scary when you’re first getting oriented after a flight! It’s usually about $20. I felt very safe walking around Cusco, but I mostly stuck to daylight hours. If I walked alone in the evening (traveling alone as a woman) it would only be a quick walk to grab a bite to eat and I had a local SIM card for directions and emergency calls. I only speak a bit of Spanish, and I studied before traveling in Latin America. I studied basic words just to be able to say hello, order a meal, ask how much something costs, stuff like that - which made me feel much safer! Most people spoke better English than I spoke Spanish, but appreciate it when you try a little! Of course, my travels were prior to the political situation currently happening in Peru, so I would ultimately refer to the news and travel guidelines about safety. The trekking company I went through was also an extremely helpful resource and answered a lot of my questions!

haha wow thank you!! they’re just so darn cute!!!

Hi Lanqi, I've never done the hike in November but I would say bringing microspikes to have them if you need them is always a safe bet! I did bring them when I went in March, but I didn't use them. If there is a fresh snowstorm snowshoes would be a lot of fun! I was actually up there a couple days ago and the moose are out like crazy right now, would recommend going early morning while they're out! pics on my ig of the conditions as of 9/25/22 and the moose if you're curious!!

@@EmilyFlynn Oh great! Thanks for replying!

@@lanqifei4662 Of course!!! Have fun!! <3

I didnt carry bug spray and amazingly didnt have any issues, but I know that bug bites are common on trail so not a bad idea to bring! Sun block is a definitely yes because the sun is so strong at high altitude. I would also recommend SPF chapstick because my lips are always getting burnt when im hiking at altitude! The first three nights showers were available for a fee (I think cold water only, but I was way too tired and cold at night to do that!) and the fourth night you’re in a hotel room with an ensuite bathroom to get fresh before the Machu Picchu tour!

Enjoy your time in Peru!! Its a very special country ❤️

I just stayed at the Selina which had the perfect location but wasn’t the most interesting hostel! Sorry that’s not too helpful… hope you have an awesome trip!

I purchased a local SIM card at the airport when I landed so that I could have service! Just make sure not to lose your original SIM card.

The brand that I linked was allowed for traveling, you just have to use the app to proctor your testing!

@@EmilyFlynn didn't know that, thank you!

Yeah a little! Horses, cows, and llamas at Machu Picchu. And then in the Ausangate region (7 lakes hike) I saw chinchillas and alpacas as well

They provide the small backpack cover and a poncho! I have another video on my channel with some packing tips :) have a great trip!

Wow!! Hi friend! Thanks for watching and stopping by…☺️ you should definitely do it, it was awesome!

@@EmilyFlynn Good to hear from you, lost your number long time ago. I am glad you remembered the salsa master 😂. Hope you can give me some tips , I am planning in going on October .

@@Monkey-nf8wc yes! You will have a great time. Feel free to message me on Instagram any time!

This was last summer but I’m pretty sure we rented from Snow King Mountain sports shop in Jackson hole! We were lucky and just took what they had day-of, but definitely recommend calling a few days ahead to reserve a rental

thank you for watching!

I’d say the duffel bags were approximately carry on sized, not huge. But I left most of my belongings in my suitcase (which the company stored during the trek) and just packed what I needed between my day pack and the duffel bag! I had plenty of room, but I only had a carry on sized suitcase during my travels. Have a great trip to Machu Picchu!! Edit: You can see the duffel bag on the floor at the 5:02 minute mark :)

It seems like no one talks about it so it’s hard to know for sure how to do it- especially the first time! Thanks for watching and commenting💓

@@EmilyFlynn Exactly, so thank YOU! :)

Ahhh I’m so freaking excited for you!!! You’re going to have the best time. I’m obsessed with my osprey tempest 20 because it has a clip for climbing helmets too, but it’s kind of expensive so I’m sure any of their 20L packs would be great for this :) anyway hope you have the best time!!

@@EmilyFlynn thank you so much! I'm sooo excited to do it as it's been on my bucket list for years! Do you think the tempest would hold a Nikon D5600 camera as well as everything else?

@@madisonnewman771 I had plenty of room for snacks, layers, and a few extra things so I think you could probably make it work. It is likely to rain some so keep that in mind and maybe look into day packs with waterproof sections for cameras? Either way I would just do a test run - pack the bag up and take it on a day hike and see how it feels first :)

5 day classic trek through Salkantay trekking. I linked a lot of helpful resources in the description of my other salkantay tips video!