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Current info on the Inca Trail?
Hello. Starting to plan out a five week trip through Peru two-up and need some current info. The big question is Machu Pichu. Because we're two-up and loaded, don't want to take the adventurous rout along the train tracks, but we would like to hike the trail. I did this back in 2000, it was three days hike with porters and DIRT CHEAP! I suspect this has all changed now? Could someone comment on current costs and what reservation is needed for the hike, how long and what's included. We will be arriving sometime in July. Thanx in advance
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You gotta be Kidding Me!
...i just googled it... three nights al inclusive is around $300 per person! Ouch! Any sugestions for a good agency in Cuzco... mas barato por favore!
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Nescafe
Mr. Ron, one of the things included along the Inca trail is Nescafe.
We rode the Central Andes Ayuchucho to Albanque, incredible mountain path/road through little villages and scenery one has to see to believe.
But well before we hit aligned pavement again on the way to Cuzco, we ran out of coffee. Nescafe was available in every restaurant but no "Coffee," as we know what coffee is.
Sort of disgruntled one morning I asked a startled waiter "Who the hell invented Nescafe?" To my surprise he shot back.
"The Incas invented Nescafe!" Just so you know. xfiltrate
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Maybe I can help
Mr Ron,
Last I did fhe trail also was in 2000, but I have alot of contacts, I,ll see what I can do. If you are up for the whole trail, then great. If not, I suggest catching the train to km 104 (or there must be a way to get the bikes that far, tho I don't know where you would store it), then catch the last day of the trail where it goes thru the mountain jungle. This part is MUCH more beautiful in the rainy season (Jan to Apr)!
Where in Peru are you headed? I lived in Peru 25 years and riden alot of it in that time. My 17 year old son Luke and I just took a 10,000 km trip on motos Peru-Brazil-Bolivia-Peru Around the Block 2007 | Where are you wanting to go? I have lots of friends there and know the cheap places to stay.
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Xfiltrate, i'm very well aware of the coffee situation in Peru. Funny thing is Ecuador is no better, go figure. Hi Toby. We'll be flying to lima on the 16th of May, then work our way north by Bus to Quito to pick up my bike. Then, re-explore Ecuador and enter Peru once again. We will have until the end of June before we need to return to Mexico and want to see as much as we can. I think we'll save Machu Pichu for last. Then, i need to store my bike somewhere, preferably Lima. If you can help me with this little problem you will be treated like a king if you were ever to come to Mexico! Also, we're on a tight budget here and i'm thinking we may have to skip the trail and find another cheaper way to the ruins like you suggested. I really don't want to book a $600 tour three months in advance, only to find out the plans change and i loose the money, we all know how these things happen! So, can i enter Cuzco and make it to the ruins the next day, and if so, what is the cost?
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Storing bike in Lima
Mr. Ron, check my Buy/Tour/Sell in Argentina thread, last two posts I have called for info regarding length of temporary motor vehicle import permits for all South American countries and if or if not bike/motor vehicle is stamped in passport of foreign motor tourist upon entering. Might be helpful.
Nescafe: elisa introduced Greek style Nescafe to Peru.
1. 1 or 2 teaspoons of Nescafe
2. equal amount of powder milk, and sugar to taste
3. enough hot hot water to make a paste.
4. mash paste as a pharmacist mashes medicines
5. mash a lot more (circular motion best)
6. Add hot water to taste and consume. She likes it. ugg!
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Reason: forgot the sugar
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Mr Ron
Hey Mr Ron;
Sorry to cut in but I just found your post about your WP forks on your bike. I'm trying to find info about shortening a set for a project of mine. Not enough posts on here to PM you  Could you possibly email me some details at tonymorr@yahoo.com ? Thanks. Sorry again for interupting.....
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