Comments on: My Experience: Hiking Through The Peruvian Jungles To Machu Picchu….MUST SEE! http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/ Create a Life of Purpose, Passion and Power Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:41:15 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ArcticChic http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-569 ArcticChic Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:52:47 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-569 Can you tell me where exactly it joined the Inca Trail? Can you tell me where exactly it joined the Inca Trail?

]]> By: Nate Bunger - Freedom Architect http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-567 Nate Bunger - Freedom Architect Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:00:31 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-567 Hi Jena, thanks for the comment...In regards to the Inca trail, I actually hiked an alternate route that ended up connecting with the Inca trail on day two. Many people actually prefer the alternate route because it's less crowded and you get to see a few hidden ruins that other people never get to see. It's also much cheaper. You will find that Peru in general is extremely cheap. If you book online you will inevitably pay more. To give you an example, my 4 day trek to Macchu Picchu was $160 US, which included a guide, three nights hostel, three meals a day, tickets to enter Macchu Picchu AND train ride back. I booked my trek the day after I arrived in Cusco. There are people offering these tours everywhere and all of them are competing with each other. So you can easily bargain with them. However, if your heart is set on hiking just the Inca trail than it would be wise to book in advance. Some people do cancel, but you are taking a risk. Anyhow, hope that helps. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. Chao from Buenos Aires :) Hi Jena, thanks for the comment…In regards to the Inca trail, I actually hiked an alternate route that ended up connecting with the Inca trail on day two. Many people actually prefer the alternate route because it’s less crowded and you get to see a few hidden ruins that other people never get to see. It’s also much cheaper. You will find that Peru in general is extremely cheap. If you book online you will inevitably pay more.

To give you an example, my 4 day trek to Macchu Picchu was $160 US, which included a guide, three nights hostel, three meals a day, tickets to enter Macchu Picchu AND train ride back. I booked my trek the day after I arrived in Cusco. There are people offering these tours everywhere and all of them are competing with each other. So you can easily bargain with them.

However, if your heart is set on hiking just the Inca trail than it would be wise to book in advance. Some people do cancel, but you are taking a risk. Anyhow, hope that helps. Let me know if I can answer any other questions.

Chao from Buenos Aires :)

]]> By: ArcticChic http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-565 ArcticChic Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:20:14 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-565 Awesome video. I loved the marsupial drinking gatorade? So did you hike the famous Inca Trail? I am headed to Cusco in July. I looked in February to book tours for the Inca Trail and their were plenty of spots but I just don\'t want to pay carzy amounts of money. I just looked tonight and there are literally no spots available for all of July. Is this for real? DO the tour operators buy them up? Do people cancel? I am pretty flexible in my dates and am planning to arrive Cusco around the july 10 and fly back to Lima july 19th do you think I will get a spot to hike the trail? Are there tour operators begging in the high season? Thanks, Jena Awesome video. I loved the marsupial drinking gatorade? So did you hike the famous Inca Trail?
I am headed to Cusco in July. I looked in February to book tours for the Inca Trail and their were plenty of spots but I just don\’t want to pay carzy amounts of money. I just looked tonight and there are literally no spots available for all of July. Is this for real?

DO the tour operators buy them up? Do people cancel? I am pretty flexible in my dates and am planning to arrive Cusco around the july 10 and fly back to Lima july 19th do you think I will get a spot to hike the trail? Are there tour operators begging in the high season? Thanks, Jena

]]> By: Nate Bunger - Freedom Architect http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Nate Bunger - Freedom Architect Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:44:20 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-539 Thanks for the compliment on the video...The Machu Picchu hike is still one of the best experiences of my life..You will absolutely love it...In regards to getting such a good deal, the secret is to book the tour literally the day of, or the day before you go after arriving in Cusco...There are literally dozens and dozens of tour guides on the streets practically begging you to come with them...Because of this you will naturally have an opportunity to bargain. Anytime you book a travel through the Internet you are most likely going through some type of middle man, many times based out of the U.S. I always wait until I get to the town I am traveling to before making my travel plans... To give you an example I had recently in Chile...I enrolled in a Spanish Immersion program at the Tandem Spanish School. While I was there I met some Germans who booked lessons at the same school online before arriving in Chile...The ended up paying around $400 per week for lessons. But I booked in person at the same school, realized they had some unadvertised specials and ended up getting my lessons for about $4.80 per hour (about $87 for the entire week) There hasn't been one situation where I haven't found better deals in person. Hope that helps.. Chao from Mendoza, Nate Thanks for the compliment on the video…The Machu Picchu hike is still one of the best experiences of my life..You will absolutely love it…In regards to getting such a good deal, the secret is to book the tour literally the day of, or the day before you go after arriving in Cusco…There are literally dozens and dozens of tour guides on the streets practically begging you to come with them…Because of this you will naturally have an opportunity to bargain. Anytime you book a travel through the Internet you are most likely going through some type of middle man, many times based out of the U.S. I always wait until I get to the town I am traveling to before making my travel plans…

To give you an example I had recently in Chile…I enrolled in a Spanish Immersion program at the Tandem Spanish School. While I was there I met some Germans who booked lessons at the same school online before arriving in Chile…The ended up paying around $400 per week for lessons. But I booked in person at the same school, realized they had some unadvertised specials and ended up getting my lessons for about $4.80 per hour (about $87 for the entire week) There hasn’t been one situation where I haven’t found better deals in person.

Hope that helps..

Chao from Mendoza,

Nate

]]> By: Sarah http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-538 Sarah Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:32:12 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-538 Hello! Thanks so much for posting this information. I love your video and all you have to talk about. I'm planning a trip to Peru in May and would really love to do the Jungle Trail. However, everything I find online charge over $300 for the tour but, as you and others have said, I know you can get the tour for only $160. How did you get it that cheap? Hello! Thanks so much for posting this information. I love your video and all you have to talk about.

I’m planning a trip to Peru in May and would really love to do the Jungle Trail. However, everything I find online charge over $300 for the tour but, as you and others have said, I know you can get the tour for only $160. How did you get it that cheap?

]]> By: Cameron http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Cameron Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:40:16 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-533 Cusco is an amazing city, I was a week and I could know a lot of places like Sacred Valley of Incas, Machu Picchu, and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo. Also, the food is delicious and people great. During my time in this wonderful city I stayed in Libertador Hotel which I recommend because has an excellent service. They helped me to organize all my tours. Its website is http://www.libertador.com.pe/en/2/1/2/cusco-hotel if you want more information. Cusco is an amazing city, I was a week and I could know a lot of places like Sacred Valley of Incas, Machu Picchu, and the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo. Also, the food is delicious and people great. During my time in this wonderful city I stayed in Libertador Hotel which I recommend because has an excellent service. They helped me to organize all my tours. Its website is http://www.libertador.com.pe/en/2/1/2/cusco-hotel if you want more information.

]]> By: Jhet aka Juliet van Ruyven http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Jhet aka Juliet van Ruyven Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:44:50 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-459 What an incredible adventure you are having Nate! I can feel you are in pure bliss and magical moments. :))) I'm definitely sold and will include Peruvian Jungle in my bucket list. I'm excited on what I could do with similar camera.. This is the only way to live - to see the world and experience them first hand. Commune, teach, admire and learn from the messages of nature. So honored and blessed to be your friend. AHO TO YOUR WONDERFUL LIFE JOURNEY MR. ARCHITECT OF FREEDOM!!!! What an incredible adventure you are having Nate! I can feel you are in pure bliss and magical moments. :) )) I’m definitely sold and will include Peruvian Jungle in my bucket list. I’m excited on what I could do with similar camera.. This is the only way to live – to see the world and experience them first hand. Commune, teach, admire and learn from the messages of nature. So honored and blessed to be your friend. AHO TO YOUR WONDERFUL LIFE JOURNEY MR. ARCHITECT OF FREEDOM!!!!

]]> By: Darren Pullar http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-426 Darren Pullar Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:39:17 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-426 Very cool video! What an adventure you're on...Loved the way you blended the music in while giving us a glimpse of all the amazing scenery and friendly people from different cultures. Cool birds and animals too. I especially liked the monkey you let climb on you. I'm impressed with your courage and sense of adventure. Great view of the streams, hot springs and the mountains at the end surrounded by clouds(or maybe it was fog...). Thought the butterflies were cool at the end and probably symbolic of the transformation you must be going through on your journey. Thanks for sharing the experience! Very cool video! What an adventure you’re on…Loved the way you blended the music in while giving us a glimpse of all the amazing scenery and friendly people from different cultures. Cool birds and animals too. I especially liked the monkey you let climb on you. I’m impressed with your courage and sense of adventure. Great view of the streams, hot springs and the mountains at the end surrounded by clouds(or maybe it was fog…). Thought the butterflies were cool at the end and probably symbolic of the transformation you must be going through on your journey. Thanks for sharing the experience!

]]> By: admin http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-420 admin Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:12:55 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-420 Thanks guys for the comments. Ross, you would be in heaven in Cuzco city. Put it on your list of places to go sometime in your life. Machu Picchu was recently added to the new list of "The Seven Wonders of the World". Definitely worth seeing. Also, don't pay too much for the trek..You will get a much more genuine experience. The more money you spend, the more tourists with fanny packs you will see. I met some Argentinians today that did the entire trek for 50 Soles (that's like $15 USD) They went without a guide and figured it out on their own. It's doable and the experience would be unforgettable. And Rodrigo, I am coming to Chile as soon the bus strike in Peru is over. Not sure when that will be. No one seems to have any idea. Until then I am stuck in Arequipa...But all is meant to be... And in the moment I am! Chow Amigos! Nate Thanks guys for the comments. Ross, you would be in heaven in Cuzco city. Put it on your list of places to go sometime in your life. Machu Picchu was recently added to the new list of “The Seven Wonders of the World”. Definitely worth seeing. Also, don’t pay too much for the trek..You will get a much more genuine experience. The more money you spend, the more tourists with fanny packs you will see. I met some Argentinians today that did the entire trek for 50 Soles (that’s like $15 USD) They went without a guide and figured it out on their own. It’s doable and the experience would be unforgettable.

And Rodrigo, I am coming to Chile as soon the bus strike in Peru is over. Not sure when that will be. No one seems to have any idea. Until then I am stuck in Arequipa…But all is meant to be… And in the moment I am!

Chow Amigos!

Nate

]]> By: Rodrigo http://www.natebunger.com/hiking-to-machu-picchu-must-see-622/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Rodrigo Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:27:16 +0000 http://www.natebunger.com/?p=622#comment-417 Hola Amigo !!!!!!! It was a great experience sharing that journey with you and everyone else .... I hope you are well, were sending you a big hug from Chile !!!!!!! ... Where are you now??? RODRIGO Hola Amigo !!!!!!!

It was a great experience sharing that journey with you and everyone else ….
I hope you are well, were sending you a big hug from Chile !!!!!!!
… Where are you now???

RODRIGO

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