Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has
always been on my to-do list. Not because I’m a huge fan of hiking or
pressuring myself psychically, but because I wanted to walk in the footsteps of
the Incas, enjoy the view – and obviously: to see if I could.
We hiked the Inca Trail with Wayki Trek. While the high season is from June to
August, you can also hike in the low season, except from February where they
restore the trails. Just be prepared that the weather might not cooperate. We
booked three months in advance, but the recommendation is six months in the
high season.
1. How To Prevent Altitude Sickness
While a lucky few wont feel a thing, most
people experience the altitude one way or the other. Maybe you find it hard to
breathe, your heart is beating harder, or you get sick with headaches and
nausea. Personally, I felt like I was hangover and car sick at the same time.
(to be continued)