Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru!

Is the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu better than the Inca Trail? Is this the best trek in Peru? Come with me on an adventure over 4 days to hike to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Celebrated by National Geographic as one of the top 20 global treks, I grasped it with both hands, excited for my second multi-day hike in South America, and my life!
But it wasn’t long before the altitude sickness started to hit me. Originally having booked the 5-day trek, I got very sick and had to change to the 4-day trek to allow one extra day of rest. Determined to make the hike, I still struggled with shortness of breath and closed nasal passage as I also had a cold! Not good. Day 1 was a struggle, which made me super anxious for day 2 as that was supposedly much harder! Or was it?
Follow along on my first few days of the hike to see how I began. Do you think I’ll make it? Or do you think I’ll need to get a horse to take me up… Watch the vlog and find out for yourself.
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[@murchinksonmorks]

amazing trip

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

It was one of the best things I've ever done! Would you like to go?

[@luisfigueroa9867]

❤ I guess I'm your first viewer 💥 excellent video keep up the good work🎉❤ love ur content 👍

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

Yay thank you for your kind comments ☺️ Hope to see you in the next vlog!

[@jstjake1]

Hey, nice work! I’m doing this next week, what month did you do it? I’m wondering how different the weather may be. Thanks for the video!

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

Hey, glad you liked the video! Are you doing to Salkantay 4 day trek or another one? I went early June this year - it’s cold in the mountains so take layers! There’s a good shop on Cusco called ‘Speedy Gonzales’ that do cheap rentals for coats, hiking boots etc I’d really recommend. Have the best time !!

[@philtang1942]

Another fantastic video. Well done, Looks exhausting.. 🥰🥳🥳

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

Thank you, yes it was SO exhausting!

[@robertoh.20]

i saw you walk by a little water stream , why didn't you wash your hand there?

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

I should have! But I ended up cleaning it with drinking water. It still hasn't healed after 1 month!!

[@Resurrected46]

Just a tip. If you hike at that altitude again, you really want to buy some Cat 4 sunglasses or you'll f*&k up your eyes.

[@Destinationhappinessvlog]

Thank you I will definitely look into those!!