Walking From My $10 Hotel Room to Machu Picchu, Peru

In this video I walk straight from my cheap hotel room in the town of Aguas Calientes up to the incredible ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru.
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Walking From My $10 Hotel Room to Machu Picchu, Peru

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[@marekzepeda6647]

Gabriel Traveler thanks for this video men

[@shaban60]

Hello Gabriel! I like your videos...The one thing I would like to comment about is in regards to Machu Picchu. It's name means "old mountain", not "old person", as you said in the video. That is all. I am glad you enjoyed your visit over there.

[@phoenixnmhesq]

Gabriel Traveler Is the trail that you hiked well marked and open to the public or is it something I would need a guide for?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@phoenixnmhesq The trail is well marked and open to the public, no need for a guide. You just need some strong legs.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@shaban60 Looks like I got it slightly wrong. Apparently "machu" means old person by itself and "picchu" definitely means peak, so together it does mean old mountain: "Machu Picchu, or Macchu Pikchu is called as such because of its Spanish originations as machu meaning old, old person and pikchu meaning peak; mountain or prominence with a broad base which ends in sharp peaks and hence, "old peak"."

[@jaywalking17]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now. Man, you certainly get around and it's inspiring to see someone that lives life to the fullest as well as documenting your travels while providing very useful information. It seems that many never do. I certainly would be interested in your book "Following My Thumb". I have had some escapes of wanderlust and hoping to leave out again soon! I'd say you most likely have thousands of very interesting stories to tell. There is certainly so much to see and experience in the world....a lot of catching up to do. Continue to inspire!

[@comingsoon7136]

Here you have a complete guide for Machu Picchu www.angurocanguro.com/2017/03/how-to-travel-to-machu-picchu-how-much.html

[@jbayer7073]

WOW....PERU IS WONDERFUL IS AMAZING

[@russbentley7677]

In 1982 Aguas was sheds with corrugated metal roofs. One semi decent hotel with its balcony over the river. One restaurant that had decent pancakes. It went out of business before my next time in Aguas in 1987. In 82 i soaked alone in a beautiful hotsprings above the village. In 87 I went in it again with my spouse and we got out of it quick because it was polluted. Both visits I walked the tracks before daylight to tye MP train station and caught a ride up with the MP hotel workers starting their day before the ruins were open. Both times we went in before daylight, mid December, and had the ruins to ourselves except for two one hour tours with tourists brought in from Cuzco on the soecial tourists only train that waited to take them back in one hour. Then we had the ruins to ourselves again. To see Aguas now as a town with paving stones, hotels and restaurants is a shocking transformation. I gather MP itself is now also a crowded place with long lines of tourists. Fascinating... not attractive. Parts of the Heraog movie, Fitzcarraldo was made on and by the river near MP. Both times at Aguas I stayed a week and was on MP and HP every day all day with nearly nobody else around except for those two one hour tours. The peaceful quiet of the entire region instilled a sensation in me I can feel today.

[@charleshoward9644]

Wow, that is a challenging trail to walk, thanks for sharing

[@samboelguapo6826]

Gabriel the video was awesome it truly was. Me and my friend are planning on traveling to Peru so I am just checking videos on peru. You have encouraged me even more now so thank you Gabriel

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent.

[@dbouli2588]

Thank you for your videos ! I actually just came back from Peru. And can testify that all your advices are good ones and your videos are just as the reality is. Your are doing a great job and thanks to you I had prepared my travel before.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks.

[@vanto2355]

Wow.! What a beautiful scene. I love Machu Picchu

[@miriamvillalobos7886]

I was just looking forward to watching you to arrive there!! I am enjoying everything, i really think it was an intimate way to get that place. I was imagining all the history that took place around Machu Picchu, just around the path you walked trough. Thanks so much for sharing!!! God bless you!

[@lacusinella]

Looks like that crazy drive and the intense hike was WELL worth it!!!! Thanks for sharing. Definitely going on my bucket list.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Totally, also the adventure made for some good videos. :)

[@lacusinella]

Thank you for posting them, I really enjoy watching them

[@AntonioAlves-wm8ie]

hi Gabriel !! i will be going in february 2018 for 5 to 6 days only with my girl !! and thank to you i came back from greece for 12 days and i used alot of your comments in Santorini, and crete too!! im 50 years no kids and the world is such a journey to be discovered !!

[@TrueMexico]

I didn't know the Spanish didn't discover and it stayed hidden. Very cool and adds to its charm :)

[@Izakokomarixyz]

Good thing they didn't discover it or else it wouldn't be there... Just think of all the places they DID know about and destroyed!

[@malikshoaib5486]

you inspired me so much gabe,,,,,,m doing my honors degree and after that i will start hike in my country Pakistan, specially to those trails in nothern side,,,,,like concordia trek (leads to k2) and alot of other treks,,,,,,,

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, have fun!

[@lionsoramirezmoreno4264]

Man I respect you. You inspired me to travel. I am going to graduate soon and after that I will start traveling the world following your steps. 😀

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome man.

[@mikeangel3444]

I was actually staying in the hilton but remember going to the mercado in cusco for breakfast great fresh food and really cheap.

[@DOUGandNIKI]

Great video, we're heading to Machu Picchu shortly...can't wait!

[@schuylerdiehm7365]

Thanks for the video man! Super enjoyable, I'm looking forward to my trip next year.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, have an awesome trip.

[@taj400]

Gabriel - I don't know if you have heard about CHOQUEQUIRAO, it is another incan city very similar in structure and arquitecture to Machu Picchu, it is said to be 3 times larger in size compare to M.P., it is still being clean from all the vegetation covering it, the problem is there are not roads to the site, the only way to get there is by foot, and is not to far from M.P., also farther north in the amazon region is the fortress OF KUELAP, PERU is full of many unknown treasures that little by little are being revealed to the world. Enjoying your videos very much, I was in M.P. in January, but God willing next time I will follow your route and avoid all the extra costs. Keep having a wonderful trip and enjoying my country.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes I think that's the one I heard about when I was in Cusco, talked to some people who were thinking of doing that trek. Sounds absolutely amazing! Not sure I'll have time for it, even though it sounds epic. Trying to make up my mind what I'm doing next.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes I think that's the one I heard about when I was in Cusco, talked to some people who were thinking of doing that trek. Sounds absolutely amazing! Not sure I'll have time for it, even though it sounds epic. Trying to make up my mind what I'm doing next.

[@yvettejones4249]

Love the paths of rocks to Machu Picchu. Thanks for sharing.

[@lolo-km3rt]

Glad I found this I am traveling there next year, and didn't want to have a guide if i didn't need one. Great vid man. Going to watch the rest of yours any advice before heading down to peru?

[@thorsdeantorogi]

Been looking for videos about going to this Awesome place, still planning to go there soon..thanks for the vids and info's...

[@AntiParallali]

I just filmed and edited a video on this too, but I ended up taking a bus up the road to MP, I had no idea there was a trail that started from the bottom or I would have gone for that instead! :O

[@PalmDreams]

woe Gabriel! Intense hike in...very neat to see that and know it exists! SO glad those guys didn't waltz off with the gopro! geeze! You had a GORGEOUS day to be there...as I am sure you know the weather can not be beautiful there...on your ONE day...you lucked out!Hope it stayed nice for you through out the day...

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was pouring down rain today, I definitely got lucky!

[@vanuakapgb]

I love your videos, I'm actually from Peru and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip there.

[@CushdelaCush]

Merry xmas Gabes spending it watching your vids, all the best and happy travels in 2019

[@TheAdventurousVlogger]

some amazing sights,brilliant work Gabe

[@raulpisko7]

That is an awesome hike, last time I was there, I skipped the bus and went walking (though I did go on the bus on the way down, no energy left) keeping your own rythm, it's perfectly doable, I did it after the Salkantay trek and went up Huayna Picchu afterwards, and I'm by no means a gym maniac

[@UtkarshChoudhary]

Hi! How long was the hike for? ( Hours and Kilometers?)

[@samuel1121]

47 year old memories for me,thanks Gabe

[@frisb.7948]

Great job and thanks -- now I can cross this off my bucket list. :)

[@ccastle1132]

You're AWESOME! lol You said,'that was insane' when you arrived at the top! & It's funny because to me, it's 'insane' not to do it!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, just doing my thing and making the most of life, however weird and crazy it may be. :)

[@dianedileonardo6353]

You're awesome Gabriel. I can't believe you do what you do!! You are so cool! Wish you could take people with you on your travels! That would be great!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks Diane. Maybe one of these days I'll do some tour guiding.

[@koyeus]

It seems like u didnt get a chance to hike up to Wayna Picchu, the view from up there is simply breath taking. hope u get a chance to hike up there :) Happy Traveling.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That's true, I was too late because there's a quota of how many people are allowed through and I didn't get an early enough start. But the truth is, after the crazy hike to get up to Machu Picchu, I wasn't really up for more intense uphill hiking anyway. If I ever go back, I'd definitely love to visit Machu Picchu again. I would take the bus up there to save my legs, and then plan to do the hike up to Huayna Picchu. Stay tuned though because there will be another video coming exploring Machu Picchu more thoroughly.

[@koyeus]

Your right the hike to Huayna picchu is brutal, and i believe they only allowed the first 200 person a day when i was there in 2009. Regardless you must be in a great shape to travel the way you do, u have a lot energy to walk so much :).. i enjoy watching your videos, Take care, happy traveling.

[@sheadjohnson5303]

Amazing! I'll be travelling to Peru coming fall time and I'm just wondering how long did the hike to Machu Picchu take? Definitely on my to do list! Btw, I love your videos and find them very informative (: thanks!

[@mrjubjub]

Going to Peru in a few days. Was good to see this!

[@juanzubiaga1161]

Excellent video my country is wonderfull thanks for visit Cuzco and show to the people this amazing place

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, glad you enjoyed it Juan.

[@O.G.BFrmDaWstSd]

Dude, a lot of people call this a bucket list destination, but I want to go there SOON!! I’m not waiting much longer !!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Go for it!

[@darkhonor13]

Hey Gabriel! Greetings from KS! So ive watched every single peru video you have as for next month i will be traveling there! Im pretty excited and just want to say thanks for the awesome videos! very very VERY helpful! I will most likely visit many of the same restaurants and places you stayed at to keep my pocket nice and healthy! I hope youre having a wonderful time in Nepal! and keep up the awesome videos! :)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome, have an amazing trip!

[@loveisyors]

Remember watching this video when you first posted and now im here.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You're at Machu Picchu?

[@loveisyors]

Gabriel Traveler Yes

[@melis6294]

Congratulations for the good videos, I personally would recommend doing the hike down from Machupicchu to aguas calientes, since it it easier to go down than to go up. I am actually from Cusco Peru and I have visited Machupicchu many times.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah, if I were to go back I would definitely plan to do the hike down the next time. Still it was an awesome hike up there, glad I did it.

[@bonec303]

Now this place looks appealing.

[@mazgould]

Another great video Gabriel. Can you please send me the link about using your camera. I saw it a few months ago and now cannot find it. What program do you use to download, edit and add music. It is so much more interesting to watch when there is music and your audio. Also how do you keep the camera so still when you are walking with it? ive tried it and its so bumpy it makes me sea sick!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, thanks. Here's the video about using the GoPro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaOUkmiIm6aflaM Glad to hear the camera is looking steady, because I get a lot of complaints that it's not. I mostly used the GoPro in this video, and I think it's a lot easier to keep that one steady because it's so small. My Olympus is bigger and heavier. I use Videopad to edit my videos.

[@TheJjtea]

love the music. You have great videos. Thanks for the info.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@christina-ch9338]

Hello Gabriel. Great video... Do you go to machu picchu only by foot or there is a bus?

[@ScaryFear]

Thanks for sharing. Oh wow I always thought hiking there was a three day thing you had to camp out and everything. If you can just walk from town I would love to do this some day.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You're thinking of the Inca trail, which sounds amazing as well. That starts from farther away, goes through the Andes for several days and is a way to skip taking the expensive train. Next time I go back to Peru I'd probably do that. But otherwise this is another option. You can take the train to Aguas Calientes and then do the hike or, if you're feeling lazy, catch a bus up there.

[@ScaryFear]

Ah ok thank you for the advice. I would like to do that too but I worry that I can't carry a lot of stuff as I have a bad back so I can't carry my own tent and heavy stuff. I'd like to say I climbed something here so a 2 hour hike, probably 3 for me sounds good then a bus ride back down works great.

[@ccreed50]

Amazing adventure. It looks like you are wandering around the site on your own. How did you manage that?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You can do that, after you pass through the ticket gate then you're free to wander around as you like. Some places are blocked off but most of the site is open to explore without a guide.

[@yanetmoreto9026]

Congratulations for your videos are very good. Machu Picchu is very beautiful, I love my country.

[@peggo55]

what type of camera or go pro or what equipment do you use because your videos are easy to watch? I am leaving for cusco in February to do some volunteer work and plan to do some exploring and want to take video for my people back home.

[@literaticrux8292]

Gabe, like your vids much. Was altitude sickness an issue? How long did you acclimate?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It wasn't a problem for me, but I've never had altitude issues and I've been much higher than this. So it just depends on the person. Also when I first arrived in Peru then I went by bus from Lima to the city of Arequipa which is at an elevation of about 7,600 feet, so that was a good midway point to acclimate to the higher elevations.

[@DamonVagabond]

Thanks Gabe. Really appreciate it. I look forward to the stairs of hell. Also, did you just buy the Machu Picchu entrance ticket? There are so many choices online. It's a little daunting.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, I bought the basic entrance ticket at an office in Aguas Calientes the day before.

[@chrisarieladan]

Thanks for sharing, nice video!

[@wkaemena]

Regarding the prices , don't forget EVERYTHING has to be carried by train to that town.

[@rikukara9225]

Love that water makes you want jump in after the hike. But dont do it.

[@realestatemapp3166]

Big fan! How far was the trek from the town up to machu Picchu?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was about two miles. An easy mile (probably less than that) walk from town to the bridge. But it was that next mile, as you saw, that was the real killer.

[@sandrarios1413]

My daughter wants to visit Machu Pichu for graduation gift. How long is hike from Aguascalientes to top? And is here different hikes we can take? We probably will be going for s week.

[@peladito2006]

Te recomiendo ir en bus pq es una subida muy alta desde Aguas calientes, se llega muy cansado a M. Picchu para una excursion que realizaras muchas horas dentro del complejo, ojo q en M.Picchu p.e. si deseas subir a la Puerta del Sol o al Huayna Picchu tendras mas para subir. Los Peruanos pagan US$15 bus ida y vuelta, extranjeros US$24.

[@bobmangal5788]

claro

[@lucianova6648]

Great video, nice picture 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏😊🇵🇪

[@thanatsakorn340]

Wow!! so cool with 10$ room....can save a lot of money.

[@anyelorojas3868]

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[@951vixin]

Hello, I want to plan a trip there. When do you suggest I go? What month were you there? Also, is it less expensive to travel alone vs a tour group? Thanks in advance for any feedback!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

hi Stephanie, I was there the same time this video was posted, in November. You can visit throughout much of the year however you want to avoid going between December and March because apparently that is the rainy season. Going solo is definitely cheaper than with a tour group but depends on how you like to travel. I would suggest grabbing a guidebook such as a Lonely Planet or Rough Guide which will answer all of your questions more thoroughly and a lot more.

[@hoz49]

YES, 25 years ago I would have climbed that with you. Now I'm afraid it will have to be the tourist buses...

[@jbayer7073]

Wow...Cusco - Perú is Wonderful. is Amazing...

[@sal4810]

Those flowers are angels trumpets a potent hallucinogenic plant

[@cryptohunt2552]

Was there a few months ago. Great trip, but the altitude sickness wasn't helpful!

[@idandan2]

funny that someone picked up your camera 6:06

[@thefilmphilosophytamil]

This is amazing...and u r awesome Traveller...

[@Thehamautachannel]

Hi. Thanks for sharing your experiences. How did you make it cheap from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes? Took the train or did you find an alternative cheap way?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I hiked from Hidroelectrica. I put all my videos about getting to Machu Picchu into one longer video, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJLCdIedaJ2Ig5Y But in short, I went by bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, bus again to Hidroelectrica and then hiked along the train tracks to Aguas Calientes. I did it independently, but you can buy it as a package in Cusco for really cheap, I think $100 or so which might even include the ticket into Machu Picchu.

[@Thehamautachannel]

from cuzco to aguas calientes??? wow! how long is that hike?? Ill watch the vid for sure. thanks

[@noelia481]

10$ is almost 35 soles for americans is cheap but for people who live there its not cheap you can buy your whole food's week

[@440s]

what time did you started going up??? seems that you went a litle bit late xD when i went there I started walking from the hotel at 6:30am(the plan was 6am xd) arrived at 7:40 and miss the tour guy up there xd here goes my tips for people that are going to machu picchu(sorry for the english) the circuit from cuzco to machu picchu is: cuzco city -van tryp(7 hours)-hidroelectrica train station-2 hour walk-aguas calientes town-1:30 hours climb-machu picchu 1.-never pay the first price they give you. only do that in aguas calientes(remote city people live only from tourist and is still insaly sheap) 2.- buy some travel pack in cuzco. you can save some money if you just get there by your own, but is not really that much like 20 dollar at most, and is really hard finding the transport, hotels, etc. for me that extra money is well expended.(the pack consist of: transfer from cuzco to hidroelectrica, one lunch, one dinner and one breackfast, the ticket to machu picchu and transfer from hidroelectrica to cuzco) 3.-be aware of climate, the road is hard. estimated time from cuzco to hidroelectrica is 6 to 7 hours. when I was there it took me 9 hours due to a collapse in the road and when I was going back from hidroelectrica I took me like 16 hour and a cold night in shorts, climbing to mud and a 4 hour standing bus drive due to 2 collapses...and well 15 extra soles 4.-buy the 3 days pack tour...if you buy the 2 days you will have tu climb to machu picchu and then return to hidroelectrica before 2:30 pm all in the same day 5.-Is not worth it to take the train from hidroelectrica to aguas calientes...is a 2 hour easy walk, and is pretty fun to do it and well, the train is expensive 6.-walk arround and know aguas calientes the first day( if you go by the estimated time you should arrive at 5 to 5:30 pm), the second day you will expend in machu picchu and when you get back to aguas calientes you will just want to rest 7.-you have to know there are more places to go than machu picchu(in machu picchu itself), wherever you choose (I recomend huainapicchu) take the second shift so you wont have to be in a hurry. you can buy the tickets at the agency you buy the tour pack. you dont wanna miss that famous selfie of you looking down to machu picchu( yeah thats huainapicchu). know that there are times from this other places. the second shift starts at 10am and you must get back to machu picchu at 1pm. 8.-start the climbing the earliest you can. try to get to machu picchu by 7, most 7:30...you dont wanna miss the tour guide(if you miss him, just try to pass unnoticed in another group, I did that xD) or you will only see rocks and no history, the tour last like 2 hours, and the second shift to huainapicchu starts at 10am so keep that in mind 9.- know your times, the expected time from aguas calientes to machu picchu is 1:30 hours and from machu picchu to huainapicchu is 1 hour going up and 1 hour going down. 10.-know that in machu picchu there is more climbing to do, and the huainapicchu climbing is harder(but shorter) than machu picchu..so if you think you cant do it(I saw a lot of people gave up in the way) take the bus from aguas calientes to machu picchu, it is not expensive and you wont miss anything, trust me, the climbing is just for the experience, nothing more. 11.-when you get back to machu picchu from huainapicchu or wherever you went, know that machu picchu closes at 5, so that is the time for all the photos you want. 12.-in the 3 day, you have to know that the transfer from hidroelectrica to cuzco leaves at 2:30 at the most...so start your walking from aguas calientes arround 11:30 to 12,,,dont be like me that every walk that I did, I did it in a hurry there are my tips...I know that I forget somethings but well, with that you should be good

[@YAHSNUM1]

damn thats alot😅

[@YAHSNUM1]

damn thats alot😅

[@85Tinur]

Very nice!!!

[@tiberio1352]

I love Aguas Calientes.

[@Dev9172]

I spent $50 for my room . And I took the bus up and down . That was $15 . I can't remember how much it was to get in . I think the triangle was $35 . . It can all add up fast . I loved the town .

[@Dev9172]

I took the bus up and down . That hike would kill me but i went there when I was 50

[@enriqueg3288]

what months of the year would you recommend doing the hike to Macchu from Aguas Calientes? or what months not to? thanks in advance

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

To the best of my knowledge, you don't want to go from December to March because that's the rainy season. Any other time should be fine, with variable weather conditions of course. I was there in October.

[@jeannettejimenezhernandez6507]

MUY HERMOSO, FELICIDADES

[@grubyboss87]

Hi Gabriel - I am going to Macciu Picchu in May. We are staying in Aquascalientes for the night and heading out from the center to MP. I really want to hike it up but don't wanna spend so much time on walking and getting to the bridge. Is there any way that I could take a taxi to bring me to the bridge and from there, climb the ruins first thing in the am? Need advise.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes I'm sure you could take a taxi to the bridge and then hike up from there. Not sure where the taxis are, but there's a road from Aguas Calientes to the bridge, so must be a way to get a ride along it.

[@adityajoies]

Hey man nice videos..what you do for a living?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hi there, it's kind of complicated, I explain things in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGSYiIioaZiWfdE

[@bigfellaoo7]

I have to go ti there one day. I want to go peru and Ecuador. how do you get a hotel like that?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I booked it online. I use hostelworld and booking.com mostly.

[@dianabenitez2722]

I don't know if it is mentioned in a previous video. But during what month did you take this trip?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

hi, no problem. My videos are usually posted as I'm traveling so this was filmed just a few days before it was posted, in November of 2015. I was in South America from September to December.

[@nerijusvaskis5990]

Amazing! How did you get from Lima to Aguas Calientes? Thanks mate.

[@katsumiwatanabe5546]

you can go by bus or by airplane a bus ticket with great accommodations is around 30-45 bucks but you can get cheaper tickets at 25 dollars the airplane tickets should be around $130, depends on the time of the year.

[@alexhdz1869]

Stunning view bro 👍

[@nathanmahoney5511]

Great video!

[@AntonioAlves-wm8ie]

Gabriel i forgot !! my parents and friends say that Lima, the capital of peru is nothing only Machu pichu !! and also is better to stay in Airbnb in Cuzco or aguas calientes ?? let me know

[@georgeswift984]

wow! amazing

[@enriquetalavera5810]

Did you always paid in us dollars or in soles? Thanks for the videos man, they are awesome

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

In Peru I only paid in Peruvian soles.

[@lf0153]

lol when they grabbed your camera

[@jdamron563]

“Whoa stop thief”! lol

[@shanehall2103]

I'm planning a trip to Lima from Toronto. Nov 9-18th , renting a car to drive to Cuzco then to The town your in here. should be awesome. wondering if I should just take train tho. might change my mind. whatever's cheaper and safer

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Just so you know, you can't drive or take a bus from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu. There's no road that goes there. You can only take the train or walk. :)

[@shanehall2103]

Yes I realize that thanks to your documentary. Thanks for the heads up

[@Nomad_34]

Gabe, How could you trek those last 10 or 15 Kms to Machu Pichi? That must have been difficult especially with your luggage and the thin air up high in the mountains. I am healthy but not sure if I can handle the thin air. Also, is there any vegetarian food available on your trip Machu Pichi?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You mean the hike along the train tracks in the previous video? It was pretty easy because it's in low elevation and totally flat. The hike in this video was much more difficult, but it was only a couple miles. Yes you can find vegetarian food at the restaurants in Aguas Calientes.

[@0110rroberts]

It looks amazing

[@highcalibre2090]

@3:40 the flowers are Datura a powerful psychedelic plant

[@dakotabutler6602]

Awesome bro is I notice your solo is Peru a very dangerous place??

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Just watch out for pickpockets and scammers, etc. Overall Peru seems pretty safe.

[@beschuitfluiter]

How long is the hike from Aquas Calientes to the start of the hike of the trail to Machu Piccu? You know, the 1,749 km ;)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It's about a mile from Aguas Calientes to the bottom of the mountain, then another mile up the mountain to Machu Picchu.

[@BIGNICKELL1]

Do you need a permit to go to Machu Picchu? I thought only guided tours were allowed. Amazing video but why walk when there are buses.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You don't need a permit, just your entrance ticket, and you don't need a guide. I like hiking but that hike up there was definitely a doozy. Might be better to take the bus there and walk down if you were in the mood for a hike.

[@Lolita_Vega]

Im visiting MP tomorrow!! Thank you for the visa. I have 1 question though. I paid for the ticket online and the receipt says that upon entering I need to show my ID and the creditcard I used to buy it. There is a problem tho. I didnt bring that creditcard with me. Do you know if they actually check for a creditcard when trying to enter MP?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hmm, unfortunately I can't say because I really don't know about that. Not sure what you can do. I guess bring your passport and hope that will work.

[@stephanieg700]

My husband and I are planning a trip to Peru: Lima, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu. We admire how you travel- independent and affordable! How much would you say you spent a day, on average?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome, thanks. I think I averaged around $30-35 a day, but I was mostly staying in hostels and cheap rooms. If you check some of the online websites such as hostelworld and booking.com then you can get a good idea of room prices, which will give you a better idea of what you will pay, depending on what you prefer. Food can be quite cheap, but the nicer restaurants in Cusco and Aguas Calientes are more expensive.

[@evelinholmes6401]

Stephanie Gassman If you have to travel on a tight budget be careful. Remember you have to pay for drinking water and there are always unexpected expenses. I don’t know if you have done your trip yet? Since it’s been 2 years since request. We are just finishing 3 1/2 months tour in Peru. Very enjoyable. But it does cost more than we planed. But than we are retired and we know we won’t be back here. So good luck with your trips. And everything depends on your age and attitude.

[@MadMax-kz5yp]

fantastic video.

[@efrainsuarez]

Awesome!

[@bradkh1]

Awesome! How much was the entry ticket?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

It was 128 Peruvian soles which is about $39 USD at the current exchange rate. However if you want to do the hike up to Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu then it's a little extra, 156 soles to hike up to Huayna Picchu (and including Machu Picchu as well).

[@hoz49]

+Gabriel Traveler Did you purchase your ticket before you got to Aguas Callientes? Or did you buy it on the spot?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hoz Holla I bought it in Aguas Calientes, the office is right near the main plaza. I think you can also buy it up at Machu Picchu, but my guidebook said the lines tended to be longer there. I didn't have to wait in line at all.

[@hoz49]

+Gabriel Traveler Yes, especially in the "off season" you can buy it in AC. But some places I have read said it's best to plan your whole trip around a pre bought ticket. (Buy it online). Because there is a daily quota and some have traveled all the way to AC and then could not buy a ticket. The online system to purchase tends to lock up too, it's a bit of a cluster fluck.

[@tinycactusu2820]

It's funny, i've lived in Peru for 10+ years but i've only went to machu picchu ONCE XD

[@katsumiwatanabe5546]

same been living here for 15 years and just been to Macchu Picchu once

[@0110rroberts]

Lol he says the dog is massive well it is a mastiff looks like a Neapolitan mastiff. Big ass dogs

[@Michael_passio]

Hello Gabe, i have asthma. Do you think I'd be s good idea for me to go to machu picchu? How was breathing there?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Hi Michael, I'm really not sure about that since I don't know a lot about asthma. It could be an issue. I would search around for some more information from people who are more knowledgeable about asthma and hiking in higher elevations.

[@Michael_passio]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos thank you Gabe for replying back.

[@markmirabella4066]

Goodness i miss that place