Your visit to Machu Picchu will be an unforgettable experience and will be a once-in-a-lifetime endeavor. However, it is not possible to float to this beautiful site. You need to hike which may be a bit painful. Yet, when you are with us, True Mountain Traveler, we will try our level best to make your Machu Picchu treks such that the memories of the painful things will fade and you will only remember the good bits of the journey and visit.

There are a few things that we wish you know before you try our Machu Picchu tours. We have detailed a few of those good-to-remember things. If you remember these aspects, you will be able to concentrate on the wonderful views and not the blisters, or make new friends and not think about the painful muscles.

Drink water and eat foods

You need to keep yourself hydrated and if necessary, have a packet of hydration salts with you. As you trek you will sweat and you need to replace those losses. Moreover, if you stay hydrated you can avoid experiencing altitude sickness. So, do not forget to have a bottle of water or a hydration pack in your bag.

Coming to food, you will feel a loss of appetite as altitude slows down your digestive system. So, you need to eat more than you think is sufficient. So, do have snacks ready at hand to munch while your trek.

Get the passport stamped 

You must be carrying your passport so, as you enter through the gate have it stamped. This is a unique symbol that your passport will have and only those visiting Machu Picchu can have such.

Be prepared for all four seasons 

It is possible to experience all four seasons during a day when you trek to Machu Pichu. As you gain height the temperature will drop. It is possible to experience freezing cold to the sweltering sun on the same day. So, keep yourself prepared to experience all four seasons during a single day. The best way to tackle this peculiar climatic condition is to wear layers.

Porters will be your best friend 

You may be panting your way up to Machu Picchu and thinking about how soon you can reach the lunch spot. All this while our porters will be carrying your loads. Suddenly you will see them missing. They will step ahead of you, reach the lunch spot much before, set up the camps, and cook a sumptuous meal for you. It is wise to tip them for the wonderful service that they offer even in those harsh conditions.

Remember the altitude sickness 

You need to carry certain medications with you during the trek. It is wise to discuss with your doctor and have medicines so that you can avoid altitude sickness and diarrhea.

So, before you try to trek to Machu Picchu be aware of these facts. We will on our part try our level best to make the trek as comfortable as possible. So, when with us you can have the best experience during Machu Picchu tours.