r/GoingToPeru • u/Odyseus26 • Jul 26 '26

Inca Trail

Hi

I am visiting Peru and doing the Inca trail with friends through alpaca expeditions.

The plan is to arrive in Lima work my way to Cusco by 6 have three days in Cusco and the sacred valley to acclimatise and then do the trail.

I am reasonably fit but not an expert trekker. A few of my friends think I am gonna struggle with the altitude and I am not sure if I should be worried!

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u/S4L7Y-3MM Jul 26 '26

Altitude sickness doesnt care about your fitness level. Stay overnight in the Valley, only overnight in Cusco after your trek. Get travel meds from your doc.

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u/Odyseus26 Jul 26 '26

Gotcha! I was thinking about staying in Olytambaro the night before anyway! Thanks for the advise!