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Before you leave for the trek, allow yourself at least 3 to 4 days in higher altitude. Cusco and its surrounding, the Sacred Valley (Urubamba) and Machu Picchu are ideal places for acclimatization. On request we can suggest several alternatives and help you organize a program (please see our “Acclimatization Programs”).
