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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's definitely doable but you have to adjust your expectations.  Those people telling you to do treks are mistaken and I recommend not listening to them. I can't imagine any of that being okay for a 6 year old.  I recommend skipping the trek and taking the train.  Don't plan any strenuous hikes on site, just buy a regular ticket to Machu Picchu.  Stay in Ollantaytambo (or Urubamba) first to get accustomed to the altitude and take the train from there.  Plan to stay the night before and night after Machu Picchu in Aguas Calientes so that your kids can rest, bathe and don't have to rush. [/quote]

Yes, I definitely agree with this poster about going down to Ollantaytambo once you arrive. It was the best advice I read and my husband was thankful. We had experienced shortness of breath walking through the airport of Cusco. Also the day we flew in the airport had no running water. I do think that kids would enjoy Machu Picchu, a trek, maybe not so. I suggest doing day hikes around. Hit up Machu Picchu after lunch, everyone leaves to get something to eat and make their way back down to Aguas Calientes. There are way less people. Don't try to see it all in one day.

There's also day hiking to be done in Ollantaytambo as well. And I suggest taking Peru Rail and not Inca Rail. We did both and Inca Rail is a rough ride, a passenger got motion sickness and puked all over other passengers.

Have fun![/quote]

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