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Our statistics for altitude problems are increasing to 40% (Altitude Sickness) , for those who are just exploring hight cities like Cusco, Titikaka Lake, or Bolivia. In the case of trekking routes that take you to Machu Picchu , the statistics go up to 75% and the trekking routes where they have to go over 4200 meters or 13800 feet above sea level.
Everyone could have altitude sickness in different proportions, because many of our visitors do not have a lot of time to prepare for it. Also they do not have enough time during their vacation trip to make the gradual ascent in different heights places. So this idea ofhiking training plan start to contribute the welfare of our visitors for better experience with our training program for altitude.
KENKO ADENTURES PERU is a young company that aims to innovate this tourism market with new proposals for preparation and training for height while you are hiking in Peru. For better experience during your holidays in high altitude cities like Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Bolivia or while you go to Machu Picchu hiking the Inca Trail, that is why the orientation and preparation project start to have the best Inca Trail Tour ( 1 day, 2 days, Classic 4 Daysand 5 Days).
Training for hiking beginner start with few hours hike at 3500 meters or 11500 feets above sea level with a short hike. Our coach with many years of experience will guide you , and prepare you physically and emotionally to have an unforgettable experience during your vacation in our city and of course for your Machu Picchu hiking tours.
No more frustrated adventures by altitude sickness in Peru.
Our coach recommend a proper preparation if tourists choose to do the trekking, hiking tours or adventure tours. These tours can beInca Trail options, Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Raimbow Mountain trek, Chokequirao Trek and Machu Picchu Hikes. Also isrecommend for other trips where people have to climb over 4200 meters or 11800 feets above sea level.
It is very important totake some preparation before starting your adventure tour because could be very risky to go without the proper preparation so Our company offers this alternative for your safety. Our preparation consists in 6 hours with an adequate training for these mountain hiking or trekking tours activities, Our trainers are also mountain guides and trekking tour guides on these trekking routes to Machu Picchu.
Our proposal tries to evaluate initially what are the daily activities of our clients to choose the best option in their preparation, then You will continue contacting Your doctor to prescribe the ideal medication to take in few days before to arrive to high altitude cities like Cusco or high cities where you will start your vacations, and continue with the acclimatization process for Peru Machu Picchu hike.
Take Diamox . In the US, Diamox is a medication used to treat glaucoma; however, it can also treat altitude sickness.
It is necessary to take it 24 hours before arriving in Cusco, (after consulting your doctor ) however, a side effect of the drug is that you probably have to urinate more often. It is not very practical when you are traveling.
Another medicine recommended for altitude sickness and that you can find in any pharmacy in Peru is Sorojchi Pills (you can get them without a prescription).
We Have Availabilities for Altitude Training Service all Time.
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